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Prostate Cancer in Dogs – What You Need to Know!

October 13, 2018 by CriticalCareDVM

Just like men, male dogs can develop prostatic disease, including prostate cancer. This disease tends to be fairly aggressive in our canine companions, and thus early identification is of paramount important. For this reason, I’ve dedicated this week’s post to raising awareness about prostate cancer in dogs. I hope you find this information helpful and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspiration, biopsy, cancer, chemotherapy, cytology, dyschezia, dysuria, fenestration, gland, pollakiuri, prostate, radiation, stranguria, urination, wash

Multiple Myeloma in Dogs & Cats – A Cancer of the Immune System

August 21, 2017 by CriticalCareDVM

As a board-certified veterinary internal medicine and emergency/critical care specialist, I’m used to seeing unwell patients. The sickest of the sick. But this week I saw cancer patient after cancer patient. Beautiful pets with committed families. I’m not a cancer specialist, and unfortunately the closest one in three hours away. So, I do my best … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: B cells, Bence Jones, chemotherapy, cytopenias, effector B cells, heavy chain, hemorrhagic diathesis, hypercalcemia, hyperviscosity, kidney, light chain, melphalan, monoclonal gammopathy, multiple myeloma, osteolysis, plasma cells, plasmacytes, prednisone

Lymphoma in Cats – What to Know About This Common Cancer

August 7, 2017 by CriticalCareDVM

In a previous post, I reviewed a cancer in dogs called lymphoma. You can find that information here. Unfortunately, lymphoma also commonly affects our feline friends. So, this week I’ve dedicated some time to spreading news about lymphoma in cats. I hope you find it helpful. Happy reading! Lymphoma – What is it? Lymphoma – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: central nervous system, chemotherapy, FeLV, gastrointestinal, high-grade, indolent, large cell, larynx, low-grade, LSA, lymphoblastic, lymphoma, mediastinal, radiation therapy, renal, skin, small cell, surgery, trachea

Malignant Melanoma in Dogs – A Colorful Canine Cancer

March 27, 2017 by CriticalCareDVM

With my bald head, I’m keenly aware of my risk for skin cancer, specifically malignant melanoma. Unfortunately, our canine companions can develop this cancer too. This cancer is quite aggressive, so I wanted to share information with pet parents to raise awareness. Please consider sharing with other dog parents you know. Happy reading! Malignant Melanoma – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspirate, biopsy, chemotherapy, cutaneous, digit, DNA, dysphagia, footpad, gingiva, gums, halitosis, lips, malignant, melanoma, metastasis, mucocutaneous, nail bed, Oncept, oral, palate, ptyalism, radiation, skin, stage, stertor, stridor, tongue, tumor, tyrosinase, vaccine

Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs – An Aggressive Blood Vessel Cancer

February 20, 2017 by CriticalCareDVM

Every pet parent dreads “The Big C” for their fur babies. Cancer strikes fear in the hearts and minds of pet-owning families. As a board-certified critical care specialist, one of the most common cancers I diagnose and treat is called hemangiosarcoma. I wanted to dedicate some time explaining this cancer, as some encouraging news about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: angiogenesis, antibody, blood, cancer, chemotherapy, dermal, doxorubicin, eBAT, echocardiography, I'm-Yunity, immunotherapy, liver, pericardial, pericardiocentesis, sonography, spleen, splenectomy, subcutaneous, surgery, ultrasonography, visceral

Splenomegaly – The Significance of an Enlarged Spleen

September 5, 2016 by CriticalCareDVM

As a board-certified internal medicine and emergency/critical care specialist, I am often referred dogs and cats with enlarged spleens. I partner with pet parents and family veterinarians to determine the reason for splenic enlargement (called splenomegaly). This week I share some information about the spleen and the potential reasons for this important organ to grow … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: amyloidosis, bone marrow, chemotherapy, congestion, cytology, erythropoiesis, fibrosarcoma, hemangiomas, histiocytosis, icterus, infiltration, Inflammation, iron, leukemia, lymphocytes, lymphoma, mast cell disease, multiple myeloma, osteosarcoma, plasma cells, radiation therapy, reactive, red blood cells, spleen, splenectomy, splenomegaly

Lymphoma in Dogs – What You Need to Know

January 4, 2016 by CriticalCareDVM

The word cancer elicits many different feelings for people – fear, helplessness, and uncertainty just to name a few. Sadly, our fur babies aren’t immune from the grips of “the big C” but everyday we are learning more thanks to the efforts of researchers and board-certified veterinary oncologists. One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alimentary, aspiration, B cell, calcium, chemotherapy, cutaneous, cytology, extranodal, fine needle aspiration, FNA, lymphoma, lymphosarcoma, median, mediastinal, multicentrica, radiation therapy, staging, surgery, T cell

Lung Tumors in Dogs & Cats – Early Identification is Key

December 28, 2015 by CriticalCareDVM

Pets, like people, can be afflicted with cancer in the lungs. Early identification is key to maximize the likelihood of a positive outcome. In an effort to increase awareness of lung tumors in our fur babies, this week I dedicate some time to explain lung cancers in dogs and cats. I hope you find the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chemotherapy, computed tomography, CT scan, lobectomy, lung, metastasis, primary, radiographs, secondary, surgery, thoracoscopy, thoracotomy

Mammary Tumors in Dogs – Don’t Ignore a Lump!

November 2, 2015 by CriticalCareDVM

Each October in the United States, various organizations strive to raise awareness of and funds for finding a cure for breast cancer in humans. Breast cancer, also called mammary cancer,  in dogs has both similarities and differences to the human condition. To end the month of October, I review the diagnosis and treatment of mammary … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: biopsy, breast, chemotherapy, fine needle aspiration, grade, lumpectomy, mammary, mastectomy, ovariohysterectomy, spaying, stage

Urinary Bladder Cancer in Dogs

September 28, 2015 by CriticalCareDVM

The urinary tract of dogs is comprised of two kidneys, two ureters (tubes that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder), the urinary bladder, prostate gland (male dogs only), and the urethra (tube that connects the urinary bladder to the outside world). The urinary bladder is the most common site of cancer in the urinary … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chemotherapy, dysuria, hematuria, herbicides, insecticides, mitoxantrone, NSAIDs, pesticides, piroxicam, pollakiuria, prostate, Scottish Terriers, stranguria, tenesmus, transitional cell carcinoma, ultrasonography, Urethra, urinary bladder, urinary tract, vinblastine
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