Osteosarcoma in dogs
An aggressive bone cancer, most often in the limbs of large breeds. It causes swelling, severe pain and lameness, and tends to spread rapidly to the lungs. It is one of the most common and serious canine bone tumours.
Breeds commonly associated with Osteosarcoma (10)
64
Borzoi12.0 yr · large
67
Giant Schnauzer12.1 yr · large
47
Great Dane10.6 yr · giant
53
Great Pyrenees10.9 yr · giant
61
Greyhound11.5 yr · large
41
Irish Wolfhound9.9 yr · giant
45
Leonberger10.0 yr · giant
53
Rottweiler10.6 yr · large
48
Scottish Deerhound10.5 yr · giant
38
St Bernard9.3 yr · giant
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.