Guidelines Contributors
Every primary-care companion animal practice will encounter canine and feline oncology cases. A successful, full-service practice should be prepared to diagnose, stage, and treat cancer in dogs and cats, and should have a relationship with veterinary oncology specialists for purposes of selective case referrals.
Review the following scenarios. What actions are you already taking? Which others could benefit your practice?
In simple terms, radiation therapy utilizes ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells.
Notable pharmacologic changes and persistent myths in the treatment of acute pain.
Nonpharmacological modalities, such as weight optimization and dietary modulation, are critically important in the management of chronic pain.