Discover why amoxicillin-clavulanic acid may not be the best choice for chemotherapy patients. Learn about targeted antibiotics that offer better protection against Gram-negative bacteria, crucial for preventing sepsis in veterinary oncology. Explore current research and insights from ongoing studies.

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Explore comprehensive treatment strategies for managing multiple low-grade mast cell tumours in dogs. From surgical options to intralesional triamcinolone, this guide provides veterinarians with insights into effective care and management of MCTs. Learn about the risks of recurrence and explore alternative treatments to ensure optimal outcomes for your canine patients.

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Imagine the heart-wrenching task of informing a dog owner that their beloved pet has carcinomatosis—a diagnosis that often carries a bleak prognosis. However, it is not always an immediate death sentence. Amidst this devastating news, there are treatment options capable of enhancing the quality of life and extending survival, offering precious moments together during this challenging period. Nevertheless, it's important for pet owners to understand that there is no cure.

Skin cancer are common in dogs and cats. They can be benign or malignant. What causes skin cancer? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated, and how do I check my pet for skin cancer?

Have you recently diagnosed lymphoma in a dog? Has the client declined chemotherapy or is undecided? We are enrolling dogs with B-cell lymphoma in a clinical trial investigating an oral anti-cancer medication. All diagnostic tests & treatment costs are covered in this study.

Brain tumours are uncommon in dogs but should be suspected in any middle-aged or older dog with acute or progressive brain dysfunction. What is the prognosis, and what are the treatment options?

Pain is a debilitating & unpleasant feeling that can cause emotional distress to pets & their owners. It is important to recognise pain so you can intervene early rather than waiting for your pet to show signs of discomfort. This is particularly important in cats who are excellent at hiding their pain. Dogs are pack animals, so are more likely to vocalise their pain & discomfort. But some dogs can be stoic & also hide their pain.

What is euthanasia? When will I know it is time to say goodbye? What if I do not want to euthanise my pet? Do pets grieve? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ asked by owners about humane euthanasia in pets with cancer.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common oral cancer in cats. What is the prognosis & what are the treatment options?

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common cancer of the urinary tract in dogs, that can affect the bladder & prostate. Diagnosis is usually confirmed with a biopsy & sometimes cytology, which can be invasive. The Cadet BRAF test is a non-invasive urine test that can help detect TCC in dogs.

What diet should I feed my pet? What foods should I avoid? What if my pet is not eating? What about home-made diets? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ asked by owners about diet for pets with cancer.

Did you know that 25-50% of dogs with thyroid cancer are unresectable? So what are the alternative treatment options?

What is chemotherapy? When is chemotherapy recommended in pets? How is it different in humans and pets? What are the side effects? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about chemotherapy in dogs & cats.

Indolent lymphoma is an uncommon form of lymphoma in dogs, representing around 5-29% of all canine lymphomas. What is the prognosis & what are the treatment options?

A dog presents to you with nasal signs & you suspect a sinusoidal mass. You perform a nasal biopsy & diagnose nasal cancer. What is the prognosis & what are the treatment options?

If you are treating a dog or cat with chemotherapy, I recommend you send them home with ‘just in case’ medications with their first chemotherapy treatment. Pets tolerate chemotherapy far better than humans, but if the pet starts to vomit or have diarrhoea late at night, owners can give these 'just in case' medications to their pet, rather than go into an emergency hospital or wait until the next day.

Prednisolone (or prednisone) is a corticosteroid, while piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Both medications have anti-inflammatory properties, but which one is best for pets with cancer?

Despite the negative perception by veterinarians, US-guided fine-needle aspiration of adrenal gland lesions in dogs is a minimally risky procedure with complications reported in 5-8%, and a death rate of 1%.