In our practice, we discontinue progesterone supplementation between 9 and 12 weeks of gestation. Available evidence suggests that the most common forms of progesterone supplementation are safe in early pregnancy.
Insulinoma in Dogs. Insulinomas are malignant neoplasms -- fast growing cancer cells -- of the beta cells in the pancreas. The beta cells primarily secrete insulin, among other hormones. Insulin produces a variety of effects in the body -- the primary one being to regulate glucose levels throughout the body's cells.
Hemangiosarcoma is a malignant, highly metastatic type of cancer that arises from the cells lining blood vessels. It is common in middle-aged to older dogs of either gender. It tends to affect the spleen, heart, liver and skin, but can spread anywhere.