Unleashing the data: Identifying oral cancers in the canine population

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Contemporary research is beginning to unpack commonalities across etiologies and risk factors between the human and canine communities for various pathologic oral lesions. Despite these commonalities, unique challenges in breeding, lifestyle experiences, diet, and environmental exposures have greatly impacted the incidence of oral cancerous lesions in “man’s best friend.” Moreover, widespread lack of owner education about the importance of oral cancer screenings often leads to a late diagnosis for the canine species. As cancerous fatalities for canines continue to accelerate, it is increasingly imperative that a deeper focus on assessments and diagnostics is developed as a critical means of controlling prognosis and subsequent treatment outcomes. This article discusses the current process of care for identifying and managing canine oral cancers.