“Dogs live in our environment and eat similar food and are thus exposed to similar risk factors, so the etiology and pathogenesis of canine tumorsislikely to be similar to that of human tumors.”~ Dr Jane Dobson, Cambridge Veterinary School So what do we do to deal with this problem? If...
Tumors in the large intestines make it difficult for dogs to pass poop.There may be blood in the poop, and blood can drip from the anus. There can be a change in the size (narrow) and shape of the poop (ribbon-like). Tumors that are present at the juncture of the small and large...
That's because dogs can develop either direct liver tumorsORcancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the liver. If your dog has liver cancer now, it's most likely from what's common in canines like: Thyroid Lymphoma ...
Mites, fleas, and ticks are the most common culprits, and each is unique in how they work and how to prevent and treat them. Dust mites. Mites Mitesfound on dogs are tiny parasites that cause a skin condition known as mange. Dogs can suffer from many types of mange, but the two mos...
And then changes in blood lipids; things like cholesterol and triglycerides and fatty acids. The last one is particularly interesting, because we tend to ignore those in veterinary medicine, our patients don't get atherosclerosis and don't have, MIs and strokes, the way that humans do. But ...
However, the effect is not gradual, as only extreme size groups, the very small (toy) or very large (giant) dogs have markedly different aging trajectories. “For those who want a smaller sized dog but do not want to risk severe mental health problems in old age or want a larger sized...
Cats need high-protein diets because they are obligate carnivores, and they require meat from animal protein in their diet. Some animals can get essential fatty acids and nutrients from plants. However, cats lack the enzymes to process plants correctly. Instead, they get their necessary vitamins ...
From fatty oil to glycerin, palm oil derivatives are sought out for their moisturizing and foaming properties. However, much of palm oil is not sourced sustainably.The Independent points out that the demand for palm oilhas created massive plantations that have affected local wildlife. Palm oil is...
Adrenalcancer.Sometimes, cancerous tumors may grow on the adrenal glands. Because this type of cancer is so rare, it often spreads to other organs before it’s diagnosed. Symptoms may include an excess of one or more adrenal hormones andabdominal pain. ...
Stop the spread:In some cases, chemo may only be able to keep cancer from spreading to other parts of your body or slow the growth of cancer tumors. This can help you live longer with cancer. Ease symptoms:In some cases, chemotherapy can’t cure or control the spread of cancer and is...