Researchers at Sydney, Australia’s Kolling Institute have developed and tested a vaccine on 30 dogs with advanced melanoma, bone cancer and liver cancer. So far the results have been positive, slowing the growth of the original tumors and helping to prevent others from occurring. Dr. Chris Weir, who developed the vaccine, used dogs because their […]
Allergies – Dogs can be allergic just as humans can, to certain foods (wheat, soy, corn, preservatives, even meats, chicken, eggs, etc.), to plants, to insect bites (fleas, ticks, etc.), dust mites and molds to name a few. If the allergy affects the skin itching can be most severe on the feet, flanks, groin, armpits […]
The tongue is not a large organ, but of course a very important one. It is made of muscle, connective and fatty tissue, blood vessels and nerves. There are small, mushroom-shaped protrusions called papillae that cover the top of the tongue and aid in tasting. A dog’s tongue has many uses besides tasting food and […]
