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Understanding Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs and Cats
Hemangiosarcoma is a rapidly growing, highly invasive variety of cancer that arises from the lining of the blood vessels, and occurs almost exclusively in dogs. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus provides an excellent understanding of hemangiosarcoma in her article Pet Cancer: Understanding … Continue reading
Treatment Options For Dog Cancer
If your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to learn as much as possible about the type of cancer and arm yourself with information in order to lessen frustration. Don’t hesitate to ask your veterinary specialist questions. Keep … Continue reading
One In Four Dogs Develop Tumors
According to statistics, cancer accounts for nearly 50% of all disease-related pet deaths each year, and approximately 1 in 4 dogs will develop a tumor of some kind during their lifetime. Statistics aside, if your dog has been … Continue reading
Breast Cancer in Dogs
Most everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but many people do not realize that dogs can get breast cancer too. Breast cancer in dogs is known as mammary cancer, and it is the most common cancer in … Continue reading
Cancer Facts
Important Pet Cancer Facts 1. Cancer accounts for nearly 50% of all disease related pet deaths each year. 2. Cancer is the #1 natural cause of death in older pets. 3. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as … Continue reading