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
Mast Cell Treatment Options
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 either… Continue reading Mast Cell Treatment Options
What to feed your pet with cancer?
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… Continue reading What to feed your pet with cancer?
Doggy Blood Donations & Treating Cancer
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 support the patient pre-chemotherapy,… Continue reading Doggy Blood Donations & Treating Cancer
Pet Insurance 101
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… Continue reading Pet Insurance 101
Prevention and better treatment options are still key to fighting animal cancer
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… Continue reading Prevention and better treatment options are still key to fighting animal cancer
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