Tumors develop when cells in the body grow uncontrollably. Finding a tumor on your dog can be very frightening, but they are not always detrimental — some are benign, while others are malignant.

"My Labrador has a tumor on his spleen. Should it be removed? Should the spleen also be removed?" A: Each dog's case is different, and you will need to discuss this with your regular veterinarian, as ...

Researchers have found a very high prevalence of Bartonella bacteria in tumors and tissues - but not blood samples - taken from dogs with hemangiosarcoma, a cancer of the blood vessels. Researchers ...

Estrogen's role in canine mammary cancer is more complex than previously understood, according to new research. The nuanced findings may help explain why dogs spayed at a young age are more likely to ...

There are two broad types of bone cancer in dogs: primary and metastatic. Primary bone cancers start in the cells within the bone. Metastatic cancers start in different tissues or organs and move to ...

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Intestinal tumor in dogs happens when a tumor forms in the intestinal tract or stomach. Thankfully, the tumor is usually benign. Generally, older and middle-aged dogs develop the condition the most.

Researchers from California and Denmark were recently awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for the development of what’s called “click” chemistry.” This novel method enables researchers to put ...