Dogs generally tolerate chemotherapy much better than humans. One of the reasons is that because of a dog’s size, the dosage is lower. However, some dogs do suffer side effects. Dr. Susan Ettinger, a veterinary oncologist at the Animal Specialty Center in New York and co-author with Dr. Demian Dressler of the Dog Cancer Survival […]
Cyberknife Radiosurgery uses a high-tech, image guided and computerized robotic system to deliver radiation with extreme accuracy. Each beam is relatively weak, but together they deliver high energy pinpointed radiation to the tumor with incredible power. The higher doses of radiation directly into the mass minimize damage to healthy tissue. Radiation therapy is used to […]
When dogs growl, they are communicating their feelings. Growling means that something is upsetting them and they are trying to let you know what it is. Our first instinct is to punish the dog for this behavior. After all, how dare our best friend threaten the hand that feeds and pets him. But if we […]
