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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy aims to control cancer while maintaining a pet's quality of life.

Chemotherapy aims to control cancer while maintaining a pet's quality of life. Drug selection, timing and monitoring depend on the tumor, with possible effects on normal tissues as well.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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