National Canine Cancer Foundation Canine Cancer Lessons: 11 Tools For Prevention
When I was in veterinary school, cancer, in my experience, presented a lot of closed doors. I was in a position where I was supposed to be offering solutions to people for their sick pets, but none of the options ...
Researchers explore impact of obesity on dog’s health
If you thought that obesity affects only humans, you may be wrong. It can also shorten the lives of your canine friends, finds research. The research, from the University of Liverpool in the UK, reveals that the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to two-and-half years shorter when ...
10 Tips For Navigating Tough Decisions About Your Dog
Many of us—myself included—live in dread of receiving bad news about our pets. We fear the moment when, looking at our vet’s face or hearing her voice, we know that something is seriously wrong. Unfortunately, given the short lifespan of ...
10 Superfoods that help prevent Canine Cancer
The same way good and balanced nutrition helps humans prevent severe illnesses, what your dog eats will influence his lifespan and health too. Most people aren’t really aware of the canine cancer risk. It always seems like that’s something that ...
Probiotics For Dogs: Are They Beneficial?
Are probiotics equally important for your dog as they are for you? And if so, why are they beneficial? This article will give you an answer. When the topic is “healthy food”, probiotics come up a lot. Probiotics are believed ...
7 Concerning Health Changes In Dogs To Look Out For As They Get Older
Calling all dog people! If you’re a pet parent like myself, then you know we only want the very best for our furry companions, i.e. we want them to live forever and ever. But since the world is cruel and ...
Paw Prints: A healthy new year for pets
January is underway, but it’s not too late to consider New Year’s resolutions. Whether your original vows have fallen by the wayside, or you’ve decided to add another, resolving to improve your life is a win-win for sure. And if ...
A Veterinarian Shares 10 Critical Warning Signs of Cancer in Dogs
We hate the thought of our pups becoming ill, but being educated is key to keeping our dogs as healthy as possible. Everyone knows that the quicker cancer is found and diagnosed, the better the chances are of fighting it off and prolonging ...
How To Help Your Dog With Cancer At Home
A few years ago, our beloved dog of almost twelve years developed cancer. My husband and I were devastated because in our eyes our dogs are members of our family. Since we were told there was no hope of remission, ...
How to Care for a Dog with Cancer
Finding out your dog has cancer is a heartbreaking message no pet owner wants to hear; however, the unfortunate reality is that one in three dogs will be impacted by cancer. Although “cancer” is a word we have all learned to fear, ...