May - Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Every year, the Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research sponsors a Pet Cancer Awareness (PCA) Month. During this time, the in-store education specialists who represent the Blue Buffalo Company at retail distribute Pet Cancer Awareness brochures that list the 10 early warning signs to pet parents.
Ten Early Warning Signs as identified by the Veterinary Cancer Society:
- Abnormal swelling that persists
- Sores that do not heal
- Loss of weight
- Loss of appetite
- Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
- Offensive odor
- Difficulty eating or swallowing
- Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
- Persistent lameness or stiffness
- Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating
Visit the Pet Cancer Awareness site for more information.