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discussions regarding treatment options. Keeping up to date on current cancer treatments is important for presenting the latest in case management options to clients. This article reviews the status, science, available key supporting data, and clinical use of several canine cancer therapeutics; however, no consensus guidelines
The growing number of specialized oncology therapeutics available for dogs (TABLE 1) makes remaining current on the latest advances challenging, especially in general practice. Primary care veterinarians routinely diagnose cancer and often initiate client discussions regarding treatment options.
Tanovea is a promising new anti-cancer drug designed to treat canine lymphoma. Most cancer treatments are initially targeted for human use and then secondarily modified for animals; however, Tanovea was developed specifically for dogs, heralding a new ear in veterinary research and drug discovery.
These findings suggest that capecitabine is an attractive option for the treatment of several types of carcinomas in dogs. Prospective studies are warranted to optimize the scheduling of capecitabine and confirm its efficacy.
Chemotherapy side effects can include anything from drug-specific toxicities (e.g., sterile hemorrhagic cystitis, cardiac toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and hypersensitivity reactions) to more general side effects that fall under the categories of gastrointestinal and hematologic. 1. Gastrointestinal Side Effects
CONDITIONS TREATED. Lymphomas, leukemias, multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, breast and ovarian cancer; also used to prepare a patient for bone marrow transplantation. ADMINISTRATION. Can be delivered through a vein by injection or infusion (intravenous, IV), or by mouth in tablet form.
Canine cancers treated with chlorambucil include the following: Leukemia. Lymphoma. Multiple myeloma. Breast and ovarian cancer. Testicular cancer. Inflammatory bowel syndrome, an immune-mediated disease. Immune-mediated diseases of skin, joints, and/or kidneys. How is chlorambucil given?
