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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Beagles can “sniff out” lung cancer more accurately than “advanced technology”

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. There are several types of lung cancer, but non-small cell (NSCLC) is the most common form. Since NSCLC is so deadly, early detection is vital if a patient is […]

08/27/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Sniffing out cancer: Researchers say canine scent detection can be used as an effective cancer screening method

We’ve all heard stories of heroic dogs saving people’s lives, whether they alerted their sleeping owners to a fire in time for them to escape or they found people who were trapped in disaster areas. However, there’s a growing body of evidence that their life-saving abilities go a lot further than that: They can also […]

05/25/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Dog saves owner by sniffing out her cancer BEFORE she even knew she had it

Dogs have a long history of being man’s best friend. But the story of a Newburyport Police Department officer and her blind dog from Massachusetts, doesn’t merely prove the bond between owner and pet but also proves that dogs are great at detecting illnesses. Police officer Megan Tierney was reportedly at home with Dude, her […]

03/22/2018 / By Florence Garrington

The truth about pet cancer and the epidemic that no one talks about

Pets and humans have more in common than you think. They form strong bonds with other pets and humans. They have personal preferences when it comes to toys and food. They can appreciate the simple joy of doing nothing all day. And just like us, our pets can also get cancer. This isn’t just a terrifying […]

01/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Purple hair dye nearly KILLS family dog… what’s it doing to YOUR health?

A white Maltese mix dog nearly died after someone decided to color her hair purple with dye meant for humans. When the pup arrived at Pinellas County Animal Services, her eyes were swollen shut and her body was covered in severe burns. The five-pound dog, Violet, was also listless and limp. Her burns were so severe, in […]

02/01/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Scientists STUNNED: Dogs are able to detect cancer more accurately than many laboratories

With up to 300 million scent receptors (compared to our 6 million), dogs can smell things that seem non-existent to our senses. While we all know about their ability to find missing people and sniff out hidden drugs or bombs, they can actually detect so much more. With their extraordinary sense of smell, dogs can […]

01/25/2017 / By Vicki Batts

FDA warning: Dogs are dying from toxic “skin cancer” medication cream

A popular skin cream for dogs that is used to treat and prevent cancer has been associated with deaths of five beloved family pets, after the pups accidentally consumed some of the product — prompting the FDA to warn pet parents to keep the product out of reach. The toxic cream in question is known […]

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