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I remember in a previous thread Whitewave was using it for some of her dogs. I looked it up and was impressed by the ingredients and price, but couldn't find it locally. I would have tried it otherwise.

Hoping for a routine dental and recovery.

I'm so sorry to see this.

Hello and welcome to Dino and his family!

Unfortunately cancer is rampant in many breeds of dogs (as it is in humans). And if you look into health risks (other than cancer for various breeds of dogs you will find many. This is, of course, from 2009 and greyhounds and osteo isn't mentioned for greyhounds, but there is a mention of hemangiosarcoma. I lost my 11 year old Chloe to hemangiosarcoma in 2005. Just thought I'd post this for a little perspective. Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds Posted on February 10, 2009 By mmantor DOGS, HEALTH By Dr. Mark Silberman, Southwest Animal Clinic Cancer is a common canine ailment. It is a killer in dogs, just as it is in humans. There are predisposing factors that have been identified such as exposure to substances like metals, dust, chemicals or pesticides. Diet plays a role in the development of cancer, as does exposure to UV light. Most dogs with cancer are middle-aged to older animals, but the effect of an animal’s age on cancer is not well understood. Cancer is found in all breeds of dogs even though some have a greater predilection. This article will concentrate on some of the common breeds and their predispositions to cancer. In a 1997 Swedish study involving 222,000 dogs, the proportional mortality rate for cancer was 18.6 percent of the recorded deaths in 1993. These high-risk breeds (more than 10 percent dying of cancer) are: Boxer (36.9 percent), Giant Schnauzer (36.9 percent), Bernese Mountain Dog (32.7 percent), Irish Wolfhound (24.8 percent), Cocker Spaniel (22.2 percent), Doberman Pinscher (22.2 percent), Pomeranian (19.0 percent), Newfoundland (16.8 percent), German Shepherd Dog (14.8 percent), Saint Bernard (13.1 percent), Great Dane (12.3 percent), Greyhound (12.3 percent) and Basset Hound (percentage unknown, but the breed does have a genetic predisposition to lymphomas). The most prevalent tumor location in dogs is the skin with 20 – 30% of these being malignant. Mast cell tumors, Histiocytomas, Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Melanomas are the most common. Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor of dogs. Size rather than breed is considered more of a risk factor. However, there is a genetic predisposition in St. Bernards, Great Danes, Irish Setters, Dobermans, German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers. Gender also plays a role. The most common tumor type in the female is a mammary gland tumor. In an intact male it would be the testicular tumor (neutering a male dog will eliminate the cancer risk). But there does not appear to be a breed predisposition to mammary gland tumors. Lymphoma, a tumor arising from the hematopoietic tissue, is becoming more prevalent in certain breeds and at a younger age. What follows is a partial list of some popular breeds and their predilections for cancer. It is interesting to note that there are some breeds with no predilection. Airedale – Melanoma, Lymphosarcoma, Pancreatic carcinoma Alaskan malamute – Sebaceous gland tumor, Anal sac adenocarcinoma Australian Shepherd – None Basset Hound – Mast cell tumor, Cutaneous haemangioma, Lymphosarcoma Beagle – Mast cell tumor, Sebaceous gland tumor, Haemangiopericytoma, Perianal gland adenoma, Lymphosarcoma Bichon Frise – Basal cell tumor Border collie – None Boston terrier – Mast cell tumor, Melanoma, Fibroma, Primary brain tumor Boxer – Mast cell tumor, Melanoma, Cutaneous haemangioma, Histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Fibroma, Thyroid neoplasia, Insulinoma, Osteosarcoma, Primary brain tumor, Lymphosarcoma. Briard – None Brittany spaniel – Liposarcoma (Lipoma) Bull dog (English) – Mast cell tumor, Lymphosarcoma Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – None Chihuahua – Melanoma, Testicular neoplasia Chow – Melanoma, Lymphosarcoma Cocker Spaniel - Basal cell tumor, Sweat gland tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Cutaneous papilloma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Plasmacytoma, Histiocytoma, Fibrosarcoma, Perianal gland adenoma, Anal sac adenocarcinoma, Melanoma, Lipoma, Collie – Sweat gland tumor, Histiocytoma, Haemangiopericytoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Colorectal neoplasia Dachshund – Anal sac adenocarcinoma, Lipoma, Mast cell tumor, Sq.cell carcinoma, Histiocytoma, Ocular melanoma Dalmatian – Actinic keratosis, Cutaneous haemangioma Doberman – Melanoma, Lipoma, Histiocytoma, Fibroma, Myxoma, Primary brain tumor Fox Terrier – Mast cell tumor, Fibroma, Haemangiopericytoma, Schwannoma, Insulinoma German Shepherd – Sweat gland tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Anal sac adenocarcinoma, Cutaneous haemangioma, Lymphoma, Myxoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Colorectal neoplasia, Insulinoma, Limbal melanoma, Testicular neoplasia, Thymoma Golden Retriever – Mast cell tumor, Sweat gland tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Melanoma, Haemangioma, Histiocytoma, Fibroma, Lymphosarcoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Thyroid neoplasia, Insulinoma, Primary brain tumor, Fibrosarcoma Great Dane – Histiocytoma, Osteosarcoma Greyhound – None..although beginning to see haemangiosarcoma Havanese – None Irish setter – Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Haemangiopericytoma, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Insulinoma Jack Russell – Pituitary tumor Labrador retriever – Mast cell tumor, Cutaneous histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Insulinoma, Lymphosarcoma, Limbal melanoma, Oral Fibrosarcoma, Thymoma Lhasa Apso – Sebaceous gland tumor, Keratocanthoma, Perianal gland adenoma Maltese – None Miniature Pinscher – None Pekingese – Sq. cell carcinoma Pointers – Mast cell tumor, Haemangioma, Nasal cavity tumors Poodle – Basal cell tumor, Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Sq. cell carcinoma, Insulinoma, Pituitary tumor, Adrenalcortical tumor, Lymphosarcoma, Limbal melanoma, Oral melanoma, Testicular neoplasia, Pug – Oral melanoma, Mast cell tumor Rottweiler – Sq. cell carcinoma, Histiocytoma, Osteosarcoma Schnauzer – Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous gland tumor, Melanoma, Lipoma, Histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Testicular neoplasia, Limbal melanoma, Scottish terrier – Mast cell tumor, Melanoma, Histiocytoma, Sq. cell carcinoma, Lymphoma, Primary brain tumor Shar Pei – Histiocytoma, Mast cell tumor Sheltie – Histiocytoma, Basal cell tumor, Lipoma, Nasal cavity tumors, Testicular neoplasia Shih Tsu – Sebaceous gland tumor, Perianal gland adenomas Siberian Husky – Basal cell tumor, Sebaceous gland tumor, Haemangiopericytoma, Perianal gland adenoma, Testicular neoplasia Springer Spaniel – Trichoepithelioma, Histiocytoma, Melanoma, Anal sac adenocarcinoma, Weimaraner – Mast cell tumor, Lipoma Welsh Corgi – None Westie – Histiocytoma Yorkshire terrier – Keratocanthoma, Pituitary tumor, Testicular neoplasia Cancer prevention is not well understood. In its simplest sense, cancer is a failure of the immune system to check uncontrolled growth of certain cells. As these cells multiply unchecked, they form tumors. If the tumors are unchecked, they metastasize. They send cancer cells all over the body to form more tumors. There is ongoing research at several universities looking for better treatment options. Newer strategies include gene therapy, drugs that inhibit the metastasis process and chemotherapy-impregnated implants that release drugs in a slow, steady manner.

Welcome home, Diva!

I'm so sorry to see this.

Thanks for posting photos of all your beautiful girls.

I use both a Zoom Groom and a Furminator on my girls. I'm just very careful with the Furminator on the tender spots. It works especially well on Carly who has a very think fluffy type coat. Princess loves the Furminator and comes running when I pick it up. And yes, both of them are shedding like crazy.

Sending all manners of good thoughts and prayer for your sweet Dylan and a gentle hug for you.

Sending lots of good thoughts for a good outcome. Keep us posted.

Welcome to GT! There are a lot of people here who have both greyhounds and cats. I'm sure you'll find lots of useful advice and info here.

Welcome to GT! I'm looking forward to hearing about your hounds.

Please keep us updated!

So sorry you are all dealing with these medical issues with your beloved hounds.

I've used therapeutic massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture with good results for both myself and my dogs over the years.

Sending good thoughts for Nadir.

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Sounds like a greyhound to me.

Sending good thoughts for your girl.

. Hope it nothing serious. Keep us posted.

Welcome home, Nova! Now you have two black beauties.

Great choice for beautiful Voodoo!

I'm so very sorry.