Understanding Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Support At Kali’s Wish Cancer Foundation, we know how devastating a cancer diagnosis can be for a beloved pet. Hemangiosarcoma is one of the most aggressive and heartbreaking cancers affecting dogs, and many families turn to us for pet cancer support and guidance. This article will help you… Continue reading Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: Understanding, Symptoms, Statistics, and Treatments
Category: Treatment & Support – Conventional
What to feed your pet with cancer?
Diet & Supplementation in Pets with Cancer: What Dog and Cat Guardians Should Know Cancer is among the most common health challenges faced by dogs and cats in small-animal veterinary practice. As in humans, the causes and treatments are complex — and many guardians seek to support their pets with diet and supplements. However, the… Continue reading What to feed your pet with cancer?
Doggy Blood Donations & Treating Cancer
How Dog Blood Donations Support Cancer Treatment When a dog is diagnosed with cancer, the treatment journey can be tough — for both the pet and their family. Chemotherapy and other therapies, while lifesaving, can sometimes take a toll on a dog’s body. That’s where blood donations play an essential role. Veterinary teams use blood… Continue reading Doggy Blood Donations & Treating Cancer
Pet Insurance 101: Planning Ahead for Your Pet’s Health and Cancer Care
Planning for the Unexpected Pet insurance is one of the best ways to prepare for life’s surprises — including serious illnesses like cancer. Just as with other forms of insurance, it offers financial support when you need it most, helping you make medical decisions based on your pet’s needs rather than cost alone. But not… Continue reading Pet Insurance 101: Planning Ahead for Your Pet’s Health and Cancer Care
Conventional vs. Complementary Cancer Treatments
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… Continue reading Conventional vs. Complementary Cancer Treatments
Chemotherapy
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: Chemotherapy drugs work by preventing cancer cells from growing and dividing, eventually killing them. Unlike radiation therapy… Continue reading Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
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,… Continue reading Radiation Therapy