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Anal Gland Tumors in Dogs – An Important Cancer

26-06-20 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

Osteosarcoma in Dogs – A Painful & Aggressive Bone Cancer

30-10-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Lameness is a common problem in dogs. Muscle injuries like an iliopsoas muscle strain and ligamentous injuries like a cranial cruciate ligament rupture are frequently diagnosed in dogs. Every once and a while, a lameness is more serious than a strain or ligament problem. Sometimes it’s cancer, specifically a cancer in the bone called osteosarcoma. It’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alkaline phosphatase, ALP, amputation, appendicular, axial, biopsy, bisphosphanate, bone, cancer, computed tomography, CT scan, lameness, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, OSA, osteolysis, osteosarcoma, pathologic fracture, radiation therapy, radiographs, stereotactic radiation therapy, X-rays

Lymphoma in Cats – What to Know About This Common Cancer

07-08-17 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

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs – A Common Canine Skin Cancer

20-03-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Mast cells are unique cells of the immune system that are involved in the body’s response to inflammation and allergies. Unfortunately, these cells can become cancerous to affect different areas of the body, particularly the skin. Given their commonality in our canine companions, I wanted to dedicate some time to sharing information about them. Please … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antihistamine, biopsy, bone marrow, c-Kit, CCNU, connective tissue, corticosteroid, cytology, fine needle aspiration, grade, heparin, high, histamine, Kinavet, kit, lomustine, low, margins, masitinib, mass, mast cell, mucocutaneous, nail bed, Palladia, peri-anal, prednisone, prepuce, radiation therapy, serotonin, skin, sonography, spleen, stage, toceranib, tumor, tyrosine kinase, ultrasonography, vinblastine

Splenomegaly – The Significance of an Enlarged Spleen

05-09-16 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

04-01-16 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

Chronic Nasal Disease – Snuffing Out The Snuffles, Part II

02-02-15 by CriticalCareDVM

In last week’s blog post, I introduced you to the causes and common clinical signs of, as well as diagnostic tests for chronic nasal disease in dogs and cats. To continue our discussion of this topic, this week I review various potential treatments for some frequently encountered chronic nasal diseases. Nasal infectious disease treatment… Treatment of an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anti-inflammatory, chemotherapy, immunosuppression, radiation therapy, rhinoscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery

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