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Brown ticks, widely distributed across the continent, are carriers of \u003cb\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/b\u003e, a bacterial disease that can prove fatal to dogs if left untreated. The disease is particularly prevalent in northern Australia and has been spreading rapidly southwards in both \u003cb\u003eWestern Australia \u003c/b\u003e(WA) and \u003cb\u003eQueensland\u003c/b\u003e (QLD), with the \u003cb\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c/b\u003e (NT) being considered endemic.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHugYTaCjzO9sfjmyTWH3qKxdO-_RTskSZmob9qAXos-dRmLmRLxzgTQ82jQ4Vv2hv0XAaEZ0UxoQfPrz5uyiNCPfXIV7Bs1uiizmORj2TIsG1U8_rIhCgKO_DCEd2QcaGl7TVHnRN4eF3olzfBI2qIHRRlXYM05ATu8iGN2gExY_QnxRwUj3a3AhABws/s1620/Beware_brown_tricks_carrying_Ehrlichiosis_during_Australian_travels%20-%20Australian%20Cattle%20Dog%20Photo%20by%20David%20Clode%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"848\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHugYTaCjzO9sfjmyTWH3qKxdO-_RTskSZmob9qAXos-dRmLmRLxzgTQ82jQ4Vv2hv0XAaEZ0UxoQfPrz5uyiNCPfXIV7Bs1uiizmORj2TIsG1U8_rIhCgKO_DCEd2QcaGl7TVHnRN4eF3olzfBI2qIHRRlXYM05ATu8iGN2gExY_QnxRwUj3a3AhABws/s16000/Beware_brown_tricks_carrying_Ehrlichiosis_during_Australian_travels%20-%20Australian%20Cattle%20Dog%20Photo%20by%20David%20Clode%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSymptoms and Risks \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDogs bitten by infected ticks can display a range of symptoms, from fever to bleeding from the nose. Without prompt treatment, the disease can progress rapidly, leading to severe consequences, including death. As temperatures rise, the spread of Ehrlichiosis is becoming more pronounced, necessitating increased awareness and preventative measures. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtective Measures for Your Pooch \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo safeguard your furry companions during travels, it is strongly recommended to treat dogs for ticks, both internally and externally. The use of tick repellent collars or treatments, with\u003ci\u003e Seresto\u003c/i\u003e collars being recommended, can be an effective preventive measure. It is crucial to act swiftly as the disease can develop within hours of a tick bite. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eEducate Yourself about Ehrlichiosis in Dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTravellers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the comprehensive information available on the web page titled ‘\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity- trade/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eEhrlichiosis in Dogs - DAFF\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’. [1] This resource provides a thorough understanding of the condition, its symptoms, and the current spread of Ehrlichiosis across Australia. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimising the Spread and Protecting Our Dogs \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWhile the disease has not yet reached the southern regions of Australia, the rapid pace of its spread demands heightened awareness and proactive measures. Dog owners are advised to \u003cb\u003eavoid bushy areas\u003c/b\u003e, opting for parks with short grass as safer spaces for their dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct Now and Save Lives \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWith the risk of tick-borne diseases on the rise, it is incumbent upon dog owners to take immediate and proactive steps to protect their canine companions. By understanding the risks, staying informed, and adopting preventive measures, we can collectively minimise the further spread of Ehrlichiosis and ensure the safety and well-being of our beloved dogs. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ewritten by \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Karen Hedberg\u003c/b\u003e BVSc\u003c/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDecember 2023\u003c/b\u003e for \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs NSW\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eReference:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e[1] 'Ehrlichiosis in Dogs - DAFF' -\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehttps://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity- trade/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 12th December 2023\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated Stories\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2021/06/preventing-spread-of-ehrlichiosis-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePreventing the Spread of Ehrlichiosis in Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5D5RnKxLJD62IYrk016rtJfRQzy0SNK1IA1n6Ssbjar11NaKKt3pkVPUcYGZf15hvkV49SN6aITV7ptxYRW9OHvMR1K8-WpHIJ9lbjnUJlhGSupRfllS4dQPnm5JWwPiTFsS92p43dqhYqDK_vg2NCsaIw8SB-5OoEdgCjMYGWRqtLlEj0fA5YbVN0M/s1600/Dog-eating-a-bone-at-Christmas-time.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1066\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5D5RnKxLJD62IYrk016rtJfRQzy0SNK1IA1n6Ssbjar11NaKKt3pkVPUcYGZf15hvkV49SN6aITV7ptxYRW9OHvMR1K8-WpHIJ9lbjnUJlhGSupRfllS4dQPnm5JWwPiTFsS92p43dqhYqDK_vg2NCsaIw8SB-5OoEdgCjMYGWRqtLlEj0fA5YbVN0M/s16000/Dog-eating-a-bone-at-Christmas-time.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eWith the silly season quickly approaching, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e has a timely reminder of the dangers this time of year can signal for our pets.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"As the Christmas trees and decorations quickly become the staple in many homes around the country, sadly, some Australian pets will also succumb to the vet emergency trends for this time of year,\" Nadia Crighton from \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bit.ly/3sM65rj\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e says. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eFrom the typical tick and flea infestations to the more interesting claims of dogs ingesting all sorts of goodies, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e does witness spikes in claims around the summer period that can leave pet owners in a frantic situation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"During this time of year, pet owners must stay vigilant with their pet's safety needs,\" Crighton says. \"It's vital you keep up with your preventative treatments, especially for ticks and fleas for those pets who suffer from flea allergies.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e also advises pet owners intending to travel with their pets this holiday season to check if the area is prone to ticks and be prepared.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"Tick paralysis is a terrifying situation for the pet and the owner,\" she warns. \"With the cost of living and the additional expenses of the festive season, prevention is much cheaper than the extensive costs associated with an \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/12/beware-tick-menace-this-summer.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eemergency tick situation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, not to mention the emotional toll of potentially losing your pet. A simple $50 tick treatment from your local pet supplies store will make your pet almost tick-proof for three months.\" \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs of November 2023, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e claim data already shows a \u003cb\u003e900% plus increase in paralysis tick claims\u003c/b\u003e compared to the year's cooler months. Based on seasonal history, PIA expects elevated tick claim levels right through to February.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"But ask any vet, and you'll find the high-end costs some pet owners pay, out of their own pocket, for life-support ventilators and 24/7 care over a number of days to save their pet from a paralysis tick event, is eye-watering.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBeing the time of year when entertaining is high on the agenda for many homes, dogs are also \u003cb\u003emore at risk of foreign body ingestion of objects and toxins\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"We certainly see a big spike in claims for \u003cb\u003eforeign body ingestion\u003c/b\u003e during the warmer months,\" Crighton says. \"This can be due to a host of reasons including entertaining and not securing rubbish bins correctly, too many new and interesting items being left around – cue the tinsel.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkewers\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efishhooks\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecorn cobs\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eunderwear\u003c/b\u003e and even \u003cb\u003epuffer fish\u003c/b\u003e have been known to cause issues with dogs over the past year. During the festive season, \u003cb\u003echocolate and alcohol toxicity\u003c/b\u003e is also a problem. \u003cb\u003eOverfeeding\u003c/b\u003e and feeding dangerous human foods, including nuts, lollies, high-fat foods such as butter, and other toxic foods, can also pose a problem for dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/01/the-dangers-of-xylitol-poisoning-for.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eXylitol is highly toxic to dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and can be found in many sugar-free lollies the children might be enjoying over this period,\" Crighton says. \"Being educated on the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/09/15-people-foods-your-dog-should-never.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003etoxic foods that affect our pets\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e can prevent many issues from occurring.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDogs are also masters at finding food; some breeds are better at it than others! Young pups and dogs can also be ultra-curious when sniffing out something that can ultimately harm them. Keeping your pet in a safe area during entertaining or when you cannot supervise them is a simple way to keep them safe.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"It's just ensuring that people remember \u003cb\u003edogs are natural scavengers\u003c/b\u003e, and thinking that Rover simply won't eat it is incorrect,\" Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\"It's always best to ensure that your pet does not have access to anything that can cause detrimental effects to their health and wellbeing.\"\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eTop Tips For Summer\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eEnsure bins are correctly secured and cannot be accessed by your dog.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eKeep dogs away from entertaining situations when you cannot fully supervise them.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eEncourage guests to refrain from feeding your pet.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eSnap skewers into small pieces when putting them into the rubbish.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDo not feed your dog corn cobs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ePut signs up notifying guests you have a dog and to shut the gate.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eNever leave chocolate or alcohol in reach of your pet.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eSecure fishing tackle boxes and keep rods up high with hooks firmly attached.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eKeep all chemicals, including gardening sprays and bait, secure and out of reach.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTrain your pet to keep away from the Christmas tree.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3kiIObDsmSa9QqLHpQ_WHMpfztyg26o2jispSf_rWKB5rqVa4t10U95Ef1rO1GNvL54zDJs3QNW79RYRSxDo3yGzkqda0LgYcb9gc6iCLbAP9M_qHFFhKhmg_a2ZDDMRLP10voTsaVjdjDDtdhCm2W6lXdO_1-MVxxclbKWVws_wdsUuzvZj17tkalE/s1800/Keeping_Dogs_Safe_at_Christmas_Malinois_Aramis_smiling_next_to_decorated_Christmas_tree.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"785\" data-original-width\u003d\"1800\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3kiIObDsmSa9QqLHpQ_WHMpfztyg26o2jispSf_rWKB5rqVa4t10U95Ef1rO1GNvL54zDJs3QNW79RYRSxDo3yGzkqda0LgYcb9gc6iCLbAP9M_qHFFhKhmg_a2ZDDMRLP10voTsaVjdjDDtdhCm2W6lXdO_1-MVxxclbKWVws_wdsUuzvZj17tkalE/s16000/Keeping_Dogs_Safe_at_Christmas_Malinois_Aramis_smiling_next_to_decorated_Christmas_tree.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\"Dogs are curious in nature, especially young pups, and they have an incredible sense of smell,\" Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\"Meaning, wrapping boxes of chocolate up and popping it under the tree could be a recipe for disaster. Some simple preparation can prevent many issues from occurring that could see your festive celebrations turning into a sad and tragic event.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, December 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eRelated Stories:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; 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font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5bu9m98o_leS0Ak3iUd0Ju24AM6Q7wLzFTKYewl1j1PAKzQrrqsxEC3Dj8YH64_9cdiRpzQs7iATQzmMx29qs-shRrZXJ1t9LrjAyC0p98PRuyqZ1Bu0-EmQmeKapw-e51boDLQpH6DhM556lX5TOzCN8LI1i8cP8PQmLejhfxt_DJ2ceDTUuQiWgaI/s1500/Comparative_Oncology_Studies_Helping_Dogs_and_Humans_with_Cancer_Photo%20Cassiano%20Psomas%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1000\" data-original-width\u003d\"1500\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5bu9m98o_leS0Ak3iUd0Ju24AM6Q7wLzFTKYewl1j1PAKzQrrqsxEC3Dj8YH64_9cdiRpzQs7iATQzmMx29qs-shRrZXJ1t9LrjAyC0p98PRuyqZ1Bu0-EmQmeKapw-e51boDLQpH6DhM556lX5TOzCN8LI1i8cP8PQmLejhfxt_DJ2ceDTUuQiWgaI/s16000/Comparative_Oncology_Studies_Helping_Dogs_and_Humans_with_Cancer_Photo%20Cassiano%20Psomas%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComparative Oncology: the cure is by our side...\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eIt started with Harry, a seven-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, bounding into the clinic for his annual exam, and ended with dreadful news. Harry – a favourite and especially cheeky patient – had no history of ill health.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicoW1AQ1Q3IISqXscUplarY7_UNoHEN-f3-5ZrTMfjNx9GEBbMTunsbdYPoP_tDeUuEGYLigbPUJKTRVioq0zMOBmsofEAmys5Y9ADIUuGTDlG4rh0a3yvmkgrEvZG_Un7qbivfblJlryN8xjydHhQVP5tRwb8iOiySF3og3dVmXFjVYJ02BfdgiFcNw/s526/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans%20-%20Harry_the_Australian_Cattle_Dog_suffering_from_T-Cell_Lymphoma.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"403\" data-original-width\u003d\"526\" height\u003d\"245\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicoW1AQ1Q3IISqXscUplarY7_UNoHEN-f3-5ZrTMfjNx9GEBbMTunsbdYPoP_tDeUuEGYLigbPUJKTRVioq0zMOBmsofEAmys5Y9ADIUuGTDlG4rh0a3yvmkgrEvZG_Un7qbivfblJlryN8xjydHhQVP5tRwb8iOiySF3og3dVmXFjVYJ02BfdgiFcNw/s320/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans%20-%20Harry_the_Australian_Cattle_Dog_suffering_from_T-Cell_Lymphoma.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eHowever, during his physical, all his superficial lymph nodes (or glands) were enlarged, and a quick look under the microscope was worrisome.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eReferral to an oncologist confirmed the worst: Harry had advanced multicentric \u003ca href\u003d\"https://hospital.cvm.ncsu.edu/services/small-animals/cancer-oncology/oncology/canine-lymphoma/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eT-cell lymphoma\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and in his case, the prognosis was grave. Worse still, a family member had recently passed away from a similar cancer – an awful, tragic coincidence. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt turns out we share much more than our homes and hearts with our pets. Chances are, if you have lived with pets, or know someone who has, you will have been touched by animal cancer.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTragically, over a dog’s lifetime,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/cancer-pets#:~:text\u003dHow%20common%20are%20neoplasia%20and,of%2010%20will%20develop%20cancer.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e1 in 4 will develop cancer\u003c/span\u003e,\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and in dogs aged over 10, this increases to 1 in 2.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzw81ci5hrSX7UkAgVVEJUefyDVNKtB8F6XJo-uQ9EkK7NP2d0ktZopBMWY1WyjNfDCo-0din9LAHc-Lrz0uMob3Rvs2v-bumuAYC_PFhuis-LqhFJ-CeoC3lf9tLuOEk0Sllw-gtvf-4mJPnm_jVh-4tRtTDH3f9__JZ_TrxhzKf3BtxK6xtlH6_GVs/s2048/Compararive_Oncology_similarities_between_canine_cancers_and_human_cancers%20-%20senior%20dog%20with%20grey%20muzzle%20lying%20down%20on%20floor.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1365\" data-original-width\u003d\"2048\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzw81ci5hrSX7UkAgVVEJUefyDVNKtB8F6XJo-uQ9EkK7NP2d0ktZopBMWY1WyjNfDCo-0din9LAHc-Lrz0uMob3Rvs2v-bumuAYC_PFhuis-LqhFJ-CeoC3lf9tLuOEk0Sllw-gtvf-4mJPnm_jVh-4tRtTDH3f9__JZ_TrxhzKf3BtxK6xtlH6_GVs/s16000/Compararive_Oncology_similarities_between_canine_cancers_and_human_cancers%20-%20senior%20dog%20with%20grey%20muzzle%20lying%20down%20on%20floor.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn cats the numbers are similar: \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/2019/11/20/common-cancers-in-cats/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e1 in 5 will develop cancer\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;over their lifetime, jumping up to 1 in 3 in cats over 9 years of age. This may be an underestimate as cats are \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5644631/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eless likely to visit the vet\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePet dogs and cats, and humans, develop cancer at the same rate, and in many cases, the cancers are just the same: they are diagnosed in the same way, treated with the same therapies, and share the same outcomes or prognoses. As just one example, dogs are the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/canine-cancer/#:~:text\u003dLymphoma%20is%20one%20of%20the,any%20breed%20at%20any%20age.\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eonly non-human species\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e that develop prostate cancer. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2407-13-403\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePet cats\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and women both suffer the most treatment-resistant and deadly of all breast cancers, the triple negative form. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://ccr.cancer.gov/comparative-oncology-program/about\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eComparative Oncology\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is an exciting field of research comparing cancer in humans and in our amazing companion animals, dogs and cats. By studying the remarkable similarities between humans and our pets – in the development, progression, and treatment of cancer – we gain insights that benefit all of us.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote:\u003c/i\u003e this research occurs in pets in the community, not in colonies of animals in the laboratory. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCats and dogs are invaluable models for comparative oncology because they naturally develop cancer, including many of the same types found in humans: \u003cb\u003elymphoma\u003c/b\u003e, like in Harry’s case; bone cancer (\u003cb\u003eosteosarcoma\u003c/b\u003e); \u003cb\u003emelanoma\u003c/b\u003e and other skin cancers; \u003cb\u003ebladder cancer\u003c/b\u003e;\u003cb\u003e head and neck\u003c/b\u003e cancer; \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ccr.cancer.gov/comparative-oncology-program/comparative-brain-tumor-consortium\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebrain\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003cb\u003elung cancers\u003c/b\u003e; \u003cb\u003eleukemias\u003c/b\u003e and soft tissue \u003cb\u003esarcomas\u003c/b\u003e; as well as less common cancers. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma \u003c/b\u003e(NHL) is a cancer affecting the body's immune system. In humans, NHL is the seventh-most common type of cancer, affecting people of all ages.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn dogs, NHL is even more common, making up \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/lymphoma-in-dogs#:~:text\u003dIs%20lymphoma%20common%20in%20dogs,this%20has%20not%20been%20confirmed.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e20% of all canine cancers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, mostly occurring in middle-aged dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXdYRgvRF0KjgvYS8_sFCdhNKySThdZEP2UG3oHAmB6rJeyGlkpYZJyZsdntT1dofW_-MYCqNYx8lyqDk1biZe0ZIayqZhphSxck5pxPdUgw0Fo5xk9gHCRKvyRMtHJ5ZbixygaAeX5v0CjEdQae09kN3tO4SwK3zwS8eQksjR5jYtC6FRpR9mk9FoZs/s1920/Colorado_State_University_newly_approved_lymphoma_medication_breakthrough_in_canine_cancer%20-%20Boxer%20receives%20injection.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1920\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXdYRgvRF0KjgvYS8_sFCdhNKySThdZEP2UG3oHAmB6rJeyGlkpYZJyZsdntT1dofW_-MYCqNYx8lyqDk1biZe0ZIayqZhphSxck5pxPdUgw0Fo5xk9gHCRKvyRMtHJ5ZbixygaAeX5v0CjEdQae09kN3tO4SwK3zwS8eQksjR5jYtC6FRpR9mk9FoZs/s16000/Colorado_State_University_newly_approved_lymphoma_medication_breakthrough_in_canine_cancer%20-%20Boxer%20receives%20injection.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #161616; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eA Boxer is being treated for cancer at a veterinary clinic in the USA\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere may be a genetic susceptibility: it is most prevalent \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6090884/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ein breeds such\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e as Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Bulldogs, Dobermann Pinschers, Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, German Shepherds, Scottish Terriers, and Basset Hounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCanine NHL\u003c/b\u003e originates within tissues of the immune system and can spread to different organs, including lymph nodes, liver, spleen, bone marrow, and the gastrointestinal tract.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfb7X5ujqdQVnmypJV279axtZtOmdUIOzaxslQ1UBqTLImtwkGkUaxxKQRzqpLUE4aeCnLmz9nuN5cUTsmP_1qXZQvwyFrB1pJpAfEswcEngp7Yv7ylXKhM45b-LAgfU7NslKP0x4_lEamtdp4GbI1cvyYs9wZJbowwcDp9XgpSsYUC0WN_Sg7sYNzTNE/s1080/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans_risks_associated_with_exposure_to_environmental_pollutants_and_chemicals%20-%20Australian%20Cancer%20Foundation.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfb7X5ujqdQVnmypJV279axtZtOmdUIOzaxslQ1UBqTLImtwkGkUaxxKQRzqpLUE4aeCnLmz9nuN5cUTsmP_1qXZQvwyFrB1pJpAfEswcEngp7Yv7ylXKhM45b-LAgfU7NslKP0x4_lEamtdp4GbI1cvyYs9wZJbowwcDp9XgpSsYUC0WN_Sg7sYNzTNE/w400-h400/Comparative_Oncology_in_dogs_and_humans_risks_associated_with_exposure_to_environmental_pollutants_and_chemicals%20-%20Australian%20Cancer%20Foundation.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCredit: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/AnimalCancerFoundation\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAnimal Cancer Foundation (Facebook)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eThe causes of NHL in dogs are unclear, but may include genetic factors, ageing of the immune system, and exposure to \u003ca href\u003d\"https://cgejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40575-022-00122-9\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecertain environmental pollutants and chemicals\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTreatment options for NHL in humans and dogs are \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.upstate.edu/whatsup/2019/0220-treatment-for-canine-cancer-serves-as-model-for-humans.php#:~:text\u003dAbout%20canine%20lymphoma\u0026amp;text\u003d%2D%2D%20Lymphoma%20is%20one%20of,for%20both%20dogs%20and%20people.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003every similar\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e but may vary in approach. In both cases, treatment typically involves a common chemotherapy protocol, and may be combined with radiation therapy or surgery.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSome exciting new treatment options, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies, are also being explored in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.621758/full\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eboth human and veterinary medicine\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. Unfortunately, there are \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.665784/full#:~:text\u003dprecinctnetwork.org%5D.-,Monoclonal%20Antibodies,and%20effective%20for%20cancer%20therapy.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eno cancer immunotherapies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e licensed for veterinary use, however research data are promising.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA range of clinical trials in canine lymphoma are recruiting patients (predominantly in the USA), and details can be found \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search_results.aspx\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. As of June 2023, there are a couple of clinical trials actively recruiting canine lymphoma patients in some parts of Australia, and patients may be referred by their veterinarians, with details available \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/10/lifesaving-benefits-of-early-canine.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.uvths.com.au/efficacy-trial-in-autologous-cancer-vaccine-for-dogs-diagnosed-with-lymphoma-treated-with-chemotherapy-or-palliative-care/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. If you wish to find out more for your loved one, please discuss options with your veterinarian. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI dread the days when an older large or giant breed dog comes to the clinic with pain or lameness, usually in a single front leg. In many cases, the diagnosis is terrible: \u003cb\u003eosteosarcoma \u003c/b\u003e(OSA), or bone cancer, a brutally painful and aggressive cancer that has \u003ca href\u003d\"https://hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/2021/05/25/canine-osteosarcoma/#:~:text\u003dApproximately%2090%2D95%25%20of%20dogs,are%20considered%20to%20be%20microscopic.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003emetastasised to the lungs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in 90-95% of dogs when they first show signs of swelling, lameness, and pain.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe cancer is relatively common in dogs, with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/53932\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eover 10,000 cases\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e diagnosed in the USA, per annum. This is likely an underestimate.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSjwsqd31ZJ824nrdMv70pe1-Rc5oZlNU3zMSLJmbyPo_3rhAd90_bajB6f0WqNic9AtPSlut5vymJWj-Lwtcd9wgWSY39pPzzNdyOaxbXTRxpOy94ouAdSQM8NVXBucG7vbXGK6V-ZxBE4WkF1VTlz0RaRUWV_XM1qUQuOfd1WoNHlHu1xu4cFZ2mYA/s1850/Irish_Wolfhounds_are_one_the_dog_breeds_with_a_predisposition_to_Osteosarcoma%20%20-%20Dr%20Bec's%20dog%20Hilda%20upside%20down%20on%20her%20dog%20bed.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1277\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSjwsqd31ZJ824nrdMv70pe1-Rc5oZlNU3zMSLJmbyPo_3rhAd90_bajB6f0WqNic9AtPSlut5vymJWj-Lwtcd9wgWSY39pPzzNdyOaxbXTRxpOy94ouAdSQM8NVXBucG7vbXGK6V-ZxBE4WkF1VTlz0RaRUWV_XM1qUQuOfd1WoNHlHu1xu4cFZ2mYA/s16000/Irish_Wolfhounds_are_one_the_dog_breeds_with_a_predisposition_to_Osteosarcoma%20%20-%20Dr%20Bec's%20dog%20Hilda%20upside%20down%20on%20her%20dog%20bed.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDr Bec Vet's dog Hilda, the Irish Wolfhound\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere appears to be a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/osteosarcoma-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egenetic predisposition\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to OSA, as it predominantly affects Boxers, Irish Wolfhounds, Greyhounds, St. Bernards, Dobermanns, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Golden Retrievers and Irish Setters. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8683484/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eGentle giants\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e are overrepresented, with most cases occurring in dogs over 40kg. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe cancer usually develops in the radius and ulna (above the wrist) or tibia and fibula (below the stifle or knee). Affected dogs may be painful, lame, lethargic, off their food, and may develop a dry cough. Other areas of the body can be affected, such as the toes, hip, or large bone of the hind leg (femur) but this is less common. Rarely, OSA can arise in the jaw, ribs, or other parts of the body. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe prognosis is terrible: dogs usually require amputation, and palliative care, such as strong pain relief and radiation therapy; most survive less than a year, usually only a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1577656/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehandful of months\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Only 25% of dogs survive more than 2 years, and these cases involve aggressive surgical, radiation and chemotherapy interventions. Eighty percent (80%) of dogs with OSA die due to the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330401/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003esecondary tumours in the lungs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAlthough these statistics are grim, it’s not all bad news. There are numerous clinical trials studying new ways to diagnose OSA earlier, before it metastasises, and investigating new therapies. A silver lining in this dreadful disease is that such studies directly help humans with the same condition.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAlthough very rare, affecting fewer than \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19197972/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e1000 humans\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e in the USA each year, osteosarcoma does develop in people, and almost always in children. OSA in dogs and children is nearly identical, and advances made in dogs have helped and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/cto/owners/curing-cancer-kids-and-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eare continuing to help kids\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. The ‘limb sparing’ surgeries, meaning a child can avoid amputation, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2599960/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewere developed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e in none other than our wonderful canine friends with the very same disease.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQS0e8gJ236vOthdS9YyjS87taQSJIi2sclBk-p9_-0SnXm-hu8hSlf-NqQ5v-lswpRMf_eFnqEZRFAYgIuAg-w08ETFjQi7MwMpGKfmE8K7QvM5RIiuamxE26I-QJY-sQXU0Piay2Hu5-axoKZ_cpWZBY92VxX_YQxYOndASfmh_TpG9yYT7GCQJu7ys/s1095/Comparative_Oncology_larger_dog_breeds_at_risk_of_osteosarcoma_Rottweiler_lying_down.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"729\" data-original-width\u003d\"1095\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQS0e8gJ236vOthdS9YyjS87taQSJIi2sclBk-p9_-0SnXm-hu8hSlf-NqQ5v-lswpRMf_eFnqEZRFAYgIuAg-w08ETFjQi7MwMpGKfmE8K7QvM5RIiuamxE26I-QJY-sQXU0Piay2Hu5-axoKZ_cpWZBY92VxX_YQxYOndASfmh_TpG9yYT7GCQJu7ys/s16000/Comparative_Oncology_larger_dog_breeds_at_risk_of_osteosarcoma_Rottweiler_lying_down.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA 2020 study identified common gene mutations in \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7564920/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eIrish Wolfhounds and Rottweilers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, linked to developing OSA. Studies like this may help develop tests for earlier diagnosis of the disease in both dogs and people and provide new targets for cancer treatments. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDogs may be enrolled in clinical trials for new therapies and these trials only offer potentially lifesaving new treatments for dogs with OSA and provide invaluable data on the safety and effectiveness of these treatments, which accelerates the process of making these treatments available for humans. Unlike many studies involving laboratory rodents, therapies that work in dogs with OSA are very likely to work in people. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn North America alone, over 80 clinical trials have studied new interventions for OSA, and 13 are \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search_results.aspx\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecurrently recruiting\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. One fascinating \u003ca href\u003d\"https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search_results.aspx\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003estudy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is investigating the link between \u003cb\u003edysbiosis\u003c/b\u003e, or an \u003cb\u003eunbalanced gut microbiome\u003c/b\u003e, and OSA in dogs. We know that intestinal dysbiosis is associated with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6047065/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecertain cancers in humans\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and also whether or not patients will respond well to therapy. Perhaps the same applies in dogs. Again, if we find a link in our pets, we may have a new target for therapy, or option for intervention, to allow for earlier diagnosis and a better prognosis. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetmed.umn.edu/departments/centers-and-programs/clinical-investigation-center/current-clinical-trials/coed-study\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is recruiting healthy Irish Wolfhounds, and other large breeds, for a study to see if a simple blood test can detect OSA. This is funded by the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iwfoundation.org/news/coed-canine-osteosarcoma-early-detection-opens-for-enrollment-at-the-university-of-minnesota-website-08-22-2022\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eIrish Wolfhound Foundation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, however, at this stage, only dogs living in the USA can be enrolled. Up to 20% of Wolfhounds will develop this heartbreaking illness. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf you have a Golden Retriever, Dane, Irish Setter, Wolfhound, Rotti or Leonberger and live in the USA, please contact the group \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetmed.umn.edu/departments/centers-and-programs/clinical-investigation-center/current-clinical-trials/coed-study\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. For canine osteosarcoma, there are no active trials in Australia. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eBladder cancer\u003c/b\u003e in dogs \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24936033/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eshares many traits\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e with bladder cancer in humans. This is a rarer cancer in dogs, though one we must be mindful of, and signs of this cancer include difficulty and pain when urinating, accidents in the house, blood in the urine, and persistent or recurring urinary tract infections. There are some fascinating USA trials looking at the effects of \u003ca href\u003d\"https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/cto/clinical-trials/temporarily-hold-probiome-canine-bladder-cancer\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eadding probiotics\u003c/a\u003e, or orally administered ‘beneficial bacteria’ to standard treatments. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzB381o5tQrh1vMd8eeBPC-UcrWkF87Q-tbBYmLhIaTpXfiYtXY6n7rAWf82HK42KlXo-RZxRiKryoMafTA75aZLGmQqvKwXnXiWG2BS9FH182sOhAvnb-RZmKYNIUYbafxhzgWEq8eu7GoutwlommSX5eUnapnHPnDCavRYfadoTgGya-JX0RoZ9QhI/s1199/Comparative_Oncology_West_Highland_White_Terriers_one_of_the_dog_breeds_predisposed_to_bladder_Ccancer.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1199\" data-original-width\u003d\"1199\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzB381o5tQrh1vMd8eeBPC-UcrWkF87Q-tbBYmLhIaTpXfiYtXY6n7rAWf82HK42KlXo-RZxRiKryoMafTA75aZLGmQqvKwXnXiWG2BS9FH182sOhAvnb-RZmKYNIUYbafxhzgWEq8eu7GoutwlommSX5eUnapnHPnDCavRYfadoTgGya-JX0RoZ9QhI/w400-h400/Comparative_Oncology_West_Highland_White_Terriers_one_of_the_dog_breeds_predisposed_to_bladder_Ccancer.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eThere is a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.thepetoncologist.com/blog/transitional-cell-carcinoma#:~:text\u003dBRAF%20is%20a%20genetic%20mutation,been%20shed%20in%20the%20urine.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egenetic predisposition\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to bladder cancer, with Scottish terriers, West Highland White Terriers, Beagles, Australian Shepherds, Cattle Dogs, Jack Russell and Fox terriers and Bichon Frise breeds most commonly affected.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eA urine test that detects a common genetic mutation (a \u003ci\u003eBRAF test\u003c/i\u003e) can be used to diagnose bladder cancer in many cases, though the urine sample must be sent to the USA for testing. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAmazingly, humans and dogs are the only species that spontaneously develop primary brain tumours.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutYQ57xG3UgSMLtHyD0GOJjGwChObmb45eIZZ9_0IS-kxFH-hoX1tyJuVqC1GYaGhgu2hLqO26Stl3eUh_fWtqBdBuSp7nwYaLokCg1ltvwTlhGmH2QXdIRU2wuOgNwiCqhxKAX68bVlScQOrRki97v5SVYmwN0Kdfj5GFKLjxla5jNYNsRKzAsB-CYo/s500/The_Canine_Genome_percentage_of_genes_determining_physical_traits_in_Brachycephalic_dog_breeds.jpeg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"358\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"286\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutYQ57xG3UgSMLtHyD0GOJjGwChObmb45eIZZ9_0IS-kxFH-hoX1tyJuVqC1GYaGhgu2hLqO26Stl3eUh_fWtqBdBuSp7nwYaLokCg1ltvwTlhGmH2QXdIRU2wuOgNwiCqhxKAX68bVlScQOrRki97v5SVYmwN0Kdfj5GFKLjxla5jNYNsRKzAsB-CYo/w400-h286/The_Canine_Genome_percentage_of_genes_determining_physical_traits_in_Brachycephalic_dog_breeds.jpeg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eIn dogs, around 35% of brain tumours are ‘\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29797768/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egliomas\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eEven with aggressive treatment, the prognosis for both dogs and humans with gliomas is terrible, and there are no cures. Shorter-faced (or brachycephalic) dogs such as English and French bulldogs, and Boxers, are more commonly affected than other breeds. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eCurrently, we use surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to extend lifespan and improve quality of life in both our pets and us.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYVvmrqL6yoPsgqgTFNGaJcnh8JRsgFnqhibgD6lhhY2B_xITzp9oHmqQKro3d-A8AbJAVcKZ-RSqCASY4BLB7hKZmOs98mVgAFmE3daAcCZp2RtmyAXgFESZDGv4udbg8KAwf8p5ohtPmHQKxP9r62pC0up-byW7zer04snvekxCPvCDS9O9ds_qZQk/s804/Study_of_Glioma_in_dogs_may_yield_insights_for_humans%20-%20Boxer%20profile.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"804\" data-original-width\u003d\"750\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYVvmrqL6yoPsgqgTFNGaJcnh8JRsgFnqhibgD6lhhY2B_xITzp9oHmqQKro3d-A8AbJAVcKZ-RSqCASY4BLB7hKZmOs98mVgAFmE3daAcCZp2RtmyAXgFESZDGv4udbg8KAwf8p5ohtPmHQKxP9r62pC0up-byW7zer04snvekxCPvCDS9O9ds_qZQk/w374-h400/Study_of_Glioma_in_dogs_may_yield_insights_for_humans%20-%20Boxer%20profile.jpg\" width\u003d\"374\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eA \u003ca href\u003d\"https://research.vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/molecular-combinatorial-therapy.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003etrial\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in Virginia, Maryland, is investigating the use of specially-targeted chemotherapy drugs, delivered directly to a dog’s brain tumour. The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohns Hopkins Hospital\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is trialling a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/radiology/provider-information/vctn\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003enovel chemotherapy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e agent in canine brain tumours, and it is hoped that this will also help humans.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIt is hoped that this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.if7cure.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003enew drug\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e will target numerous types of cancer, and unlike many current chemotherapy drugs, this one can travel across the blood-brain barrier into the brain, and gain access to tumours. Data is promising in mice with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41416-020-01066-2\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ebrain tumours\u003c/a\u003e, and the drug is now being tested in pet dogs with gliomas. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLikewise, the dog is the one of the only species, apart from humans, to develop \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/4/1100\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eprostate cancer\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Treatments are being \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/radiology/provider-information/vctn\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eco-developed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in both dogs with this cancer, and humans. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnother breakthrough that may help people came with the development of a vaccine for melanoma in dogs. \u003cb\u003eCanine melanoma\u003c/b\u003e, especially oral melanoma, is highly aggressive and usually resistant to standard therapies. The vaccine, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9693055/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edeveloped initially for dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, has paved the way for similar immunotherapy strategies in humans with melanoma. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmBJU91Gy3VQn-HufvacqxFsg58klYI1UF1b3U0SYvUWrOLvpJOBNggf2qOv9D99cTEdFnCIYJ-vsRSYVY9K4hGB7gCKoxD2AUhGGscnqH81jMOlouJ04TiE-ob2BF1VfvquTZD_-I_7wkcCI7HV1s4CBpUD9DNi2prfUh6Sfjv0TCZPeLo9hyLYYiwE/s1080/Canine_Cancer_Scottish_Terriers_at_risk_of_transitional_cell_carcinoma.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmBJU91Gy3VQn-HufvacqxFsg58klYI1UF1b3U0SYvUWrOLvpJOBNggf2qOv9D99cTEdFnCIYJ-vsRSYVY9K4hGB7gCKoxD2AUhGGscnqH81jMOlouJ04TiE-ob2BF1VfvquTZD_-I_7wkcCI7HV1s4CBpUD9DNi2prfUh6Sfjv0TCZPeLo9hyLYYiwE/w400-h400/Canine_Cancer_Scottish_Terriers_at_risk_of_transitional_cell_carcinoma.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eScottish Terriers have an increased risk of\u003cbr /\u003eTransitional Cell Carcinoma\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eAdvances in genetics, including the \u003cb\u003eCanine Cancer Genome Project\u003c/b\u003e, through the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://acfoundation.org/our-work/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAnimal Cancer Foundation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, aim to map the genes or DNA of cancers affecting different dog breeds, and may lead to better treatments for both dogs and humans.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTherapies may be tailored to the DNA of an individual pet's tumour, which is the same as ‘precision medicine’ in humans. This is not yet available in Australia, though is being used to make smarter treatment decisions for pet patients in the USA. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOur dogs, and to a smaller degree, cats, are helping us understand the biology and treatment of both human and companion animal cancers. The \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6314649/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eremarkable similarities\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e mean studying cancer in our pets can provide important information that fast tracks drugs to the clinic for both veterinary and human medicine.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eGiven their shorter lifespans, trials in our pets give us rapid insights: a drug that extends the life of a dog for 1 year may extend that of a person for 7, or longer. There is great hope for all of us affected by cancer … with the cure right by our side.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ewritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eDr Bec\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eOctober\u0026nbsp;2023\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e(all rights reserved).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout our writer\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CjSGHCFac_2XLH56OxXrcJwXT681J23o_s66OCvyDjsXel_eITPxRr8SFvO-jezokhpyeuNuR_4FSGgwd9dPhwDM7w6X87cQ5qIPT745cFsxLMbiBUCekXTgfA0WtiYsvw7hwzygSeZ5kYXYPoMDoUMdq3OYJzu6p0v3lNXstRfgNE-o_kNsAH81YbA/s1500/Veterinarian_Rebecca_Wilcox_Dr_Bec_Vet_with_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1500\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CjSGHCFac_2XLH56OxXrcJwXT681J23o_s66OCvyDjsXel_eITPxRr8SFvO-jezokhpyeuNuR_4FSGgwd9dPhwDM7w6X87cQ5qIPT745cFsxLMbiBUCekXTgfA0WtiYsvw7hwzygSeZ5kYXYPoMDoUMdq3OYJzu6p0v3lNXstRfgNE-o_kNsAH81YbA/s320/Veterinarian_Rebecca_Wilcox_Dr_Bec_Vet_with_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda.jpg\" width\u003d\"256\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Rebbecca Wilcox (Dr Bec)\u003c/b\u003e is a Melbourne-based veterinarian and academic, working in the clinic, animal welfare, the media and medical research. She has a passion for sharing fascinating facts and the latest research on the intriguing lives and science of all animals, particularly those we share our lives with.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec is a regular guest on Melbourne radio, a columnist for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Cat Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and she presents short segments on all things animal related (see\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.instagram.com/drbecvet/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eInsta\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id\u003d100091573852713\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e). Her emphasis is on sharing of evidence-based veterinary advances and the empowerment of pet parents, and society, through promoting medical literacy, or the understanding of our pets’ health, and our own. She relishes reaching out to all animal loving audiences.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHer academic and clinical research spans several areas, with a focus on the role of the microbiome in pet health, preventative medicine, developing new veterinary medicines, clinical trials that benefit animals and humans, and working to prevent antibiotic resistance.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec advocates for animal charities that promote animal welfare, in Australia and overseas.\u003cbr /\u003eHer blog can be found at:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.drbecvet.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ewww.drbecvet.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and she may be contacted at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:bec@drbecvet.com\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebec@drbecvet.com\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1564\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmYK9-uKHCPGysDFs103KoXqssKroeBfPQw9YX5ZNUqcoKJjSMQfLioLGYbkop1AGjeteiRatZEHSdwQbmWYTRuvh7NqQkoI6imulvoyLh2khY35gKL0jsahoKH7jxbheRNkMqqojO34Jh3x0hQDYB5mvSiq0D8_EFdmc3T98rSjxU7Mjmqv8UjW14g8/s16000/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_key_to_sucessful_treatment%20-%20Smiling%20German%20Shepherd%20lying%20on%20vet%20examination%20table.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Paw-sitive Path to Health\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Did you know a quarter of dogs will develop cancer at some\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003epoint, and the risk increases to 50 per cent when they are over the age of 10 - according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetcancersociety.org/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eVeterinary Cancer Society\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;explains\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eKylie Baracz\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;who investigated for us the latest advances to combat canine lymphoma.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt’s\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eNational Pet Cancer Awareness Month\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;this November, and local biotech company\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust Ltd\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;is calling for all dog owners to regularly\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/10/treating-canine-lymphoma-why-you-should.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003einspect their dogs for any lumps and bumps\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;that seem out of the ordinary.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eNovember 7th\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;marks\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eNational Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day\u003c/b\u003e, a day to highlight one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in dogs! Lymphoma occurs in the white blood cells of the immune system. Symptoms can include tumours, lethargy, weight loss and loss of appetite.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The key to a good prognosis with canine lymphoma is early diagnosis, and this particular form of cancer is very rapidly progressive, so it’s important to act quickly,” said Dr Kim Agnew, principal investigator of\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s anti-cancer drug trial for dogs with B-Cell lymphoma.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsdARm38baH5qb1QlmfRLwJxtSgWhj5PDeiNZ4T0m4gkQY6SUsu8amYuJjlMF9yAwYqynwQ05KW5amX1fpxHWbu0gjgfnK-f5ALe-N-Z9q8qtFzJFlD8_Z2l8cikWN429Vu-tXXrHypawldIR3qiz_ygG4G3BrP8phRSu3UT2pJEcVxanNGEc80LUXpA/s1620/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_Veterinarian_conducts_health_check_for_lumps_and_bumps.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsdARm38baH5qb1QlmfRLwJxtSgWhj5PDeiNZ4T0m4gkQY6SUsu8amYuJjlMF9yAwYqynwQ05KW5amX1fpxHWbu0gjgfnK-f5ALe-N-Z9q8qtFzJFlD8_Z2l8cikWN429Vu-tXXrHypawldIR3qiz_ygG4G3BrP8phRSu3UT2pJEcVxanNGEc80LUXpA/s16000/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_Veterinarian_conducts_health_check_for_lumps_and_bumps.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDr Agnew is leading a team of highly qualified veterinary oncologists in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia who are evaluating\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s trial drug\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eMonepantel (MPL)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003ein dogs that have been newly diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma and have not started any treatment. The company also has trial centres in New Zealand and the United States evaluating the drug.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Monepantel is shown to be a safe and effective cancer treatment with an overall clinical benefit of 35 per cent and a median Time to Progression of 28 days,” explained Dr Agnew.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOwners rated their dogs daily and recorded a Quality of Life (QoL) score between 1 (very poor) and 10 (normal) in the owner’s diary. The median QoL score for the 43 evaluable dogs across the entire study was high at eight. In the study, 74.4 per cent of dogs were rated more than out of 10.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA presentation and a video providing further information about the Phase 2 veterinary clinical study and future directions can be found\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vimeo.com/871705472/595fbb8200?share\u003dcopy\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;plans to use this data to open an Investigational New Animal Drug application with the\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eUnited States Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;and proceed with pivotal studies in 2024 to support product registration.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The use of MPL for canine lymphoma offers disease stabilisation combined with a canine and owner safety profile, which doesn’t exist currently in the therapeutic options,” says Dr Agnew.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“I believe as we learn more about how to best manage canine lymphoma with MPL with ongoing studies, dogs and owners have an option to medicate their dogs at home safely. Most importantly, the family will see their pet manage their cancer with an excellent quality of life.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23CqZNrUeHVhMZIi4LFvrsBcY9fOA1k97Z5R6i1En7RlSg8qYCBghBZMBntbY1yYotJazp8s4xNORT4mviepkLiz2lH1P78pbHgt9hbPVZ3g1RzVr5xT5hRbGqGY-xdKFSyTKnsDuz1J4zTmJVWcBgWzW5WnwTif0l1p9T2hNJa9Dn3BT3p6JEWG64PI/s1600/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_Ruby_who_took_part_in_Monepantel_Canine_Lymphoma_cancer_treatment_trials.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23CqZNrUeHVhMZIi4LFvrsBcY9fOA1k97Z5R6i1En7RlSg8qYCBghBZMBntbY1yYotJazp8s4xNORT4mviepkLiz2lH1P78pbHgt9hbPVZ3g1RzVr5xT5hRbGqGY-xdKFSyTKnsDuz1J4zTmJVWcBgWzW5WnwTif0l1p9T2hNJa9Dn3BT3p6JEWG64PI/w300-h400/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_Ruby_who_took_part_in_Monepantel_Canine_Lymphoma_cancer_treatment_trials.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pharmaust.com/dt_testimonials/ruby-from-brisbane/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;\"\u003eRuby from Brisbane - Testimonial\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eVeterinary trial testimonies can be found\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pharmaust.com/veterinary-trial-testimonials/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Recruitment of dogs for trials with Monepantel has currently been paused.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;Non-Executive Chairman Dr Roger Aston said Monepantel represents a new treatment approach for the management of B-Cell Lymphoma in dogs by “eliminating the need for chemotherapy and allowing dogs to maintain an excellent quality of life for an extended period of time”.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“\u003cb\u003eApproximately 80 per cent of dog owners decline treatment for various reasons\u003c/b\u003e, including limited access to specialised veterinary oncologists and veterinary practices that can carry out chemotherapy,” he said.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor instance, concerns over the dog’s quality of life due to the often-severe side effects that are a cornerstone of chemotherapy treatments, complying with the rigours of the chemotherapy regime once initiated, and major safety concerns for owners who handle and/or are exposed to the chemotherapy while caring for their dog, and the high treatment costs.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“MPL is available in tablet form, allowing dogs to be treated at home, without the side effects or safety concerns for owners,” said Dr Aston.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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The company specialises in repurposing marketed drugs lowering the risks and costs of development.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePAA’s lead drug candidate is monepantel (MPL), a novel, potent and safe inhibitor of the mTOR pathway - a key driver of cancer. 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNbXi5zLCehTlX9QbrWuN1ENtwNIDQ4q_qbzY2D97tjF70y4lzmdyuPlBJCGiC9Lz9bHfV1_Z3xfHMkdAZZ6NthXe8xgzUgzdAVGaRqEBOOJGjZsRmhzPIRBzyQLE-FcCsStq8mA9b5x5rId1jR2VO-mNVU_WVFBOg9VOSLe-8a8H8BpSLSB09ycMguQ/s2000/Greyhound_welfare_at_boiling_point_during_summer_races_in_South_Australia_Queensland.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1181\" data-original-width\u003d\"2000\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNbXi5zLCehTlX9QbrWuN1ENtwNIDQ4q_qbzY2D97tjF70y4lzmdyuPlBJCGiC9Lz9bHfV1_Z3xfHMkdAZZ6NthXe8xgzUgzdAVGaRqEBOOJGjZsRmhzPIRBzyQLE-FcCsStq8mA9b5x5rId1jR2VO-mNVU_WVFBOg9VOSLe-8a8H8BpSLSB09ycMguQ/s16000/Greyhound_welfare_at_boiling_point_during_summer_races_in_South_Australia_Queensland.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eThe forecast for summer is in, and it’s bad news for racing Greyhounds. The looming threat? Soaring temperatures as Australia's on the brink of one of our hottest summers on record according to the \u003ci\u003eBureau of Meteorology\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eNot surprisingly, the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSPCA\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is on the public record with a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/should-greyhound-races-be-permitted-in-very-hot-weather/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewarning\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e about the risks for Greyhounds made to race in hot conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe RSPCA says “When the air temperature is high, the risk of heat stress is greatly increased. Prolonged and untreated heat stress can lead to dehydration, collapse and death.” \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSPCA\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e also “supports the development of \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003emandatory welfare standards for all racing codes\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e which include provisions to cancel races in weather above a specific temperature” and says addressing this issue requires urgent attention given climate change predictions. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Pollard\u003c/b\u003e, president of the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionForTheProtectionOfGreyhounds\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCoalition for the Protection of Greyhounds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (CPG), also warns of dire consequences for racing dogs under such extreme conditions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhYf5qYOQk2esLRDNeA-xItErHwRgL5nN3GZqyAlIciahLnnYGswbiYFmSAsvbRcXVE_gswLbAUnvD1jlHhsZ03ZkORhuPLVWuzi-5TR86BKWTkR16zxeTxoUiCIwtqxtTw6IkMjkXNy3jPgtlWci2_TLpuMWcPpsWPgvBYRG4G-CrLszsxpi3h7a1w8/s1200/Greyhounds_running_in_amber_heat_and_dust.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"630\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhYf5qYOQk2esLRDNeA-xItErHwRgL5nN3GZqyAlIciahLnnYGswbiYFmSAsvbRcXVE_gswLbAUnvD1jlHhsZ03ZkORhuPLVWuzi-5TR86BKWTkR16zxeTxoUiCIwtqxtTw6IkMjkXNy3jPgtlWci2_TLpuMWcPpsWPgvBYRG4G-CrLszsxpi3h7a1w8/s16000/Greyhounds_running_in_amber_heat_and_dust.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“It’s hard to imagine a more brutal environment for these sensitive animals. Too many Greyhounds will suffer horrific deaths on Australian racing tracks this summer. Their bodies \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ejust can’t cope with that kind of heat,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eRisks for Greyhounds in hot weather \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHigh temperatures are dangerous to Greyhounds because of their \u003cb\u003eunique physiology\u003c/b\u003e. These canines - just  like other dogs - have a cooling system which is very different to the human system. As temperatures soar, dogs’ method of cooling becomes a source of vulnerability.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eUnlike humans who can sweat to lose heat, dogs rely on panting, which moves air across wet respiratory membranes. While this adaptation serves them well under normal conditions, it falters under oppressive heat and humidity.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eFurthermore, Greyhounds, bred for centuries for athletic prowess, have a\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003emuscle-heavy physique that generates heat rapidly\u003c/b\u003e. This high heat production makes them particularly\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003evulnerable to exertional hyperthermia.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Heat Stroke?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThis vulnerability leads to harrowing consequences - heat stress - symptoms of this include\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003epanting\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eelevated heart rate\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003elistlessness\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. At the first signs of heat stress, move a dog to a cool area with good ventilation, provide cool drinking water and gently cool with wet towels. Use ice packs on feet, armpits and inner thighs, if necessary.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eWhen untreated, heat stress can progress to heat stroke, a severe and potentially fatal condition.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfMi9LTDT7qNNNPH_TdFAmi_53nWKcS_8SCAuV-A3yglHTE6ebjtW8yHt62HSs3BiFhcJFf7YJbd3CZiD1_7Ju9p_E4i6iUbti_j5ssPOZnOJJKtiopsaehNifGzL1lI4-BAisbS6ubjJ17vA3VKkJdlvVHGUJ6VQObDM55o2YQWGqV7pzQ-agBaJ6iU/s2501/Greyhound_welfare_at_risk_during_summer_races_diagram_about_dangers_of_heat_stress.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"797\" data-original-width\u003d\"2501\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfMi9LTDT7qNNNPH_TdFAmi_53nWKcS_8SCAuV-A3yglHTE6ebjtW8yHt62HSs3BiFhcJFf7YJbd3CZiD1_7Ju9p_E4i6iUbti_j5ssPOZnOJJKtiopsaehNifGzL1lI4-BAisbS6ubjJ17vA3VKkJdlvVHGUJ6VQObDM55o2YQWGqV7pzQ-agBaJ6iU/s16000/Greyhound_welfare_at_risk_during_summer_races_diagram_about_dangers_of_heat_stress.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eSymptoms include excessive panting, thick saliva, vomiting, diarrhoea, wobbliness, strange behaviour, seizures, and, in severe cases, collapse. \u003cb\u003eHeat stroke is a veterinary emergency\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eOf course, prevention is best, and knowing the warning signs is vital. Don’t exercise your dog in the heat, watch for the signs of heat strain.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJyYeJgIeinDikE8D12Ct68I8bS0-3Qbk2gSLU_2J7Kux_qm3nHXAxUDPN-evaUepPFJQN60MVNxaQY49hrEYYdVrt2D-pLsaD-oQ3r_34FltkLXFMUlK-Nm8G8hiWWaoW4XoF4k5GYer78iBxFFiqmNmWdKyxslfSXFomWFsMtA6-usVQ5BkEl3hnlU4/s940/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_of_heat_stroke_during_summer%20-Know%20The%20Signs%20THE%20CAWS%20Infographics.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"788\" data-original-width\u003d\"940\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJyYeJgIeinDikE8D12Ct68I8bS0-3Qbk2gSLU_2J7Kux_qm3nHXAxUDPN-evaUepPFJQN60MVNxaQY49hrEYYdVrt2D-pLsaD-oQ3r_34FltkLXFMUlK-Nm8G8hiWWaoW4XoF4k5GYer78iBxFFiqmNmWdKyxslfSXFomWFsMtA6-usVQ5BkEl3hnlU4/s16000/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_of_heat_stroke_during_summer%20-Know%20The%20Signs%20THE%20CAWS%20Infographics.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAlso, make sure your dog always has access to \u003cb\u003eplenty of shade, ventilation and fresh water\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattling the Heat on Race Tracks\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWith the relentless impact of extreme temperatures on Greyhounds' health, it’s essential to understand the specific challenges faced by racing Greyhounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAustralian research confirms the dangers, with\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003elarger, dark-coloured dogs at greatest risk\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3SCxlF_YrPx2H1SA3hMm6pnItmIAvjVdyZfh4vDjIeX-i6tDeQVZUj_0fQNDQcUy-UJS-c0So-9pKkH1RE8fkhDkoKTdpopFoxwiNXD160bSBqXEqGqudHZfHpUhsK-J5j57OKmUA-2Igvrpn0NiJw-KCsQpmzFArhgaEADj76rz6FJRxXLwabjDebg/s1200/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_during_summer_races_research_shows_dark-coloured_Hounds_are_most_at_risk.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"630\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3SCxlF_YrPx2H1SA3hMm6pnItmIAvjVdyZfh4vDjIeX-i6tDeQVZUj_0fQNDQcUy-UJS-c0So-9pKkH1RE8fkhDkoKTdpopFoxwiNXD160bSBqXEqGqudHZfHpUhsK-J5j57OKmUA-2Igvrpn0NiJw-KCsQpmzFArhgaEADj76rz6FJRxXLwabjDebg/s16000/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_during_summer_races_research_shows_dark-coloured_Hounds_are_most_at_risk.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“These defenceless animals are at the frontline of the battle against relentless heat. Rising temperatures, increased heat waves and prolonged hot spells create perilous conditions on \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ealready dangerous tracks,” said Andrea Pollard. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eOne heart-wrenching incident serves as a stark reminder of the life-threatening challenges\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eracing Greyhounds endure during scorching races. In February this year, \u003ci\u003eWeblec Gem\u003c/i\u003e, a three-year-old racing Greyhound, tragically met her end amid a severe heatwave in South\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAustralia. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs reported by Channel 10 Adelaide TV, Weblec Gem died of \u003ci\u003eHemoabdomen \u003c/i\u003ewhich is marked by blood accumulation in the abdomen. Vets often link this condition to organ rupture, a painful and fatal consequence of racing in extreme heat. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rRE7SVU0Ba5dHeHXy1GaDbqbUawgknuVE7qmsAIYGDW4wG_g4DLqqK5YM6a5X4w3qNuK-lBtIZJ4umADlbbhyfOQXpOEc-yivvDomXd4j9727-8Hsu01axf_RXQ98cC_kEa1ud6chTuYJf9oWZnmhc3ReIFeZ401LkPpT6ExPSeXQAYkWhLSoNmgh1k/s1600/Coalition_for_the_Protection_of_Greyhounds_SA_Director_Elle_Trahair_with_Greyhound.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rRE7SVU0Ba5dHeHXy1GaDbqbUawgknuVE7qmsAIYGDW4wG_g4DLqqK5YM6a5X4w3qNuK-lBtIZJ4umADlbbhyfOQXpOEc-yivvDomXd4j9727-8Hsu01axf_RXQ98cC_kEa1ud6chTuYJf9oWZnmhc3ReIFeZ401LkPpT6ExPSeXQAYkWhLSoNmgh1k/w300-h400/Coalition_for_the_Protection_of_Greyhounds_SA_Director_Elle_Trahair_with_Greyhound.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCPG SA Director Elle Trahair\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eAnimal welfare advocates who had been raising concerns about the risks posed by high temperatures had forewarned of this devastating event. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCPG’s South Australia spokesperson, \u003cb\u003eElle Trahair\u003c/b\u003e, said everyone knew what the risks were that day, but the dogs were forced to race anyway. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The severe physical strain on \u003ci\u003eWeblec Gem\u003c/i\u003e’s body in the scorching conditions led to her catastrophic internal injuries.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eHow many more Greyhounds have to die like this?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Victory for Greyhound Welfare \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOutraged by the circumstances of \u003ci\u003eWeblec Gem\u003c/i\u003e’s death, CPG launched a campaign, \u003cb\u003ecalling for the suspension of races when temperatures reach\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e38°C degrees\u003c/b\u003e. Many members of the public played an important part by sending emails to the authorities.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCPG’s campaign for stronger heat policies garnered substantial media attention. In an extended Channel 10 Adelaide TV interview, CPG’s Elle Trahair reacted to Greyhounds dying \u003cbr /\u003efrom heat-related injuries on the track. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“It absolutely breaks my heart to think that this is what they endure and go through. This is really common when you’ve got dogs running in extreme heat. The stress on their body is far \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003etoo much,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreyhound Racing SA\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e claimed \u003ci\u003eWeblec Gem\u003c/i\u003e’s hemoabdomen death was not related to racing in heat, but in an \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://gapsa.org.au/blog/hot-hounds-coping-with-summer-heat/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003earticle\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e published by GRSA’s rehoming arm GAP SA, it says: \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Due to their slender bodies, Greyhounds can be very susceptible to heat stress and heatstroke; So, with temperatures in the high 30s and even over 40\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #4d5156;\"\u003e°C\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;common in SA, it is important to make sure you are looking out for your Greyhound and helping them keep cool!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dRcERg2o2zd6KpTO3xCVGU9zBhwKtHp6BQB4BGzKP3ilRgVJAgfSQr5DCky2Gg9SLplE2Jrz3sT0hpAe1g2XCAvucd2ou3Iz_vL4CVjrjhjpdpWPc0XIbHT9XWWUegjBCVe0ewgG3ZDnzTVWo1EzS_dRmWtbFBhOLnun61DB3lPuqrAOr3n2eI4ASHs/s1200/Greyhound_Welfare_at_Risk_during_summer_races_infrared_thermometers_can_be_used_at_racing_tracks_to_measure_heat.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"630\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dRcERg2o2zd6KpTO3xCVGU9zBhwKtHp6BQB4BGzKP3ilRgVJAgfSQr5DCky2Gg9SLplE2Jrz3sT0hpAe1g2XCAvucd2ou3Iz_vL4CVjrjhjpdpWPc0XIbHT9XWWUegjBCVe0ewgG3ZDnzTVWo1EzS_dRmWtbFBhOLnun61DB3lPuqrAOr3n2eI4ASHs/s16000/Greyhound_Welfare_at_Risk_during_summer_races_infrared_thermometers_can_be_used_at_racing_tracks_to_measure_heat.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOn ABC Radio Adelaide, Elle also explained the extent of heat-related casualties that the industry wants to keep hidden. Joining Elle was \u003cb\u003eDr. Rebekah Eyers\u003c/b\u003e of \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.rspcasa.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eRSPCA SA\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, who recommends caps lower than 38 degrees, based on \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2016.00053/full\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efindings from Adelaide University\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The research has already been done. This is dangerous for dogs… [The] study found that when the temperature was 38 degrees, four out of ten of the dogs racing, after the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003erace, their body temperature went up to 41 degrees or higher. Now this is extreme heat stress,” said Dr Eyers. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThe Greens are all in on this important cause, advocating for legislative reforms to protect racing Greyhounds from extreme heat and to hold clubs accountable. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The Government needs to listen to the RSPCA and introduce mandatory enforceable welfare standards for Greyhound racing, including a capped temperature at which races must \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ebe cancelled. [...] \u003cb\u003eReform is needed more urgently than ever\u003c/b\u003e” said SA Greens MP Tammy  Franks. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn response to the public outcry, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreyhound Racing South Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (GRSA) eventually heeded the call for change and updated its heat policy. \u003cb\u003eIt now requires SA racing clubs to suspend races when the mercury hits 38\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e°C\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;degrees\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThis was a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight to protect racing Greyhounds from extreme heat. Elle Trahair said the win shows the power of grassroots advocacy and public pressure to drive positive change within the racing industry. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“It’s a testament to what we can achieve when we come together to prioritise the safety and welfare of worthy racing Greyhounds,” she said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Campaign Heats Up \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAfter the significant win in South Australia, advocates are now turning their attention to Queensland. As heatwaves loom once more, the urgency for action is clear. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3A5Jqpt0xFe0GIkMwm-mogF_-Kcakyz55Pq2VM58xO8RPcyEGCfuwjZYdv1_cXoX5lfjtR9MtJ_PGhXVa8DIZocpJRE4_Owf4EvVHGcyMEYywVyjn0a_WNm-RoI__FqYFnvWgZGMrxkyG8lt93ApgmJCoN12V2yGMiJ07To9oZUG9oe6U46yDzLRD5M/s1850/Greyhounds_running_on_loam_track_with_thermometer_showing_temperature_of_40_degrees.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1061\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3A5Jqpt0xFe0GIkMwm-mogF_-Kcakyz55Pq2VM58xO8RPcyEGCfuwjZYdv1_cXoX5lfjtR9MtJ_PGhXVa8DIZocpJRE4_Owf4EvVHGcyMEYywVyjn0a_WNm-RoI__FqYFnvWgZGMrxkyG8lt93ApgmJCoN12V2yGMiJ07To9oZUG9oe6U46yDzLRD5M/s16000/Greyhounds_running_on_loam_track_with_thermometer_showing_temperature_of_40_degrees.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhile the risks of extreme heat during races are high nationwide, they are \u003cb\u003eperilous in regions which still lack crucial heat caps for race suspensions \u003c/b\u003eand Queensland is a key offender in this regard. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs the RSPCA says - “Generally speaking, it is up to individual racing clubs to decide if races should be cancelled or rescheduled during very hot weather to minimise the risk of heat stress. Some state racing bodies have developed ‘heat’ policies which provide guidance on the factors that should be considered when deciding to cancel races or race meetings, but they do not prescribe a maximum temperature at which to cancel races.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eQueensland’s independent government regulator \u003ca href\u003d\"https://qric.qld.gov.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eQRIC\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e has failed to take this action. With dire weather on the horizon, CPG is asking everyone who cares about the wellbeing of racing Greyhounds to take action.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou Can Make a Difference \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo help racing Greyhounds in Queensland, please send an email to Queensland’s Minister for Racing, Grace Grace - see \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWV5j__w_Vhcm8P8m_xOwPXEhSLcg-epT6FwnPS4A7M/edit?usp\u003dshare_link\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e for inspiration and the Minister’s email address. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIf you would like to be involved in rescuing, helping, and/or rehoming Greyhounds, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://greyhoundcoalition.com/links-to-greyhound-rescue-groups/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e are some useful links to Greyhound rescue groups. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIf you are interested in volunteering with the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, see \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://greyhoundcoalition.com/volunteering-with-cpg/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. CPG is particularly keen to hear from writers with several years’ experience in either journalism or PR.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFYcL0HjsD9Md50SczWSFtytA7yWYF0jrrreDVtkUZVCH9FvdBl96CBUsXVCd64eI9p0IWafjA8naH4xtrPnJAc0cZjuSKsibLQSSyvpSDFNIqzihHy5nMIVr10QJtJLfgSWmJARHHTUUS1hASs9SeKB41-ilalTBq7Qd__NdWoS-GTHfHlbTm2y1_6E/s3508/Racing_Greyhounds_on_track_with_ancient_stylised_sun.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1510\" data-original-width\u003d\"3508\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFYcL0HjsD9Md50SczWSFtytA7yWYF0jrrreDVtkUZVCH9FvdBl96CBUsXVCd64eI9p0IWafjA8naH4xtrPnJAc0cZjuSKsibLQSSyvpSDFNIqzihHy5nMIVr10QJtJLfgSWmJARHHTUUS1hASs9SeKB41-ilalTBq7Qd__NdWoS-GTHfHlbTm2y1_6E/s16000/Racing_Greyhounds_on_track_with_ancient_stylised_sun.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWritten by \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eMarnie Hill\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCoalition for the Protection of Greyhounds\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eOctober 2023\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e for \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/2095490538680597279/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/10/greyhound-welfare-at-boiling-point.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/2095490538680597279"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/2095490538680597279"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/10/greyhound-welfare-at-boiling-point.html","title":"Greyhound welfare at boiling point ahead of summer racing"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNbXi5zLCehTlX9QbrWuN1ENtwNIDQ4q_qbzY2D97tjF70y4lzmdyuPlBJCGiC9Lz9bHfV1_Z3xfHMkdAZZ6NthXe8xgzUgzdAVGaRqEBOOJGjZsRmhzPIRBzyQLE-FcCsStq8mA9b5x5rId1jR2VO-mNVU_WVFBOg9VOSLe-8a8H8BpSLSB09ycMguQ/s72-c/Greyhound_welfare_at_boiling_point_during_summer_races_in_South_Australia_Queensland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-466117927827818866"},"published":{"$t":"2023-10-03T15:56:00.029+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-15T11:04:48.836+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INDUSTRY NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ALLERGIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Advice about Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; 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text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Vet Rules 2023 Competition Honours Heroic Vets and Vet Nurses of Canine Dermatological Care\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e The \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.vnca.asn.au/veterinary-nurse-technician-awareness-week-2023/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e2023 Vet Nurse \u0026amp; Technician Awareness Week\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (\u003cb\u003e9-13 October\u003c/b\u003e) starts on Monday!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://myvetrules.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eMy Vet Rules\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a competition by\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Zoetis Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is designed to recognise the exceptional efforts of vets and vet nurses who go above and beyond to assist in life-changing improvements for dogs who are affected by \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edermatological conditions\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSkin problems in dogs are common, but managing these cases effectively can be a challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"814\" data-original-width\u003d\"814\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30U20DnZDDFy1zBS-TfcD-PRMhTdLNISpuPc2e7OhZeWTFGMrBcjJjiZ4bQXwK7dVvNeyd7OBomnCJAxJ7Ni_6oq7tlC2zawKC_vRMZcxmspsfZJi-2awzdtLUzFekb1XFGARDiHBKT9wtDCdwK58HcCiShLecBfzzXlq1WXvZwRhtw5b2-p-CAo5HI0/w400-h400/My_Vet_Rules_2023_June_Winner_Vet_Nurse_of_the_Month_Dr_Kate_Doyle.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eMy Vet Rules Competition\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e runs from 1st March 2023 – 31st October 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;with one \u003cb\u003eVet / Vet Nurse of the Month\u003c/b\u003e announced each month.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eEvery month there are prizes to be won, just for nominating your vet! Including a $1000 cash prize and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/July/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e@July luggage\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e for the winning entry announced in November! Not to mention amazing prizes for the vet clinics helping our furry friends.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Doyle\u003c/b\u003e from \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.warwickvet.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eWarwick Vet Hospital\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, WA was crowned June '\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eVet Nurse of the Month\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e'.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHer own dog Moon has been suffering from both food allergies and atopic allergies for ten years and she shared her story with us.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eMoon's Story\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eMoon, an 11-year-old Shih Tzu has been a part of Kate's life since he was just 16 weeks old and has been coming to work with her ever since. He has become a beloved mascot for \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarwick Vet Hospital\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e, featuring regularly on their social media.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxBFCCA0zlZkGLHudfdIkZLPLnbf-191M8Ww9iujqbNPHUbLP_0hP12j49wYnH4DHHMnezAT9dIw22tVqsSzXHyegiNi4x7pbhbrC6GnBjx5Pzk9VUF1bxzv82p9CGBAto_G-5aFh2ZbiCDW0nQ07gPrYw18I_2NOs3zs_FRykCnvvwNOMjQ78KJUScI/s1457/Dr_Kate_Doyle's_Shih_Tzu_Moon_watching_over_neonatal_kitten_Flea.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1457\" data-original-width\u003d\"1179\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxBFCCA0zlZkGLHudfdIkZLPLnbf-191M8Ww9iujqbNPHUbLP_0hP12j49wYnH4DHHMnezAT9dIw22tVqsSzXHyegiNi4x7pbhbrC6GnBjx5Pzk9VUF1bxzv82p9CGBAto_G-5aFh2ZbiCDW0nQ07gPrYw18I_2NOs3zs_FRykCnvvwNOMjQ78KJUScI/w324-h400/Dr_Kate_Doyle's_Shih_Tzu_Moon_watching_over_neonatal_kitten_Flea.jpg\" width\u003d\"324\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMoon watching over neonate kitten Flea\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eKate has a special interest in neonate kitten rescue and have been involved in rehabilitating and re-homing over 200 kittens and Moon has been of great assistance, playing foster dad to those kittens.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eMoon has had numerous issues during his life and two years ago he became quite ill. He became lethargic and just not generally himself. I noticed his breathing seemed off and got one of the vets at work to check him over.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBlood tests taken showed that his cortisol levels were very high so I got a referral from our vet and took him to see a specialist. After lots of diagnostic tests, it was discovered he had tumours on his adrenal glands. The only option was to have them removed to save Moon life. It was an extremely risky surgery, but thanks the specialist team looking after him Moon sailed through it.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8mdgN_HkakpOntOuSaawJCjRW0rSSamBroZ98jQwKmGBTwQJjC5oZRvYHXMwPsbv1Xz-qpDF0q8dCQQAv2mRZqkijP-pVud8xF2fB5y5U8l48sRFGdWOOzDczbjWAvnyD0G_SYzVw0PcMzRtj8wRgPGdGPiRxw92aAQLgYONPgWJw749y0kETnEzY4Y/s1176/Dr_Kate_Doyle's_Shih_Tzu_Moon_needing_surgery_for_tumours_on_his_adrenal_glands.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1176\" data-original-width\u003d\"1176\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8mdgN_HkakpOntOuSaawJCjRW0rSSamBroZ98jQwKmGBTwQJjC5oZRvYHXMwPsbv1Xz-qpDF0q8dCQQAv2mRZqkijP-pVud8xF2fB5y5U8l48sRFGdWOOzDczbjWAvnyD0G_SYzVw0PcMzRtj8wRgPGdGPiRxw92aAQLgYONPgWJw749y0kETnEzY4Y/w400-h400/Dr_Kate_Doyle's_Shih_Tzu_Moon_needing_surgery_for_tumours_on_his_adrenal_glands.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eAdrenal glands play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eNow to maintain a healthy and balanced life, Moon requires daily medication.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThese medications are prescribed to replicate the essential hormones that his adrenal glands used to produce, ensuring Moon's overall well-being and quality of life. He has regular blood tests to measure the levels of sodium and potassium, while also assessing his liver and kidney function, glucose and protein levels. These tests, along with regular physical examinations are essential for monitoring and managing Moon’s condition.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAnother issue Moon has had his entire life is skin allergies. When he was 6 months old, Kate noticed that he was itchier than most dogs. He licked his paws constantly causing this red residue to appear on them; his paws also smelled like popcorn. After taking him into work to be assessed she found out that \u003cb\u003epopcorn smell was actually caused by bacteria and yeast\u003c/b\u003e; by licking his feet Moon had broken down the natural skin barrier on his paws and caused an infection.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4yX_Ekxd7nnUHnsHoEdaV9oN_ItqaLnZGU2JPEb38kiDWKs3podZ7z4HnsErwlNeb_v7INTl297HDJt-vBJKuvSpQep_uKDoRiIqFMctOlEbZH4rQTn1PnfuFLQtLarKbe7FUpL15HgGe3pTGG0Yq43T4iKDfjuRUMOVNtBJwDnBoYXCg3VKrNec4Ek/s1313/Dr_Kate_Doyle's_Shih_Tzu_Moon_booking_appointments_at_Warwick_Veterinary_Hospital.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1313\" data-original-width\u003d\"1179\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4yX_Ekxd7nnUHnsHoEdaV9oN_ItqaLnZGU2JPEb38kiDWKs3podZ7z4HnsErwlNeb_v7INTl297HDJt-vBJKuvSpQep_uKDoRiIqFMctOlEbZH4rQTn1PnfuFLQtLarKbe7FUpL15HgGe3pTGG0Yq43T4iKDfjuRUMOVNtBJwDnBoYXCg3VKrNec4Ek/w359-h400/Dr_Kate_Doyle's_Shih_Tzu_Moon_booking_appointments_at_Warwick_Veterinary_Hospital.jpg\" width\u003d\"359\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe 'Dogtor' will see you now...\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eThis is common with dogs with skin allergies. Our vets referred us to a specialist dermatologist who diagnosed Moon with both \u003cb\u003eatopic and food allergies\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSince then Kate has been dedicated to managing this condition over the past 11 years through medication and diet. Over the years, there have been many flare-ups and times when even Kate has been frustrated and overwhelmed in her management of Moon's allergies. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eNow when dogs come in itchy at work and are thought to suffer skin allergies, Kate will share some critical information with their owners, to help them navigate life with skin allergies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e10 Top Tips for Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e First and foremost, it's essential to understand that there is \u003cb\u003eNO cure\u003c/b\u003e for allergic skin disease in dogs. Collaborating with your vet to establish a management plan is the primary approach to treatment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsult Your Vet:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e Your veterinarian is the best person to identify the underlying causes of your dog's allergies. They can also prescribe medications to alleviate itching while conducting diagnostic tests to pinpoint the triggers.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e#2.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eDon't Blame Diet Alone:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Many people mistakenly attribute their dog's allergies solely to diet. However, food reactions account for \u003cb\u003eonly approximately 10-15% of all allergic skin diseases in dogs\u003c/b\u003e. Switching to a grain-free diet won't necessarily solve the problem.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4SZa_5Zt_zlbkGUgvIuW-D-_DtIw4vgMrvXPpM2Rowyqas5ukIacSO4UdiqEulTGHF2JXYvW7i4F8Yy9jCnzBnXx97Y5KSXPHC1PVed_FnbORAeRyqBDOaGf3MqykH5I7rtE_3TeXlhvDbg_155ItDyOTq9AnUWcfBGYrxBWhJ55rKRIOCbctyheVhk/s1368/Advice_for_Allergic_Skin_Diseases_in_Dogs%20-%20Labrador%20licking%20his%20back.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"912\" data-original-width\u003d\"1368\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4SZa_5Zt_zlbkGUgvIuW-D-_DtIw4vgMrvXPpM2Rowyqas5ukIacSO4UdiqEulTGHF2JXYvW7i4F8Yy9jCnzBnXx97Y5KSXPHC1PVed_FnbORAeRyqBDOaGf3MqykH5I7rtE_3TeXlhvDbg_155ItDyOTq9AnUWcfBGYrxBWhJ55rKRIOCbctyheVhk/s16000/Advice_for_Allergic_Skin_Diseases_in_Dogs%20-%20Labrador%20licking%20his%20back.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e#3.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eMaintain an Itch Score Diary:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Keep a record of incidents such as paw licking, scratching, butt, belly, and face rubbing, as well as any areas of skin that become reddened or thickened. Note the locations and times of these occurrences to assist your vet in creating a management plan.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#4. Try an 8-Week Elimination Diet Trial:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Consult your vet for guidance on an elimination diet using a novel protein source. After 8 weeks, if your dog's itch score is under control, you can reintroduce the previous diet. If the itch score increases, it confirms food allergies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e#5.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eConsider Atopic Allergies:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e If food allergies are ruled out, your dog may have atopic allergies, meaning it's allergic to environmental allergens. You can ask your vet for a referral to a specialist dermatologist for intradermal allergy testing (IDAT) and HESKA serum allergy testing. A \u003cb\u003ecustomised vaccine with specific trigger allergens\u003c/b\u003e can be prepared based on the test results.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#6. Regular Bathing:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eRegularly shampooing your dog \u003c/b\u003ecan help remove allergens from their skin and reduce allergy flare-ups. After shampooing, use a leave-in conditioner to help repair the skin's barrier function. Seek advice from your vet or vet nurse for the best products.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#7.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eFlea Control:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Ensure your dog is \u003cb\u003eup to date with flea treatment\u003c/b\u003e because flea bites are likely to trigger allergies. \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSimparica\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSimparica Trio\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e are recommended options.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#8.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eDietary Fatty Acid Supplements:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Adding \u003cb\u003eOmega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids \u003c/b\u003eto your dog's diet can improve their skin's barrier function. Consult your vet for guidance on the use of products like \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePAW Dermega\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e skin support or specialised diets designed for dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e#9.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eStay Patient: \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eManaging your dog's allergic skin disease can be challenging. You may encounter allergy flare-ups and skin infections over the years, but your \u003cb\u003emanagement plan is crucial to minimising setbacks\u003c/b\u003e. Collaborate closely with your vet; you and your vet are a team working to ensure your dog lives its most comfortable life.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_gN_9SguHMsuGKvhtixpvj-T7ZbIrcuqxKFAUptSN0O_YfBNEyyIqTeirqWPu3mQvGEODqDQa9ibjOsHaVRdILtTHiRJNZ9fAcXXd5W6-mmpKrWPgyqUPdpmfEb4W97P-hR1ejjBJcc78x6J3EIiQbPbiFzPqLELNpKHo9hUsZEajFBBSDVTBG_oZr8/s1456/Dr_Kate_Doyle_with_her_Shih_Tzu_Moon.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1456\" data-original-width\u003d\"1179\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_gN_9SguHMsuGKvhtixpvj-T7ZbIrcuqxKFAUptSN0O_YfBNEyyIqTeirqWPu3mQvGEODqDQa9ibjOsHaVRdILtTHiRJNZ9fAcXXd5W6-mmpKrWPgyqUPdpmfEb4W97P-hR1ejjBJcc78x6J3EIiQbPbiFzPqLELNpKHo9hUsZEajFBBSDVTBG_oZr8/s320/Dr_Kate_Doyle_with_her_Shih_Tzu_Moon.jpg\" width\u003d\"259\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eAbout Kate Doyle\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eKate Doyle is originally from Ireland and made Perth her home in 2011. She began her veterinary journey as a kennel hand in 2012, earning her Veterinary Nurse qualification in 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eShe now works as Practice Manager at \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarwick Veterinary Hospital\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e. Passionate about both the veterinary industry and animal rescue, her goal is to educate humans about caring for their animals.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eShe has helped hundreds of animals through hand raising and re-homing them, and also raises needed funds to help animals in need get access to appropriate healthcare.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;Segoe UI Historic\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\" /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Zoetis Australia\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eZoetis Australia is a global animal health company that is committed to nurturing our world and human kind by advancing care for animals.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 3rd October 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eYou may be interested in reading these related stories:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/new-serum-test-kit-to-identify-canine.html\" rel\u003d\"\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003eNew  Serum Test Kit to identify Canine Atopic\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/new-serum-test-kit-to-identify-canine.html\" rel\u003d\"\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDermatitis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2021/09/achoo-spring-is-pet-allergies-time.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAchoo! 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