Consult the opinion of both the veterinarian and the specialist

When you find out that your beloved furry friend has cancer, you have to keep in touch with your veterinarian as often as possible. But according to a veterinary oncologist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin, MacKenzie Pellin, there should be good communication between a referring vet and a specialist, so, try to consult the opinion of both experts. 

Sometimes, doctors get too busy because they have to consult with a lot of patients (or animals in this case), respond to emails, test and prescribe treatments, so it’s your responsibility to make sure that you understand all the procedures and treatments.

“Usually records are shared behind the scenes, but if people are going back and forth, you can ask for the doctor to call the specialist or vice versa,” said Dr. Pellin. “If anything is unclear, I encourage people to have their vet call so everyone is on the same page.”

Nevertheless, veterinarians won’t take any action regarding the treatment of your dog without your consent, and will usually act according to your requirements. Therefore, you should try to understand the seriousness of the problem and accept their suggestions.