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Primary lung tumors in cats are a commonly misdiagnosed disease. This is because the early stages can appear very similar to feline asthma, a common and non life threatening condition. Speed of diagnosis is critical, as early surgical treatment has a decent survival rate associated with it. Read more...
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The major objective of effective cancer therapy is to provide long term control of the malignancy while preserving a good quality of life for your pet. Radiation therapy is a method of cancer treatment that is applied to a specific tissue area. Read more...
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Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy all have the potential to provide tremendous benefit to the cancer patient when recommended appropriately. However, all of these treatment modalities, when used inappropriately, can do tremendous harm. Read more...
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It is important to understand that lymphoma is not curable. Therapeutic success consists of achieving prolonged remission (control) of the lymphoma and associated clinical signs. We strive to avoid toxicity or side effects from chemotherapy that interfere with the patient's quality of life. Read more...
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Hemangiosarcoma is an unpleasant malignant camcer that can affect the spleen, heart and circulatory system. Dogs usually present collapsed, with a rupture of one of the vessels feeding the tumor causing the dog to bleed into its abdomen. Here we look at the diagnostic and treatment options. Read more...
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Vestibular disease can be very distressing for both pets and their owners. A head tilt, wobbliness and circling can all be signs of this disease, which originates in either the inner ear or the brain. Here we look at the possible causes of vestibular syndrome and the diagnostic procedure. Read more...
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Being told your dog has cancer of the lymphatic system (lymphoma or lymphosarcoma) is, on the face of it, a grim diagnosis. However, most dogs with lymphoma respond well to chemotherapy, with over 75% of dogs achieving a complete remission after treatment. Read more...
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Mast cell tumors in dogs occur primarily as either a skin or subcutaneous mass. It is important to remember that mast cell tumors are extremely variable in their clinical presentation. They can resemble any other type of skin or subcutaneous tumor, both benign (i.e. lipoma) and malignant. Read more...
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Veterinary researchers have recently discovered the key factors linking the effects of second hand cigarette smoke to cats developing feline lymphoma. Read more...
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Mammary tumors (breast cancer) are one of the most common ailments in middle aged and geriatric dogs, particularly those that haven't been neutered. Whilst they can be safely removed if caught early, often the dog only gets taken to the vet clinic when the cancer has already spread. Read more...
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Cancer of the bladder in dogs is nearly always very bad news. The most common presenting signs are hematuria (blood in the urine), dysuria (straining to urinate), pollakiuria (frequent urination) and weight loss. Here we look at how it is best diagnosed and the treatment options available. Read more...
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Mammary tumors are a common occurrence in unspayed bitches. 50% of tumors in dogs and 80% of tumors in cats are malignant, meaning they are invariably fatal if untreated. Fortunately, spaying a bitch before or shortly after the first season offers good protection against this type of cancer. Read more...
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Skin lumps are very common in dogs. There are a whole range of possible scenarios that can present as a lump on the skin. Tumors are probably the most common of these, but two thirds of them are benign and therefore merely cosmetic. Read more...
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Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis, more commonly known as ‘Lick Granuloma’, is one of the most frustrating skin problems there is. What often seems like a simple problem is in fact multifactorial, and therefore attempting to treat it with a single approach is usually doomed to failure. Read more...
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A link has long been established between vaccinating cats and the development of fibrosarcoma tumors at the injection site. The question is, is this threat important enough to change the way we approach vaccinating cats? Read more...
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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus, a family of viruses which has many members that infect cats and cause disease and death in cats around the world. Another well-known feline retrovirus is the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Read more...
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When a pet requires surgery, often the owner's first concern is the idea of anesthesia. We as veterinarians are very sensitive to your apprehensions and concerns. Although, anesthetic protocols have become considerably safer and much easier to both administer, we are very respectful of these medications. Read more...
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Arthritis can affect dogs and cats of any age, although we frequently think of it as a disease of the geriatric animal. There is still no cure, but veterinarians are able to offer a variety of treatment choices to allow our pets to live a fairly active and comfortable life. Read more...
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Most cats are considered geriatric by the age of 12 years. This is highly variable depending upon the lifestyle of the cat. For example, neutered/spayed indoor cats tend to live longer than sexually intact outdoor cats. Read more...
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There comes a time in any pet's life where organs start to fail and health deteriorates. More and more, owners are realising the benefits of regular screening to diagnose and treat problems early, before they become life threatening. Here we look at some of the common diseases in older animals. Read more...
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Cecelia Soares, a veterinarian & family & marriage counselor, answers parents most common questions about children and the death of a pet. Read more...
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Untreated eyelid tumors are generally benign in that they are unlikely to spread to other places in your dog's body or injure the eye. However, eyelid tumors may become inflamed, producing pain like what people experience with a "stye." Read more...
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