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How Some Dogs Get Cancer: How Genetic Mutations Trigger Cancer in Dogs | Charlotte Hacker, MS, PhD
Why do dogs get cancer, and how do genetics play a role? Dr. Charlotte Hacker explains the impact of mutations and breeding on cancer in dogs.
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