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Cancer and Tumors
  • Introduction to Cancer and Tumors in Animals
    • What Is Cancer?
    • Does Cancer Spread in an Animal?
    • What Types of Cancer Can Animals Get?
  • Causes of Cancer in Animals
    • Are Some Breeds More Likely to Develop Cancer?
    • Is Diet Related to Cancer?
    • What Other Factors Might Cause Cancer in an Animal?
  • Reducing the Risk of Cancer in Animals
    • Will Good Nutrition Keep My Pet From Getting Cancer?
    • How Can I Reduce My Pet's Risk of Cancer?
    • How Do Veterinarians Monitor Pets for Cancer?
  • Cancer Treatment in Animals
    • Can Surgery Help With My Pet’s Cancer?
    • What Is Radiation Therapy?
    • What Is Chemotherapy?
    • What Is Combination Therapy?
  • Caring for a Pet With Cancer
    • What Is Supportive Care?
    • How Do Pets Get Their Medication?
    • Do Pets With Cancer Need Special Diets?
    • What Is Comfort Care (Pet Hospice)?
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