If you use specialist vets you will be getting the best treatments and advice for your dogs. You have to remember after gaining a veterinary degree, an oncologist has to do many extra years of study only dealing with cancer patients before becoming a specialist. A general vet does not do the extra study in this field.
I have heard of many similar cases to what you describe and many times I have heard of people not being able to get referrals. I would like to think it is a case of the local gp vet not knowing they can refer from the start. It is up to "us" as owners to be aware of our options and stand firm as to what is best for our dogs. I would not be happy either with unnecessary operations.
_________________ 1. Sending tumours to the lab saves lives 2. Pet insurance allows you to give your dog the best treatments available 3. Using an oncologist gives your dog the best chance of survival.
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