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An Update on Canine Lymphoma Treatment
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), April 21, 2017If you have the unfortunate opportunity to spend time in a veterinary oncologist’s waiting room and decide to strike up a conversation with other pet families, you will discover that many of the dog… Full Article ›
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4 Reasons Not to Ignore a Pet's Broken Toenail
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), November 15, 2016Finding a broken toenail on your pet’s foot can easily be attributed to vigorous backyard digging or an exuberant session on the scratching post, but a broken nail may sometimes signal something… Full Article ›
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 18, 2016One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult for us to notice that they really are getting older and have developed some of… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
May 18, 2016As with people, certain diseases become more likely as cats age. Kidney and heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Here are a few of the conditions your… Full Article ›
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A Warning to Pet Owners Who Smoke
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), April 27, 2016Most people are aware that since the early 1960s, cigarette smoking has been known to cause lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease in humans. More recently, exposure to environmental tobacco… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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Can Puppies and Kittens Get Cancer?
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), November 19, 2015The waiting room of a veterinary cancer specialist is pretty much a geriatric zone. The commonly treated cancers in adult dogs and cats include lymphoma, osteosarcoma and mast cell tumors. Research… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Cats Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 31, 2015Doesn’t it seem just like just yesterday that your cat was a crazy kinetic kitten? One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult… Full Article ›
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Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 3, 2015I love old dogs. The gray muzzle, the soft eyes, the loving bond that ties them so strongly to us after a rowdy puppyhood and the active years of maturity. The golden years are a time to cherish,… Full Article ›
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5 Must-Know Facts About Skin Cancer and Pets
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), June 26, 2015As a veterinary oncologist, I meet many vigilant pet owners who want to know how they can keep their pets healthy and identify cancer early. Based on my professional experience, I've compiled… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Pet Sun Protection This Summer
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), June 19, 2015The fun-in-the-sun summer months have officially arrived, which can only mean one thing: It's time to start thinking about sun protection for your pets. That's right — furry family members can… Full Article ›
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Oral Warts: What You Should Know About This Dog Park Health Risk
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM , June 19, 2015Most dogs return from the dog park with their tongues wagging. But, some come home with something else: an oral papilloma infection. Within a few weeks, owners are distraught to find whitish,… Full Article ›