It’s particularly challenging to predict the prognosis for this type of canine cancer – sometimes it’s harmless; sometimes it’s deadly. From Whole Dog Journal By Barbara Dobbins Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common form of malignant skin cancer that occurs in dogs, accounting for about 14 to 21 percent of all skin tumors. There is significant variability in the presentation of MCTs...

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day. While you might think a fire is more of a human problem, think again. According to the National Fire Protection Association, animals are involved in starting fires that lead to 13.7 million dollars in property damage per year. American Humane reports that each year more than 500,000 pets are affected by house fires, with 1,000 house...

Dogs stung by bees can be hurt or even killed – bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants may all cause allergic reactions. Learn what you should do if your dog gets stung or bitten by these flying insects. Whole Dog Journal By Catherine Ashe, DVM Spring is springing forth all over the country. Flowers, grasses, and trees are blooming, and the pollinators are out...

(Nancy Mas) In loving memory of our Sweet Sunshine Girl. She was full of happiness and brought joy to everyone she...

by Andy Roark DVM MS From Dr Andy Roark Every dog is unique, but some special dogs become cornerstones as we build our lives. These companions accompany us as we grow into who we are and become part of our most treasured and sacred memories. Phoenix came into my life long before I went to veterinary school. In fact, he was a big reason...

WGN Radio by Michael Heidemann, I am fortunate to have always had a dog in my life. Growing up we always had a dog and currently have the pleasure of 3 golden retrievers. The reason I say fortunate is that there is a lot of data showing the health benefits from spending time with a pet and in many cases a dog in particular....

Joshua D. Schiffman and Matthew Breen Abstract   Over 1.66 million humans (approx. 500/100 000 population rate) and over 4.2 million dogs (approx. 5300/100 000 population rate) are diagnosed with cancer annually in the USA. The interdisciplinary field of comparative oncology offers a unique and strong opportunity to learn more about universal cancer risk and development through epidemiology, genetic and genomic investigations. Working across...

What you put in your dog’s food bowl and dole out as treats can impact his joints, mobility and overall health. Arden Moore A mere six years ago, Cleo, my 12-pound terrier mix, was rocking the Pacific Ocean waves on a surfboard as a proud member of the SoCal Surf Dogs. When she neared the shore, she would propel her body off the foam...

[This article is specifically about NK Killer cells in humans, but the same science applies in dogs as well.]   Maxx Chatsko, The Motley Fool Viruses, infectious microbes, and cancers might invoke fear in healthy humans, but the foreign invaders and mutants have a boogeyman of their own: natural killer (NK) cells. These immune cells certainly live up to their ominous name. NK cells...