No Dog Battles Alone | VOLVet Vision

Our Oncology Service treats over 2,000 animals for a range of cancers each year. The walls and windowsills in the treatment area are covered with cards, mementos, and photos of current and previous patients.

Cancer is a significant health concern for companion animals, particularly dogs. Approximately one in four dogs will develop neoplasia, a term for uncontrolled cell growth, at some point during their lives. The risk increases with age: nearly half of all dogs and one-third of cats over the age of ten will be diagnosed with cancer.

Early detection can lead to better outcomes

When to See Your Vet

Lumps/bumps under the skin
Bleeding from the mouth, nose, or other body openings
Labored breathing/coughing
Persistent lameness
Difficulty eating
Loss of appetite/weight loss
Abnormal odors/bad breath
Non-healing wounds
Increased drinking or urinating
Persistent diarrhea or vomiting
Appears to be in pain
Lower energy levels

Baker

Here he is. Baker the Bassett. This handsome boy loves coming to visit his oncology team. He’s pictured all smiles with his favorite people after he completed his lymphoma chemotherapy protocol. UT orange is definitely his color. He is very photogenic and loves the camera. Baker is one of a kind.

Charlee

Ms. Charlee is a cute and sassy gal who completed her chemotherapy protocol earlier this year. Her dedicated and loving owners drove from Kentucky to Knoxville for twenty-five weeks to ensure she received all her treatments. Charlee looks great in her UT survivor bandanna next to her student, Sierra. Her oncology team is thrilled that Charlee is in complete remission from her lymphoma.

Razzy UTCVM Cancer survivor visits the clinic.

Fenway

Age is just a number; just ask 15-year-old rock star Fenway. She is in complete remission from her lymphoma. She enjoys life at her own pace with lots of yummy treats and loves the outdoors. Her oncology team was elated when she completed her chemotherapy protocol.

Lulu

Introducing Lulu, aka Lulu Love. She is the happiest gal when she comes in for her chemotherapy treatments. She loves to greet her staff and hangs out in the office with her oncology team. Supervising and sharing lunches is her favorite pastime when she is not napping, awaiting her treatment. Her oncology team was super happy when she completed her mast cell chemotherapy treatments with flying colors. UT orange is her color.

Razzy

Razzy had the best start to 2025. He completed his lymphoma chemotherapy protocol with flying colors. He’s a champion and looks terrific in UT orange next to his doctor and his student. His owners are devoted and dedicated pet parents who love him to the moon and back. His oncology team loves him so much and is so happy that he is in complete remission. Way to go, Razzy.