Your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. It's a scary situation and you want to learn everything you can about your dog's condition and what the best treatment options are. You've heard that you should get a second opinion from a different veterinarian, but how does that work when your dog has cancer? I'm here… Continue reading Should I Get a Second Opinion on My Dog’s Cancer Diagnosis?
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Coping and Grieving: Adults and Children Losing a Dog from Cancer
*Excerpts from 'The Behavioral Side to Canine Cancer" written by Amber L. Drake (Chapter 8) Children are vulnerable enough already, and the whole idea of death is not something that they entirely understand. They are usually pretty close to our beloved dogs, as our children tend to spend a great deal of their time with… Continue reading Coping and Grieving: Adults and Children Losing a Dog from Cancer
Decompensation in Dogs with Cancer
Diseases like cancer are not always as apparent as we think they are. Decompensation in dogs with cancer isn't always gradually apparent. They do not knock on the door and notify you that they have started to take root. Sometimes signs and symptoms can start to show up after they have embedded themselves deeply into… Continue reading Decompensation in Dogs with Cancer
Your Dog’s Happiness and Cancer
Dogs with cancer should still exercise. Exercise helps physical and mental health. It can help eliminate or reduce stress. Exercise may also help to build or maintain muscle that has been affected or deteriorated from the cancer. Sleep is also key here. Exercise helps dogs sleep significantly better at night (since it gives them increased… Continue reading Your Dog’s Happiness and Cancer
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