Pet cancer prevention tips
While there are no guarantees, there are steps we can take to decrease the risk that our pets will get cancer.
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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.
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.
Never leave your pet in a hot car
A pet should never be left in a vehicle in the sun, even if the temperature is mild and the windows are open.
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.
To blanket or not to blanket? That’s a good cold-weather question
Primary considerations in horse blanketing are hair coat and environmental temperature. Here is some information that will assist you in making the right blanketing decision for your horse.