The Relationship Between Spaying/Neutering and Cancer

The Relationship Between Spaying/Neutering and Cancer

Veterinarians can give you many reasons to spay or neuter your dog or cat: The procedure reduces aggression, lessens territorial behavior, cuts back on the desire to roam and the chance of being hit by a vehicle and – if your animal goes outside or gets loose –...
Vidium SearchLight DNA Tumor Testing: A Cancer Breakthrough

Vidium SearchLight DNA Tumor Testing: A Cancer Breakthrough

Just as cancer cells continually change in the ways they affect animals, veterinarians’ responses to the disease continually change, too. The new Vidium SearchLight DNA tumor testing is one of the most accurate and powerful tools vets have for evaluating cancer in...
Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets

Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets

Responsible pet owners know young and adult animals need a yearly checkup by a veterinarian. They may also realize senior pets should see a vet twice a year. But owners can’t depend only on checkups to catch problems: They need to look for changes in pets’ bodies and...
Veterinary Oncology: Hope Through Cancer Survivors

Veterinary Oncology: Hope Through Cancer Survivors

I often get asked why I practice Oncology and how I do what I do day after day. There are many reasons I’m passionate about Veterinary Oncology, but three really stand out. First and foremost, I’m often able to preserve a cancer patients’ quality of life for longer...
Knowledge is Power: Spotting Signs of Possible Cancer

Knowledge is Power: Spotting Signs of Possible Cancer

We all cringe at the thought of our precious fur babies being sick, but being educated is key to keeping our pets as healthy as possible. Believe it or not, our pets are susceptible to the same types of cancers as humans, but they can metastasize at a much faster...