Posts Tagged ‘dog cancer’

Pet Cancer Awareness Month

November 15th, 2009 | by Sweetie The Papillion
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Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) this month will be hosting several West Coast events to raise cancer awareness in dogs and cats. The top 5 types of cancers that kill millions of pets each year are as follows:

  • Lymphosarcoma (lymphoma for dogs)
  • Mast cell tumor (A mast cell tumor is a mass of cancerous mast cells)

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November: Pet Cancer Awareness Month

November 3rd, 2009 | by Sweetie The Papillion
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Did you know that cancer is the number one killer in dogs over two years old? Although veterinarians don’t know why some dogs get cancer, here is a short list of some potential preventative tips to reduce the chances your pup will develop the deadly disease:
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New Drug To Fight Canine Skin Cancer

June 4th, 2009 | by Sweetie The Papillion
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The Food & Drug Administration announced today that it has approved a cancer drug (called Palladia) to fight skin tumors found in dogs. According to the US News & World Report, the drug will be manufactured by Pfizer and available to veterinarians in 2010. Dog owners will rejoice in this major breakthrough as this type of skin cancer can be deadly if not found early and treated aggressively.

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