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Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT) in Dogs

2020-07-10 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve written about a lot of different types of cancers that affect our canine friends – lymphoma, mast cell tumors, and hemangiosarcoma to name a few. A couple of weeks ago I evaluated and diagnosed a wonderful dog with a less common cancer called transmissible venereal tumor or TVT. This week I’m sharing information about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cancer, chemotherapy, doxorubicin, neoplasia, NSAID, piroxicam, transmissible venereal tumor, TVT, vincristine

Anal Gland Tumors in Dogs – An Important Cancer

2020-06-26 by CriticalCareDVM

Anal gland problems, especially impaction and abscesses, are common in pets. Unfortunately, our furry friends can also develop cancer of the anal glands too. In this week’s post I share important information about anal gland tumors in dogs, so I hope you find it helpful. Happy reading! Anal glands – What are they? The anal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: adenocarcinoma, anal gland, anal sac, apocrine, chemotherapy, electrochemotherapy, radiation therapy

Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Cats & Dogs

2020-03-20 by CriticalCareDVM

Unfortunately our feline and canine companions are susceptible to cancers just like we humans. In previous posts, I’ve shared information about some common cancers in cats and dogs, including mast cell tumors, malignant melanoma, mammary tumors, and urinary bladder cancer. This week I wanted to provide some facts about a group of cancers collectively called … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chemotherapy, feline injection site sarcoma, fibrosarcoma, hemangiopericytoma, leiomyosarcoma, myxosarcoma, peripheral nerve sheath tumor, radiation, Schwannoma, soft tissue sarcoma, spindle cell, STS, surgery

Prostate Cancer in Dogs – What You Need to Know!

2018-10-13 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

2017-08-21 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

2017-08-07 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

2017-03-27 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

2017-02-20 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

2016-09-05 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

2016-01-04 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
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