Some of my best buddies at the dog park are also Golden Retrievers. Most pet parents don't know this, but 60% of Goldens die of cancer. In fact, all canines face a serious threat from cancer. One in four dogs will die from cancer, and it makes many others very, very sick.
Humans often call us heroes. They talk about our importance as guide dogs for the blind, rescue and K9 dogs. But we couldn't do it without you. You feed us, love us, throw the ball for us and take us to the vet when we're feeling sick.
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is also a hero to dogs with the launch of their global campaign to cure canine cancer in a dog's lifetime, the next 10–20 years. While they seek a cure and a way to prevent cancer from ever occurring, they're also developing treatments that can help dogs now and even help humans with cancer – especially kids.
See a list of common clinical signs of canine cancer. If you have any questions or concerns about your dog and cancer, please contact your licensed veterinarian immediately or request a Free Canine Cancer Consultation. Scroll down to see some of my friends and which breeds are especially susceptible to developing certain types of cancer.
Click here for a detailed press release about the campaign (PDF).
