Canine Oral Melanoma Vaccine

Presented By
Philip J. Bergman DVM, ACVIM-Onc,
MS, PhD, Chief Medical Officer,
BrightHeart Veterinary Centers

The most common oral malignancy in the dog is melanoma. Oral melanoma
is most commonly seen in Scottish terriers, golden retrievers, poodles
and dachshunds. This discussion will assume the diagnosis of melanoma
has already been made, and will focus on the biologic behavior
parameters, the staging and the treatment of canine oral melanoma.

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The Treatment of Cataracts
at KBVC

Presented By
Dr. Cory Mosunic, MS, DVM, DACVO

A cataract is any opacity of the lens within the eye. It can be a small
cataract (incipient) and not interfere with vision or it can be larger
and interfere with vision. There are also aging changes that can occur
in the lens of older dogs which are not cataracts but often can be
mistaken as cataracts. This condition is called nuclear sclerosis and
usually does not interfere with vision.

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Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Dogs

Presented By
Dr. Christopher Angielo, DVM

In 1999 the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center noted several cases of
kidney failure in dogs after eating of grapes and raisins. Symptoms occurred
within hours of ingestion and included: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, refusal to
eat, and abdominal pain. The partially digested fruit was often present in the
vomitus and/or stool. After seeking veterinary attention routine blood panels
would reveal evidence of kidney failure.

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Bubble Gum is Toxic to Dogs

Presented By
Dr. Lelani Alvarez, DVM

Certain kinds of bubble gum that contain a product called "xylitol" can cause
serious problems when ingested by your dog. Xylitol is a 5-carbon sugar
alcohol that looks and tastes like sugar. Many products on the market, including
sugar-free candy, gums, breath fresheners, toothpastes, sunblock, and other
nutritional supplements contain xylitol.

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