Scientific Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science: Radiation Therapy for Dogs
ONOMY Science Scientific Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science (SJAVS), Open Access ISSN 2640-5393 Radiation Therapy for Dogs Radiation can be used to control pain in some pets. A dog is diagnosed with cancer, very rarely is the aim of treatment an outright cure. Veterinarians usually try to maximize the amount of time a dog can survive while enjoying a good quality of life. Radiation Makes Cancer Cells Unable To Reproduce. “The goals of radiation are to achieve the best possible tumor control and to decrease negative effects of the tumor, such as pain , while sparing normal tissues, optimizing both quality and quantity of life”. Pets have a range of weapons in their arsenal. Alone or in conjunction with surgery and chemotherapy, radiation therapy is useful for its ability to specifically target tumors. Radiation can be broadly divided...