Certain dog breeds, such as Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers and Basset Hounds are more susceptible to lymphoma and tumors. Although your Basset is more likely to have fatty tumors located under the skin, he may develop rectal tumors and bleeding.
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Symptoms
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A Basset with rectal tumors may have bloody or mucousy stool or diarrhea. It is not uncommon for your dog to strain or yelp in pain when trying to pass stool.
Diagnosis
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Your vet will use one, or a combination, of several methods to diagnosis your dog. These methods include digital palpitation, ultrasound, biopsy, and endoscopy.
Treatments
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Most vets will opt to perform surgery to remove the tumor. Most tumors can be prolapsed, or pulled outside of the body, and removed, although some require abdominal surgery. If biopsy shows the tumor is cancerous, your vet may recommend radiation therapy to prevent further spread of the cancerous cells.
Alternate Homeopathy Treatments
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There are over-the-counter supplements that are supposed to help fight tumors and cancer. They are supposed to boost your dog's appetite, help with digestion, increase energy levels and maintain the health of the internal organs and tissues. It is recommended you discuss any herbal treatments with your vet before beginning them.
Prognosis
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If the tumor is non-cancerous, the surgery should resolve the situation and there may be no further issues to worry about. Unfortunately, if it is lymphoma, which is likely in a Basset, the survival rate varies between one and a half months to two and half years depending on the type of cancer it is.
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