Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the use of medications to kill microscopic spread of cancers. There are many different protocols and medications used depending upon what kind of cancer it is.

Dogs and cats handle chemotherapy much better than humans do. One reason for this is we are not giving as high of doses as are given in human medicine.

Common cancers treated with chemotherapy are Lymphoma, Transmissible Venereal Tumors, Transitional Cell Carcinoma, Adrenoadenoma (Cushings disease), Mast Cell Tumors, and Feline Mammary Tumors.

We communicate regularly with Board Certified Veterinary Oncologist about new treatment protocols and current patients. We do always suggest consultation with an Oncologist if at all possible.

Testimonial- "Saoirse" Christopher

Saoirse is a 8 year old Border Collie. Saoirse was diagnosed with lymphoma in August of 2009. He was lucky enough to have a "Fairy dog-mother" who was willing to help pay for his chemotherapy treatment. He went into remission within the first week of treatment. He had very little side effects (a couple bouts of diarrhea that lasted just a couple days each time) during his 13 week course of treatment. Otherwise he was full of energy and you would never have know was undergoing chemotherapy. After his treatment his did have some hair loss, but once again was not very noticeable due to his previous very thick hair coat. Saoirse is doing great and is still in remission today playing and loving life like nothing happened! We love you Saoirse.