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Animals with cancer treated at Cambridge University

The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital at The University of Cambridge has recently opened an enhanced facility to treat pets suffering from cancer. The facility will provide improved treatment to pets with cancer through the use of a modern linear accelerator. Cambridge is one of the only three centres in the UK that can provide radiotherapy treatment to animals. The linear accelerator is similar to the one used to treat humans.

Cancer is the main cause of the death of dogs in the UK, affecting one in four dogs and one in eight cats.

The linear accelerator at The Veterinary School treats around twenty animals per week by directing radiation at the cancer tumour. Since it was first established, The Cancer Therapy Unit has helped more than 6,000 animals. The new equipment will provide better treatment with increased accuracy and more powerful doses to improve the lives of the many pets suffering from this dreaded disease. The facility is still in need of funds to help cover the costs of the new life-saving equipment as there have been no funds acquired from the government. To maintain its forefront position of veterinary research, treatment and education, the hospital is relying greatly on donations.

Treatment of cancer in dogs and cats is an ongoing and costly expense, and you should read the fine print of your pet insurance policy to ensure that you have the level of cover required.  At Animal Friends we can help tailor your dog or cat insurance policy to your individual pet’s medical needs; call us on 0844 55 70 300 or get a quote online.

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