Osteosarcoma in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
A great infographic on the deadly bone cancer, osteosarcoma, which commonly affects giant breed dogs (e.g., Great Danes), greyhounds, and other breeds. Canine Bone Cancer: The Big Story on Osteosarcoma: Developed by...
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5 “silent” killers of cats | Dr. Justine Lee
When it comes to caring for your cat, make sure to provide the basics: A safe environment (e.g., keeping them indoors if you live on a busy road or city) A high quality food (e.g., a meat-based protein) Preventative care (e.g., an annual physical examination and the appropriate vaccines as needed) Lots of affection and exercise By doing this, we can help keep our four-legged feline friends healthy for potentially decades! But as cat owners, you should be aware of 5 “silent” killers of...
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Cancer: The #1 killer of dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
One of the toughest parts of working in the ER is the constant barrage of bad news that one has to deliver. Unfortunately, cancer is one of the top causes for presentation to the veterinary ER, and the leading cause of death in dogs in the United States. Having lost my own beloved pit bull, JP, to a brain tumor, my heart now breaks whenever I tell pet owners that their dog or cat has cancer. In the emergency room, the most common type of cancer that I see is hemangiosarcoma. This is a very...
Read MoreWhat’d you do to celebrate your dog’s birthday and cancer survival?
Shout out to this awesome dog parent! He gives his pit bull a fantastic, simple birthday gift for surviving an aggressive, terrible type of cancer called hemangiosarcoma! Check out the video celebration here! Go, Wallace! Below, a few of my favorite toys for...
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