June 28, 2012

Biopsy and Fine Needle Aspirate for Diagnosing Dog Cancer #19

Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss the two most common medical procedures used by veterinarians and oncologists in the diagnosis of dog cancer.

Topics Covered:

  • The difference between a Fine Needle Aspirate and a Biopsy
  • General anesthesia
  • What type of veterinarian can perform these tests
  • The result time frame for a biopsy and a fine needle aspirateAre you unfamiliar with the ways dog cancer can be diagnosed by veterinarians? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler and they discuss and describe the different medical procedures used by veterinarians and oncologists in the diagnosis of dog cancer.


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