Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 12 years and 10 months old | 67 lbs
our dog diagnosed as having hemangiosarcoma 4 days ago. Dog has more energy now then 4 days ago, good appetite, goes for 1 mile walk. ? diagnosis?
1 Answer
Published on November 14th, 2016
Unfortunately hemangiosarcoma of the spleen does not present with any outward signs of illness in most cases. This is a disease process that will acutely (all of a sudden) cause illness and internal bleeding due to rupture of the cancerous mass. I am sorry your pet was diagnosed with this condition and it is great that Abby is otherwise healthy. Keeping her comfortable is whats best. I would also consider having the mass removed to prevent rupture and subsequent internal bleeding. Rupture of the mass can occur at any time.
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