Cancer treatments in pets can be safe, with few or no side effects, and can provide long-lasting or complete remission. An early diagnosis and effective treatment regime are critical to successful cancer treatment. We prioritize minimizing the risk of complications and emphasize the use of anti-nausea, anti-diarrhea, and pain control medications; this helps keep your pet comfortable and maintains a good quality of life throughout their treatment.

The Oncology department will work with your primary care veterinarian to provide your pet’s comprehensive care. Our oncologists have extensive training in a wide range of medical oncology services, treatments, and the most advanced equipment.

Our Oncology team provides comprehensive medical oncology services, incorporating chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols. We work collaboratively with other department specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, and interventional radiology to provide our patients with a thoughtfully tailored approach to diagnosis and treatment.

What to Expect at Your Pet’s First Oncology Visit at WVRC.

Some common signs of cancer in pets include:

• Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow

• Non-healing sores

• Weight loss despite adequate food intake

Common cancers diagnosed in dogs and cats include:

Lymphoma

Feline Lymphoma

Canine Lymphoma

Osteosarcoma

Mast cell tumor

Mammary tumors

Bladder tumors

Melanoma

Hemangiosarcoma

Soft tissue sarcomas

Our complete cancer care offerings include:

Blood chemistry evaluations

Biopsies of masses, internal organs, or bone marrow

Chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Management of chemotherapy toxicity when it occurs

Comprehensive pain management

Diagnostic Imaging

Computed Tomography (CT Scan)

Endoscopy

MRI

Ultrasound

Electrochemotherapy

Immunocytochemistry & Immunophenotyping

Immunotherapy

Minimally-invasive biopsy

Multi-modality therapy

Systemic chemotherapy

Surgical services

Nutritional support

Cats

Dogs

Palliative Care/hospice management

Surgical consultation

WVRC offers several clinical studies that may provide some financial and treatment incentives. Studies offer a way to treat your pet’s cancer while hopefully improving the outlook for future pets with cancer. If you are interested in learning if your pet qualifies for enrollment in one of our clinical studies, please submit the form on the clinical trial you are interested in or speak to your pet’s oncologist.