Is Pet Cancer Treatable?

In many cases, pet cancer is treatable. Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, there are more options for treating pets with cancer, helping improve their longevity and quality of life.

What Kinds of Treatments are Available?

As with human cancer, pet cancer treatments vary according to the type of cancer and how far it has progressed. Your regular veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary cancer specialist, also known as a veterinary oncologist, who will work with you to determine the optimal course of treatment for your pet. This may include surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.

How Can I Protect My Pet From Cancer?

Because little is known about the causes of pet cancer, specific preventive treatments and actions are debatable. However, if you know that your pet’s breed is predisposed to certain types of cancers, you can certainly do your part by knowing the warning signs and taking your pet in for regular veterinary exams.

Financial Protection Against Pet Cancer

VPI medical plans already include some cancer coverage for conditions such as skin cancer, bone cancer and leukemia. For those seeking more protection, VPI offers a Cancer Rider,^† which increases the policy’s reimbursement benefits.

^† This rider is not available online. Please call 866-VET-PETS for more details.

Further Reading:

Pet Cancer Awareness
It may surprise you to know that cancer is the #1 disease-related killer of pets.

Common Cancer Terms 
Become familiar with these descriptions before seeing your veterinarian.

Pet Cancer Early Warning Signs 
Contact your veterinarian if your dog or cat displays any of these signs. Remember, early detection is critical in the fight against pet cancer!

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