This client handout describes to pet owners what is chemotherapy, the difference between chemotherapy treatment in human and veterinary medicine, and it also discusses potential chemotherapy side effects. This handout also answers some frequently asked questions by pet owners, whose pets are undergoing chemotherapy, including:

• When do chemotherapy side effects typically occur?

• Are there any risks to me or other pets in the household?

• Can I exercise or walk my pet?

• Will my pet lose fur?

• Can my pet receive regular health care preventatives?

• What diet should I feed my pet during chemotherapy?

Veterinarians who purchase this handout may provide this handout to their clients, for their education. However, unauthorised distribution (including distribution to other veterinarians or unaffiliated veterinary hospitals) is strictly prohibited.

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