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Gentle giant battles bone cancer with the help of limb spare surgery

Lauren Mingus | February 23, 2022

Patronus “Groot” Gordon joined his furever family in 2015. Like his Guardians of the Galaxy namesake, Groot has been winning over fans since day one. “He’s such a sweet guy and handsome, too,” said Chris Gordon, Groot’s human dad. “I knew right away he was the one.” Groot was a gift to Chris’s girlfriend, now […]

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10 Things To Do When Your Pet Gets Cancer

Dr. Nicole Ehrhart | November 14, 2019

Learning someone you love has cancer is scary without a doubt. However, as a pet parent you have options. This helpful article will help you navigate next steps as you develop an action plan. 1. Don’t panic! You are not alone. In fact, nearly six million dogs and six million cats are diagnosed with cancer each […]

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Celebrating six years of Petco Love partnership in support of pet cancer care

Lauren Mingus | December 13, 2021

Millions of pets are diagnosed with cancer each year and thanks to Petco Love and Blue Buffalo companion animals across the country have access to lifesaving care through grants to partner veterinary institutions. Over the last six years, the Flint Animal Cancer Center has been the grateful recipient of $575,000 in support. These dollars are […]

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Meet Cali, Three-Time Cancer Survivor

Lauren Mingus | June 8, 2018

“Cali joined our family when she was seven weeks old,” said Misty, a veterinary anesthesia technician at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. “Since the day we brought her home, she’s been easy-going and happy.” A typical yellow lab, Cali is kind and gentle. “She loves to snuggle in bed with the kids and beg for […]

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Pet Cancer Terminology

Lauren Mingus | November 29, 2018

When your pet is diagnosed with cancer, you might feel as if you’re having to learn a whole new language. This post provides definitions of some of the most common terms you’ll hear during diagnosis and treatment. Please remember, your veterinary oncology team will be happy to answer your questions, but this article serves as […]

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Littermates Annie And Ollie Race Again, But This Time For A Cure

Lauren Mingus | December 1, 2018

From the moment Kim Thomsen first met greyhounds, she was hooked. “My husband, Pat, and I had just lost our first dog together, a basenji, from lymphoma,” said Kim. “A month later, Pat was mobilized by the Army Reserve and moved away,” said Kim. “I was pretty sad and a bit lonely when I stopped […]

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Leg Amputation: Will My Dog Be Okay?

Lauren Mingus | May 3, 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 […]

Petco Foundation Invests In Oncology Patient Assistance

Lauren Mingus | May 22, 2019

The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Blue Buffalo, recently awarded a $150,000 grant investment to the Flint Animal Cancer Center to support patient care over the next two years. Funds were provided by the Petco Foundation’s annual Pet Cancer Awareness campaign, which aims to create a better world for animals and the people who love […]

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Hemangiosarcoma Clinical Trial Extends Gimpy’s Lucky Streak

Lauren Mingus | June 6, 2019

Some call it luck; others call it fate. Whatever it is, Gimpy’s life has featured a series of fortunate events, starting at birth. In 2010, a woman brought her dog into a local veterinarian to help deliver a litter. After delivery, it was immediately apparent that something was wrong with the hind legs of one […]

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Facing Cancer Together

Lauren Mingus | June 20, 2019

When Connie’s cherished, five-year-old mastiff and French hound mix, Leo, suddenly stopped eating, she had no idea it was the start of a series of events that would change their lives. “I’d been going through some medical testing, and I thought maybe Leo could sense my concern,” said Connie. “I thought he was just worried […]

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Pet Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation

Lauren Mingus | September 1, 2019

Radiation therapy is a common treatment modality for pet cancer. It uses ionizing radiation to damage the DNA in tumor cells, resulting in tumor cell death. Radiation therapy, like surgery, can offer local control of solid tumors such as carcinomas and sarcomas. Radiation therapy can also be used to provide relief of pain or improve […]

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Is Amputation The Only Treatment Option For Dogs With Bone Cancer?

Dr. Bernard Séguin | October 24, 2019

Large and giant breed dogs are the most at risk for developing a tumor of the bone called osteosarcoma. In the U.S., more than 10,000 dogs are diagnosed with osteosarcoma each year. While amputation remains the most common treatment for a bone tumor arising in a limb, some dogs are not good candidates because of concurrent […]