Our skilled and compassionate oncology team is committed to providing the best care for your pet while also offering support and guidance to you and your family.
A cancer diagnosis can be incredibly frightening for you and your family. The experienced oncology department at Premier – Grayslake has vast expertise in cancer care for animals. Our team will guide you through the process, from diagnosis to treatment, and work with your pet’s primary care veterinarian. Through an integrative approach of traditional animal cancer care, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as new therapies, we can help heal your pet and improve their quality of life.
Our complete cancer care offerings include:
- Biopsies of masses, internal organs, or bone marrow
- Complete diagnostic capabilities and staging evaluation for confirmed and suspected malignancies
- Chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- Management of chemotherapy toxicity if it occurs
- Participation in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer
- Comprehensive pain management
- Cryotherapy
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Minimally-invasive biopsy
- Nutritional support
- Palliative Care/hospice management
- Surgical consultation
Common cancers diagnosed in dogs and cats include:
- Lymphoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Mast cell tumor
- Mammary tumors
- Bladder tumors
- Melanoma
- Hemangiosarcoma
- Soft tissue sarcomas
Some common signs of cancer in pets include:
- Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
- Non-healing sores
- Weight loss despite adequate food intake