Bone Cancer in Dogs – Canine Osteosarcoma

December 29, 2020

The most common primary bone tumor in dogs is osteosarcoma (osteo= bone, sarcoma = cancer).  This is especially true for large and giant breeds. Osteosarcoma (OSA) is most often seen in middle aged to older dogs.  But it has also been reported in younger dogs (1-2 years old). Osteosarcoma is a locally aggressive tumor, characterized…