Chemotherapy

Franklin Lakes Pet Chemotherapy

Gentle & Patient-Focused Treatment Options

Finding out a pet has been diagnosed with cancer is devastating. Fortunately, chemotherapy is an option to treat many forms of cancer. The first step is an in-depth conversation with one of our veterinarians. Our Franklin Lakes pet chemotherapy specialists will review your pet’s medical history and make thoughtful recommendations on a proper course of action.

To learn more about our cancer-treating services, please call (201) 848-1991. We serve Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Wyckoff, and beyond.

About Animal Chemotherapy

New studies suggest that good dental care can add up to five years to your pet’s life. Dental care is one of the most overlooked areas of pet health. More than 70% of cats and 80% of dogs show signs of oral disease by the age of three. Dental disease doesn’t affect just the mouth – it can also lead to more serious health problems including heart, liver, and kidney disease.

Chemotherapy is the general term for a group of drugs that can kill cancerous cells. Unlike in humans, chemotherapy in dogs and cats does not have typical side effects such as hair loss and energy loss. Animal chemotherapy is much milder. That said, we keep a close eye on your pet’s side effects and can alter our treatment plan accordingly.

In most cases, dogs and cats that undergo chemotherapy exhibit no side effects on the day of treatment. A few days later, you may notice your pet feeling a little under the weather. Don’t panic – pets usually will feel better within a day or two.

Potential side effects of chemotherapy in cats and dogs include:

Chemotherapy drugs will be injected either into a vein or under the skin. Drugs must be administered in our facility – they cannot be taken home and administered without a veterinarian. The length of your pet’s chemotherapy treatment will depend on his or her species, breed, health, condition, and other factors.

At Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital our main goal is to protect your pet’s quality of life and give you the gift of time to spend with your pet. Though there is no guarantee that chemotherapy will prove effective in curing cancer, it can improve your pet’s well-being and add months if not years to your pet’s life.

Schedule an appointment with our pet chemotherapy vets in Franklin Lakes by calling (201) 848-1991.

Animals We Treat

General Veterinary Services

General Veterinary Services

General Veterinary Services

At Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, your pet pig is welcome. We see, care for and treat hundreds of pet pigs every year.

Our doctors and staff are comfortable with the unique skills and techniques necessary to keep your pet pig healthy and to treat him or her when problems arise. We are able to care for your pig’s needs, such as hoof and tusk trimming, vaccinations, dermatological issues, ideal body condition, dental, spaying, castration, and even specialty surgical procedures; as well as to address any questions you may have and provide recommendations for ongoing care.

Our practice has become well recognized in the pet pig community and by our veterinary peers. We are often called by other veterinarians, on a local, national and international level, to consult and share our advice on individual cases and at veterinary conferences. One of our veterinarians has been recognized as the “National Pet Pig Veterinarian of the Year”.

Contact us online or call (215) 515-8810 for small animal service, or (215) 515-6909 for large animal services, to make an appointment.

Doctors on Staff

Randy Bimes, D.V.M.
Arlen Wilbers, D.V.M.
Susie Lutz, D.V.M.
Brad Scheuch, D.A.C.V.S., D.A.B.V.P., Board Certified Large Animal Surgeon
Jennifer Murphy, D.V.M.
Veronica Pickens, D.V.M.
Tara Zentner, D.V.M.
Melanie Montague, D.V.M.
Morgan Wooten, D.V.M.

For more information about our farm animal veterinary services, please call the Quakertown Veterinary Clinic at (215) 515-8810 for small animal services or (215) 515-6909 for large animal services.

Laboratory Services

Why We Are Your Superior Choice

We understand that sometimes a trip to the vet puts stress on your pet, that’s why we offer house calls for those special circumstances.

Experience When It Counts

For more than two decades Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital has been proud to serve our communities animals’ needs.

Specializing in All Types Animals

Here at Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer care to many different types of animals, even your beloved exotic pets.

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Best vet care!!! Dr. Pomerants has been taking care of my pets for 15 years. The staff is wonderful.
Very very caring group. Doctors follow up and are super attentive and gentle and patient. All doctors are very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital. I took my bird /cockatiel there initially and liked them so much I brought my daughter’s sweet cat there when he needed some help. Just as caring and knowledgeable with all animals. I love this place for when our pets need help❤️
The most knowledgeable, experienced, and caring Animal Hospital by far. I cannot say enough about the doctors and staff. Over the past year, they provided our cat Toby Caramico with the care and love needed to help him and our family through an unfortunate complex, terminal illness. While Toby eventually succumbed to his illness, we were given the gift of an additional year with Toby where he was able to enjoy life and his family. My family firmly believes that without the experienced and loving care of Dr. Rizzo and all the other doctors and staff at Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital, we would not have had that time with Toby. On behalf of the Caramico family, I want to thank Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital for the gift of time and for all the love, support, and exceptional care that you provided to our beautiful and loving cat Toby.
Dr Anna Ward is good at providing information and options. The staff are always helpful when I need to call in.
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Hours & Location

Mon – Thurs: 8 am – 8 pm

Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

Saturday: 8 am – 4 pm

Sunday: Closed

We begin seeing appointments at 9:00 am

754 Franklin Ave
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

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