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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Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats. Can it be treated?
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common oral cancer in cats. What is the prognosis & what are the treatment options?
Nutrition in Pets with Cancer
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.
Chemotherapy in Pets
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.
'Just in case' medications
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 piroxicam. Which one should I choose for pets with cancer?
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?
FAQs - Palladia® in Pets
What is Palladia®? What are the pros & cons? What cancers can I try it on? What are the side effects? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about Palladia® in dogs & cats.
FAQs - Metronomic Chemotherapy in Pets
What is metronomic chemotherapy? What cancers can I try it on? What are the pros & cons? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about metronomic chemotherapy in dogs & cats.