TOPIC: Patient Stories
canine hemangiosarcoma
Retired K9 finds new way to serve after cancer diagnosis
staff writer | September 06, 2018
PD, short for Police Dog, was born to serve. As a Czechoslovakian shepherd, it came pretty naturally. He spent his first three years training to become a police service dog with a former K9 officer and police dog breeder from Fort Collins, Colo. Following this training, PD joined the Colorado...
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Patient Story
Littermates Annie and Ollie race again, but this time for a cure
Staff Writer | December 06, 2018
In June 2017, Kim's greyhound, Annie, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Having been through this diagnosis with her first greyhound, Kim was better prepared and wanted to know more about treatment options. Her veterinarian recommended Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center.
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Cancer Stories
Facing cancer together.
Staff Writer | June 20, 2019
Connie and Leo were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other.
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Leg Amputation
Leg Amputation: Will my dog be okay?
Staff Writer | May 03, 2019
Deciding to amputate your pet’s leg can be difficult and emotional. At the Flint Animal Cancer Center, we understand your fears and provide support to each patient family throughout the process. Amputation is one of the best treatment options to control or eliminate certain types of cancer, and many patients undergo this surgery without complication each year.
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