When the choice is made regarding hospice for dogs, it's important to understand you aren't giving up. You're focusing on their comfort through the difficult parts of their cancer journey. If you notice your dog's quality of life decreasing or are noticing signs of decompensation, hospice could be a good route to help both you… Continue reading Choosing Hospice for Dogs
Category: Diagnosis
Esophageal Tumors in Dogs
Tissue growth and replication abnormalities in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, are characterized by abnormal cell proliferation and dysregulation of cell replication. In most cases, esophageal tumors develop from cells in the inner lining of the esophagus or from muscle that surrounds the inner lining. Esophageal tumors are… Continue reading Esophageal Tumors in Dogs
6 Early Warning Signs of Cancer in Dogs
Early warning signs of cancer are key to treating cancer early. As your dog ages, the risk of cancer increases. By the age of 10, they have a 50% chance of developing a type of canine cancer, which, in case you didn't know, is the number one cause of death in dogs. Because of this,… Continue reading 6 Early Warning Signs of Cancer in Dogs
Questions at Your First Vet Visit
You have now narrowed down who you want to work with to one to three veterinarians. When you arrive at your appointment for the first vet visit, you’ll want to absorb as much information as possible. Questions you may want to ask yourself include: Was the clinic easy to get to?What’s the parking like?How friendly… Continue reading Questions at Your First Vet Visit
Finding a Veterinarian for Dog Cancer
If you have decided to opt into some type of treatment, or you are considering treatment, you’ll want to look for a veterinary oncologist. If you don’t have one near you or you are unsure, you can still request a consultation. What is a Veterinary Oncologist? Veterinary oncologists are extremely knowledgeable in conventional veterinary medicine.… Continue reading Finding a Veterinarian for Dog Cancer