This section translates the research into practical understanding for owners — serious and accurate, without oversimplifying decisions that deserve care.
What staging means, what questions to ask at diagnosis, and how to think about prognosis honestly.
A plain-language guide to the MDR1/ABCB1 mutation and why it matters for certain medications and chemotherapy drugs.
Signs of organ injury and other complications during chemotherapy, and when to seek immediate veterinary attention.
A working list of questions designed to support fuller informed consent before treatment begins.
Nutrition, hydration, and monitoring practices that can support a dog through cytotoxic treatment.
How to think through modifying, pausing, or stopping treatment in conversation with your veterinary team.