Recent Advances in Treatment Options Dr. Al Townshend If you are not familiar with Canine Mast Cell Tumors, I recommend reading the Kali’s Wish website article on Canine Mast Cell Tumours. Cancer research is a hot topic, with new advancements occurring almost daily. Both human and animal cancers are so similar that the research in […]
August 26, 2021
Building a diet for animals with cancer If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, paying attention to their diet is very important. However, building out new recipes or purchasing new food is not so simple. Depending on your pet, its history, and the type of cancer, the recommended diet will look different. The article “The […]
March 24, 2021
A message from our Dr. Al According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, “There is currently no evidence to suggest that any animal native to Canada (wild, livestock or pets) harbours the virus that causes COVID-19. It is possible that some types of animals can be infected with COVID-19 but there is no evidence […]
March 26, 2020
In part 2 of the Kali’s Wish series on dog blood donations, we look at how donated dog blood helps with cancer treatment: (Check out part 1: Doggy Blood Donations: It’s in Them to Give) Blood transfusions ease the stress of chemotherapy for dogs: “[The] best thing is that blood can be a bridge to […]
March 14, 2018
Welcome to Part 1 of the Kali’s Wish series on dog blood donations: (Check out part 2, Doggy Blood Donations & Treating Cancer) Have you heard of the Canadian Animal Blood Bank (CABB)? They provide animals with much needed blood – very similar to humans! In the first part of our two part series on […]
February 15, 2018
Pet insurance is just like any other form of insurance; it helps you prepare for the unexpected. If you decide your pet needs insurance, think about what you want it to cover. Like with most insurance, one size does not fit all. Make sure you do your research and see what’s included (and excluded) in […]
February 7, 2018
What comes after your pet’s fateful cancer diagnosis begins with many questions, further diagnostics, and then decisions need to be made on how to proceed. One of the main items of concern is deciding on the best course of treatment. There are generally two types of treatments: Conventional and Complementary. Conventional cancer treatments directly treat […]
November 9, 2017
It’s no secret that most pets would prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home, rather than visit a veterinary clinic. Fortunately, there are a number of things that can help make the visit a little easier, reducing the stress for both pets and the humans who love them. According to Dr. Dirk […]
October 18, 2017
Some may wonder if the statistic “1 in 4 dogs will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime” is still true. Here at Kali’s Wish, we wondered about that too. We dug into the research and found out that little has changed with respect to animal cancer statistics. Cancer continues to be very common in […]
May 3, 2017
What are the goals of cancer surgery? For most pet cancers, surgery is the primary form of treatment. Surgery is used to remove or reduce the size of a tumour and make any subsequent treatments with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy or radiation therapy is used before surgery to shrink […]
December 20, 2016
What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is the use of one or a combination of drugs to treat cancer. This form of treatment can be used alone but is often used in conjunction with surgery and/or radiation therapy to help: achieve cancer remission decrease the risk of tumour reoccurrence decrease the risk of metastasis (cancer spreading to […]
December 19, 2016
What is radiation therapy? Recent advances in veterinary medicine allow vets to more accurately diagnose the type and location of tumours in our pets. And that, when combined with cutting-edge equipment, means today’s radiation therapy is more accurate and effective than ever before with fewer side effects and damage to normal cells. In a nutshell, […]
December 19, 2016
