TOPIC: Patient Care
Pet Quality of Life
Questioning and Assessing Your Pet's Quality of Life
Lisa Hunter, L.S.W., Argus Institute | January 10, 2019
One of the most challenging aspects of caring for a pet involves making decisions for their health and well-being. These decisions become increasingly difficult when considering quality of life.
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Canine Cancer Prevention Vaccine
Canine Cancer Prevention Vaccine Update
Staff Writer | December 03, 2019
The Vaccine Against Canine Cancer Study enrolled its first patients in May 2019. To date, 274 dogs have entered the study at the three participating sites. Investigators seek to recruit 800 healthy, middle-aged pet dogs to evaluate the effectiveness of the vaccine.
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Pet Cancer
Top 10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets
Staff Writer | October 31, 2019
Cancer is the leading cause of death in pets beyond middle age. As with people, early detection can make a difference. Review these warning signs to catch pet cancer early!
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Pet Cancer Treatment
Pet Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation
Staff Writer | September 05, 2019
Radiation therapy is a common treatment modality for pet cancer. It can offer local control of solid tumors. Radiation therapy can also be used to provide pain relief or improve function in patients with advanced cancers.
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Pet Loss
Helping Children through Pet Loss
Erin Allen, MSSW, LSW | April 25, 2019
The death of a family pet is often a child’s first experience with death and loss. As a result, it is an important time for adults to help children express grief in emotionally healthy ways.
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