In most cases, only those who have experienced their dog having cancer understand the stress associated with being their caregiver. I have personally experienced both my own dog with cancer as well as hundreds of canine cancer clients. And, I can tell you, the stress of knowing your furry best friend has cancer can be… Continue reading Care for Yourself Along the Dog Cancer Journey
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Taking the First Steps for Dogs with Cancer
In a word, cancer is dreadful. It's not simply that it's repulsive, horrifying, and vicious. It's that it's cunning, devious, and adept at finding out how to elude our attempts to contain it. When you're up against an opponent like this, it's helpful to have some help. That is why, in order to address the… Continue reading Taking the First Steps for Dogs with Cancer
How Cell Suicide Affects Dog Cancer
How are cancer cells different from normal cells? That’s a simple, yet complicated, question to ask. One of the words you will hear pop up often though is apoptosis. If you’re learning about the science of cancer, you’ll learn that apoptosis plays a major role in all cancer types regardless of species. Apoptosis, commonly referred… Continue reading How Cell Suicide Affects Dog Cancer
Understanding the Holistic Approach to Canine Cancer
When treating a dog with cancer, there are conventional, integrative, and holistic options. Conventional options often involve surgery, chemo, and/or radiation. Holistic options generally involve homeopathy, healing herbs and spices, and other natural remedies. Integrative medicine combines the two. If you have studied cancer, even slightly, you likely noticed the conventional options are highly emphasized… Continue reading Understanding the Holistic Approach to Canine Cancer
Vaccination to Prevent Dog Cancer?
A vaccine for dog cancer? Who has ever heard of such a thing? If you were to ask the cancer community, a vaccine for dog cancer is near impossible. The idea is out of this world to say the least. But, research is advancing, technology is advancing, and science is coming a long way. About… Continue reading Vaccination to Prevent Dog Cancer?