1.9 Common Feline and Canine Neoplastic Diseases

Question 1

What are the common feline and canine neoplastic diseases?

Answer 1

(1) oral tumors

• oral malignant melanoma
• oral SCC

(2) skeletal tumors

• osteosarcoma

(3) abdominal tumors

• splenic hemangiosarcoma

(4) intra-thoracic tumors

• many, depending on tissue type in thoracic organ

note: when you appreciate a mass in any of these areas, the first step is to acquire cytology or histopathology (FNA/biopsy)

note: these only show the important ones she mentioned in lecture

Question 2

Pretty vague and encomapassing: go over lecture, not worth flashcards (also you woke up late today)