NorCal Chapter of the National Canine Cancer Foundation

Find out more about cancer prevention in dogs on our website! This month is #PetCancerAwarenessMonth so join us in sharing your story and sharing the statistics.... #TogetherWeAreTheCure #NationalCanineCancerFoundation #WeAreTheCure #PinkPaw #NCCF #CheckYourDogDay #CanineCancer #CanineCancerAwareness #CanineCancerResearch #Dogcancer #CanineCancerSucks #KickCancersButt #CancerResearch #MustLoveDogs #CanineCancerWarriors #Nonprofitorganization #donate #helpdogs #savedogs

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Benicia Dog Festival today! It was great to see all the familiar faces and everyone out with their dogs! Thanks for supporting the NCCF!

Find out more about cancer prevention in dogs on our website! This month is #PetCancerAwarenessMonth so join us in sharing your story and sharing the statistics.... #TogetherWeAreTheCure #NationalCanineCancerFoundation #WeAreTheCure #PinkPaw #NCCF #CheckYourDogDay #CanineCancer #CanineCancerAwareness #CanineCancerResearch #Dogcancer #CanineCancerSucks #KickCancersButt #CancerResearch #MustLoveDogs #CanineCancerWarriors #Nonprofitorganization #donate #helpdogs #savedogs

Only 14 more days! Looking forward to our 1st event since Covid-19 restrictions. Save the date!!

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Benicia Dog Festival today! It was great to see all the familiar faces and everyone out with their dogs! Thanks for supporting the NCCF!

Only 14 more days! Looking forward to our 1st event since Covid-19 restrictions. Save the date!!

Education Topic: Hemangiosarcoma Hemangiosarcoma is a common and deadly cancer of dogs. The cancer tends to grow and spread rapidly, rarely giving the owner any clue their dog is harboring a deadly disease until it suddenly strikes. Knowing more about how this cancer develops and learning to recognize the subtle signs of the disease is important for owners, not only to spot a potential problem, but also be prepared if hemangiosarcoma affects their dog. Hemangiosarcoma arise...s in sites with a rich blood supply Hemangiosarcomas begin with uncontrolled growth of the cells lining blood vessels. Because of their abundant blood supply, the heart and spleen are the two most common sites where this type of tumor is found. This predilection for growth in blood-rich areas is the reason these tumors are so deadly. Hemangiosarcomas can suddenly rupture, causing massive blood loss, and forcing owners and veterinarians to make difficult decisions within minutes of diagnosis. Hemangiosarcoma is a disease of larger-breed, older dogs Hemangiosarcoma most commonly affects: * Middle-aged to older dogs * German shepherds, golden retrievers, Portuguese water dogs and Labrador retrievers * Slightly more males than females (in some studies) Unfortunately, no clinical signs (symptoms) are classic for hemangiosarcoma other than sudden, profound, internal bleeding. Other clinical signs sometimes reported by owners include: * Intermittent lethargy or fatigue * Anorexia * Panting * Sudden collapse * Sudden death Most pet owners are quick to act in cases of sudden collapse and time is of the essence in cases of hemangiosarcoma. These are true medical emergencies and many patients require immediate surgery to remove the bleeding mass (if possible), followed by supportive care to survive. Long-term survival statistics are bleak: Even when a tumor is quickly detected and removed, the outlook for dogs with hemangiosarcoma is grim. Statistics show that: * Average survival time with surgery alone is one to three months * Average survival time with surgery and chemotherapy is five to seven months * 90% of dogs are deceased one year post-diagnosis despite surgery and chemotherapy with almost 100% mortality two years post-diagnosis If your dog is showing any signs of abnormality, please take him/her to your vet for an exam. Regular check-ups and extensive exams/testing are recommended for older dogs.

We are proud to announce that the NorCal Chapter has teamed up with Featherer Pet Grooming & Supplies! Unfortunately, we lost our original location due to the Covid-19 restrictions, but we found a way to stay in downtown Benicia to support our local community. All of our merchandise will be available in their showroom and we will be collaborating with them to continue our fundraising events. Stay tuned for updates!... Featherer Pet 1202 E. 5th St. Benicia, CA 94510

Love our furry visitors! This little 1 yr old pup is super sweet and her teeth crack me up!

Had to share a pic of one of our new customers

URGENT: BEFORE THE PAW DROPS AT MIDNIGHT - Make these last hours of 2018 count and help further our 2019 mission with a tax-deductible year-end gift. Let's end canine cancer! Together, We Are The Cure! <3

Fell in love with this 140lb Rottie named Bo!

It's National Pit Bull Awareness month and "JAXX" is our official SoCal Chapter spokes-doggie. 1 in 3 dogs will be diagnosed with cancer 50% of those will die from the disease. Infusion trials have started and show promising results by using different mixtures of FDA approved medications. Each shirt or hat (like Jaxx is wearing in this picture) is 100% donation to the foundation which helps spread awareness and to find a cure via grant campaigns directly funding cancer resear...chers. More information about the trials can be found at caninecancercenters.com. If you are interested in donating/purchasing a shirt, hat, or hoodie please visit our Facebook SHOP by clicking the link on the left side of this page. Thanks for your support! #instapit #pitbullawarenessmonth #pitbullawareness #pitbulls #bullybreed #instadog #bluenose #ukc #bully #instabully

Our store is open! Now you can purchase our official NorCal & NCCF merchandise right here on Facebook! Click on "SHOP" on the left side of this page and check out all the great items! Each non-taxable purchase helps support the fight against canine cancer! Shipping charges will apply.

Thank you for stopping by Lucy!

Miss Lola stopped by the store to say hi!

Meet Meeka! The sound of her name as her owner tried to get her attention stopped me in my tracks. If you know my story and my connection with the canine cancer foundation with my Mika, you would understand