Researchers will investigate the effectiveness of combining radiation therapy with an immune-stimulating agent to help slow the spread of osteosarcoma, the most common bone tumor in dogs.
Researchers will study metabolic irregularities associated with osteosarcoma that may contribute to disease progression, chemotherapy resistance and cancer spread.
Researchers will look at how lesions or nodules form in dogs with mitral valve disease and use this new information to look for new targeted therapies for this common canine heart disease.
Researchers will study the microbiome of cats with chronic upper respiratory disease, looking for new monitoring methods, disease risk factors and potential therapy targets.
February 7, 2019 – Our pets can suffer from allergies, too, though the types of allergies and signs can be different from those in people. Learn about common dog allergies.
Updated January 4, 2024 — Seizures can affect any dog or cat and can be frightening for pet owners. Learn more about seizures in pets, what to do in case of a seizure, and more.
February 13, 2019 – Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (found in products like pesticides, and plastics) may play a role in the development of equine metabolic syndrome.