Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
  • 24-HR ER: 603-433-0056
  • Our Services
    • Anesthesia and Pain Management
    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgery
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
    • Refill a Compounded Medication
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • VetBloom CE
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Donate to AVMF
    • Contact Us
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Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
  • Our Services
    • Anesthesia and Pain Management
    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgery
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
    • Refill a Compounded Medication
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • VetBloom CE
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Donate to AVMF
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Ethos Job Fairs
    • Veterinary Training Programs
  • 24-HR ER: 603-433-0056

Oncology

Our skilled and compassionate oncologist is committed to providing the best care for your pet while also offering support and guidance to you and your family.

The Oncology department will work with your primary care veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs. Our oncologist has extensive training in a wide range of medical oncology services and treatments and the most advanced equipment at his disposal. They specialize in the most current methods to diagnose and treat cancer while striving to preserve an excellent quality of life for the patient.

Our Oncology team provides comprehensive medical oncology services, incorporating chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols. We work collaboratively with other department specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, and physical therapy & rehabilitation to provide our patients with a thoughtfully tailored approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Some common signs of cancer in pets include:
  • Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
  • Non-healing sores
  • Weight loss despite adequate food intake
Common cancers diagnosed in dogs and cats include:
  • Lymphoma
    • Feline Lymphoma
    • Canine Lymphoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Mast cell tumor
  • Mammary tumors
  • Bladder tumors
  • Melanoma
  • Hemangiosarcoma
  • Soft tissue sarcomas
Diagnostics

The diagnostic process involves tests to identify the type of cancer and “staging” to determine whether the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. Some of the diagnostic techniques that we use in the process may include:

  • Complete Staging
  • Fine Needle Aspirates & Cytology
  • Solid Biopsy & Histopathology
  • Blood Chemistry Evaluations
  • Immunocytochemistry
  • Immunophenotyping
Treatment Options
  • Chemotherapy and Targeted therapies
  • Immunotherapy
  • Palliative Care & Pain Management
  • Surgical Oncology

Submit a Referral

  • Referral Form and Records

Meet Our Team

  • Kelvin Kow, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)Veterinary Oncologist

Diagnostics

  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Radiography (X-Rays)
  • Ultrasound

Related Articles

  • Cancer in Pets
  • Feline Lymphoma
  • Canine Lymphoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs
  • Pets: Sunburns and Skin Cancer
  • What to Expect: When Your Pet Needs an MRI
  • What to Expect: Veterinary Chemotherapy
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
603-433-0056 | 215 Commerce Way, Ste. 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • 24-HR ER: 603-433-0056
  • Our Services
    • Anesthesia and Pain Management
    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgery
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
    • Refill a Compounded Medication
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • VetBloom CE
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Donate to AVMF
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Ethos Job Fairs
    • Veterinary Training Programs
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We are honored that you have chosen to trust us with your furry family member's care

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital opened its doors in 2008 with 15,000sqft of space and 11 exam rooms. At the time, the hospital felt enormous with plenty of room for growth. Now, in 2022, we are caring for 76% more pets than we were in just 2019. This has put a strain on our capacity to invite all of our clients into our hospital.

To meet the needs of the community, and serve as many pets as we can, we will be keeping curbside care in place while we lease and renovate a new, larger building nearby. We’re looking forward to a bright future in a bigger hospital where we can care for all your clever, cute, sneaky, wonderous pets. We ask you to understand and forgive us a little as we navigate the next phase in our evolution.

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