Cancer is a devastating disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms in pets, much like in humans. Since November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, now is an excellent time to learn more about the most common symptoms.
Statistics from MedVet show that one in five cats and one in four dogs are diagnosed with cancer. This makes National Pet Cancer Awareness Month all the more important — to help pet owners learn about how to give their loved ones a better life.
The first National Pet Cancer Awareness Month was marked in 2005. The Animal Cancer Foundation and Nationwide created this holiday intending to raise money and increase awareness to combat the leading cause of death in pets.
What can you do in this month?
1. Take your pet to the vet
The best bet against pet cancer is prevention. Early detection = treatment. The symptoms of cancer vary and often mimic those of less-severe health problems. Because no symptom definitively points to cancer, it’s vital to seek prompt veterinary care whenever something is amiss with your furry friend.
2. Donate to a pet cancer care institution
Pets living with cancer need all the love they can get. Sending a financial contribution to an institution that assists such pets is a significant way to ensure they receive proper care.
3. Tell your friends and family about the holiday
Many people don't know about National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Spreading the word among your loved ones is a vital step towards getting help for more pets that have cancer. If you're on social media, use the hashtag #PetCancerAwareness on your posts about pets
Why this holiday is important?
It boosts awareness about pet cancer, and we can learn about advancements in treatment. Over the years, veterinary scientists have made remarkable progress in the early detection and treatment of pet cancers, more discoveries are still being made in this regard, which keeps improving cancer treatment success rates for pets. National Pet Cancer Awareness Month is a befitting time to learn about these updates.
Various organizations and companies strive to spread the word about how cancer can affect pets just like it does people. Understanding how cancer can affect animals and knowing what you can do to catch or prevent its development is important as a pet owner.
Puppy Up Foundation has been researching cancer scientifically to help to treat dogs since 2008. They are committed to discovering the common links between canine and human cancers and the causes of these cancers through comparative oncology research. The main goal of the foundation is to make people aware of the importance of cancer prevention and early diagnosis.
As the protection of animals and people is paramount to us here at ProtectOne, there was no question that we support an organization who has the goal to make the world cancer-free. That is the reason why we decided to donate 10% of our October and November purchases to the foundation.
We want to support them, so if you buy with the coupon code PUPPYUP10 this month, you will not only save 10% of the price of your purchase, but you will be supporting the Puppy Up foundation.
Sources:
https://nationaltoday.com/national-pet-cancer-awareness-month/
https://petnestanimalhospital.com/blog/november-is-pet-cancer-awareness-month-do-you-know-the-signs
https://www.reedanimalhospital.com/blog/spotlight-on-national-pet-cancer-awareness-month/