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Veterinarian Oncologist and Co-Author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide

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What You Need To Know About Feline Intestinal Lymphoma: VLOG 98

DYK, Feline lymphoma most commonly affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

High and low-grade forms can have similar symptoms – vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and/or decreased appetite to anorexia. A cat may have all of the symptoms, or just one.

  • In part 2 of this series on cat lymphoma, Dr Sue discusses high grade and low-grade lymphoma, how they are similar and very different – in symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.
  • She also discusses other forms of lymphoma like nasal, kidney, and liver.
  • Lymphoma is a systemic disease that requires chemotherapy in almost all cases. Treated cats live longer, and chemotherapy is generally well-tolerated. Outcomes for treated cats are less predictable than dogs, but cats tend to tolerate chemotherapy better than dogs.
  • Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the rest of this important series on cat lymphoma.
  • Every case can be different and it can really help to consult with a cancer specialist.

Causes and Risks of Cat Lymphoma and Leukemia: VLOG 97

What causes lymphoma in cats?
What increases the chances a cat will get lymphoma?

DYK, lymphoma is one of the most common feline cancers, reported at 30% of all cancers.

In part one of this series on cat lymphoma, Dr Sue gives you an overview of what you need to know about cat lymphoma including the causes and risks.

Lymphoma is a systemic disease that requires chemotherapy in almost all cases. Treated cats live longer, and chemotherapy is generally well-tolerated. Outcomes for treated cats are less predictable than dogs, but cats tend to tolerate chemotherapy better than dogs.

Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the rest of this important series on cat lymphoma.

Why is My Pet Losing Weight?: VLOG 96

Why is your dog or cat losing weight? It can be easy to miss, and cancer is not always the cause. In this video, Dr Sue and her internist husband Dr Kerry Heuter give you their 6 tips you need to know about weight loss in dogs and cats.

Amputation Alternative Treatments For Dog Bone Cancer: Belle’s Journey: Vlog 94

Amputation Alternative Treatments For Dog Bone Cancer: Belle’s Journey Even though amputation is the treatment of choice of osteosarcoma and the majority of dogs adapt well and their owners are satisfied after surgery, it is not the right option for every dog and every family. In this video, we meet Belle who had a surgical limb spare procedure to remove the osteosarcoma, allowing her to keep her limb. Today is her final chemotherapy treatment, or chemotherapy graduation day as Dr Sue calls it.

What Side Effects Do Pets Feel with Chemotherapy: VLOG 93

In this video, Dr Sue covers 5 things you need to know about chemotherapy side effects in dogs and cats. Plus: What are the side effects?

When will you see them if they occur? How likely is hospitalization?

How can you and your cancer specialist or veterinarian help prevent side effects?

What medications should you go home with at your first appintoment?

Chemotherapy is very well tolerated in dogs and cats, but there are things you can do to make sure your pet has less side effects and a great quality of life during chemotherapy.