Hi, I’m Dr. Cat Chan, a Vet Oncologist that helps vets worldwide treat pets with cancer. I am incredibly passionate about educating vets and helping pet owners learn more about cancer in pets.
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Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common cancer of the urinary tract in dogs, that can affect the bladder & prostate. Diagnosis is usually confirmed with a biopsy & sometimes cytology, which can be invasive. The Cadet BRAF test is a non-invasive urine test that can help detect TCC in dogs.
Read MoreWhat diet should I feed my pet? What foods should I avoid? What if my pet is not eating? What about home-made diets? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ asked by owners about diet for pets with cancer.
Read MoreDid you know that 25-50% of dogs with thyroid cancer are unresectable? So what are the alternative treatment options?
Read MoreWhat is chemotherapy? When is chemotherapy recommended in pets? How is it different in humans and pets? What are the side effects? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about chemotherapy in dogs & cats.
Read MoreIndolent lymphoma is an uncommon form of lymphoma in dogs, representing around 5-29% of all canine lymphomas. What is the prognosis & what are the treatment options?
Read MoreA dog presents to you with nasal signs & you suspect a sinusoidal mass. You perform a nasal biopsy & diagnose nasal cancer. What is the prognosis & what are the treatment options?
Read MoreIf you are treating a dog or cat with chemotherapy, I recommend you send them home with ‘just in case’ medications with their first chemotherapy treatment. Pets tolerate chemotherapy far better than humans, but if the pet starts to vomit or have diarrhoea late at night, owners can give these 'just in case' medications to their pet, rather than go into an emergency hospital or wait until the next day.
Read MorePrednisolone (or prednisone) is a corticosteroid, while piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Both medications have anti-inflammatory properties, but which one is best for pets with cancer?
Read MoreWhat is Palladia®? What are the pros & cons? What cancers can I try it on? What are the side effects? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about Palladia® in dogs & cats.
Read MoreWhat is metronomic chemotherapy? What cancers can I try it on? What are the pros & cons? Here are some answers to some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about metronomic chemotherapy in dogs & cats.
Read MoreYunnan Bai Yao is a Chinese herb. Yes, this may sound strange, but it can be used to help treat dogs with a bleeding cancer.
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