SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CARE
Oncology
Advanced cancer care for your pet
Oncology
Radiation treatments have resumed
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital has completed the installation of its new state-of-the-art linear accelerator capable of providing advanced radiation therapy and life-saving care to animal cancer patients.
Common cancers we treat
In dogs
- Lymphoma (lymphosarcoma)
- Soft tissue sarcoma
- Mast cell tumor
- Bone tumors (most commonly osteosarcoma)
- Nasal tumors
- Oral tumors
In cats
- Lymphoma
- Oral and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
- Soft tissue sarcomas
- Nasal tumors
Health care services we offer
- Advanced cancer diagnostics and consultation
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery
Hospital Stories
Grateful couple donates to support veterinary oncology at WSU
The College of Veterinary Medicine provided Paul and Lynnea Thibodaux with one of the most precious gifts they could ask for — more time with their beloved Australian shepherds, Doc and Rubie.
WSU celebrity Dash Dog treated at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
A canine social media star with a long track record of promoting WSU is receiving cancer treatment at the university’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
WSU veterinary hospital installs new cancer-fighting technology
The linear accelerator is designed to safely and accurately direct beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells while limiting damage to surrounding healthy tissue in animal patients.
Health Topics
- An overview of cancer in pets Just like humans, our pets can get cancer. It is a scary and serious diagnosis, but it does not mean your pet’s life is immediately over. WSU’s veterinary oncologists can discuss with you the treatment options available for your pet and answer any questions you may have. Cancer is caused by the uncontrolled and purposeless […]
- Cancer surgery Can surgery cure my pet of cancer? Cancer is a scary diagnosis for any pet owner, but there are often surgical treatment options that can improve your pet’s quality of life and, in some cases, even eliminate the cancer. Is my pet a candidate for cancer surgery? Whether your pet is a candidate for surgery […]
- Canine osteosarcoma Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs.
- Feline Lymphoma Lymphoma is one of the most chemotherapy-responsive tumors seen in veterinary medicine.
- Radiation therapy Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells. The Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital uses a linear accelerator, or LINAC, to accurately and safely direct radiation at tumors while protecting and limiting damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The teaching hospital is just one of […]
Clinical Studies
Any current clinical studies for this service will be listed below.
Give hope when you give to Cancer Care
Our new machine will provide exceptional radiation treatment to thousands of animals with accurate and safer treatment for our animal patients.
Your gift supports cancer care for all animals in our hospital.
Questions about giving? Contact Kay Glaser or 509-335-4835.