Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother’s middle-aged, mixed-breed dog.

Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother's middle-aged, mixed-breed dog. She was never spayed, and she has two small masses in her mammary glands. Are these masses likely to be cancer? If not, should I ...

Researchers studying cat cancer discovered links with human cancer that could lead to the development of a cure for both ...

The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in humans and animals. By analyzing different types of tumors from almost 500 pet ...

The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in both ...

Genetic profiling of 13 tumor types in pet cats uncovered mutations also found in human cancers, including mammary carcinoma. The findings highlight shared cancer pathways, potential drug targets, and ...

A study from an international team of experts in veterinary medicine, human medicine and genomics provides the first ...

Certain cancers in pet cats develop through genetic mutations very similar to those in humans, which could help improve ...

It seemed deeply unfair that in this era of precision medicine, where targeted therapies are the treatment of choice for ...

Genetic changes in cat cancer are similar to some that are seen in humans and dogs ...