Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are being increasingly used on pets, as owners look to prolong their lives at any cost.

Unlike humans, dogs and cats have very few side effects to these treatments, such as no fur loss.

Credit: AFP

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