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Canine benign tumours are non-cancerous masses of cells. Benign tumours (unlike malignant, cancerous tumours) generally do not spread and have a slow growth rate. Although canine benign tumours are not cancerous, they can still have negative health effects. The most obvious health issue caused by benign tumours is their ‘mass effect’. The size of an unusual benign growth can cause …

Bone cancer in dogs (canine osteosarcoma) results in aggressive development of tumours on the canine skeleton, particularly below the knee or elbow. The rapid spread (metastasis) of the cancer means that even amputation of the affected limb may not be enough to prevent further development of the cancer. With the right treatment and care, around 25% of affected dogs will …

Owning a cat or dog is not like owning a car. Pets are not machinery. Rather, they are living, breathing creatures that bring a tremendous amount of love and fellowship into your life. When your dog or cat becomes ill, treating them is pretty much the same as taking a family member to the doctor, except they can’t tell you …

A dog’s sense of smell is undoubtedly his most powerful sense. Just look at the applications of dogs in everyday use – from sniffing out drugs and bombs to survivors of natural disasters, all rely heavily on the powerful ability of dogs to detection of scents. With that in mind, it may come as no surprise that this canine ability …