My old pit bull has tumors. Vet suspects cancer. What should I do?

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Hi I have a 14 yr old pit bull he has these tumor looking things all over him One popped the day took to vet they said probably cancer but without X-ray and test they didn’t know I don’t have the $3500 to find out plus he might not make it through every thing what should I do ? I’ve had him 13.7 yrs. help. Kim. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 105 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

The tumor in your picture does look like it needs to be removed, but if there are multiple tumors and/or they are in a location that would make surgery challenging it could be a lot to put him through. You may want to ask your vet if a fine needle aspirate if the tumor or even a biopsy could help determine prognosis with surgery - if it is a tumor type that can be ‘cured’ with surgery it may be worth going forward. If the prognosis is not good surgery may not be worth it.

My old pit bull has tumors. Vet suspects cancer. What should I do?

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