by NCCF Staff | Dec 29, 2022 | Support Dog Cancer Research
Ever been unsure of where your non-profit donation goes? There’s an independent rating system just for this, called GuideStar. It’s an online database of nonprofit organizations for the public to use when evaluating missions and effectiveness. The National Canine...
by NCCF Staff | Dec 29, 2022 | Losing a Pet
Current statistics show that one out of every three dogs will get cancer. If you have a sick pet, one of the most difficult decisions is when to put down a dog with cancer. Many dog cancers are treatable, but how do you know when to say goodbye to your dog? This is a...
by Christine Franklyn | Jul 22, 2022 | Dog Care
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 | Dog Cancer Types
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 | Dog Cancer Types
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 | Dog Care
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 | Dog Cancer Types
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 Prevention
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 Prevention
Help us find out why dogs get lymphoma! BOXERS are needed to further this study! The 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...
by Kyri Arriaga | Feb 9, 2022 | Canine Cancer Treatment
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...
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