A loved one's cancer diagnosis is devastating on many levels. It's easy to feel helpless when your companion animal is diagnosed with cancer. You can educate yourself and care for your cancer-affected dog by taking certain actions. The ten actions below will help you relax and understand what to do if you hear the words… Continue reading 7 Steps to Take When Your Dog Has Cancer
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Care for Yourself Along the Dog Cancer Journey
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
12 Potential Causes of Excessive Thirst in Dogs
Your dog should drink the appropriate amount of water based on their specific needs. If their organs or systems aren't working properly, though, they may feel forced to drink more. If your dog is visiting the water dish more frequently than usual, or if you're replenishing the bowl more frequently than usual, this could suggest… Continue reading 12 Potential Causes of Excessive Thirst in Dogs
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