Category: Canine Cancer
Posted on February 22, 2015
Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs
Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common cancerous condition affecting the urinary tract of dogs. Scottish Terriers top the list in terms of breed predisposition. What is TCC? TCC is a malignant tumor that most commonly grows… Read More
Posted on June 15, 2014
Lumps and Bumps
Given the opportunity to examine an older dog, I’ll very likely find at least one or two cutaneous (within the skin) or subcutaneous (just beneath the skin surface) lumps and bumps. Such growths are common by-products of the… Read More
Updated on January 26, 2014
New Research That Raises Questions About Current Neutering Recommendations
Results from a hot-off-the-press study published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, raise questions about traditional neutering recommendations within the United States where most veterinarians advise that dogs be neutered at a young age in… Read More
Posted on November 17, 2013
Great News on the Canine Cancer Front
In honor of November’s National Pet Cancer Awareness Month I would like to share some “hot off the press” wonderfully optimistic news with you. Dr. Nicola Mason from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has been… Read More
Posted on May 12, 2013
Cancer Therapy: Is it the Right Choice for Your Pet?
Last week, in honor of Pet Cancer Awareness Month, I provided some pointers for constructively dealing with the diagnosis of cancer. This week I will deliver information about the treatment of cancer and tips for determining if a… Read More
Posted on May 5, 2013
When the Diagnosis is Cancer
The month of May has been declared Pet Cancer Awareness Month. While I’m not altogether sure who determines such things, in honor of this declaration I present to you a good deal of information that I’m certain will… Read More
Posted on July 8, 2012
Hospice Care for Pets
Over the years I’ve counseled many thousands of clients as they’ve struggled with end-of-life decision making for their pets. For many of those years, clients who expressed opposition to humane euthanasia for moral, philosophical, emotional, or religious reasons… Read More
Updated on May 14, 2012
Celebrating May
May receives double billing when it comes to pets and the people who love them. Not only is this Pet Cancer Awareness Month, May also happens to host National Pet Week. In honor of this special month, I… Read More
Posted on April 14, 2010
Morris Animal Foundation 2010 K9 Cancer Walk
I am gearing up for Morris Animal Foundation’s 2nd annual K9 Cancer Walk to be held in Elk Grove, California (www.curecaninecancer.org/) on Saturday, April 24th. Just as was the case last year, I will be a speaker at… Read More
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