Fight Canine Cancer

The seeming invincibility of cancerous tumors may be crumbling, thanks to a promising new gene therapy that eliminates the ability of certain cells to repair themselves. Researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered that inactivation of a DNA repair gene called Hus1 efficiently kills cells lacking p53 — a gene mutated [...]

[Post Update:  The real inspiration behind this post was a wonderful dog named Tyler, who happened to belong to Rob and Marisol Thomas.  Tyler was a beloved family member to Rob and Mari, and this past summer, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.  I am sad to report that on November 5, Tyler went to [...]

To celebrate National Pet Health Insurance Month, Georgia’s Legacy is working with the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) to promote awareness of this important protection for you…and your best friend. According to NAPHIA, only 1-2% of insurable pets are covered, which means that most people reading this article do not have pet insurance for [...]

Throughout our dogs’ lives, we rely on veterinary professionals to help them remain strong and healthy.  With luck, and sometimes a little determination, we find a vet who is particularly caring and honest and whose judgment we trust completely.   Having a veterinary professional that you trust and can really depend on becomes even more important after your dog has [...]

 The Magic Bullet Fund (MBF) is offering some beautiful stainless steel medallions for both dogs and people, to raise awareness of canine cancer and to give you one more way to show your support for this great organization.  The front of the medallion features the MBF logo, and the back, features the words “Fight Canine Cancer” and the MBF [...]