FidoCure CEO Christina Lopes to Showcase World’s Only Portfolio of Canine Cancer Drugs at 2024 Animal Health Summit

FidoCure CEO Christina Lopes will present at the 2024 Animal Health Summit in Kansas City on August 26-27. The summit will showcase emerging companies and foster connections between innovators, investors, and industry leaders in animal health, nutrition, and technology. Attendees can also expect 1:1 business partnering opportunities, interactive experiences, and presentations from some of the […]

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Dogs

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common oral tumor in dogs, arising from the lining of the gums and mouth. Treatment typically involves a multimodal approach, combining local therapies like surgery and radiation with systemic chemotherapy. However, traditional chemotherapy has limited efficacy, especially for tumors with higher metastatic potential like those in the […]

How Does FidoCure Work?

FidoCure is pioneering a revolutionary approach to treating canine cancer – bringing the power of precision medicine from human oncology to veterinary care. As the first and only service of its kind, FidoCure provides genomic testing to identify the unique genetic markers driving each dog’s cancer. This information can guide individualized treatment plans and leverage […]

Vet Optimist Podcast: Interview with CEO Christina K. Lopes and Jennifer Evans

We are excited to share an inspiring and insightful episode of “The Veterinary Optimist” podcast, featuring our very own Christina Lopes, CEO and Co-Founder of The One Health Company. In this special episode, Christina opens up about her journey, from her father’s battle with cancer to the loss of several beloved family dogs, and how […]

Companion Animal Science Takes Center Stage: Insights from The New York Times

A recent article in The New York Times, titled, “How science went to the dogs (and cats),” highlights the remarkable evolution of companion animal research over the past two decades. Once dismissed as trivial subjects, pets are now at the forefront of scientific inquiry, with researchers around the world delving deep into the bodies and […]

Precision Medicine for Canine Mammary Gland Tumors

Mammary tumors are common in intact female dogs, especially middle-aged and older dogs of smaller breeds like Poodles, Chihuahuas, and Dachshunds, though some larger breeds are also at higher risk. Hormonal exposure plays a key role, with dogs spayed before their first heat cycle having only a 0.5% risk. Treatment typically involves surgical removal, which […]

Histiocytic Sarcoma: One of the Most Aggressive Cancers

Histiocytic sarcoma (HS) is an aggressive cancer originating from white blood cells called histiocytes that are involved in the immune system. There are three main forms, (1) localized, which presents, at least initially, at a single site such as the bones, joints, or lungs, (2) disseminated, which involves multiple organ systems at diagnosis, and (3) […]

Canine Melanoma: A Common, Aggressive Malignancy

Melanoma is an aggressive cancer arising from pigment-producing cells, accounting for 7% of canine tumors with certain breeds at higher risk. The most common form is oral melanoma, which affects the mouth and gums, and has the potential to metastasize. Cutaneous melanomas can also occur but are less common than oral melanomas and are often […]