Dr. Joanne Intile

Joanne Lynn Intile, DVM, MS, DACVIM

By Dr. Joanne Intile, DVM, DACVM Learning that your pet has cancer is devastating. Deciding on which, if any, treatment path to take is confusing and it is normal to feel anxious as you are making decisions...

Joanne Lynn Intile, DVM, MS, DACVIM

  By Joanne Intile, DACVIM   The skin is the largest organ of a dog, and tumors affecting this structure are common. Between 60 to 80 percent of skin tumors in dogs are benign, meaning if you notice a...

Joanne Lynn Intile, DVM, MS, DACVIM

By Joanne Intile, DACVIM Lymphoma is a blood-borne cancer of lymphocytes, which are a specific type of white blood cell. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in dogs. There are several forms of lymphoma...

Joanne Lynn Intile, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Many owners inquire about oral chemotherapy options in lieu of injectable treatments because they perceive the former as being less “intensive” and therefore less stressful for their pet. Countless times,...

Joanne Lynn Intile, DVM, MS, DACVIM

I have a soft spot in my heart for geriatric pets. I’m a sucker for the graying muzzle of an elderly Labrador retriever. I relish scratching the fuzzy face of a cranky senior cat. All pets are special,...

Joanne Lynn Intile, DVM, MS, DACVIM

“I’m sorry.” Consider the magnitude of impact these two simple words can have. Apologies, when uttered from a place of sincerity, are remarkably meaningful. They are capable of erasing negativity, clarifying...