Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County

RESEARCH TYPE

Ethos Veterinary Health contract research study

DESCRIPTION

This study is collecting blood samples from dogs in support of the development of a noninvasive test for the early detection of cancer. The study will compare certain markers in the blood that are specific to cancer but not found in healthy dogs before and after treatment for cancer has begun.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Dogs 1 year of age or older

• Dogs weighing over 12 pounds

• Have a current diagnosis of cancer and have not yet or will not undergo a non-surgical treatment plan

PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS

• Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin (PESCM), San Rafael, California

• Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, Wheat Ridge, CO

• VERC, Honolulu, HI

• Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

• Veterinary Specialty Hospital, North County, San Marcos, CA