Treatment, Medication & Supplement Directory
A comprehensive encyclopedia of medicines, chemotherapy protocols, targeted and immune therapies, supplements, Chinese herbal formulas, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) approaches, and supportive-care options used or discussed in canine and feline tumor care. Directory entries explain what each option is, where it may fit, its evidence and safety boundaries, and what to discuss with a veterinarian; they are references, not individualized prescriptions or rankings.
Named profile Palladia (Toceranib): Approved Canine Mast Cell Tumor Targeted TherapyRepresentative category illustration – no product packaging is shown.Palladia (Toceranib): Approved Canine Mast Cell Tumor Targeted Therapy
Palladia is an FDA-approved prescription veterinary tyrosine kinase inhibitor for treatment of Patnaik grade II or III recurrent canine cutaneous mast cell tumors, with or without regional lymph-node…
Read moreNamed profile Laverdia (Verdinexor): FDA-Approved Oral Therapy for Canine LymphomaRepresentative category illustration – no product packaging is shown.Laverdia (Verdinexor): FDA-Approved Oral Therapy for Canine Lymphoma
Verdinexor is an oral prescription antineoplastic for certain dogs with lymphoma. FDA announced full approval in January 2026 after the product's earlier conditional-approval pathway; publication should use the…
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Cancer Surgery: Biopsy, Excision, and Margin Planning
Surgery may obtain a diagnosis, remove a localized tumor, relieve obstruction or pain, or reduce complications. The first operation can determine later options, so biopsy route, intended margins,…
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CT and MRI: Cross-Sectional Imaging for Tumor Decisions
CT and MRI create cross-sectional datasets that can map tumors beyond what is visible or palpable. CT uses x-rays and is fast and strong for many chest, bone,…
Read moreCoagulation Testing Before Biopsy, Surgery, or Invasive Care
Coagulation testing is selected when history, examination, disease, medication, or a planned procedure raises a bleeding or clotting question.
Read moreRegional Lymph Node Sampling for Cancer Staging
Lymph node size and feel are unreliable on their own, so selected nodes may be sampled when metastatic status would change a treatment plan.
Read moreImmunohistochemistry in Veterinary Tumor Diagnosis
Immunohistochemistry uses labeled antibodies on tissue sections to help classify tumors or investigate specific markers after morphology has been reviewed.
Read moreBiopsy-Tract Planning Before Definitive Tumor Surgery
The route used to sample a suspicious mass can affect later surgery or radiation, so the diagnostic and definitive teams should plan it together when anatomy is complex.
Read moreTumor Specimen Orientation, Margin Inking, and Pathology Handoff
Clear communication between surgeon and pathologist helps connect microscopic margin findings to the exact patient anatomy and next decision.
Read moreSentinel Lymph Node Mapping Before Node Biopsy or Removal
Sentinel-node mapping aims to identify the first draining node, which may not be the nearest or largest node, before sampling or surgery.
Read moreLimb Amputation for Tumor Control or Pain Relief
Amputation may be discussed for selected limb tumors or uncontrollable limb pain after staging, mobility, comorbidity, and family goals are reviewed.
Read moreLimb-Sparing Surgery: Eligibility and Tradeoffs
Limb-sparing procedures preserve some limb function in selected cases but require careful imaging, staging, reconstruction, complication planning, and comparison with amputation.
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