Osteosarcoma (OSA) is a rare cancer in people. However OSA incidence rates in dogs are
27 times higher than in people. Prognosis in both species is relatively poor, with 5 year OSA …

The domestic dog represents one of the most dramatic long-term evolutionary experiments
undertaken by humans. From a large wolf-like progenitor, unparalleled diversity in …

Improved understanding of longevity represents a significant welfare opportunity for the
domestic dog, given its unparalleled morphological diversity. Epidemiological research …

Background: Anecdotal beliefs and limited research suggest variable patterns of mortality in
age, size, and breed cohorts of dogs. Detailed knowledge of mortality patterns would …

Purebred dog health is thought to be compromised by an increasing occurence of inherited
diseases but inadequate prevalence data on common disorders have hampered efforts to …

Large body size is one of the best predictors of long life span across species of mammals. In
marked contrast, there is considerable evidence that, within species, larger individuals are …

Background Dog breeds are known for their distinctive body shape, size, coat color, head
type and behaviors, features that are relatively similar across members of a breed …

Studies of the basic biology of aging have identified several genetic and pharmacological
interventions that appear to modulate the rate of aging in laboratory model organisms, but a …

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive
exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of …

Comparative oncology is poised to have a far-reaching impact on both animals and human
beings with cancer. The field is gaining momentum and has repeatedly proven its utility in …