A group of veterinary experts in oncology met to discuss the innovative research, new technology, medical advances, and important collaborations occurring in pet cancer diagnostics and treatment, with a focus on the benefits for general practitioners, their clients, and patients.
Learn more about the group of veterinary experts in oncology who recently met to discuss the innovative research, new technology, medical advances, and important collaborations occurring in pet cancer diagnostics and treatment.
Downing describes her latest research on clinical bioethics and what it means for the veterinary professionand we nerd out, bigtime.
In which we explore strange new zoonoses, seek out better diagnostics and new treatments, and engineer cats for world peace. (Really.)
Veterinary cancer specialist Dr. Sue Ettinger has learned the hard way that client communication isn't one-size-fits-all.
The brain-a dense and intricate collection of neurons and glial cells that controls all things. When tumors invade-even the covering of the brain, the meninges-it seems an especially sinister form of cancer. The team at the University of Tennessee helped extend this dog's life by using the latest information on meningioma management.
... but here are client communication and philosophical tips for the moments in a veterinary hospital when a pet's age and difficult diagnoses and prognoses come together.
You may have heard it's coming, and now it's here: monoclonal antibody therapy to assist in the treatment of lymphoma in your canine veterinary patients.
See Something. Do Something. Why Wait? Aspirate!
If you dont take the time to learn your clients perceptions about cancer, youre skipping a step. In this audio clip from a recent CVC session, veterinary cancer specialist Sue Ettinger explains how to give your clients an opportunity to share what they know, what they expect and what they want.
Immune system, genetic link may explain why some horses develop tumors and others dontsimilar to human papillomavirus.
The new oncology guidelines will help ensure veterinary patients benefit from the correct diagnosis and optimal treatment to maintain the best quality of life possible.
Some DVMs are weak on supplements, with pet owners doing their own questionable research and dosing and feeding their pets accordingly for such conditions as cancer, osteoarthritis and kidney disease. It's high time for you to dig into the science, says Dr. Ernie Ward, and see how they can help with pets' chronic conditions.
General veterinary practitioners can implement this new spin on a proven cancer treatment approach.
Let's head back to the halls of the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine to help save this dog with a palpable thyroid mass.
Researchers, practitioners and clients will be able to enhance animal and human health with help of endowment.
When it comes to cancer care in the clinic, Dr. Sue Ettinger says, "Team members are as important as I am as the doctor."
Pass on this handout to help answer veterinary client questions about this form of cancer treatment.
A thorough veterinary dental examination is your chance to catch these distressing eruptions early.
Highlights on bowel samples, lesion quality, hemorrhage and more as Tod Drost, DVM, DACVR, addresses CVC attendee questions.
When this dog presented to the University of Tennessee emergency department with a possible pancreatic mass, the Clinical Rounds team stepped in. Follow along with the case on our interactive map.The Clinical Rounds team is from the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Sometimes your best isnt good enough, but its still good enough for your clients. And sometimes, strangely, its even better.
Paying attention to clues will tell you where the tumor is, what type it is and, most important, how to treat it.
Today's clients are different, but in many ways you've never consider, they might be the same as they've ever been. Delve into two important ways veterinary clients fear the wrong action far more than no actionand what you can do about it.
2,470-square-foot facility equips four veterinary oncologists.
