Coping with the fact that your dog has cancer is of course not easy, what is perhaps even more difficult is deciding on the type(s) of cancer treatment for the dog. Some dog parents have negative feelings about cancer and conventional cancer treatment because a lot of such therapies (e.g. chemotherapy) can have numerous nasty side effects on people. However, conventional therapies usually have far fewer side effects on dog patients than on people.

When deciding on the best cancer treatment for dog patients, it is important to understand that each dog is different and should be treated as such. There is no one cancer treatment program that is perfect for all dogs. Even dogs with the same type of cancer may receive different treatment programs. Perhaps the most important questions to consider (together with our veterinarian) are:

  • Which treatment provides the highest chance for cure?
  • Which treatment ensures the dog’s quality of life?
  • Which treatment is the best choice for the dog parents? (factors to consider – costs, emotional stresses, time)

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