For Referring Veterinarians

  Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death of cats and dogs in the United States. Nearly one in every four dogs and one in every five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that there are many options for treatment that can help pets live longer, more comfortable lives.   The following is intended to provide initial information on how to move forward after…

Shipley was diagnosed with an anal sac tumor, experienced elevated calcium, underwent treatment, and remains in remission.   Although cancer can occur in many parts of the body, one type we see often is anal sac tumors. The anal sacs are small glands located adjacent to the rectum in dogs and cats. The sacs produce an odorous liquid that is typically expressed during bowel movements. However, the sacs may become obstructed, infected, or develop tumors…

Dr. Charles Maximus was diagnosed with prostatic transitional cell carcinoma after his owner noticed he was straining to urinate. Charles has been receiving chemotherapy treatments since March 2022 and is doing well at home with minimal clinical signs.   Bladder tumors invade the bladder wall, creating masses within the bladder, urethra (empties bladder), and ureters (empties kidneys). Bladder tumors have the potential to spread (metastasis) beyond the urinary tract, usually to the local lymph nodes,…