A Canine Mast Cell Tumor Question for Dr. Smith
- How much does treatment cost?
- What is the success rate?
- Do the patients seem like they are in pain?
- Can I order the salve from you or do you have to see her first?
- Do you know of any other holistic vets closer to Louisville Ky?
- If I can’t order the salve from you where would you recommend me buying it from?
- How long do treatments last, how long does it take the slave to work and then heal?
- Do you need to see the patient first?
- Do you think it’s too late?
- Is it worth it?
Dr. Smith’s Reply:
- How much does treatment cost? The treatment costs 300-750 depending on what you are using, i.e., injectable, paste, and/or oral.
- What is the success rate? The medicine works pretty well depending on size, grade, and/or the number of tumors.
- Do the patients seem like they are in pain? No! maybe a little discomfort but not acute pain.
- Can I order the salve from you or do you have to see her first? A veterinarian needs to see the animal to inform you of treatment expectations properly.
- Do you know of any other holistic vets closer to Louisville Ky? Yes! You can look at the The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) Directory to find one.
- If I can’t order the salve from you where would you recommend me buying it from? A veterinarian in your area.
- How long do treatments last, how long does it take the slave to work and then heal? there are different protocols depending on the extent of the masses. I generally use paste 5 days on and 5 days and evaluate.
- Do you need to see the patient first? yes!
- Do you think it’s too late? Hard to say! If systemic signs are present like anemia and lethargy, then may not be effective.
- Is it worth it? If the tumors are grade 1 or 2, then yes! if tumors have spread to the regional lymph nodes, then it’s tough.
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