A cancer diagnosis in your pet can be devastating, and we know that when you come to Eclipse you want the best quality and most compassionate care that is available. We believe that the most effective treatment team for your pet consists of not only oncologists and oncology nurses, but includes the collaboration with our other veterinary specialists, our referring veterinarians, and you. Together we will adopt a comprehensive approach to your pet’s care to ensure that all necessary medical needs are being met, with your pet’s quality of life and comfort at the forefront of all decisions that are made.

Cancer can affect animals in the same manner it can affect people. In fact, cancer is a major cause for illness and death in pets. The good news is many cancers can be successfully treated and the outcomes are often positive. Many of the diagnostic and therapeutic options available to humans with cancer are also available for pets, which is key, as there are hundreds of different tumor types, and they all respond uniquely to treatment. It is important to remember that while cancer generally affects older animals, they are often able to tolerate many of the same treatments as younger animals. Even with the most aggressive cancers, we can help to provide comfort, pain control, and support for your pet. Most families of pets with cancer undergoing treatment report mild side effects and improvement in their pet’s quality of life. In the few instances where this is not the case, we will make adjustments and treatment decisions to decrease discomfort and improve the patient’s quality of life to the best of our ability.