News Hub (New Zealand) One of the world’s most popular breed of dogs is also one of those most susceptible to cancer. Now thousands of golden retrievers are taking part in a study so they can help their friends stay healthy. Kris Campesi’s dog Nicodemus is one of 3000 golden retrievers in the study. He’s perfectly healthy but she’s already lost one to cancer...

From American Veterinarian By Amanda Carrozza The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF) and the V Foundation for Cancer Research announced a collaboration to fund cancer research for dogs. They’re confident that the partnership will benefit human health, too. Although AKC CHF focuses on canine health and the V Foundation for Cancer Research has historically funded human studies, the 2 national organizations found an area...

National Puppy Day is a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. But more importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills. National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by Celebrity Pet and Home Lifestyle Expert and author, Colleen Paige, who is...

Leftover scraps under the table, a chewy treat or a meat-filled bowl, are the norm for our pooches but is it time we took a closer look at the doggie diet? Dogs can be affected by the foods they eat and the environments they live in. Like us, they suffer from diseases like cancer and allergy but when animals are unwell, it can be difficult...

  Coccidioidomycosis in Dogs & Cats – An Important Fungal Infection in Pets March 19, 2018 by CriticalCareDVM Infectious organisms are everywhere. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi threaten our pets every day. Some prefer specific environmental conditions to thrive. Two such organisms are Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii, the microbes that cause coccidioidomycosis or Valley fever. This week I hope you’ll enjoy learning more about...

  Parallels between species have propelled collaboration and coordination in oncology research that is proving beneficial to both people and pets. From American Veterinarian In the thousands of years they’ve been domesticated, dogs have helped humans in many ways, from herding sheep and cattle to performing search and rescue duties after disasters. Now dogs have begun aiding us in what might be the most important...

American Veterinarian Research in dogs is informing the design of cancer studies in people, particularly with respect to immunotherapy. By Kerry Lengyel Gliomas are the most common primary intracranial tumors in humans, representing over 80% of malignant brain tumors.(1)  Glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly of the gliomas, carries a median 2-year survival rate of less than 30%.(1,2) In dogs, gliomas are the second...

From Appolicious As man’s best friend, dogs deserve their own array of apps to keep them healthy and happy, and you might be surprised to learn that there is a wide choice of apps to help you improve all areas of your dog’s life. You can consult a vet, book a dog walker, and even keep a doggy diary all from your phone. Training...

By Bob Bamberg The Sun Chronicle Perhaps gone are the days when you and your dog played flying disc or other forms of fetch all day or went for long walks along the beach or in the woods. Ten years into your B-F-F-ship, you’re just as robust as ever, but Boomer has slowed down a lot. There are a number of things that could...