Cancer is a common problem in dogs and although all breeds of dog and crossbred dogs
may be affected, it is notable that some breeds of pedigree dogs appear to be at increased …

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 …

Background Pimobendan is effective in treatment of dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF)
secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). Its effect on dogs before the onset …

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 …

The loss of a pet can be particularly distressing for owners, whether the method of death is
euthanasia or is unassisted. Using primary-care clinical data, this study aimed to report the …

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 …

This study presents data on over 350,000 insured Swedish dogs up to 10 years of age
contributing to over one million dog-years at risk (DYAR) during 1995–2000. A total of …

Background: Canine diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy with an unclear
etiology. For a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms, there is a need for …

Diagnostic records are a key feature of any cancer epidemiology, prevention or control
strategy for man and animals. Therefore, the information stored in human and animal cancer …

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 …