We Could be Closer to Improving Treatment for Tumors in Dogs

A study compares three types of cancerous sarcoma, or common tumors in dogs, that could inspire innovations in diagnosis and drug therapy.

By Sam Walters
Sep 16, 2022 4:30 PMSep 16, 2022 4:36 PM
Dog Cancer
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Dogs face an assortment of familiar ailments, including allergies, arthritis, diabetes and dementia. But unfortunately for our furry friends, one of the most common canine conditions is cancer, with around 1 in 4 dogs and approximately 1 in 2 older dogs developing the disease, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

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