A dog presents to you limping. You take an x-ray and discover an aggressive bone lesion. You suspect a primary bone tumour. What are the differential diagnoses? What next?

As a vet, you will encounter a dog with an aggressive appendicular bone lesion on x-rays. Most dogs will have osteosarcoma, but other types of cancers, benign lesions and infection are possible.

This 45-minute voice recorded PowerPoint presentation will go through how to diagnose and stage a dog with an aggressive appendicular bone lesion on x-rays. It will provide an overview of canine osteosarcoma with an emphasis on biologic behaviour, signalment, risk factors, cause, and clinical presentation. The main focus is on identifying and understanding the prognostic factors and treatment options available for both nonmetastatic and metastatic appendicular osteosarcoma in dogs. A few clinical examples and questions will be provided throughout.

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Vets that will likely benefit most from this presentation are primary care veterinarians who wish to learn more about how to approach a dog with an aggressive bone lesion on x-rays, and how to manage dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma.

Upon completion, an online quiz can be taken by clicking here (unlimited attempts). Feedback will be provided after the quiz. A CPD certificate equivalent to 1 structured CPD point (as per the AVA VetEd Points) is available for this presentation. Please email The Pet Oncologist after passing the quiz.

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