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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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Radiation therapy helps pup with canine sinonasal tumor

Lauren Mingus | November 3, 2021

Wilson is an outdoor guy. He loves winter, hiking, and swimming, all the things that life in Colorado provides. “He’s just here to please,” said Helen French, Wilson’s mom, who adopted him from a shelter in Salt Lake City when he was a few months old. Today, the 10-year-old Lab mix shares his home with […]

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CeCe, A Champion Show Dog, Beats Cancer with the Help of a One Cure Clinical Trial

Lauren Mingus | June 18, 2020

Serena knew CeCe, an Italian greyhound, was special when she won her show debut the weekend before her first birthday. “My husband and I had been successfully showing dogs for a few years when we got the call about CeCe,” said Serena. “She was the pick of her litter and had been with us only […]

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Argus Institute Offers Emotional Support For Families Of Veterinary Cancer Patients

Maria Gore | January 9, 2020

The Argus Institute is a unique service within the James L Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University. The mission of Argus is to honor the human-animal bond by providing compassionate support and advocacy for people who care for animals. Currently, the Argus Institute is staffed by two full-time counselors, a program director, a […]

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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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For the Love of Lucy

Kate Shelton | October 4, 2023

The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital celebrated the opening of the Lucy & Family PET/CT Suite last week. This suite houses a state-of-the-art Siemens PET/CT scanner that adds to the hospital’s advanced diagnostic imaging tools and brings Colorado State University one step closer to being a full Siemens campus, the industry leader for advanced […]

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In Memory of Lily, Six-Year Feline Lymphoma Survivor

Wendy Kruger | June 17, 2020

Guest Post Written by Wendy Kruger Lily was one of those “too good to be true” cats. Adopted in 2001 as a kitten, she was a birthday present for my six-year-old daughter, Anna. A child’s pet has to be patient, and Lily was. She was sweet and submissive – always one to please. She would […]

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Mokey’s story: A cat’s journey through basal cell carcinoma

Prairie Smallwood | November 16, 2020

You hear it a lot: “We never expected it.” “It came out of nowhere.” “Of anyone I’d expect to get sick, it wouldn’t be _____.” Whether you’ve had a close, intense brush with cancer or you just know someone who knows someone battling it, you’ve likely heard the shock that often accompanies the diagnosis. This […]

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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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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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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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Top 10 Warning Signs Of Cancer In Pets

Lauren Mingus | October 28, 2021

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, millions of dogs and cats are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of death in pets beyond middle age. Knowing what to look for can help with early detection, and as with people, make a difference. Following are the top 10 warning signs of cancer […]