Cancer isn't just a human disease. According to veterinary oncologist Dr. Cheryl London, from the University of California, Davis, at least 50% of dogs that live to 10 years old will get some cancer in their lifetime.

She says that the number one killer in dogs is cancer.

Dogs aren't the only pets that can develop cancer. Cats are also at risk. London says some 30-60% of cats will get some cancer in their lifetime.

So what do you do when a pet gets cancer?

London says that chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy similar to the way they do in people can prove to be of help. The difference is the intensity of therapy.

In most cases, quality of life is really, really important, she points out. The main goal should be to treat the cancer, but also to maintain the quality of life so that the pet is feeling good, is running around and not affected by the treatment.

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