Bladder Cancer in Dogs
Bladder cancer in dogs and cat is a tumor of the cells lining the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys. The most common type of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma. Other less common cancers include adenocarcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and fibromas. Over time, the malignant tumor grows and causes urinary obstruction, and […]
Feline Leukemia Treatment
Treatment options for feline leukemia Some cats with leukemia are seriously ill and die quickly, but many live for several years after being diagnosed. Death is usually caused by a secondary infection because these cats are not able to fight off bacteria and viruses. Since there is no specific treatment for leukemia in cats, cats […]
Cancer in Dogs
Pet cancer is one of the most common causes of chronic disease and death in middle-aged to older dogs and cats. It is estimated that 33% of cats may die of cancer and that cancer kills 50% of dogs over 10 years of age. Cancer is an overgrowth of cells that overwhelms your pet’s immune […]
Cancer Treatment for Dogs
Treatment options for pets with cancer Once a definitive diagnosis has been made, there are several possible treatment options for pets with cancer. Many times, surgical removal of growths will cure the cancer. It is important for veterinary surgeons to make wide surgical margins to cure these types of cancers. (A surgical margin is the […]
Lymphoma in Dogs
What is lymphoma (lymphosarcoma)? Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers seen in dogs and cats, and may account from anywhere between 10 and 20% of all cancers seen in pets. Pet lymphoma originates in cells known as lymphocytes, which are a specific type of white blood cell of the immune system. Lymph nodes, […]
Lymphoma Treatment for Dogs
Treatment options for pets with lymphoma The treatment of choice by most veterinarians for pets with lymphoma is chemotherapy. Rather than relying on surgery or one medical agent, most protocols will use a combination of different drugs to achieve the best possible results. Depending on the tumor location and the advanced nature of many cases, […]
Feline Leukemia in Cats
Leukemia means white blood cells (leukocytes) within the blood (emia). With the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) the number of white blood cells is drastically abnormal—either higher or lower than normal. This leads to tumors and overwhelming infections.Leukemia in cats is a contagious disease that causes two potentially fatal problems in cats: Immune system failure, and/or […]
Cancer Symptoms in Dogs
Signs & symptoms of cancer in dogs and cats Symptoms of cancer in dogs and cats can be difficult to recognize as cancer because many times cancer symptoms will mimic other diseases or illnesses in our pets. That is why it is so important to take pets for yearly or twice yearly physical exams, especially […]
What Dog Parents Should Know About Canine Lymphoma
One of the most common types of cancers in dogs is canine lymphoma. In dogs with lymphoma, cancer attacks lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell found in the lymph nodes throughout the body. While the way it spreads is unique to other types of cancers, making it difficult to cure, there are treatment options […]
Lymphoma Symptoms in Dogs
Symptoms of lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) in dogs and cats Symptoms of lymphoma in dogs and cats may vary and often mimic many other illnesses depending on the organs involved and the length of time before diagnosis. Non-specific symptoms include lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss, increased thirst and/or urination, fever, shortness of breath, fluid buildup in […]
Feline Leukemia Symptoms in Cats
Fever Weight loss Swollen lymph nodes Anemia Upper respiratory infections Persistent diarrhea Sore gums & mouth Recurring skin & ear infections Nervous system problems Low numbers of white blood cells Low numbers of clotting cells Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia Cats with feline leukemia can become listless, lose their appetites, vomit and have diarrhea. They are anemic […]