Learn more about Dr Sue's early cancer detection program at WhyWaitAspirate.com
On The Pet Cancer Vet Dr. Susan Ettinger takes pre-arranged calls from pet owners with a dog or cat with cancer to give information, support and hope. Click here to listen on The Radio Pet Lady Network.
🚙 This is how I do curbside checkout.
I am tired of not seeing my clients face to face in exam rooms, and hugging them too. So much communication is lost on the phone. (I understand why we are doing everything we are doing to keep everyone safe and I support it 💯- that is not what this post is about but I miss seeing my clients and I think in-person communication is the best IMO)
Bailey’s dad needed a hug today. He as so nervous at check-in. Can you blame him?
Bailey is 8 months since diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma. Hers was in the caudal abdomen near her bladder. She completed IV doxorubicin and now is on metronomic low dose oral chemotherapy. She was due for her staging tests (chest X-rays and ultrasound) to make sure the cancer has not recurred or spread. Dad told me he did not sleep last night.
Visceral hemangiosarcoma (in the organs) is tough. With surgery and chemotherapy, the median survival times for the ones in the spleen (the most common location) is about 6 to 9 months. Little is known about her exact location but I told dad too I get worried too when we are out this far. Fingers and paws were crossed for good results.
So I was thrilled to do my discharge with Bailey and dad outside, in-person. Her abdominal ultrasound was clean - free of detectable metastasis. And we now also have her official radiology report. Her chest X-rays are also free of spread, and her blood work and urine tests are normal.
When Bailey saw her car, she jumped right in and was ready to go home. See you back in 2 months Bailey. 💛
Look at Bailey living her best life. This is why I do what I do. These pics dad emailed me make me so happy. #livelongerlivewell
🎦 Like this post? Please let me know below. Check out my series on splenic masses and HSA on YouTube starting at # 84 👉🏼 youtu.be/iz5yiNW_XeM
I am really looking forward to this awesome event with my favorite nonprofit Paws4Potter! Paws4Potter's mission is to educate and empower pet owners with information about early diagnosis and treatment options for pets with cancer. I'm honored to share information on the Top 10 Signs of Pet Cancer, and thrilled for my friend and fellow dog lover Rob Thomas 🎶 to make a special appearance! Please join us for this FREE virtual event Tuesday, September 22nd at 08:00 PM EST. You have to register below to attend, but it's free! Learn, have fun, and celebrate helping our pets live well, longer!
👉 Register here: bit.ly/2ZHwTqQ
us02web.zoom.us
One out of every three dogs and one out of every 4 cats will develop cancer at some point in his/her lifetime. Early cancer detection often leads to more and better treatment options and sometimes eve...🥃 Are you a glass half-full person? Or half-empty? I try to be positive and look for the positive.
What is positive thing of Covid-19 and all these in-person veterinary conferences being cancelled (trust me, that makes me so sad)? The conferences are going virtual, and we have this amazing opportunity to do them from the comfort of our own home or veterinary hospital.
For this first time, the Banfield Pet Healthcare Industry Summit is online, 🆓 and open to us all. Yes it is FREE!
So register ASAP. It’s tomorrow Monday September 14 and it’s live. The lineup is amazing. I’m honored to be doing a roundtable with @ericgarciafl & @adam_christman And check out the other speakers including @drcourtneydvm @vettechkelsey @drandyroark and @drdavenicol @mollsmcdvm @rebeccarosecvt And I so excited to hear Dan Heath, author of Two of my favorite books, Made to Stick and The Power of Moments
Hope to see you there! #banfieldindustrysummit
🎥 Sneak peek for my latest vlog 🎥
What You Need To Know When Your Dog Has Lymphoma
🖥 You can watch the full video on YouTube
youtu.be/FFX7jRuDO6o
In this vlog, I tell you the most important things you need to know when your dog is diagnosed with lymphoma. Then for each tip, I provide links to my other vlogs with even more information.
1️⃣ If you feel enlarged lymph nodes, or your veterinarian does, expect a lymph node aspirate right away.
• Where are my dog’s lymph nodes?: youtu.be/sQTn4BfqlCg
• Lymph Node Aspirates?: youtu.be/mcxWocJw4ac
2️⃣ Live longer: Chemotherapy significantly improves survival times and there are high response rates
3️⃣ Live well: Chemotherapy is well-tolerated
• What Side Effects Do Pets Feel with Chemotherapy: VLOG 93: youtu.be/vgoo_lAfuCY
4️⃣ There are lot of treatment options for first-line protocols and relapse, including the new chemotherapy drug called Tanovea
• Dog Lymphoma Chemotherapy Options Part One Vlog 87 youtu.be/FppPDmPDCPo
• Dog Lymphoma Chemotherapy Options Part Two Vlog 88 youtu.be/vAcr4fy6Hng
• Your Dog's Lymphoma Has Relapsed, Now What? Vlog 61 youtu.be/xK_jA2kJe4Q
5️⃣ Do not start steroids (prednisone) yet. I explain why
• Veterinary Advice on Steroids and Cancer: VLOG 79 youtu.be/JTAfwVaBL5w
• Veterinary Advice on Steroids and Cancer Part 2: VLOG 80 youtu.be/kbOjtuODcbY
6️⃣ What is the most important test you should consider?
• Lymph Node Aspirates? youtu.be/mcxWocJw4ac
7️⃣ Bonus: How can you get a teleconsultation for your pet with Dr Sue? I explain how at
www.fiduvet.com
• What is Fidu and How to find the Right Specialist: VLOG 119 youtu.be/bYB1NgVnIPY
▶️ Do you want more info? Check out my lymphoma and chemotherapy playlists for all my videos in one place on YouTube:
• Chemotherapy Playlist www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvGBJ56IQLG-f_zzztoRM5_aVnw6J8wqY
• Lymphoma in Dogs Playlist www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvGBJ56IQLG8Od2OlPRge-00uDB5z2UDv
Please subscribe on YouTube so you do not miss an episode.
Thanks for watching! xo #kickcancersbutt
