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There are few things worse in this world than cancer.

It's a horrible disease that ruins lives… but it can be prevented!!

Right now, it's Pet Cancer Awareness Month and so what better way to spread awareness than by sharing some of Dr. Patrick Mahaney's tips for preventing cancer in your pet??

Dr. Mahaney's Top Five Holistic Pet Cancer Prevention Tips:

I would love to call this article my top five holistic tips to cure pet cancer, but I feel that title might be somewhat misleading. Through my experiences working with my oncology colleagues at the Veterinary Cancer Group (VCG), I’m aware that some cancers can be cured but the majority of them are clinically managed (put into remission, etc.) and don’t necessarily completely resolve.

Cancer is a disease disease that we veterinarians are diagnosing more frequently in pets. According to the Morris Animal Foundation “1 in 2 dogs will develop cancer and 1 in 4 dogs will die of the disease”.

As there is no guarantee for a cure, we should strive to prevent our pets from developing cancer in the first place. Yet, as cancer is a complicated disease of the immune system involving excessive growth of cells having altered DNA, the origins of the disease never have singular nor finite cause. Therefore, there is no absolute guarantee that our best efforts to prevent cancer from happening will guarantee a desired outcome (i.e. having a pet never develop cancer).

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, so I want to emphasize the concept that making healthy lifestyle choices can provide a better state of overall wellness and potentially reduce the likelihood that cancer may occur. Although there is no failproof cancer preventative tactic, here are my top five tips to help keep your pet cancer free.

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We're still in flu season in the U.S. and just because a dog can't tell you their nose is stuffy, doesn't mean they can't get sick.

Did you know that pets can actually get sick from us?? Even from the flu!

Good thing Dr. Patrick Mahaney is here with some wonderful tricks for keeping your pet happy and healthy:

Do you realize human influenza virus can transmit to pets? Are you taking precautions to prevent transmission of zoonotic disease (those capable of interspecies transmission).

Considering that people can be infected regardless of vaccination status and that not everyone will be immunized, it’s important that we recognize the potential for humans to pass a microorganism like the influenza virus to our pets. Yes, your dog or cat could contract the flu from you.

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Summer traveling can be super fun but as the summer winds down (BOO!!!!), is it wise to take our cuddly four legged besties with us???

Or is it better to leave them with a trusted dog sitter???

Luckily, Dr. Patrick is here to answer all our summer traveling questions!!!!

Check out the video (above) to hear about where and where NOT to take your pet this summer!

Have a pet question? Email us at tips@perezhilton.com or you can tweet them to Dr. Patrick HERE!! OR Check him out on facebook!

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Dr. Patrick Mahaney is back with more awesome advice on how to keep your pet pampered and healthy!

He is inspired to talk about car safety and pets after reading a scandalous story about Mitt Romney.

We previously mentioned Mitt drove from Boston to Ontario with his dog inside a carrier strapped to the roof of their car, which is cruel, near torturous and totally unsafe.

Make sure to check out the above video so you can learn how to properly ensure your dog's safety on any car trip you take!

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As we're in the midst of Award season, it's not only the celebs who are looking forward to getting sharply and beautifully dressed - but their pets, too!

Luckily, Dr. Patrick Mahaney has some pretty helpful suggestions on how to give your pooch an extra bit of class and glamor with some pet-friendly and very fashionable accessories!

Ch-ch-check he and Cardiff out (above) rocking some recycled/upcycled leather collars, with a bow tie front, from Papaya Pascal - which also donates 10% of the proceeds to spaying and neutering animals!

Excellent!

We ADORE fashion that also helps out such a necessary, wonderful cause!

FABOOSH!

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The Perez Hilton family wants EVERYONE to have a safe and happy holiday!

That's why TeddyHilton.com's Hollywood vet Dr. Patrick Mahaney has an important message for parents of kiddies and doggies!

Dr. Patrick says it is SUPER important that you

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Anyone who's tried to trim their dogs nails themselves knows it's not the easiest thing.

Even if your dog is super calm and will lay down and let you go to work, it's still a nerve wracking task.

TeddyHilton.com reader, Viktoria, writes Dr. Patrick Mahaney:

I have a really hard time trimming my dog's nails. She doesn't seem to allow me, a vet, or groomer near them, she tries to chew them down herself. I am afraid she will crack her nails to the quick, is there some way I can relax her so I can trim them for her?

Thanks,
Viktoria

Dr. Patrick responded:

Viktoria,
Thank you for your question. The care of our pet's nails can often be a frustrating undertaking for owner, veterinarian, and groomer alike.
Based on her aversion to having a pedicure (yes, trimming dog's nails is technically a pedicure, as dogs have 4 feet) and her keen interest in chewing her nails, there may be an underlying medical issue affecting the health of her skin and nails.

Good luck,
Dr PM

Have any pet questions? Tweet them to Dr. Patrick HERE!! OR Check him out on facebook!

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