Current treatment options for dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma
April 1, 2005
By:
Carl T. Jehn, DVM
,
James P. Farese, DVM, DACVS
,
Daniel D. Lewis, DVM, DACVS
,
Nicole Ehrhart, VMD, MS, DACVS
,
Charles A. Kuntz, DVM, MS, DACVS
Although amputation has traditionally been used to palliatively manage affected dogs, treatment modalities including limb salvage, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are evolving. This overview of emerging therapies will help you educate owners about treatment options for dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma.
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