Altered microRNA Profiles and Associated Pathways in Canine Mammary Adenocarcinoma
Clay Palmer Clay Palmer

Altered microRNA Profiles and Associated Pathways in Canine Mammary Adenocarcinoma

Canine mammary tumors remain one of the most common neoplastic diagnoses in intact female dogs, and they continue to challenge clinicians with their biological diversity and unpredictable behavior. Among these tumors, mammary gland adenocarcinoma stands out for its aggressive nature and clinical relevance. Beyond their impact on canine health, these tumors also offer a powerful comparative model for human breast cancer. A recent study exploring microRNA expression in canine mammary adenocarcinoma adds a fresh molecular layer to this conversation and it is surprisingly relatable to what we already know from human oncology.

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Puppy Geniuses? What a Five Year Study Reveals About How Dogs Learn to Think
Clay Palmer Clay Palmer

Puppy Geniuses? What a Five Year Study Reveals About How Dogs Learn to Think

Veterinary professionals know that puppies are not just small dogs. They are developing brains on four legs, absorbing information at a remarkable pace. A five year longitudinal study led by researcher Hannah Salomons offers one of the clearest windows yet into how puppies develop thinking skills and what that means for behavior, training, and future success as working dogs.

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Can Oral Vaccines Do What Syringes Can’t? Inside WSU’s Bold Plan to Finally Outrun Rabies
Clay Palmer Clay Palmer

Can Oral Vaccines Do What Syringes Can’t? Inside WSU’s Bold Plan to Finally Outrun Rabies

Rabies is one of those diseases every veterinary professional knows well and still finds deeply frustrating. It is 100 percent fatal once clinical signs appear, entirely preventable, and yet it continues to kill an estimated 60,000 people every year. Nearly all of those deaths occur in Africa and Asia and most are caused by canine rabies. Now, a new Washington State University-led study is testing whether a simple shift in strategy could help close one of the biggest gaps in global rabies control.

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From Click and Collect to Canine Crisis: How the UK Puppy Trade Is Failing Dogs, Vets, and the Planet
Clay Palmer Clay Palmer

From Click and Collect to Canine Crisis: How the UK Puppy Trade Is Failing Dogs, Vets, and the Planet

Nearly ten years ago, a DEFRA consultation openly acknowledged what many veterinary professionals already knew. The legislation governing the UK puppy trade was outdated, inflexible, and poorly aligned with modern welfare standards. Fast forward to today and the problem has not only persisted, it has scaled. A recent scoping review lays bare how systemic under-regulation has allowed the UK puppy trade to evolve into a high-volume, high-profit, and low-risk industry with profound consequences for canine welfare, public health, and the environment.

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Fluids Are Not Enough: The Anesthesia Hypotension Fix You Are Probably Missing
Clay Palmer Clay Palmer

Fluids Are Not Enough: The Anesthesia Hypotension Fix You Are Probably Missing

Normovolemic hypotension is one of those anesthetic complications that feels deceptively simple and then stubbornly refuses to resolve. You check the patient, volume status looks fine, there is no obvious hemorrhage, and yet the mean arterial pressure keeps drifting south. If your reflex is to reach for more fluids, this recent experimental study in dogs suggests you may be treating the wrong problem.

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