Posts Tagged: Oncology Service November 6, 2024 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Lymphoma in Pets Lymphoma is a very common cancer in dogs and cats. It is caused by uncontrolled growth of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Since these blood cells can easily travel through the blood or lymphatic system, it is very common for this cancer to affect multiple sites in the body. While it can affect […] Read More Common Types of Cancer in Pets | Part II: Making Difficult Decisions Read Part I to learn about how your veterinary team diagnoses your pet’s cancer. In October of 2023, Dr. Keepman, one of our board-certified veterinary oncologists, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss common types of cancer in pets and treatment options. You can watch the replay of the video here for more in-depth information […] Read More Chemotherapy and Quality of Life in Dogs and Cats “I could never put Spike through chemotherapy.” “I don’t want Bella to suffer.” “I’m more focused on his quality of life.” We often hear statements like these from worried pet owners whose dogs or cats have recently been diagnosed with cancer. There are many different types of cancer, and treatment recommendations can include […] Read More