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Clinical Case: geriatric dog with sneezing and nasal lesion

PATIENT SIGNALMENT: 11 year old, male castrated, Labrador retriever. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: Several month Hx of chronic sneezing (+/- epistaxis, or nasal bleeding) that has worsened over time. Ulcerative lesion on the nose that has enlarged over the past few months. PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS: Sneezing with some bloody discharge. Concave ulcerative, depigmented lesion on … Continue reading Clinical Case: geriatric dog with sneezing and nasal lesion

"The Big C" in Pets: The Basics of Cancer in Dogs and Cats - The Meowing Vet

“The Big C” in Pets: The Basics of Cancer in Dogs and Cats

A diagnosis of cancer is a pet ownerโ€™s greatest fear. Part of this anxiety is based in fear of the unknown. Canine and feline cancer is oftentimes misunderstood, and pet owners may not be aware of the great advances in the specialty of veterinary oncology, which has provided improvements not only in the quality of … Continue reading “The Big C” in Pets: The Basics of Cancer in Dogs and Cats