Spend time and safely play with your dog

The level of energy, rest, or enthusiasm of your dog depends on the type of cancer. For instance, if your dog has bone cancer, then it won’t want to play at all. So, you should ask your vet if you can walk your dog daily and avoid games that make them too excited.

“With some cancers, you can still do a lot with your dog, but you want to avoid intense activities if there is a risk of internal bleeding or breaking bones,” Dr. Pellin says. “If they’re really tired all the time, you want to let them set their own pace. Because cancer mostly affects middle-aged and older dogs, sometimes just a nice snuggle on the couch can be a good way to spend time together.”