Purdue Study Discloses Sixfold Bladder Cancer Risk in Scottish Terriers from Cigarette Smoke

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Purdue University's recent study unveils a critical health concern: Scottish Terriers face a sixfold increase in bladder cancer risk from secondhand smoke

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This extensive three-year research, involving 120 Scottish Terriers, has major implications for both canine and human health

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Genetic predisposition of Scottish Terriers to cancer significantly contributed to the study's effectiveness

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The research, spearheaded by Dr. Deborah Knapp and assisted by Purdue alumna Marcia Dawson, delved into various facets of canine lifestyle impacting health

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Surprisingly, cotinine detection in some dogs indicated indirect smoke exposure, despite non-smoking owners

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The study's findings mirror the complex nature of cancer in humans, emphasizing the role of genetics and environment

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Early-stage cancer treatment with deracoxib showed promising remission rates

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Purdue's study, pivotal for its direct impact on dog health, offers broader insights for human cancer understanding

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Dr. Knapp's research underlines the importance of protecting pets from environmental hazards like tobacco smoke

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