by NCCF Editor | Jul 29, 2016 | Canine Cancer Treatment
He shuffled into our house for the first time, I remember, looking awkward, imbalanced. He took a moment to explore, decided our home would be accommodating enough, lifted he lifted his back leg, and peed on the living room carpet. That night, he was too nervous to...
by NCCF Editor | Jul 26, 2016 | Canine Cancer Research
At the University of Illinois, an engineer teamed up with a veterinarian to test a bone cancer drug delivery system in animals bigger than the standard animal model, the mouse. They chose dogs – mammals closer in size and biology to humans – with naturally...
by NCCF Editor | Jul 20, 2016 | Dog Stories
Rocky the Magnificent is a rescue dog diagnosed with canine cancer, and Mary his Army veteran who shares their story. Approximately six million dogs and a nearly equal number of cats are newly diagnosed with cancer every year. Our thanks to Dogs On Deployment for...
by NCCF Editor | Jul 18, 2016 | Dog Stories
When Julie Barton’s depression hit its peak in the spring of 1996, it was a golden retriever puppy named Bunker who helped her see the positive side of life again. Here Barton, now 42 and author of the upcoming memoir “Dog Medicine” (Penguin Books, out Tuesday), tells...
by NCCF Editor | Jul 14, 2016 | Dog Stories
Rob Kugler, a former marine from Nebraska, was devastated when he learned his dog, Bella, had terminal cancer. The chocolate lab was diagnosed with osteosarcoma – cancer of the bones – in May 2015, and the decision was taken to amputate her front left leg....
by NCCF Editor | Jul 11, 2016 | Canine Cancer Research
The AVMA launched the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database in June as a resource for researchers seeking animals to participate in clinical studies and for veterinarians and animal owners exploring options for treatment. Until now, there really haven’t been any...
by NCCF Editor | Jul 6, 2016 | Canine Cancer Treatment
A sweet rescue dog is getting a life-saving cancer treatment at a hospital that usually houses only people. At just two years old, Rosie has touched more hearts and logged more miles than most dogs do in a lifetime. Diagnosed with lymphoma, Rosie needed more than the...
by NCCF Editor | Jul 4, 2016 | Dog Care
Hot Dogs! Fireworks! BBQs! Pool Parties! Emergency veterinary visit? Officials say the 5th of July is one of the busiest days for veterinarians and animal shelters. More pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year from the chaos of explosive...
by NCCF Editor | Jun 30, 2016 | Canine Cancer Treatment
Raelene Wouda’s passion for improving cancer treatment starts with our four-legged friends. Wouda, Kansas State University assistant professor of clinical sciences, is conducting clinical trials to treat cancers in dogs, cats and other companion animals. When...
by NCCF Editor | Jun 27, 2016 | Dog Care
Pets are considered part of the family, but some may not get the care they should in the summer. The American Cancer Society reported 3.5 million cases of skin cancer last year for people but they’re not the only ones who can get skin cancer. Pets can develop skin...
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