by Dr. Melissa Parsons Doherty | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog
It’s difficult to be the parent of a fur baby with cancer and our first thoughts are often how can we help our pets feel better? Thankfully, there are a variety of treatment options for many different types of cancer including Lymphoma, Mast Cell Tumor, Soft Tissue...
by Dr. Melissa Parsons Doherty | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog
Approximately 40% of pets over 9 years old will be diagnosed with cancer. Gone are the days where our family pets die of “old age”. More commonly today pet parents are noticing illness earlier in their pets and are pursuing referral to specialists in the area of...
by Dr. Melissa Parsons Doherty | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog
What are some of the the signs of Cancer in our pets? Early detection of cancer in our pets is an important factor in successful treatment. Some common signs may be vague such as loss of appetite, vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea, antisocial behavior, lethargy,...
by Dr. Melissa Parsons Doherty | May 10, 2016 | Blog
Approximately 40% of pets over 9 years old will be diagnosed with cancer but we can improve outcomes in our pets with early detection. This is best accomplished by routine veterinary evaluations and regular assessments by owners at home. This is important for both...