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Trustworthy info to help your dog from writers, researchers, & editors with expertise in veterinary medicine, journalism, and health communication.

Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs, and the symptom you’re most likely to spot is enlarged lymph nodes. They can feel like firm, non-painful lumps, often found under the jaw, behind the knees, or in the armpits. See your veterinarian if you feel anything unusual

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs, and the symptom you’re most likely to spot is enlarged lymph nodes. They can feel like firm, non-painful lumps, often found under the jaw, behind the knees, or in the armpits. See your veterinarian if you feel anything unusual

#Brownrice can be a healthy add-on for many dogs — it’s nutrient-rich and full of fiber. Keep portions small (≤10% of daily calories) and cook well. If your dog has breast or bladder cancer, talk to your vet about arsenic concerns. 🔗 Read more: dogcancer.com/articles/diet-…

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. #Brownrice can be a healthy add-on for many dogs — it’s nutrient-rich and full of fiber. Keep portions small (≤10% of daily calories) and cook well. If your dog has breast or bladder cancer, talk to your vet about arsenic concerns.
🔗 Read more: dogcancer.com/articles/diet-…

November is pet cancer awareness month. Take a moment to read about early signs of #dogcancer from this article that should only take about 3-5 minutes to read. It could literally save your dog's life: dogcancer.com/articles/diagn…

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. November is pet cancer awareness month. Take a moment to read about early signs of #dogcancer from this article that should only take about 3-5 minutes to read. It could literally save your dog's life: dogcancer.com/articles/diagn…

The Dog Cancer Support group is 11 years old! Join us if you need support or your just want to learn more about #dogcancer directly from fellow dog lovers who are on the journey with their own dogs. Click here to join: facebook.com/groups/dogcanc…


Some people quietly hold space for you when life feels heavy. During a dog’s cancer journey, that one friend who listens and shows up is everything. Here’s to the ones who make unbearable days gentler. #dogcancer #cancersupport #petcancer

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Some people quietly hold space for you when life feels heavy.

During a dog’s cancer journey, that one friend who listens and shows up is everything.

Here’s to the ones who make unbearable days gentler.

#dogcancer #cancersupport #petcancer

Dr. Sue Ettinger, vet oncologist and co-author of the Dog Cancer Survival Guide, explains possible side effects of chemotherapy for dogs with cancer.


Chemotherapy can help dogs with cancer live longer and feel better. Vets use gentler doses than in humans, so most dogs handle it well with only mild side effects It’s a personal decision, so talk to your vet and trust in yourself. Learn: dogcancer.com/articles/drugs…

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Chemotherapy can help dogs with cancer live longer and feel better. Vets use gentler doses than in humans, so most dogs handle it well with only mild side effects

It’s a personal decision, so talk to your vet and trust in yourself.

Learn: dogcancer.com/articles/drugs…

The Pledge of Thanks is a 10-minute activity Dr. Dressler recommends in the Dog Cancer Survival Guide. In a quiet space, thank your dog out loud until you run out of things to say. This practice can evoke strong emotions, foster love, and leave you with a sense of joy 💚💙

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. The Pledge of Thanks is a 10-minute activity Dr. Dressler recommends in the Dog Cancer Survival Guide.  In a quiet space, thank your dog out loud until you run out of things to say. This practice can evoke strong emotions, foster love, and leave you with a sense of joy 💚💙

When talking with your vet about cancer treatment, ask about gained life expectancy: this is the extra time treatment may add to your dog’s life Example: 6 months without vs. 12 months with treatment = 6 months gained

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. When talking with your vet about cancer treatment, ask about gained life expectancy: this is the extra time treatment may add to your dog’s life

Example: 6 months without vs. 12 months with treatment = 6 months gained

When to consider not treating dog cancer? Dr . Demian Dressler, author of the Dog Cancer Survival Guide, weighs in. Listen to the entire episode of Dog Cancer Answers podcast: dogcancer.com/podcast/stress…


Healthy cells have a “self-destruct” system called #apoptosis that removes damaged cells. #Cancer cells shut it off and keep multiplying, forming tumors. Some treatments, apoptogen supplements and natural compounds like #curcumin and #turmeric may help turn apoptosis back on.

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Healthy cells have a “self-destruct” system called #apoptosis that removes damaged cells. #Cancer cells shut it off and keep multiplying, forming tumors.

Some treatments, apoptogen supplements and natural compounds like #curcumin and #turmeric may help turn apoptosis back on.

We asked vet oncologist Dr. Susan Recker her top food choice for dogs with cancer. Dog Cancer Answers podcast: The Best and Worst Foods for Dog Cancer. Available for free on Spotify, Youtube and DogCancer.com #dogswithcancer #dogstories #dogdiet #dogcancer #petcancer


Did you know? In cancer surgery, “clean” and “dirty” margins describe what the tissue edges look like under the microscope. After tumor removal, a pathologist checks the cut edges: Clean margin = no cancer cells at the edge Dirty margin = cancer cells at the edge #dogcancer

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Did you know? In cancer surgery, “clean” and “dirty” margins describe what the tissue edges look like under the microscope. After tumor removal, a pathologist checks the cut edges:

Clean margin = no cancer cells at the edge
Dirty margin = cancer cells at the edge

#dogcancer
DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Did you know? In cancer surgery, “clean” and “dirty” margins describe what the tissue edges look like under the microscope. After tumor removal, a pathologist checks the cut edges:

Clean margin = no cancer cells at the edge
Dirty margin = cancer cells at the edge

#dogcancer
DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Did you know? In cancer surgery, “clean” and “dirty” margins describe what the tissue edges look like under the microscope. After tumor removal, a pathologist checks the cut edges:

Clean margin = no cancer cells at the edge
Dirty margin = cancer cells at the edge

#dogcancer

If you're dealing with #dogcancer, you need advice you can trust.  The Dog Cancer Answers podcast brings you reliable guidance from animal care experts Start learning today: Website: dogcancer.com/podcast/ Youtube: youtube.com/@dogcancer #petcancer #caninecancer #dogpodcast

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. If you're dealing with #dogcancer, you need advice you can trust.  The Dog Cancer Answers podcast brings you reliable guidance from animal care experts

Start learning today:
Website: dogcancer.com/podcast/
Youtube: youtube.com/@dogcancer 

#petcancer #caninecancer #dogpodcast

Dogs can be life's greatest teachers 🐾💚💙 #doglove #dogloverscommunity #quotesaboutdog

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Dogs can be life's greatest teachers 🐾💚💙

#doglove #dogloverscommunity  #quotesaboutdog

Dr. Marty Goldstein calls it ‘ground-breaking and so needed.’ The Dog Cancer Survival Guide is not just a book, it's a lifeline If your dog, or a loved one’s dog, is facing cancer, the Dog Cancer Survival Guide can help. Order your copy at dogcancerbook.com #dogcancer

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Dr. Marty Goldstein calls it ‘ground-breaking and so needed.’ The Dog Cancer Survival Guide is not just a book, it's a lifeline

If your dog, or a loved one’s dog, is facing cancer, the Dog Cancer Survival Guide can help. Order your copy at dogcancerbook.com

#dogcancer

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) in dogs are known as “great impersonators” — they can look like harmless lumps, bug bites, or skin tags. Some change, some don’t. If you spot a lump, get it checked fast. Early diagnosis saves lives. #mastcelltumor #dogcancer #dogcancerawareness

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Mast cell tumors (MCTs) in dogs are known as “great impersonators” — they can look like harmless lumps, bug bites, or skin tags. Some change, some don’t. If you spot a lump, get it checked fast. Early diagnosis saves lives.

#mastcelltumor #dogcancer #dogcancerawareness

Dogs can be picky eaters, and it can even be more common in dogs with cancer. Here are tips from vet #oncologist Dr. Sue Ettinger and her followers Pro tip: If microwaving food, stir well to avoid hot spots Excerpt from the Dog Cancer Answers podcast #dogcaretips #dogcancer


Make eye contact. 🐶💕 A 2015 Science study found that when you and your dog gaze into each other’s eyes, you both release oxytocin, the “love hormone.” The longer the stare, the stronger the bond. #doglovers #doghacks #dogcare

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Make eye contact. 🐶💕

A 2015 Science study found that when you and your dog gaze into each other’s eyes, you both release oxytocin, the “love hormone.” The longer the stare, the stronger the bond.

#doglovers #doghacks #dogcare

Approximately 1 in 4 dogs will face cancer in their lifetime. By age 10, it’s almost 1 in 2 (Source:AVMA) 💙 But cancer isn’t always a death sentence. Many dogs can still live joyful lives with the right care support 🐾 Resources: linktr.ee/dogcancer.com #dogcancer #dogsofX

DogCancerHelp's tweet image. Approximately 1 in 4 dogs will face cancer in their lifetime. By age 10, it’s almost 1 in 2 (Source:AVMA)

💙 But cancer isn’t always a death sentence. Many dogs can still live joyful lives with the right care  support

🐾 Resources: linktr.ee/dogcancer.com

#dogcancer #dogsofX

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