When a Bladder Tumor Becomes a Bleeder: The Cat That Crashed and How Endoscopic Intervention Saved the Day
Urothelial cell carcinoma of the bladder is a diagnosis most veterinary professionals associate with dogs and chronic lower urinary tract signs. In cats, it is far less common and often flies under the radar until it becomes impossible to ignore. This case highlights a dramatic and life threatening presentation of feline urothelial cell carcinoma that progressed from hematuria to hypovolemic shock, and it underscores how minimally invasive interventions can be both lifesaving and surprisingly durable.
From Niche to Necessary: How Radiation Therapy Is Quietly Transforming Veterinary Oncology in Korea
Radiation therapy has officially entered its growth era in Korean veterinary medicine. Once viewed as a highly specialized or referral only option, RT is now becoming a core part of how cancer is managed in companion animals. A new retrospective analysis from the S Animal Cancer Center offers the first systematic look at how radiation therapy has been used in dogs and cats across Korea from 2020 to 2023. The results tell a clear story. Demand is rising, protocols are evolving, and veterinary oncology in Korea is leveling up.
Dog Beats Cancer Odds After Successful Completion of Clinical Trial
In February 2023, Lola, a 9-year-old golden retriever, was diagnosed with oral melanoma, an aggressive cancer in her mouth that had already spread to her lungs. Lola’s veterinarian told her owner, Allison Roth, that Lola most likely had less than six months to live. She was referred to the Oncology Service at the UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for treatment options.