$2.1 million in grants fund canine cancer researchMarch 3, 2020Early-stage lymphoma, appendicular osteosarcomas, and the detection of degenerative myelopathy are among the research topics selected to receive funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF).
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Man busted for hawking fake canine cancer drugsFebruary 6, 2020A Pennsylvania man is accused of scamming the owners of terminally ill pets out of hundreds of thousands of dollars with the promise of “cancer-curing” drugs.
No sign of mass in bear that underwent radiation treatment at Texas A&MJanuary 16, 2020Judge Sue “Lady” Sloan, the mascot of a private university in Waco, Tex., is making waves as the first bear to receive TomoTherapy to treat a tumor found in her chest.
Canine officer treated for rare cancer at Texas A&MJanuary 13, 2020A surgical oncologist at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM) is credited with saving the life of a canine officer after diagnosing the pooch with an uncommon type of tumor.
Feline retroviruses central in AAFP resourceJanuary 9, 2020An updated resource from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) could help animal health professionals ensure their feline patients lead longer, healthier lives.
Noninvasive cancer imaging technique to help in early detectionNovember 21, 2019A new cancer imaging technique is expected to significantly improve the ability to diagnose the disease’s spread to lymph nodes in dogs with head and neck tumors.
VCA strengthens fight against pet cancer with new partnershipNovember 19, 2019VCA Animal Hospitals has joined forces with Varian, a radiation oncology treatment and software maker, to enhance its cancer treatment options.
Are you ready to comply with USP 800?November 14, 2019Next month, veterinary practices will be expected to comply with new regulations for the safety of health-care workers handling hazardous drugs (HDs), exposure to which can be harmful to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Canine cancer screening test in the worksOctober 31, 2019Veterinarians may soon be equipped with a tool that would assist in the early detection of canine cancer.
Cat virus could be linked to feline cancerOctober 25, 2019Australian researchers believe a newly discovered feline virus might be the cause of liver cancer in cats, and that this link could lead to the development of new anti-cancer therapies.
