{"id":1110,"date":"2021-11-04T16:40:09","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T16:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=1110"},"modified":"2021-11-04T16:40:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T16:40:09","slug":"treatment-options-for-pets-with-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/treatment-options-for-pets-with-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment Options for Pets with Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe your pet hasn\u2019t been themselves for a couple of months or perhaps they get sick suddenly. At the vet\u2019s office, you get the devastating news that your favorite furry friend has cancer. With so many choices for treatment, what is the best route for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/from-nose-to-tail-examining-your-entire-pet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healing your beloved pet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Cancer Treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional cancer treatments for pets focus on eliminating cancerous cells. Surgery is often the best option when a tumor is present because it can cure the cancer completely. Other treatments include radiation, chemotherapy, medications and immunotherapy. Some treatments can be delivered by general practice vets while others are provided by veterinary oncologists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complementary and Alternative Treatments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complementary and alternative treatments focus on relieving symptoms and supporting pets\u2019 immune systems. Examples of alternative treatments include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture stimulates the immune system and can also decrease pain and inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional and herbal supplements like fatty acids, probiotics, and vitamins can boost the immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aromatherapy can be used for immune system support, pain management, and relaxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reiki or other types of healing energy medicine can promote healing and decrease pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding on a Treatment Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional and alternative approaches can complement one another. You might consider surgery or medication along with acupuncture to ease your pet\u2019s pain or nausea. It\u2019s important to consult with a vet for guidance when deciding on a treatment plan. Questions to consider when choosing how to best treat your pet\u2019s cancer include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of cancer does my pet have?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the prognosis and how likely is treatment to be effective?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is my pet\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/your-ticket-to-cat-health-and-wellness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overall health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the potential side effects of treatment and how will they affect my pet\u2019s quality of life?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the cost of treatment options?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long will treatment last?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospice and Palliative Care<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the best choice for a pet with cancer is to keep them comfortable in their final days or weeks. Palliative care focuses on managing pain and symptoms as your pet reaches the end of their life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caring and competent veterinarians at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are here to help families make the best choices for their pets under any circumstances. Call us at 916-702-8971 to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/sunrise-boulevard-animal-hospitals-current-appointment-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all your animal health care needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe your pet hasn\u2019t been themselves for a couple of months or perhaps they get sick suddenly. At the vet\u2019s office, you get the devastating news that your favorite furry friend has cancer. 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