9 Dog Breeds Most Prone to Canine Cancer

9 Dog Breeds Most Prone to Canine Cancer

While cancer can unfortunately strike any breed of dog at any age, there are certain breeds that have higher instances of the disease. We’ve asked the experts to share breeds with higher rates of cancer, what types of cancer seem to be the most prevalent among these...
What You Should Know About Canine Cancer

What You Should Know About Canine Cancer

November marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Over 50 percent of dogs over the age of 10 develop cancer at some point, meaning it’s quite possible that you have been affected by canine cancer, or will lose a much-loved dog to the disease in the future. It’s hard...
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...