Where Advanced Cancer Care Meets Heartfelt Support
A cancer diagnosis can bring fear, sadness, and uncertainty about what comes next. Our oncology team is here to walk beside you with compassion, clarity, and thoughtful guidance—helping you understand your options while honoring what matters most to you and your pet.
Led by Dr. Kelvin Kow, New Hampshire’s only full-time, locally based board-certified veterinary oncologist, our veterinary oncology service in Stratham, NH provides consistent, collaborative cancer care from diagnosis through every stage of your pet’s journey. We combine advanced, evidence-based medicine with a deeply personal approach, making every recommendation with honesty, collaboration, and respect for your pet’s quality of life.
We provide comprehensive cancer care for pets across Stratham, Exeter, Portsmouth, and the greater Seacoast region—ensuring you never have to navigate this journey alone.
Our oncology team offers a full spectrum of veterinary cancer care, tailored to your pet’s diagnosis and your goals.
Hearing that your pet may need chemotherapy can feel frightening. In veterinary medicine, chemotherapy is designed to support comfort and quality of life, and most pets tolerate treatment far better than expected.
Electrochemotherapy offers a gentle, effective alternative for certain tumors when surgery or radiation may not be the best fit.
Targeted therapy allows us to tailor pet cancer treatment to the specific biology of your pet’s tumor, often using simple oral medications.
Not every cancer journey looks the same. Sometimes the most loving care focuses on comfort, relief, and quality of life.
Cancer care begins with understanding your pet’s diagnosis, your goals, and the path forward. We take time to explain treatment options clearly and create a personalized plan focused on comfort, quality of life, and the needs of your family—whether that involves advanced treatment, supportive care, or both.
Our oncology team provides a comprehensive range of services in-house, including:
Cancer care begins with understanding your pet’s diagnosis, your goals, and the path forward. We take time to explain treatment options clearly and create a personalized plan focused on comfort, quality of life, and the needs of your family—whether that involves advanced treatment, supportive care, or both.
Our oncology team provides a comprehensive range of services in-house, including:
Cancer care is about more than treatment—it’s about having a trusted team by your side every step of the way. We believe consistency, communication, and relationships are just as important as the medicine we provide. You can expect:
“After 20 years of guiding pets and their families navigate a cancer diagnosis, my goal is to provide leading-edge oncology care while helping families make informed decisions with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. Every pet deserves a doctor who sees more than a diagnosis.”
-Dr. Kow
Facing a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Our team combines advanced expertise with compassion and clear communication—helping you feel informed, supported, and never alone.
Meet Dr. Kow, our lead veterinarian oncologist.
Cancer care begins with listening. We take time to fully review your pet’s diagnosis and staging, answer every question, and ensure you leave with clarity and confidence in your next steps.
You can expect clear explanations of the prognosis, risks, and benefits. We communicate openly and compassionately so that families can make confident, informed decisions.
Every pet is different—and so is every family. Treatment plans are tailored to your pet’s needs and your goals—whether that includes advanced therapies or comfort-focused care.
We partner with your primary veterinarian and surgical teams to provide seamless, collaborative care, keeping your pet’s overall health front and center.
Facing a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Our team combines advanced expertise with compassion and clear communication—helping you feel informed, supported, and never alone.
Meet Dr. Kow, our lead veterinarian oncologist.
Cancer care begins with listening. We take time to fully review your pet’s diagnosis and staging, answer every question, and ensure you leave with clarity and confidence in your next steps.
You can expect clear explanations of the prognosis, risks, and benefits. We communicate openly and compassionately so that families can make confident, informed decisions.
Every pet is different—and so is every family. Treatment plans are tailored to your pet’s needs and your goals—whether that includes advanced therapies or comfort-focused care.
We partner with your primary veterinarian and surgical teams to provide seamless, collaborative care, keeping your pet’s overall health front and center.
We invite you to take a quiet look inside our oncology facilities. When facing cancer, the environment matters. Our space is designed to support pets and families with calm, dignity, and thoughtful attention at every step.
A veterinary oncologist is a veterinarian who has completed advanced specialty training and board certification in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in animals. Veterinary oncologists work closely with primary care veterinarians and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans for pets with cancer.
Not necessarily. Many pets with cancer continue to enjoy an excellent quality of life for months or even years following diagnosis. Our primary goal is always to maintain or improve quality of life while treating the disease.
Most pets tolerate chemotherapy much better than people do. Veterinary chemotherapy protocols are designed with quality of life as the priority. Approximately 80% of pets experience few or no significant side effects. If side effects do occur, they are typically mild and temporary.
Every family and every patient is different. During your consultation, we will discuss the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, expected outcomes, costs, and quality-of-life considerations so that you can make the decision that feels right for your pet and your family.
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, electrochemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, palliative or comfort-focused care, or a combination of approaches. Some cancers may also be monitored without immediate treatment.
Electrochemotherapy is a treatment that uses brief electrical pulses to help chemotherapy enter cancer cells more effectively. It can be an excellent option for select tumors and may be used alone or alongside surgery and other treatments.
Prognosis varies widely depending on the type of cancer, stage of disease, and treatment pursued. Some cancers can be cured, while others can often be managed successfully for months or years. During your consultation, we will discuss the expected outcomes and treatment goals specific to your pet’s diagnosis.
Quality of life is one of the most important factors we consider when making treatment recommendations. We will discuss what to monitor at home and help you assess your pet’s comfort, appetite, activity level, and overall happiness throughout treatment.
The initial consultation typically includes a review of medical records, discussion of diagnostic findings, a physical examination, and a detailed conversation about treatment options and prognosis. Additional diagnostics may be recommended depending on the diagnosis.
Absolutely. We believe in collaborative care and work closely with your family veterinarian throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
The cost of treatment varies considerably depending on the diagnosis, recommended therapies, and treatment goals. We provide detailed estimates and discuss costs openly so families can make informed decisions.
Some cancers can be cured, particularly when diagnosed early and treated aggressively. In other cases, our goal is to achieve long-term control of the disease while maintaining an excellent quality of life.
No. There are situations where monitoring, palliative care, or hospice-focused management may be the most appropriate choice. Our role is to help you understand all available options and support whatever decision is best for your pet and family.
While some cancers require prompt attention, most diagnoses allow enough time to gather information and discuss treatment options thoughtfully. If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, we encourage scheduling a consultation as soon as practical.
With more than 20 years of experience in veterinary oncology, Dr. Kelvin Kow provides advanced cancer care while maintaining a strong focus on quality of life, clear communication, and individualized treatment recommendations. Every treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs of the patient and family, helping pet owners make informed decisions with confidence.
Because we are a specialty hospital offering 24/7 Emergency Care, Surgery, Oncology and Dermatology, your pet has access to advanced care without referral delays.
If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, we’re here to help you navigate every step with care, clarity, and compassion.
Schedule a consultation with our oncology team in Stratham, NH and let us create a personalized plan centered on comfort, quality of life, and expert care.
We proudly provide vet cancer care services for pets in:
Stratham, NH | Exeter, NH | Portsmouth, NH | Greenland, NH | Newmarket, NH | Hampton, NH | Surrounding Rockingham County communities
If you are searching for a “pet oncologist near me” or “dog cancer specialist near me” in the Seacoast area, we are centrally located and open 24/7 for emergencies.
