Dr. Deborah Knapp, a renowned veterinary oncologist at Purdue University, exposed some astounding facts about the impact of cigarette smoking on the health of dogs, especially on Scottie (Scottish Terrier), a breed prone to bladder cancer. A detailed analysis of 120 Scottish terriers was published in The Veterinary Journal during the extensive research of three years. This research was conducted in order to discover preventive measures for this severe cancer in dogs as well as to reveal the implications for canine and human health. The fact that the Scottish terrier is a breed genetically prone to cancer has considerably helped … Continue reading Purdue Study Discloses Sixfold Bladder Cancer Risk in Scottish Terriers from Cigarette Smoke