My personal journey with canine cancer

My personal journey with canine cancer

Cancer in our pets is common and often devastating. In my “End-of-Life” practice, about 60 to 70 percent of the cases I see are end-stage cancer. Sadly, cancer hit me personally on July 22, 2014 – the day my wife pointed out a slight swelling on the leg of my beloved...
Why Do Some Dogs Get Cancer More Than Others?

Why Do Some Dogs Get Cancer More Than Others?

About half of humans over the age of 70 and dogs over age 10 are diagnosed with cancer. In terms of mortality, cancer accounts for about 23 percent of human deaths, and from 10 to 60 percent of dog deaths, depending on breed. The smaller the dog, the lower the risk of...
Canine obesity: A growing epidemic

Canine obesity: A growing epidemic

Pet obesity is becoming an epidemic in the United States. Many, when they see an overweight dog, they may appear to be cute and cuddly without any problems. This could not be further from the truth. Do you know how when we, as humans, become overweight this can cause...