This blog post was written by AnnaRae Wood.  _________________________________ On December 21, 2012, I got my very own puppy. After years of asking for one, my parents said I could get a puppy and it would be my responsibility to take care of it. Kingsley was my very first dog. A beautiful, pure-bred, well-bred Golden Retriever puppy. While I grew up with family dogs my entire life, Kingsley was mine. When we first got him, I slept on the couch downstairs to be near his crate while potty training him. I would feed him and exercise him, play with him, and snuggle with him. I was in love! W ..read more

If your dog is beyond the age of 10, you should know that it has a 50% risk of developing cancer. Cancer does not care about your dog's age, so knowing how to look for indicators of the disease is critical. The most common appearance of tumors in dogs is as fleshy yet solid lumps of tissue beneath the dog's skin and fur. Not all cancers will be visible from the outside. On occasion, cancers will be visible, but at other times, they will be hidden deep within the dog's organs and tissues. Early identification and treatment, on the other hand, are critical in protecting your dog's health and q ..read more