Top 10 warning signs of cancer in pets
Knowing what to look for can help with early detection, and as with people, make a difference.
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Is amputation the only treatment option for dogs with bone cancer?
While most dogs will have an excellent quality of life with an amputation, for dogs who are not good candidates or for owners who are opposed to having an amputation done for their companion, there are other options to treat the tumor while preserving the limb and its function.
Pet cancer treatment options: surgery
The best chance to achieve complete surgical removal of cancer is during the first surgical procedure.
Pet cancer treatment options: radiation
Radiation therapy, like surgery, can offer local control of solid tumors such as carcinomas and sarcomas.
The ABCs (and DEFs) of clinical trials in veterinary oncology
When a pet is diagnosed with cancer, there may be several treatment options to consider. Sometimes, one of these is enrollment in a clinical trial.
An animal’s neurological problems are not all in your head
Just as in humans, neurological problems in animals can be caused by a reaction to medication, hereditary disorders, infection or trauma.
When is it time for hospice care?
Hospice care, palliative care, end-of-life care – no matter how the phrase is turned, it rings with finality. For pet owners, the terminal diagnosis of a pet is fraught with conflicting emotions, confusing information, and confounding decisions that often are made within the walls of a veterinary clinic or hospital.
Ear ye, ear ye, otitis is common in dogs
Ear inflammation, or otitis, is one of the most common medical problems that dogs experience; because there are many causes, it is important to seek veterinary care to prevent severe pain and damage to deeper structures of the ear, which may lead to dizziness and long- term hearing loss.