Foreword | p. xv |
Cancer in Pets | p. 1 |
In This Chapter | p. 1 |
Case Study | p. 2 |
Sidebar: Does My Pet Have Cancer? | p. 3 |
What is cancer? | p. 4 |
Sidebar: Terms to Know | p. 6 |
What Causes Cancer? | p. 7 |
Can Cancer be Successfully Treated? | p. 7 |
Cancer Statistics in Dogs and Cats | p. 8 |
Fact and Fiction Surrounding Cancer | p. 10 |
Owners and Vet-A Partner for Your Pet | p. 12 |
Summary | p. 14 |
Common Canine Cancers | p. 15 |
In This Chapter | p. 15 |
Case Study | p. 15 |
Canine Skin Tumors | p. 17 |
Canine Lymphoma | p. 25 |
Canine Hemangiosarcoma | p. 31 |
Canine Bone Cancer | p. 34 |
Canine Testicular Cancers | p. 38 |
Oral Cancers | p. 41 |
Retroperitoneal Tumors in Dogs | p. 43 |
Summary | p. 44 |
Common Feline Cancers | p. 45 |
In This Chapter | p. 45 |
Case Study | p. 46 |
Feline Skin Cancers | p. 48 |
Feline Mammary Cancer | p. 51 |
Feline Lymphoma | p. 54 |
Feline Leukemia | p. 58 |
Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas | p. 61 |
Feline Hyperthyroidism/Thyroid Cancer | p. 64 |
Summary | p. 67 |
Less Common Cancers | p. 69 |
In This Chapter | p. 69 |
Case Study | p. 69 |
Feline Meningioma | p. 73 |
Uveal Melanoma-Canine | p. 76 |
Uveal Melanomas-Feline | p. 77 |
Canine Melanomas in the Mouth and Toes | p. 79 |
Canine Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Toes | p. 81 |
Transitional Cell Carcinoma-Canine | p. 83 |
Liver Tumors-Canine and Feline | p. 86 |
Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma | p. 89 |
Canine Mast Cell Cancer (Mastocytoma) | p. 91 |
Summary | p. 94 |
Caring for Your Pet Who Has Cancer | p. 95 |
In This Chapter | p. 95 |
Case Study | p. 95 |
Is This Normal or Should I Panic? | p. 98 |
Sidebar: Taking Your Pet's Temperature | p. 100 |
How to Get Your Pet to Eat | p. 100 |
Sidebar: Checking for Dehydration | p. 102 |
Making Your Pet Comfortable | p. 102 |
Keeping a Pet Log | p. 103 |
Giving Your Pet Medications | p. 104 |
Summary | p. 106 |
Diagnosing Cancer | p. 107 |
In This Chapter | p. 107 |
Case Study | p. 107 |
Blood and Urine Tests | p. 108 |
CT or CAT Scan | p. 110 |
Cytology | p. 111 |
Biopsy | p. 112 |
MRI-Magnetic Resonance Imaging | p. 114 |
Scintigraphy | p. 115 |
Radiographs / X-Rays | p. 115 |
Ultrasound | p. 116 |
Staging a Cancer | p. 117 |
On The Horizon in Diagnosis | p. 118 |
Summary | p. 119 |
Treatments for Cancer | p. 121 |
In This Chapter | p. 121 |
Case Study | p. 122 |
Surgery | p. 125 |
Cryosurgery | p. 128 |
Hyperthermia | p. 129 |
Photodynamic Therapy | p. 130 |
Radiation Therapy | p. 131 |
Chemotherapy | p. 133 |
Melphalan | p. 140 |
Pain Management | p. 141 |
Summary | p. 144 |
New Techniques and Cancer Studies | p. 145 |
In This Chapter | p. 145 |
Cancer Vaccines | p. 146 |
Sidebar: What is Rational Targeted Therapy? | p. 147 |
New Research Looks at Avoiding Amputation with Osteosarcoma | p. 147 |
Sidebar: Not Just for Animals Anymore | p. 148 |
New Research in Chemotherapy | p. 149 |
MRI to Diagnose Liver and Spleen Tumors | p. 149 |
Help for Hemangiosarcoma? | p. 150 |
Fighting Vaccination-Site Sarcomas in Cats | p. 150 |
COX-2 Inhibitors and Squamous Cell Carcinoma | p. 151 |
Cisplatin / Piroxicam in Canine Oral Cancer and Bladder Cancer | p. 151 |
Sidebar: How You Can Get Involved | p. 151 |
Summary | p. 152 |
Holistic Medicine | p. 153 |
In This Chapter | p. 153 |
Case Study | p. 153 |
What is Holistic Medicine? | p. 155 |
Sidebar: Websites for Holistic Medicine | p. 157 |
Sidebar: Holistic Modalities | p. 158 |
Does Holistic Medicine Work? | p. 159 |
Homeopathy | p. 160 |
Herbal Therapy | p. 161 |
Nutrition Modality | p. 163 |
Acupuncture | p. 164 |
Should You Consider Alternative Medicine? | p. 165 |
Summary | p. 166 |
Decision Making | p. 167 |
In This Chapter | p. 167 |
Critical Decision Making | p. 168 |
Talking about Options with Your Veterinarian-Making an Informed Decision | p. 170 |
Sidebar: Questions for Your Veterinarian | p. 172 |
Seeking Counseling | p. 172 |
The Cost of Veterinary Care | p. 173 |
Sidebar: Pet Health Insurance | p. 176 |
Summary | p. 178 |
Euthanasia | p. 179 |
In This Chapter | p. 179 |
Case Study | p. 179 |
Should You Euthanize? | p. 182 |
Seeking Counseling | p. 184 |
The Grieving Process | p. 185 |
Available Counseling | p. 186 |
Grief and Children | p. 188 |
Internet Links to Counseling and Pet Loss Sites | p. 189 |
Sidebar: Pet Loss Support Phone Hotlines | p. 189 |
Burial or Cremation | p. 190 |
Memorials to your Pet | p. 190 |
Sidebar: Pet Memorials | p. 191 |
Sidebar: The Pepper Fund | p. 193 |
Sidebar: The Rainbow Bridge | p. 193 |
Letting Go | p. 194 |
Another Dog or Cat? | p. 194 |
Summary | p. 196 |
Cancer on the Internet | p. 197 |
In This Chapter | p. 197 |
Sidebar: Internet Hoaxes | p. 198 |
How to Evaluate A Web Site | p. 199 |
Internet Sites for Help with Cancer | p. 200 |
Summary | p. 202 |
Glossary | p. 203 |
Sources | p. 211 |
Index | p. 217 |
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