don't use Roundup if you have dogs

The World Health Organisation said in March that Roundup  'probably' causes cancer in humans.

If it is dangerous to humans, how much more so must it be to dogs, who walk 'bare-footed' on ground that has been sprayed!

I have previously posted about this pernicious substance. It's a dreadful product.

Tasmanian devils and dogs

I was interested to see that there are only two known contagious cancers. One is in Tasmanian devils and the other, surprisingly to me, is in dogs and wolves.

The idea of cancer being contagious is mind-bendingly scary. Thank goodness it's a rare occurrence.

Here's an encouraging little clip about the steps being taken to try to prevent the extinction of the Tasmanian devil.

Science Daily says this type of cancer is less likely to be fatal in dogs than in Tasmanian devils. (Sadly, it's always fatal in devils.)