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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pet Owners Share Heartwarming Stories Of Their Pets Final Moments
Yesterday, we shared a story explaining what happens in your pets final moments if you have to make the hard decision to put them down. Veterinarians and pet hospitals recently responded to a tweet that said that the hardest part ...
“From a tired, broken-hearted vet.” The sad reality of what our pets do in their final moments.
There are few thoughts as sickening as imagining your pet in a scenario where they’re vulnerable, scared and alone. We’d like to think our pets know they’re loved always, and know we’ll do whatever is necessary to protect them and make ...
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 ...
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 ...
Retired guide dog Isaac ticks off a list of dying wishes after cancer diagnosis
A young woman has embarked on an adventure with her cancer-stricken pet dog in the hope of creating happy memories together. Briana May, from Brisbane, started a bucket list after the retired guide dog named Isaac was tragically diagnosed with terminal ...
Getting Results from your donations
We have talked before about how our dog friends will be helping us humans as we fund canine cancer research, as many of the findings can be applied to human cancer. We haven’t talked much about how human cancer therapies ...
K9 Gladiator Mud Run and Obstacle course in Lone, CA raising money for National Canine Cancer Foundation
Precision CHAOS-Cancer Sucks Charity Team here! Friends and Clients of Precision CHAOS dog agility training in Lodi, CA joined up and ran in honor of dogs lost (and fighting cancer) in a 3 mile K9 Gladiator Mud Run and Obstacle ...