There are many challenges facing owners who have pets diagnosed with cancer, but teleconsulting can greatly help the general practitioner and client work together with oncologists. Cancer is a serious problem in the adult pet population. The National Cancer Institute reports approximately 6 million dogs each year are diagnosed with cancer, and this number is suspected to be similar in cats.1 The AVMA has reported that roughly 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer.2 A dog aging study has found the leading cause of death in adult dogs to be neoplasia.3 Another study evaluating over ..read more

Most common skin tumor Mast cell tumors are one of the most common cutaneous tumors in dogs and are reported to make up about 16 to 21% of all skin tumors. Many breeds are overrepresented, especially bulldog descent (Boxers, Pugs, Boston terriers, French bulldogs, English bulldogs), Labrador, golden retrievers, schnauzers, Staffordshire terriers, beagles, and Chinese shar-peis. These tumors are generally seen in older dogs, but any age can develop them. Mast cell tumors can be located anywhere on the body. Dogs most often develop them on the trunk and limbs. 1 These masses can look like a ..read more

The word “cancer” can be very scary to hear. Often when we are given this diagnosis in our animals, our brain freezes, and it is impossible to hear the rest of the information. It is still important to understand what the veterinarian is trying to tell you. Learning more about cancer can help you feel more informed and comfortable with your decisions throughout this difficult process. What does a tumor stage mean? We often hear people refer to their own cancers as stage II lung cancer or stage IV pancreatic cancer. But what does this actually mean? The stage of cancer is a designation of the ..read more

Delivering great news to clients at the veterinary clinic is a pleasant experience. The results show the chemotherapy was effective, so you are eager to inform the pet parent their beloved animal is cancer-free. Being the bearer of bad news is not always as easy. The tumors have returned more aggressively after treatment, and now you must face an already emotionally stricken client. To help navigate these difficult conversations, Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), founder of Pet Cancer Care Consulting in Scottsdale, Arizona, led a lecture at the Directions in Veterinary Medicine conf ..read more

What is artificial intelligence (AI)? What companies are using it in medicine? Can dogs and cats benefit too? Photo by pexels-pixabay-373543 AI or artificial intelligence has become the buzz as chatGPT was released to the public. Now many people are aware of AI and the multiple different uses for it. The Internet is full of people claiming how AI will change our life for the better, and others have fears of disaster. It is important to remember there are many different types of AI and many different uses. AI use in medicine The AI used in medicine is focusing on trying to shorten or get rid of ..read more

It’s never a good day when you find out that your best friend, your fur baby, has been diagnosed with canine Lymphoma. Your precious pet has cancer. Why is the world so cruel? It can be a terrible feeling to hear your vet say the words, “We found something on the blood test.” But we understand the struggles you’re facing and we know you have questions. You have so much to learn on how to choose the best option for your pet and for your family. Your dog having lymphoma can be confusing and emotionally taxing. That’s why we want to help shed some light on what exactly that lymphoma diagnosis me ..read more

Having a sick pet is easily one of the worst experiences a pet parent can have. They can’t tell us what they’re feeling; we can’t help them as well as we would like to; they’re miserable and all we want is to bring them the joy that they bring us. It’s worse when you aren’t quite sure what’s going on with them. Maybe they ate something out of the garbage that they weren’t supposed to. Maybe they rolled around in a stranger’s yard who might have had something on the lawn. Maybe… something really bad is going on. Maybe they are developing a cancer like Lymphoma. Sometimes the last one can be an ..read more

In this Episode Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) joins The Vet Blast Podcast to discuss how Pet Cancer Care Consulting prepares general practitioners to enter the world of chemotherapy, plus the legality behind USP 800. Listen to Podcast The post Podcast: Chemotherapy as a General Practitioner first appeared on Pet Cancer Care Consulting ..read more

In this Episode Dr. Venable joins Chris Roy on The Animal Innovations Show to discuss the innovative teleconsulting services offered by Pet Cancer Care Consulting for the family vet and pet owners. The post Podcast: The Animal Innovations Show first appeared on Pet Cancer Care Consulting ..read more

Listen to Podcast Getting to an oncologist can be difficult. Now, you can consult with a veterinary oncologist online from the comfort of your regular vet’s office. Episode Notes While working in an oncology specialty center, Dr. Rachel Venable kept feeling like there were patients she couldn’t reach – or rather, that couldn’t get to her. So she decided to start her own business, doing oncology consults online. Telemedicine laws can vary state to state, but most states allow teleconsulting. Your vet probably already uses one type of teleconsulting: sending x-rays out to a radiologist to revie ..read more