Understanding the common types of cancer in dogs and cats is essential for early detection, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The American Animal Hospital Association’s new 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats for general practice veterinarians treating dogs and cats with cancer cover diagnosing, staging, treating and providing supportive care for pets with cancer.
Source: AAHA, January 1, 2026. Link.
Cancer is frequently treatable or manageable in veterinary patients. A suspicion or diagnosis of cancer should be the beginning and not the end of the diagnostic process.”