From a window in their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Denise smiles inside and out as she watches Penny, the family’s unapologetically enthusiastic 10-year-old Plott Hound, chase a raccoon... Read more
Overview Dogs and cats are frequently diagnosed with tumors of the oral cavity. This diverse group of cancers includes growths along the: Gingiva (gum) Lips Tongue Tonsils Bone and cartilage... Read more
Overview Mast cell tumors (MCT) represent a cancer of mast cells, which are a type of white blood cell involved in allergy and inflammation. Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumor i... Read more
Chemotherapy for Dogs and Cats: Understanding the Treatment Experience When a beloved animal is given a diagnosis of cancer, the effect on the animal’s family can be devastating, marked by c... Read more
Overview Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a type of cancer that develops from the cells that normally create blood vessels (endothelial cells). The cause of hemangiosarcoma in most cases is unknown.... Read more
Key Points Canine lymphoma (also called lymphosarcoma) is a common cancer in dogs It is a cancer of white blood cells called lymphocytes but can affect any part of the body Clinical signs v... Read more
Overview Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the third most common tumor to affect the skin following basal cell tumors and mast cell tumors. SCC originates from squamous cells in the skin, and... Read more
Overview Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common oral tumor in cats and typically affects middle-aged to older cats. Factors that may increase the risk of oral SCC include flea coll... Read more
A board-certified veterinary oncologist has completed extensive training after veterinary school that focuses in oncology (the way cancer develops and how to treat it). Read more
