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New Melanoma Vaccine Approved for Dogs
Last month the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved Oncept, a new canine melanoma vaccine that will help extend the lives of dogs with oral melanoma. “The approval of Oncept is a milestone in...
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Seven Important Canine Cancer Facts
The National Canine Cancer Foundation blog lists the following seven important facts every dog parent should be aware of about this disease. 1. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association...
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New Blood Test Detects and Monitors Canine Cancer
SOURCE: National Canine Cancer Foundation Press Release The National Canine Cancer Foundation (NCCF) has announced that its partner, the Veterinary Diagnostics Institute (VDI), has just released the...
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HOW TO Understand Chemotherapy for Dogs
Last Week: HOW TO Treat Jawbone Enlargement (Craniomandibular Osteopathy) in Dogs One of the ways to treat canine cancer is through chemotherapy. Luckily dogs receive smaller doses of the drugs than...
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HOW TO Treat Your Dog’s Bone Cancer
Last Week: HOW TO Treat Your Dog’s Bronchitis Bone tumors affect mostly large-breed dogs and can be either malignant or benign. If your dog is experiencing lameness, pain, lethargy or leg swelling, he...
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HOW TO Treat Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
Mast cells can’t be seen by the human eye, but can mutate in ways that are very dangerous to your dog’s health. “Mast cells are cells that reside in the connective tissues, especially [in] vessels and...
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HOW TO Manage Mammary Gland Tumors in Dogs
While most people are aware that breast cancer is a serious disease among women, some may not be aware that it can be diagnosed in female dogs as well. “Mammary gland tumors are the most common tumors...
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HOW TO Treat Testicular Cancer in Dogs
Did you know that male dogs that are not neutered run a higher risk of getting testicular cancer? According to PetEducation.com, “Testicular cancer is considered one of the most common tumors in older...
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Canine Cancer Traced Back 11,000 Years to Ground-Zero Dog
Canine cancer has been traced all the way back to one inbred dog who lived 11,000 years ago. “We do not know why this particular individual gave rise to a transmissible cancer,” said Dr. Elizabeth...
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HOW TO Understand Radiation Therapy for Dogs
Radiation therapy is used to kill a growing tumor and can treat larger areas that a veterinary surgeon cannot remove. It is typically only used on the part of the dog’s body that has been affected by...
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