Melatonin is most well-known as a supplement to help us sleep. How could this help our dogs? And, more importantly, how could it help a dog with cancer?
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Coping and Grieving: Adults and Children Losing a Dog from Cancer
*Excerpts from 'The Behavioral Side to Canine Cancer" written by Amber L. Drake (Chapter 8) Children are vulnerable enough already, and the whole idea of death is not something that they entirely understand. They are usually pretty close to our beloved dogs, as our children tend to spend a great deal of their time with… Continue reading Coping and Grieving: Adults and Children Losing a Dog from Cancer
13 Types of Cancer in Dogs
Dogs, like their human counterparts, are susceptible to several cancers, including lymphoma and even breast cancer. The good news is that veterinary oncology treatments are similar to those used to treat cancer in humans. We have compiled a list of 13 types of cancer in dogs to help you learn about which ones could affect… Continue reading 13 Types of Cancer in Dogs
KetoPet Sanctuary and the Ketogenic Diet for Dogs
The KetoPet Sanctuary was founded in 2014 by Dr. Lisa Freeman as a 501 (c )(3) non-profit organization. The sanctuary was developed to provide shelter dogs with terminal cancer with a forever home. The adopted dogs were generally given a remaining life expectancy of only a few weeks. However, their time at the KetoPet Sanctuary… Continue reading KetoPet Sanctuary and the Ketogenic Diet for Dogs
The Scary Truth About Kibble
Note: this contains graphic information, and feel free to skip if you have a weak stomach or would rather not read the details. According to the Earth Island Journal, "The rendering plant floor is piled high with ’raw product’: thousands of dead dogs and cats; heads and hooves from cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses; whole… Continue reading The Scary Truth About Kibble