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Pet Oral Cancer 101

Pet Oral Cancer 101

February is National Pet Dental Month. During this month there is an increased effort to educate pet owners on the importance of oral health in pets. The AVMA notes that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of dental disease by the age of 3, a condition which...

Equine Cancer

Equine Cancer

An introduction to equine oncology. Many people are surprised to hear cancer occurs in horses and that it is a medical condition that is treatable. Horses have been treated for cancer for years, however, their treatment has not evolved at the rate of humans, dogs and...

Quality of Life For Cancer Patients

Quality of Life For Cancer Patients

The thoughts of one veterinary oncologist... Deciding to Treat When a pet is first diagnosed with cancer, owners may be overwhelmed with emotion and questions. Some will be so overwhelmed that they instantly decide to euthanize, unable to process any additional...

Pets and Cancer – What You Need To Know

Pets and Cancer – What You Need To Know

At Private Veterinary Specialties LLC, we focus on cancer treatment in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Our mobile department battles hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma and other forms of cancer in dogs, cats, and other beloved pets both large and small. We also...