If you’re missing a dog this season, you may notice the grief feels heavier, sharper, or more unexpected than it does during the rest of the year. You’re not imagining it and you’re not doing anything wrong. The holidays have a way of bringing emotions to the…
The holidays bring rich meals and festive treats, but not all of them are safe or healthy for our dogs. The good news? Many whole, seasonal foods can actually help support your dog’s immune system, fight inflammation, and contribute to long-term wellness. Most of…
Most dog parents know that early detection is one of the most powerful tools we have in the fight against canine cancer. In fact, many cancers are far more treatable — and sometimes even curable — when caught early. While a monthly home check matters all year long,…
7 Ways to Deal with Holiday Grief The holidays have a way of stirring up memories especially when you’re missing a dog who was once part of every routine, every celebration, every quiet m oment. Grief can feel heavier this time of year, but creating new ways to honor…
Cancer is one of the leading health concerns for dogs, particularly as they age. While a cancer diagnosis can be frightening, advances in veterinary medicine have made many forms of canine cancer treatable. Understanding the warning signs, risk factors, and treatment…
Finding Healing After Loss: How Gratitude, Generosity, and Health Help You Cope with the Grief of Losing a Dog to Cancer Losing a beloved dog to cancer is a heartbreaking experience—one that leaves an empty space in our homes and hearts. The grief can feel…
Do you remember your parents always telling you to eat your vegetables? Turns out they were onto something—not only for your health and well-being but for your dog’s health as well! I always read about the health benefits of food and how they can heal the human body,…
Calviri’s Vaccine Against Canine Cancer Study (VACCS), has finished the 5-year, 804 dog clinical trial. The VACCS aimed at investigating a novel preventative cancer vaccine in dogs. This trial leverages what is known about shared neoantigens. Neoantigens are…
A few days after recovering from an emergency splenectomy, our dog Boomer, was ready to come home from the animal hospital. When we picked him up, we had already been given the devastating diagnosis – he had Hemangiosarcoma. Also known as HSA, this rapidly progressing…
Dr. Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PHD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP has been working on the interaction between genetics and environmental chemicals as related to the risk of cancer in dogs and people. She is currently studying the connection of environmental chemicals and…
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