by Christine Franklyn | Jul 22, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
We’ve heard health experts talk about the benefits of fish oil for human beings but the real question here is can dogs have fish oil and what are the benefits to our furry friends? After all, both dogs and humans can suffer from the ill effects of inflammation, which...
by Kyle Stevenson | Jul 18, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
In the middle of a long, hot summer, one of my favorite clients brought her sweet Dachshund, Lucy, in to see me because she had a raw, swollen spot on her lip. I wasn’t expecting to find multiple, swollen lymph nodes that fateful Friday afternoon. I wasn’t expecting...
by Sara Nice | Jun 29, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
Sebaceous Adenomas are tumors that develop on a dog’s sebaceous glands, the natural oil-producing glands of the skin. You’ve probably seen them before on older dogs and been unaware that that’s what they were. Canine adenomas are usually pinkish and...
by Kyri Arriaga | Jun 1, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
Probiotics For Dogs: Hype or Health? I have seen the benefits of probiotics in my own stomach health. So, I was pleasantly surprised to learn my furbaby can benefit from natural probiotics for dogs. After discussions with my veterinarian and research on the topic, I...
by Sara Nice | May 9, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
Canine Leukemia Prognosis, Treatment & Survival Stories What is the typical prognosis for dogs suffering from Leukemia? Leukemia in dogs is a blood cancer that creates an overabundance of white blood cells. The most common Leukemia is Lymphocytic and it is...
by Sara Nice | Feb 17, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
Do household chemicals cause bladder cancer in dogs? University of Wisconsin-Madison is Doing a Study of Environmental Chemicals in Dogs with Bladder Cancer. The Study Bladder cancer in dogs can lead to bloody urine, pain on urination, and urinary blockage. Bladder...
by Sara Nice | Feb 17, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
Help us find out why dogs get lymphoma! University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Veterinary Medicine is doing a study on Environmental Chemicals and Lymphoma in Boxer Dogs The Study: Lymphoma is a fatal cancer of the blood cells in dogs. The boxer breed is at higher...
by Kyri Arriaga | Feb 9, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
Dogs can eat mushrooms? They sure can! In fact, researchers and veterinarians alike have specifically praised the benefits of reishi mushrooms for dogs and people. As the American Kennel Club explains, “mushrooms sold in large-chain grocery stores…are safe and...
by Tapiwa Manhombo | Feb 9, 2022 | Canine Cancer Blog
Rib osteosarcoma in dogs is rare; however, when it does occur, it has a very high metastasizing rate. Up to 45% of all dogs diagnosed with rib osteosarcoma will have metastasized by the time the vets catch it. Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that develops on the...
by Tapiwa Manhombo | Nov 16, 2021 | Canine Cancer Blog
Only 0.3 – 0.6% of all dogs get prostate cancer. Though rare, this cancer is highly aggressive. There are several types of cancers that affect a dog’s prostate. Adenocarcinoma, leiomyosarcoma, and squamous cell carcinoma are examples of prostate cancer in...
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