Dogs have two anal sacs, one on either side of the anus. These small, pouch-like sacs — which are located between the external and internal anal sphincter muscles — are lined with sweat glands that produce a smelly, brownish-gray fluid. When a dog defecates, a small amount of this fluid is... Continue reading
Soft tissue sarcomas are tumors that develop in the soft tissues of a dog's body, including the muscles or the connective tissues. Soft tissue sarcomas in dogs are not painful, and the most notable symptoms are the size and growth of the tumor beneath the skin. They are commonly found on the legs, chest... Continue reading
Oral melanoma is a type of oral tumor, and it is one of the most common types of cancer in dogs. Despite its prevalence, many pet parents are not aware that the discrete signs and symptoms of this type of tumor are cancer. Oral melanoma can present itself in the form of a small black lesion inside the... Continue reading
A veterinary radiation therapist in Sugar Land got quite the surprise when the owner of one of her canine patients turned out to be a woman whose life she helped save back when she worked with humans. This story first aired on 6/25/21 and was published online the same day at... Continue reading
This article first appeared on 6/24/21 on Newsweek.com, written by Kate Fowler Mollybear the dog has gone viral on TikTok, with more than 14.3 million views for a heartwarming video showing her undergoing radiation treatment for a nose tumor. Pet Hero Molly Graney The 13-year-old animal has had a... Continue reading