VLOG

Oral melanoma is the most common malignant oral tumor in dogs. In this vlog, Dr Sue covers an overview of oral malignant melanoma. She covers where they metastasize or spread to, what diagnostic tests you will want to do, the prognosis. how we treat including the melanoma immunotherapy vaccine. This vaccine does not prevent melanoma from developing (like a rabies vaccine) but does assist with microscopic disease. Watch to learn more about how it works. Early detection is so important. Catching this type of tumor early is always beneficial from both a management and treatment standpoint. If you observe a mass or any abnormality in your dog’s mouth, please talk with your veterinarian to determine an appropriate course of action.

Melanomas are tumors of melanocytes, pigment cells, in dogs that can be benign or malignant. Malignant melanomas in dogs can be an aggressive cancer. In this vlog, Dr Sue covers an overview of melanoma in dogs including the common locations such as the oral cavity, digit and skin. She will tell you all about where we find them, where they metastasize or spread to, what diagnostic tests you will want to do, how we treat, and the prognosis. Come back for the next vlog for even more info on oral malignant melanoma, the most common malignant cancer in the mouth of dogs.

What are the pros and cons of CT Scan and chest X-rays, especially when we are looking for lung cancer in dogs and cats? In this vlog, Dr Sue is going to tell you about Mackenzie, her awesome patient with multiple mast cell tumors. She recently found a nodule in her lungs and they decided to do are a CT scan. In this video, Dr Sue explains what to do if you find a mass in your dog or cat’s lungs, the pros and cons of chest X-rays (radiographs) vs a chest CT scan, and what she found on Mackenzie’s CT scan.

How do we treat oft tissue sarcomas in dogs? In this video, Dr Sue covers surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Do not worry, not all dogs need all of these, so please watch and learn more about the different treatment options for your dog.

If your dog was diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma, check out this vlog where Dr Sue covers 5 things you need to know including:

• What they are
• Why they are often good tumors in her opinion
• The 3 grades and why that info is so important for your dog’s prognosis
• Aspirates and early detection
• Testing and diagnostics

This is part 3 of the series about bladder cancer (transitional cell carcinoma) and cancer of the urinary tract, also known as urothelial cancer. In this video, Dr Sue covers treatment options and prognosis.