Lung Cancer in Dogs: How You Can Help at Home
What Is Lung Cancer in Dogs? Lung cancer in dogs is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs of canines. Although not as widespread as some other types, it is still a relatively common cancer in dogs. There are several types of lung cancer in dogs, and they can show different symptoms depending […]
Treatment Options for Canine Lung Cancer
How to Treat Canine Lung Cancer Canine lung cancer is fairly uncommon but it does occur. It occurs when carcinomas develop in the lung epithelial tissue. Lung cancer develops directly in the lung tissue, or in the bronchioles and airways. Dog lung cancer is aggressive and often spreads to the lymph nodes and thoracic tissues. The […]
What to Know about Dog Tumor Grades and Stages
In diagnosing dog cancer, dog tumor testing often helps determine the type and severity of cancer. If sent to a lab, the pathologist will label a dog tumor with a “grade” and your veterinarian will assign a “stage” to your dog’s cancer. The grade describes how differentiated the cells are and how aggressive cancer appears. Grade […]
The Dog Cancer Survival Guide
There are many options available to help dogs diagnosed with cancer. However, many pet parents find the many options confusing. Luckly, there are some good “guide” books available to help. For example, The Dog Cancer Survival Guide by Dr. Damian Dressler, is an excellent resource to optimize your dog’s quality of life and longevity. In […]
Chemo Diet for Pets: Restore Harmony During Chemotherapy
Switching to a special chemo diet will help your pet feel better and recover more quickly after chemotherapy. Read on to learn more about how chemotherapy affects the body, and how to feed your pet to counteract its side effects. What is Chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer using cytotoxic and other drugs. […]
What if My Dog has Cancer?
If your dog has cancer already, most likely you will want to treat it. Factors to Consider Dog cancer treatment options and dog cancer treatment costs vary greatly depending on many different factors. Factors include: What type of cancer does your dog have? How advanced is your dog’s cancer? Do you want standard western treatments […]