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 ...
Scientists develop precision cancer treatment for dogs
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists at the University of Missouri have helped advance a patient-specific, precision medicine treatment for bone cancer in dogs. By creating a vaccine from a dog’s own tumor, scientists worked with ELIAS Animal Health to target ...
Startup offers genomic sequencing, treatment options for canine cancer
One in every three dogs gets cancer, according to the National Canine Cancer Foundation. OneHealth, a startup that just raised a $5 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s Bio fund with participation from Lerer Hippeau and Y Combinator, aims to make it ...
Loretta has cancer but her foster family is giving her a trip of a lifetime
Loretta’s tail didn’t stop wagging from the time she walked into Trinity Lutheran School in Edwardsville until the time she left two hours later. And why not? Children, teachers and other staff treated the yellow Labrador retriever like a movie star, despite ...
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 ...
I love my job!
This falls under the header of I love my job! I received an email from Amber the other day and she was asking me to verify our mailing address and company information as she was getting ready to sign up ...
Inaugural Dog Day of Summer in Manayunk a Tail-Waggin’ Success!
August 26th has been designated “Dog Day” and what better way to celebrate then a day dedicated to our pups! The NCCF was excited to be invited to be the benefactor of the Manayunk Dog Day of Summer. Philadelphia is ...
Meet Hooch, Mast Cell Survivor!
I want you to meet Hooch, a 100 lb Pit Bull who is surviving Mast Cell Cancer. Hooch and his Mom, Sherry tell his interesting story. This story will shout out to you that you should check your dog at ...
Fundraiser takes on 11 triathlons for canine cancer research, in memory of beloved family pet
Daisy Ledger, a 24 year-old woman from Abingdon, Oxfordshire has gone Triathlon-mad in order to raise much-needed funds for cancer research in dogs. Moose was a loveable Labrador, an important part of the family and Daisy’s childhood pet. The Ledger ...
OSU Tests New Canine Cancer Treatment
Doctors at the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital (part of the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University) are testing a new treatment for mammary cancer in dogs, involving nanoparticles designed to cling to cancerous cells once ...