Philip Treuil is an experienced veterinarian in Charlotte, North Carolina. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Oklahoma, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Philip Treuil is currently the Radiation Oncologist at Carolina Veterinary Specialists. Radiation therapy is used for animals suffering from cancer, and is usually given for 15 to 20 days, which could take up to three to four weeks.
Effects of Radiation Therapy
The side effects of radiation therapy for animals are mild. Many animals going through radiation therapy develop redness, causing the skin to become moist in the area that is being treated, especially toward the end of the treatment. It is important not to allow the animal to scratch that area. The veterinarian might prescribe medication to make the patient comfortable. It is not recommended to purchase over-the-counter drugs to treat any side effects that might arise.
Animals going through radiation therapy will most likely experience hair loss after the treatment is over. Hair loss could continue for four to six months, but it will regrow for most animals. However, the color of skin and hair in the treated area could change permanently.
If the animal is treated for oral cancer, a foul odor could develop, but usually decreases over time. These are just a couple of general side effects, but the severity of side effects varies from patient to patient. Philip Treuil received his Master of Science degree from Colorado State University.
Source: http://www.amcny.org/radiation-oncology/radiation-therapy-information