What is apocrine gland adenocarcinoma? Dogs have small pouches, called anal sacs, located on either side of their anal opening. These sacs can become inflamed, infected or blocked and may cause dogs to “scoot” their bottoms on the ground or lick and chew the area for relief. Tumours of the anal sac are called apocrine… Continue reading Apocrine Gland Adenocarcinoma
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Hemangiosarcoma
What is hemangiosarcoma? Hemangiosarcoma is defined as an aggressive, malignant tumour of blood vessel cells. This type of cancer usually affects middle-aged to older dogs (six to 13 years) and is more common in mid-size to large breeds. Although this type of cancer can occur in any part of the body, the most common areas… Continue reading Hemangiosarcoma
Lymphoma
What is lymphoma? Lymphoma, or lymphosarcoma, is the most common form of cancer in both humans and small animals. It is a malignant tumour that affects the lymph system, which makes up part of your dog’s immune system that protects against infection. Lymphoma can occur anywhere there is lymph tissue such as in the lymph… Continue reading Lymphoma
Duke
My Duke…your pawprints will always be on my heart.
Licorice
I’d like to share the story of my beloved dog, Licorice, who passed from cancer on September 14, 2024 at age 13. Licorice was a Shih Tzu Poodle mix gifted to our family by my daughter’s fiancé. She was so itsy bitsy when we got her that I had to make her a cozy bed… Continue reading Licorice
Odie
Odie, my rescue baby, helped me survive family losses from cancer. Then my fur baby was diagnosed with cancer, it was more than I could take 🙁 kali’s wish helped me through a very sad time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I miss Odie every single day!!!
Ruby
Her treatment is working, and her family is blessed to have more time with her.
Kota
Our little pup from Kentucky rescued us as much as we rescued him. He was the sweetest, most precious soul and we are so grateful that he was part of our family.
Saying Goodbye: How to Get Through the Loss of Your Pet
Saying Goodbye: How to Get Through the Loss of Your Pet Dr. Debbie Stoewen, DVM, MSW, RSW, PhD WHAT IS GRIEF? Grief is the normal, natural process of adjusting to the loss of a loved one. Quite simply, if you have loved, you will experience grief. We cannot go through life without being touched by… Continue reading Saying Goodbye: How to Get Through the Loss of Your Pet
Willie Moe Nelson
We lost our 3.5 year old Golden Retriever Willie Moe Nelson, to cancer at the end of October. He was just diagnosed Sept 27th and our world stopped. We are still in complete shock and devastated by this loss. He was a big brother to his 5 feline siblings, and their #1 protector. He had… Continue reading Willie Moe Nelson