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Study Participants

We are so grateful for the families and pets that make our clinical trials possible!

Want to learn more? Click here to read stories about participants and their study contributions.


Ridley, a brown and white dog, in the veterinary clinic.

“This extra time with Ridley, thanks to the OVC, is priceless and we will be forever grateful. We will never forget the compassionate, empathetic and loving staff at the OVC and thank you for championing research that furthers pet health and treatments.

It’s also not lost on us that Ridley’s cancer journey is not every dog’s journey and some are not as lucky so if we can change that with research, it is yet another reason to participate.”

Ridley participated in two oncology studies; our biobank and a study with Drs. Paul Woods and Brenda Coomber to support the development of a test to detect cancer. Pictured here with an Oncology RVT


female staff in a lab coat kneeling down to hug Reggie, a mostly black dog.

Knowledge is everything and I’m glad Reg can share his story. This has been a journey with OVC and we got so much more time with him than we expected.

I can’t thank the teams involved with Reg’s care enough. It means the world that you continue to check in to see how he is doing – I’m so touched that he has had this effect on others.”

Reggie participated in two oncology studies; our biobank and a study with Drs. Paul Woods and Brenda Coomber to support the development of a test to detect cancer. Pictured here with OVC Biobank Coordinator, Deirdre


Dr Allergini and Charly with Ridley, a brown and white dog.

“Ridley was 100% on board to participate in the OVC study! It feels good to be able to be part of giving back through participating in this research.

While there was a small financial incentive to participate (part of our testing was discounted), we would still have enrolled without this as we believe in the value of research.

Most importantly, with the hope that we could make the cancer journey easier for pet parents and their beloved fur babies… we had to do it!“

Ridley participated in two oncology studies; our biobank and a study with Drs. Paul Woods and Brenda Coomber to support the development of a test to detect cancer. Pictured here with Oncology resident Dr Allegrini and OVC Clinical Trials Research Manager, Charly


Jasmin, a brown dog being held by veterinary nurse.

“We are so thankful for all of the animals and pet parents that came before making it possible for Jasmin to have a fighting chance!

We are also thrilled to be part of an OVC study that can help other pets in the future!

Jasmin participated in an oncology study with Drs. Paul Woods and Brenda Coomber to support the development of a test to detect cancer. Pictured here with an Oncology RVT