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  • Comparative oncology
  • Translational cancer research

Background:

  • Rodent cancer models exhibit significant limitations in mimicking human disease.
  • Spontaneous canine cancers share environmental and biological similarities with human cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the limitations of rodent cancer models.
  • To advocate for the inclusion of pet dogs in preclinical cancer research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on rodent and canine cancer models.
  • Analysis of the homology between canine and human cancer pathophysiology.
  • Discussion of the translational potential of canine cancer models.

Main Results:

  • Canine models offer greater environmental and biological homology to human cancer than rodent models.
  • Specific examples illustrate the similarities across common cancer types.
  • Inclusion of dogs strengthens the translational rigor of therapeutic studies.

Conclusions:

  • Pet dogs with spontaneous cancer represent a valuable preclinical research model.
  • Advancement requires improved canine cancer diagnostics and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Integrating canine models can accelerate the development of effective cancer therapies.