As veterinarians, we’re often the bearers of difficult news.  This Memorial Day, I experienced the heartbreak that comes with ...

"My Labrador has a tumor on his spleen. Should it be removed? Should the spleen also be removed?" A: Each dog's case is different, and you will need to discuss this with your regular veterinarian ...

These are small glands that are part of your dog's immune system. From there, they spread to other organs, including the bone marrow, liver, and spleen. Canine lymphoma usually can't be cured.

At this point, he said he thinks a very rare medical condition called splenosis may have occurred, which basically means spleen tissue could have possibly regrown in the dog’s body.

"My Labrador has a tumor on his spleen. Should it be removed? Should the spleen also be removed?" A: Each dog's case is different, and you will need to discuss this with your regular veterinarian ...

Golden retrievers, for example, commonly die of a spleen cancer called hemangiosarcoma around age 10-12. A mixed-breed dog who is part golden retriever could potentially miss out on that disease.