Cancer doesn’t only affect people, it’s one of the leading causes of death in dogs and cats, and for millions of families each year, a veterinary cancer diagnosis turns their world upside down. In this 2-part series, Partner’s board-certified veterinary oncologist Dr. Kyle Renaldo joins us to demystify the entire journey. In this first part of our conversation, we’ll talk about what happens in that first appointment after a diagnosis, how oncologists decide whether chemotherapy is the right path, which cancers tend to respond best to treatment, and what families can realistically expect when it comes to side effects—both from chemotherapy and radiation. If you’re trying to understand your options and what lies ahead, this episode will give you a solid foundation.