Anal gland cancer, also known as adenocarcinoma, is an invasive cancer with a poor prognosis. Fortunately it is not one of the more common cancers in dogs and rare in cats. Anal gland cancer is seen as a rectal mass, often found in the lymph nodes as well. The tumor usually affects one anal sac […]
The risk of heart disease in pets generally rises with age. However there can be genetics involved. Heart disease is often referred to as a “silent killer” as diagnosis may be made too late to save the pet. The most common heart diseases seen in pets are: Mitral Valve Disease – a leaky valve allowing […]
Rhonda, a friend on bonecancerdogs adopted Lance, a German Shepherd, after he became a tripawd. Lance was abandoned in California at a kill shelter on December 9, 2010. The family claimed he was too old (11 years old) and gave the shelter permission to euthanize him if a home was not found within 4 days. […]
