2 current cancer treatment or research opportunities
About Ontario Veterinary College oncology research
The Ontario Veterinary College is Canada's oldest veterinary school and runs a broad companion-animal cancer program. Its researchers work on drug treatment, radiation and light-activated therapies, including methods designed specifically for difficult oral tumors.
Cancer types currently listedOral Melanoma, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Where visits take placeOntario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
Current options at Ontario Veterinary College — University of Guelph
Open an option to see who may qualify, locations, costs or coverage, contact details and the official source.
Palladia (toceranib) for canine oral melanoma
Ontario Veterinary College — University of Guelph · Canada
Actively recruiting — listed on current OVC canine oncology trials page
What is being offered: Treatment study for biopsy-confirmed canine oral melanoma with measurable disease. OVC states dogs with previous chemotherapy are not eligible; prior melanoma vaccination is allowed. Multiple OVC visits are required.
Who may qualify: Confirmed cancer diagnosis required; Active tumor required; Measurable
May not qualify if: Prior chemo
Costs / coverage: 🟡 Partially funded. The study covers initial staging, Palladia medication and associated dispensing/administration fees.
Contact: OVC Clinical Trials — ovc.clinicaltrials@uoguelph.ca; official study contact form
Location
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
Porphysome nanoparticle phototherapy for feline oral squamous cell carcinoma
Ontario Veterinary College — University of Guelph · Canada
Actively recruiting — listed on current OVC feline oncology trials page
What is being offered: Pilot treatment study using Porphysome liposome-based nanoparticles and phototherapy for cats with confirmed oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. The current OVC feline oncology page lists the study as active; full protocol eligibility requires investigator prescreening.
Who may qualify: Confirmed cancer diagnosis required; Active tumor required
Costs / coverage: No explicit current public breakdown of study-covered versus owner-paid costs was found. Confirm directly with OVC Clinical Trials.
Contact: OVC Clinical Trials — ovc.clinicaltrials@uoguelph.ca; official study contact form
Location
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
A listing here does not mean every pet will qualify. Enrollment can change, and the study team makes the final decision after reviewing your pet’s diagnosis, records and previous treatment.
Have the pathology report, recent imaging and treatment history ready. Ask whether a referral is required, which visits must happen in person and what the study pays for before making travel plans.
