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Absolutely not. We see cancers and cure them - or at least treat them and put them in remission - all the time....
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Dog lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, which are an immune cell in the body. They live in the lymph nodes and produce antibodies....
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Yes, there have been. We do chemotherapy as they do in humans and they do radiation therapy like they do in humans....
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A tumor that bleeds has often been traumatized by the dog itself, bumped, or something like that....
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I don't know the cure rate specifically, honestly. There are some cancers that we can cure as soon as we surgically remove them....
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It's tough to say, and it's a very personal decision every owner has to make....
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Melanoma is melanocytes or pigment cells that have unchecked division rates, and they get masses....
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It is with many types of cancer. It depends on the type of cancer, but with certain tumors like mast cell tumors, we can remove them....
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I would say surgery is probably the most common treatment option for most....
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So sometimes, we do need to put these dogs on medication while they're here. They're just too stressed....
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All the dogs should have a distemper and parvo vaccine. Also, they need to have Bordetella, which we commonly call kennel cough....
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Enrichment is one of the most important things you can do for your pet....
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I think word of mouth is great. So if you have a friend referral or recommendation, that's what we love....
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I can speak for the Animal Hospital of Statesville....
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In response to treatment, they'll go into a remissive state. A lot of those chemo protocols are done at that point or a little past that....
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I get asked that question all the time, and the answer is that unless you're going to commit to brushing your dog's teeth twice a day every day, it...
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Some chemotherapy agents can cause changes in the blood parameters and decrease the immune system transiently....
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So if you board them here, our vets are on staff seven days a week. Now, we aren't here overnight....
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Environmental enrichment is a lot of interactions that you can have with your dog....