Pet Cancer

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

 

Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs and cats. However, with an increase in pet cancer awareness and available treatment options, more and more pets are surviving this life-threatening disease.

The links below will direct you to helpful articles on pet cancer and pet cancer awareness through charitable events.

K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk

This year’s fifth consecutive Pet Cancer Awareness Month is not only highlighted by an aggressive media relations push emphasizing pet cancer education, but will be supported by two grand philanthropic events in both California and New York. All monies raised by VPI during Pet Cancer Awareness Month will be donated to the Animal Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization that strives to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer in pets and people.

New Cancer Treatment for Dogs

Recently, Pfizer Animal Health announced they had developed an oral therapy called Palladia to treat mass cell tumors in dogs that will be available through veterinarians. This is the first canine cancer therapy in the U.S. approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Pets Fighting Cancer

An in-depth look at pet cancer treatment with Dr. Ingrid Pyka. Sadly, as with their human counterparts, animals also fall victim to cancer. Oncology (the field of cancer) encompasses a vast amount of information; this article is a brief summary of what pet owners can expect when it comes to understanding and treating pet cancer.

Cancer in Avian and Exotic Pets

Cancer is one of the dreaded diseases that affects humans and pets alike. Unfortunately, birds, rabbits and other exotic pets can suffer from cancer-related diseases, too. Unlike dogs and cats that can show symptoms in the early stages, rabbits and birds may not show signs of the disease until the cancer has spread.

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