By Demian Dressler, DVM Updated: June 28th, 2018 Many of us have heard of bone marrow transplants used in people with cancers. In the last few years, bone marrow transplants have become available for dogs too. Ironically,…
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HOMEOANIMAL If only cats really had nine lives! Unfortunately, cats are not immune to cancer. Much like humans, they can develop many types of tumors and cancers. If you have just received the bad news that your cat…
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By Ernest Ward, DVM Care & Wellness, Pet Services I’ve heard about stem cell therapy in dogs and cats. What is it? Stem cells are unspecialized cells that are capable of renewing themselves…
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Cancer is never “good news” – but this is one of the few malignancies that can go into remission, sometimes for years or even for the rest of the dog’s life. …
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Published:October 28, 2019 By Barbara Dobbins Owners of dogs with hemangiosarcoma (HSA) may be mislead by the absence of symptoms until the disease is quite advanced. Linus, a Portuguese Water…
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It’s particularly challenging to predict the prognosis for this type of canine cancer – sometimes it’s harmless; sometimes it’s deadly. By Barbara Dobbins Published:June 17, 2019 Labradors are prone to a particularly aggressive type of mast cell tumors. Pugs, Boxers,…
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What are the most common types of cancer in dogs, and what are the signs? Early detection of cancer in your dog makes all the difference in his or her prognosis. By Catherine Ashe, DVM Cancer is a word…
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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is second only to trauma as the leading cause of death in cats, killing 85% of persistently infected felines within three years of diagnosis. The virus commonly causes anemia or lymphoma, but because it suppresses the immune system, it…
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Diagnosing And Treating Cancer In Cats At The Drake Center for Veterinary Care, we understand that feline cancer is a devastating diagnosis. It is natural to feel highly emotional. However, a cat cancer diagnosis is not necessarily a hopeless…
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public://styles/large/public/08-cat-cancer-4.jpeg Sadly, one in five cats get cancer. Lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, mast cell tumour, and bone cancer are all common in cats. While a cancer diagnosis is emotionally devastating, some cancers are treatable if caught early. This is one…
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10 WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER IN DOGS & CATS If cancer is detected early it can be treated more effectively, so it’s important to check your dogs & cats regularly for the 10 Early Warning Signs as recommended by…
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VET AUTHORED VET APPROVED By PetMD Editorial May 30, 2018 at 09:46PM By Dr. Chris Pinard If your pet has recently been diagnosed with a canine cancer, you have probably been doing your own research about…
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https://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/ Nasal tumors make up approximately 1% of all cancers seen in dogs. It is thought that long-nosed breed dogs living in urban environments are at higher risk for…
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https://smile.amazon.com/ref=nav_logo The Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is an all-too-common viral infection that affects kittens and young cats. In fact, cats three years old and younger are two to three times…
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By T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM There are very few surprises that will worry you more than discovering a new lump or bump on your dog. As your hand wanders over your canine pal, your fingers just may chance upon a…
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