RECENT NEWS
14
May
2012
California Veterinary Specialist continues to work with medical industry partners to help create new therapies for the treatment of our companion animal family members. We have recently launched a Phase II double blind placebo controlled clinical trial targeting canine lipomas. The hypothesis is that an injection of Cl histolyticum purified collagenase (enzyme) will cause a rapid and durable reduc
06
Apr
2012
Many people have preconceived notions about what radiation therapy does and what its effect is on the pet with cancer. Radiation therapy is often shrouded in negative misconceptions. The term "radiation" alone may conjure up horrible images for some people of nuclear bomb victims. However, the healing power of therapeutic radiation has been used to help restore the health and well being of dogs with cancer for decades. In order to ensure that your pet receives the best care possible, we want to enhance your understanding about the realities of
06
Apr
2012
Surgery is the oldest form of cancer therapy in human and canine medicine and has been responsible for the cure of more patients than any other treatment. This great success is mainly due to the development of new surgical techniques. One of the greatest advantages of surgery, other than that it can be used to cure some cancers, is that it can make other treatments work better. Indeed, surgery plays an important role in the prevention, diagnosis, definitive treatment and rehabilitation of the canine cancer patient.
06
Apr
2012
Chemotherapy is a word that creates an instant emotional response in everyone. Chances are you, or someone you know, have experienced chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. The reality of chemotherapy for animals is generally different from human cancer patients. Most people are pleasantly surprised at how well their dogs feel while undergoing chemotherapy.
Most of the drugs are administered by the veterinary health care team by injection (vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamine, 1-asparaginase) or orally (prednisone, and sometimes cycl
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