ONCOLOGY
King Animal Hospital offers comprehensive oncology services, dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancer in pets. Our team of specialists utilizes advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge treatments to provide compassionate care for pets with cancer.
We offer a range of treatment options tailored to the specific needs of your pet, aiming to improve their quality of life and manage cancer effectively:
• Chemotherapy: Administer medication to shrink or eliminate tumors, slow the progression of cancer, and manage symptoms. Our oncology team carefully monitors each patient to ensure the best possible outcomes and minimize side effects.
• Surgery: In cases where surgical intervention is indicated, our skilled surgeons work to remove tumors and affected tissues, aiming for the best possible prognosis.
• Immunotherapy: Enhancing the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer, using treatments designed to boost the immune response against cancer cells.
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• Targeted Therapy: Using medications designed to specifically target cancer cells, minimizing damage to normal cells and reducing side effects.
• Palliative Care: Providing relief from the symptoms and stress of cancer, focusing on improving quality of life for both pets and their families.
At our veterinary hospital, we are committed to supporting you and your pet throughout the cancer treatment journey.
Our compassionate team is here to provide expert care, answer your questions, and offer the best possible treatment options for your beloved companion.
ADVANCED IMAGING AND DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial in the fight against cancer. Our veterinary oncology team employs a range of advanced diagnostic tools to assess and identify cancer in pets:
Ultrasound
A non-invasive imaging technique used to visualize internal organs and detect abnormalities.
X-ray
An essential tool for visualizing bones, chest, and abdominal areas to identify tumors or metastasis.
CT (Computed Tomography)
Provides detailed cross-sectional images of the body, offering precise information about the location and size of tumors, and also check for metastasis.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Utilized for detailed images of soft tissues, particularly useful for detecting brain and spinal cord tumors.
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
A minimally invasive procedure to collect cells from a mass/lump, lymph node, internal organ, or suspicious area for cytological analysis.
Biopsy
Collection of small tissue samples for histopathological examination to determine the type and grade of cancer.
Blood Tests
Comprehensive blood panels to evaluate overall health, detect abnormalities, and monitor organ function.
Bone Marrow Aspirates
Used to diagnose and stage hematologic cancers by examining bone marrow cells.
Cytology and Histopathology
Microscopic examination of cells and tissues to provide a definitive diagnosis.
Treatment
Comprehensive Cancer Care
OUR BOARD-CERTIFIED ONCOLOGIST
DR. FERNANDA MANTOVANI
DVM, DVSC, ACVIM
Board-Certified Oncologist
Dr. Mantovani obtained her Veterinary degree from the Sao Paulo State University, subsequently taking clinical rotations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where the training and exposure inspired her to pursue a specialization in Veterinary Oncology.
She acquired American Veterinary Medical Association Certification in 2009, then completed a rotating medicine and surgery internship at the University of Missouri in 2011. Dr. Mantovani then finished an Oncology specialty internship, followed by an Oncology residency and Doctor of Veterinary Science program (DVSc) at the Ontario Veterinary College.
Dr. Mantovani has been running the oncology service at a specialty veterinary clinic in Toronto since 2015 and is Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine since 2016.
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