Cancer Center

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a generic term for any number of malignant cell mutations in the body. Based on location or cell type, there are numerous different kinds of cancer in pets. It’s a scary diagnosis for any pet owner to hear, but good news is out there: with the help of your veterinarian, although it can’t always be cured cancer is considered one of the more treatable of all pet-related illnesses.

Leading Types of Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Brain Tumors
Hemangiosarcoma (Blood)
Lymphoma
Lung Cancer
Mammary
Carcinoma
Mast Cell Tumors
Osteosarcoma (Bone)
Skin Cancer
Testicular

Cancer Headlines

- Osteosarcoma
  
  Commonly called bone cancer, osteosarcoma is by far the most common type of bone cancer in the dog. Read More
- High-Tech Testing Extends Pets' Lives
  
  Today, many pet owners are opting for high-tech testing and more advanced treatments to prolong the ... Read More
- Advances in Ultrasonography
  
  Originally developed for use in human healthcare, this imaging technique now helps save animals' liv... Read More
- 10 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
  
  With senior cats, time and attention are of utmost importance. Many diseases, if caught in their ea... Read More
- Mammary Cancer
  
  Mammary cancer ranks as the third most common form of cancer affecting cats. In fact, about 90 perce... Read More
- Look Out: Common Health Conditions in Adult Cats
  
  Although the adult stage is usually the healthiest in your cat's life, attention to early detection ... Read More