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Mariana Lopes

Mariana Lopes

Veterinary surgeon and European Specialist in Small Animal Oncology at University of Glasgow; expert in feline oral chemotherapy

Jun 8, 2026

2:52
Why do cats tolerate these treatments differently, and how should we monitor this feline-specific risk?
3:00
Cats are not just small dogs.
3:01
Some drugs will be more toxic in cats.
3:04
Others will be less.
3:05
Cyclophosphamide, commonly associated with hemorrhagic cystitis in dogs, does not seem to have the same effect in cats.
3:12
When we're treating a dog's cyclophosphamide, we will monitor the urine very carefully for microscopic hematuria, which is not as much as a concern in cats.
3:21
Doxorubicin in dogs can cause cumulative cardiotoxicity.
5:46
When it comes to blood parameters, blood tests, have you any general suggestions for a monitoring strategy when it comes to that neutropenia?

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