(by Luke Robinson) Late December 2010 when it became evident that Murphy’s initial course of radiation had not only failed but a new tumor, a sarcoma, had developed I knew his time was running out.  And even though I made the hard decision for a radical second round of radiation, my mind was already planning one final farewell tour:  To the cities we had...

The Texas Veterinary Cancer Registry (TVCR) is a Texas-based animal care database formed to identify and register pets with cancer in order to facilitate and promote their medical treatment that lead to cures for cancer in pets and people. As a joint effort of the CARE Foundation, Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) at Dallas and the Texas Veterinary Oncology Group, The Texas Veterinary Cancer...

This article is from EarthSky. “COLLEGE STATION, May 9, 2012 – It could be that man’s best friend might one day be man’s best healer.” “Dogs are among the best animals when it comes to providing models for better medical treatments in humans, and with more than 77 million dogs in the United States alone, it’s another way the human-animal bond has become closer...

“Cancer collaboration could someday help dogs and their humans” An extensive article from Princeton University on collaborative work in comparative oncology. 2 Million Dogs’ recent contribution to Princeton’s work has helped further this critical research. Thanks to all our supporters and sponsors whose continued support make contributions like this possible. Through work like this, we’re closer to finding the causes of cancer in companion animals...

Whether your dog has cancer or not, maintaining a balanced and healthy diet is vital. When a dog’s immune system is compromised, either by disease or treatment, nutrition is critical in giving your companion the best chances possible for fighting disease. As many are becoming aware, good nutrition is at the heart of the battle against cancer. If you feed your pet a commercially...

by Luke Robinson, March 29, 2012 reprinted from the 2dogs2000miles blog Since the conclusion of the walk I’ve been bouncing around all over the place starting blogs, fan clubs, and websites, too.  Two reasons for this; first I’m a lightening rod for novel thoughts and innovative ideas.  I was born this way and rarely a week goes by when I’m not climbing the conceptual...

by Luke Robinson [Wednesday, January 11, 2012]  Six years ago to this day, I lost my boy Malcolm to metastatic cancer and on this anniversary, it is with tremendous honor I announce the funding of The 2 Million Dogs Foundation‘s first research initiative: A breast cancer study benefiting both humans and canines. The 2 Million Dogs Foundation presented a check for $50,000 to Princeton...

Portions of this article are reprinted under the Fair Use Doctrine covering  news reporting and research. You may find the full article here. (From San Antonio Express News) When Kate Cordts  noticed swelling on the foreleg of her Great Pyrenees, Rowdy, she knew exactly what it was. Bone cancer. “One of my previous dogs had the same disease. We had to put him down because...

Please visit the Finding Fuzzybutts Four blog and enjoy the latest pod cast with Luke and his special guest, Dr. Temple Grandin. Find out more about Dr. Grandin’s newest book, Animals Make Us Human here. To learn more about her work, please visit her web...