South FL Dog Has Reconstructive Surgery After Oral Cancer Diagnosis

January 6, 2021

Specialists at Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Davie Collaborate to Save Tiki   “She was not eating the hard food on her plate, for like 3 days or so,” says pet owner Glenda Hannan, of her sweet 12-year-old mini schnauzer Tiki. “Then, my daughter noticed a black mass on her gum.” Glenda took Tiki to…

Bone Cancer in Dogs – Canine Osteosarcoma

December 29, 2020

The most common primary bone tumor in dogs is osteosarcoma (osteo= bone, sarcoma = cancer).  This is especially true for large and giant breeds. Osteosarcoma (OSA) is most often seen in middle aged to older dogs.  But it has also been reported in younger dogs (1-2 years old). Osteosarcoma is a locally aggressive tumor, characterized…