Navigating Pet Cancer: A Veterinary Oncologist’s Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope

Navigating Pet Cancer: A Veterinary Oncologist’s Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope

When a pet receives a cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Decisions about treatment, questions about prognosis, and exploration for options can become overwhelming.  Because pet cancer is what we do at Veterinary Oncology Services and Research Center, we do have a lot of experience in helping our patients’ owners […]

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National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

Each November, Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day provides pet owners with a gentle reminder about this all too common condition. Pet cancer awareness is an important tool to help pet owners and their veterinarians alike detect signs of trouble earlier to hopefully result in better outcomes. 

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Veterinary Chemotherapy: What to Expect for Your Pet

Veterinary Chemotherapy: What to Expect for Your Pet

Chemotherapy is a valuable part of cancer treatment in both pets and people. It also holds a key role in treatment protocols for neoplastic processes of varying types. When we recommend veterinary chemotherapy for a patient at Veterinary Oncology Services and Research Center, we know that it is an integral part of cancer management for […]

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The Role of the Veterinary Radiologist

The Role of the Veterinary Radiologist

As you begin navigating your pet’s care following a cancer diagnosis, one of the things you may notice is that we often use the expertise of a veterinary radiologist. But, who is this veterinary professional, and what role do they play in your pet’s care? We thought we’d shed some light on this important work, […]

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The Importance Of Planning: Pet Cancer Treatment Scheduling

The Importance Of Planning: Pet Cancer Treatment Scheduling

Veterinary medicine has come a long way in recent years, and that includes the area of pet cancer treatment. There are many options available to pet owners for treating and managing cancer in pets.  These options make it to plan ahead and to choose the best course of action for your beloved companion. Preparing For […]

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Why A Pet Cancer Specialist?

Why A Pet Cancer Specialist?

“Cancer” is not a word that any pet owner wants to hear coming out of his or her veterinarian’s mouth. Unfortunately, a pet cancer diagnosis is a reality faced by many families often resulting in feelings of guilt, bewilderment and confusion. Among the many questions that race through a pet owner’s mind (Is the cancer […]

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Cancer in Pets and People: Not as Different as You Might Think

Cancer in Pets and People: Not as Different as You Might Think

“We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.” Maya Angelou was no doubt wiser than your average Joe, but this insightful quote has reaches far beyond what she likely ever intended. We cross this realization all the time in the field of cancer research as we are reminded that humans and animals are […]

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What to Expect After a Pet Limb Amputation

What to Expect After a Pet Limb Amputation

If your pet needs to have a limb amputated, it can be a stressful time. Sometimes, however, this surgery is the best choice to relieve pain and improve quality of life. For many conditions, including cancers such as osteosarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma, a pet limb amputation can be vital to successful treatment. Veterinary Oncology […]

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Veterinary Oncology Services and Research Center’s Top Five Blogs of 2016

Veterinary Oncology Services and Research Center’s Top Five Blogs of 2016

For many, the start of a new year is the time for positive change – including making a commitment to better health, more exercise, and general wellbeing. For pet owners, this time of year can also signal changes to our pet’s daily care. One of the ways we support owners in their commitment to improving […]

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Women in Veterinary Medicine

Women in Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Oncology Services and Research Center is proud to boast a strong female team, and we work together to offer one of the premier veterinary specialty facilities in the nation. Things haven’t always been this way in the field, though. It has taken generations of time and dedication to crack the glass ceiling in veterinary […]

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