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Clear information about cancer in dogs and cats.
Treatment & follow-up
A tumor has returned after surgery in your dog or cat — what should you do?
A new lump near a surgical scar does not always mean the tumor has returned, but it needs checking. Learn about possible causes, surgical margins, and the tests that help guide further treatment.
9 min read
Symptoms & diagnostics
Mammary Tumors in Dogs and Cats: Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment
A lump near a nipple cannot be assessed by touch alone. Learn how mammary tumors differ in dogs and cats, which tests may be needed, and how surgery and follow-up care are planned.
8 min read
Treatment & follow-up
Chemotherapy for dogs and cats: treatment and side effects
Veterinary chemotherapy aims to control cancer while preserving a good quality of life. Learn what happens at appointments, which side effects to watch for, and when your pet needs urgent care.
7 min read
Symptoms & diagnostics
Tumor biopsy in dogs and cats: what happens and why it matters
A biopsy helps identify a tumor and guide treatment. Learn how tissue is collected, what to expect on the day, how to care for the wound, and what the pathology report can tell you.
7 min read
Tumors in dogs
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
A mast cell tumor can resemble an innocent lump, but appearance cannot reveal how it will behave. Learn which tests guide treatment, when urgent care is needed, and what follow-up involves after surgery.
7 min read
Tumors in cats
A lump on your cat: possible causes and how it's investigated
A lump on a cat may be an abscess, a reaction to an injection or a tumour. Why lumps in cats shouldn't be left for later, which signs are urgent and how the diagnosis is made.
5 min read
Symptoms & diagnostics
Cancer symptoms in dogs and cats: what to watch for
Signs of cancer in pets are often vague — weight loss, tiredness, a cough or a limp. Which changes to show your vet, which need urgent care, and how to keep useful notes at home.
4 min read
Symptoms & diagnostics
Cytology or biopsy: how tumour tests differ
Cytology and histopathology answer different questions. What each test shows, how long results take, why a biopsy before surgery can matter, and what to do if the answer is unclear.
5 min read
Symptoms & diagnostics
How cancer is staged in pets: tests and imaging explained
Staging shows how far a tumour has spread. Which tests are used, how stage differs from grade, and how to choose tests sensibly with your vet.
4 min read
Care & quality of life
How to assess your pet's quality of life
Simple daily observations that help you make decisions.
3 min read
Tumors in cats
Lymphoma in cats: what owners should know
Main forms, diagnostics and questions worth asking your vet.
5 min read
Tumors in dogs
Found a lump on your dog? What to do and when to see a vet
Most lumps on dogs are not dangerous, but you can't tell by looking or touching. What to note at home, when to book a vet visit, and which tests show what the lump really is.
5 min read