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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A non-invasive urine test to help diagnose transitional cell carcinoma in dogs

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.

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Nutrition, Diet Catherine Chan Nutrition, Diet Catherine Chan

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.

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Chemotherapy Catherine Chan Chemotherapy Catherine Chan

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.

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'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.

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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.

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