How long can a dog live with liver cancer?

Types of Liver Cancer in Dogs. There are 2 types of liver cancer in dogs namely primary and secondary. Primary cancer of the liver is cancer that originates in the liver of the dog. Such cancer might subsequently spread to other parts of the body. Secondary cancer is cancer that has formed in other parts of the body and metastasized to the liver. read more

Life expectancy for a dog with hepatocelluar carcinoma can be several months to as long as three years, depending on how localized the tumor was when discovered. Dogs with bile duct tumors have a poor prognosis, generally surviving a median of 6 months after surgery, as this cancer tends to recur locally and metastasize. read more

As dog parents, we need to be mindful of this killer cancer and educate ourselves as much as we can. Two Types of Liver Cancer in Dogs. Dogs can develop primary liver cancer, or metastatic (secondary) liver cancer. Primary Liver Cancer. Primary liver cancer is the result of a primary liver tumor (i.e. one that originates in the liver). read more