In the United States, cancer of the brain occurs at a rate of 14.5 per 100,000 dogs. The Canadian data is not available. It is

By: Dr. Al Townshend The mouth of both dogs and cats are a common location for growths to occur. They account for 6-7% of canine

What is mammary cancer? Mammary (breast) tumours are the most common type of tumour diagnosed in unspayed female dogs over the age of seven. Statistics

What is a mast cell tumour? Mast cell tumours are common in dogs, accounting for about one skin tumour in every five. Although this form

Dr. Al Townshend Cancer of the canine urinary bladder is considered to be a rare occurrence. It is estimated to be only 1-2 percent of

Canine bone cancer Osteosarcoma is an aggressive type of bone cancer. In 90% of dogs, by the time a diagnosis occurs the cancer has spread

By: Dr. Al Townshend The nose is an often-underappreciated organ. Tumors of the nose in dogs make up about 1-2% of all cancers and are

Dr. Al Townshend A Sarcoma is a general term used to describe a tumour of the flesh or the bone. An Injection Site Sarcoma is

Salivary Gland Tumors in Dogs and Cats By: Dr. Al Townshend The salivary glands secrete saliva, which plays a vital role in digestion, chewing, and

We recently had a Kali’s Wish reader reach out and ask about the link between mammary tumors and spaying your dog. The fact is, tumors

What is melanoma? Melanoma is a benign or malignant tumour made up of melanocytes, which are pigment-producing cells. Melanoma is more common in male dogs

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in squamous epithelial cells that are present in the outer layer of the skin

By: Dr. Al Townshend Unlike prostate cancer in human males, canine prostate cancer is a very uncommon condition. It has been estimated that it comprises

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,

What are soft tissue sarcomas? In general terms, soft tissue sarcomas refer to a group of tumours that most often form from the skin and

What is transitional cell carcinoma? Lining the urinary bladder are cells called transitional cells that protect the body from the urine inside the bladder even

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

By: Dr. Al Townshend Both dogs and cats have two anal sacs, one on either side of the rectum. Within the lining of each sac are