Feb 11, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Cancer, Cats, Dogs
A mast cell is a type of white blood cell associated with the body’s allergic response (remove coma) and other immune system functions. Mast cells release certain substances that help to break down proteins that the immune system has flagged as being potentially...
Nov 10, 2016 | By Species, By Topic, Cancer, Cats, Dogs, Exotic
If you find a lump on your pet, please don’t wait to schedule an examination by your veterinarian. Lumps on or in the skin will rarely create a medical emergency, but should be assessed as soon as possible, so that proper diagnostic testing can be done and appropriate...
Jul 15, 2016 | Avian, By Species, By Topic, Cancer, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dental, Diagnosis, Dogs, Emergency Situations, Exotic, Infectious Diseases, Medications, Nutrition, Parasites
As the summer approaches, many young people are preparing to embark on a new scholastic journey. High school graduates are considering colleges and career paths, college graduates are deciding between entering into the job market and pursuing a post-graduate degree....
Sep 20, 2015 | By Species, Cancer, Cats, Diagnosis, Dogs
According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, an estimated 6 million dogs and almost 6 million cats will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone! In fact, cancer kills 47% of dogs and 32% of cats. Although the same statistics are not available for all species of birds...
Jan 10, 2015 | By Species, By Topic, Cancer, Cats
Over 20 years ago, pathologists began noticing an increase in the diagnosis of malignant tumors that appeared at the site of vaccinations in cats and coined the term Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas. Although this type of tumor had been diagnosed in the past, in the early...
