In 2015, Izzie, a 6-year-old female yellow Labrador retriever, was a typical active Lab. She loved playing ball, chasing birds, and swimming. When her owners, Morgan and George Birdsong, noticed a tumor growing on her head, they immediately took her to their veterinarian. After diagnosing it as a mast cell tumor, Izzie’s primary veterinarian and [...]
Morris Animal Foundation is looking for healthy golden retrievers over 12 years of age to help answer why some dogs get cancer and others don’t. Enrolled Golden Oldies will participate as controls for the Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, which seeks to determine potential risk factors that may lead to the development of cancers common in the [...]
Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit leader in advancing animal health, will host a collaborative webinar to provide an insider’s look at what is happening in the world of COVID-19 and coronavirus research, and what it means for humans and their pets. “COVID-19 & Coronaviruses — At the Intersection of Human and Animal Health” takes place [...]
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA [NYSE: MRK], today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of BRAVECTO® 1-MONTH (fluralaner) Chews for dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older.
“Clean margins” are a goal of cancer excision surgery. If even a small piece of cancerous tissue is left behind, it increases the likelihood of a local recurrence and spread of the disease, possibly reducing overall survival time. With an innovative approach to cancer surgery, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are investigating a technique [...]
Entries have closed for the American Heart Association’s Healthy Bond For Life International Heart Classic Virtual Dog Show! The International Heart Classic Virtual Dog Show will be judged by over 130 of the best judges in the world. The show is sponsored by the Lone Star State Classic Kennel Clubs. Purina Pro Plan will provide [...]
Nationwide offers tips to protect pets this Fourth of July, throughout Lost Pet Prevention Month, and beyond As Americans prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation, Nationwide is reminding pet owners of the impacts those festivities can have on their pets. The issue of lost pets is heightened during the July 4 holiday. In fact, July 5is [...]
Here’s how pets can help if you’re WFH or heading back to an office. Companion animals are wonderful stress-buffers. And with millions of Americans working from home during COVID-19, it’s well-documented that pets are helpful under times of stress reports the American Heart Association. June is the perfect time to think about the psychological benefits [...]
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of the U.S. rights to SENTINEL® FLAVOR TABS® and SENTINEL® SPECTRUM® Chews in the Companion Animal category from Virbac (NYSE Euronext:VIRP).
When Violet, 2-year-old female French bulldog, was rescued by Alyssa Sterns, she had already been through more health problems than any young dog should. Overbred by a breeder, Violet developed hip dysplasia and had undergone surgery on both hips. Now, she developed a mast cell tumor on the paw of her left hind limb. Violet’s [...]
