You’re sitting in the vet’s office and have just received the news.

Your dog, your fur baby, your best friend has cancer. This is a reality for many pet parents.

Today on the show, we’ll be going over what to do if your dog is diagnosed with cancer. You’ll learn about:

• First steps you and your vet should take
• Options for treating cancer
• Natural approaches and prevention

Our guest for this show is Dr. Meagan Sowders - Veterinary Radiation Oncologist for VCA Aurora Animal Hospital and member of the Pet Cancer Alliance. 

Dr. Sowders and her team believe in giving the very best care for your pet. They’re known for their human-level approach to managing cancer. They ensure all pets are happy and comfortable throughout the process.

You’ll also learn what types of cancers are common to certain breeds so keep your ears perked for this.

You can learn more about Dr. Sowder’s and the team at the VCA Pet Cancer Alliance at https://vcahospitals.com/vca-pet-cancer-alliance.

Or, follow them on Instagram @vca.

Highlights: 

• [3:14] When you learn your dog has cancer 
• [4:40] Typical types of cancer for certain breeds
• [5:38] Important first steps your vet takes
• [9:35] Alternatives to surgery
• [15:59] Dr. Sowders’ take on natural approaches to cancer
• [19:40] Resources for pet parents
• [22:52] Most common cancers and corresponding treatments
• [28:04] What is immunotherapy?
• [29:58] Can spaying, diet, environmental factors, etc. help prevent/treat cancer?
• [32:43] Monitoring your cancer-stricken dogs

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• https://vcahospitals.com/vca-pet-cancer-alliance
• VCA on Instagram: @vca

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