Can dog bone cancer (osteosarcoma) aggressively break down bones?

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Can osteosarcoma in a canine be so aggressive that it devours the bones of which it has infected? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 14 years and 8 months old | 7.3 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately osteosarcoma is a very aggressive canine cancer. It does break down the bone and this can result in a pathologic fracture. The cancer is also very painful. I hope this helps provide the needed information.

Can dog bone cancer (osteosarcoma) aggressively break down bones?

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