THE PET ONCOLOGIST BLOG
Hi, I’m Dr. Cat Chan, a Vet Oncologist that helps vets worldwide treat pets with cancer. I am incredibly passionate about educating vets and helping pet owners learn more about cancer in pets.
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Chinese Herbs. Can It Treat Cancer In Dogs?
Yunnan Bai Yao is a Chinese herb. Yes, this may sound strange, but it can be used to help treat dogs with a bleeding cancer.
Bleeding Splenic Mass. Should You Treat?
A dog presents to you acutely collapsed. The dog is flat, has pale gums & a distended abdomen. You put the ultrasound probe on, and suspect a bleeding splenic mass. The owner is distressed & waiting to speak with you? What are you going to say & recommend?
For Pet Owners - 'Frequently Asked Questions' about Cancer in Pets
A cancer diagnosis in a loved pet can be challenging on many levels. The Pet Oncologist has compiled a list of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about cancer in pets, to help owners understand a bit more about cancer.
Do you routinely aspirate the spleen & liver in dogs with high-risk mast cell tumours?
Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirates for cytology of the liver & spleen is recommended in all dogs with high-risk mast cell tumours, even if both the liver & spleen look normal on ultrasound.
Did you know that ferrets can get cancer?
Most cancers in ferrets occur when they are older than 3 years of age. The 3 most common cancers are adrenal gland tumours, insulinoma & lymphoma. 1 in 5 ferrets will have more than 1 type of cancer!