As the health benefits of pet ownership become more widely understood, there has been a greater effort to include pets in health research and practices. Involving animals as a type of therapy for the sick or elderly is becoming more popular. Many pet owners volun
The company of a pet relaxes and entertains people, but the benefits of pet ownership go beyond simple joy. Studies have shown that keeping a pet improves the health and well-being of the people in the household. During stressful times, the comfort of a pet prote
Dogs, cats, and other pets have become an integral part of our everyday lives, they are commonly considered to be family members, and the human-animal bond has become a household term.
If you decide that your pet should not travel with you, a number of alternative arrangements can be made. These vary in cost, quality, and convenience, so be sure to investigate the possibilities well before your trip to ensure that you are satisfied with the arr
As is the case with cancer in humans, some types of cancer are more common in pets than others. Breast (mammary) cancer, skin cancer, bone cancer, mouth (oral) cancer, connective tissue cancers (sarcomas), and lymphatic tissue cancers (lymphomas) are most frequen
Cancer is not a new disease. Physicians have been aware of cancer in humans for over 2,000 years. As a result, researchers have studied cancer in humans for generations. During the past hundred years, considerable progress has been made in understanding the spread and development of cancers in humans. Much of this knowledge is useful
Once a cell has turned cancerous (malignant), it starts growing and spreading. Because there is no control on the growth of these cells, the cancer will often take advantage of any available path to spread and find new places to grow. This process is called metas
Cancer is a type of neoplasia (meaning new growth) made up of abnormal cells that are often, but not always, consolidated into a mass (a swelling) called a tumor, or neoplasm. The common characteristic of all neoplastic cells is the absence of normal growth control mechanisms. Normal, healthy cells grow and reproduce only to replace
The rate of cancer among dogs and cats is similar to the rate of cancer among humans. Cats seem to get cancer a little less frequently than humans while dogs seem to develop cancer slightly more frequently than humans. For most species, the chance of cancer occur
As with all relationships, when an animal companion dies or is ill, its family will likely feel stress, sorrow, and grief. The effects may be felt by not only family members but also by neighbors, friends, and the veterinary care team.