|Videos|December 11, 2016
Chemo or steroids: Give clients time to be sure
There's always a chance an owner of a pet with lymphoma might change their mind about trying chemotherapy, so don't start at a disadvantage.
Advertisement
In her presentation on canine lymphoma at CVC San Diego, Dr. Sue Ettinger offered a potentially life-prolonging tip. Don't start prednisone if there is any chance the client might opt for chemotherapy. Give them a little space to think it over. Hear the details from dvm360 medicine channel director Mindy Valcarcel.
Advertisement
A client take-home message: Dr. Ettinger said you can remind owners about those cases in which owners who opted for prednisone and then see their pets perk up at home from the therapy decide, "Yeah, let's go for chemotherapy after all."
Advertisement
Related Content
Advertisement
Latest CME
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending on dvm360
1
Interview with Dr Marty Goldstein
2
Every 30 extra minutes under anesthesia raises complication risk in brachycephalic patients, underscoring the importance of peri-anesthetic management
3
From the CVO: I’m off the clock
4
Paws and profits: VetEvolve names first chief veterinary officer, NVA appoints two board members, and more updates
5