Diagnosing Primary Bone Tumors in Dogs
Question
Can primary bone cancer in dogs be adequately diagnosed with radiography?
Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds:
Answer
Radiographs can look very suspicious for osteosarcoma, but like with many other cancers, a tissue sample is required to make the diagnosis.
Learn more about bone tumors in dogs.
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