What types of advanced cancer treatments does Pet Cancer Group offer?

Pet Cancer Group provides a full spectrum of cancer treatments, including the latest chemotherapies, immunotherapy, direct immunomodulators, targeted therapy, and electrochemotherapy. They also utilize cytokine inhibitors, which are a newer form of cancer therapy targeting specific cancer cells.

What is the background of the lead oncologist at Pet Cancer Group?

Dr. J. Armando Villamil, a board-certified veterinary oncologist, leads Pet Cancer Group. He holds MS, DVM, and PhD degrees from Louisiana State University. Dr. Villamil completed a one-year internship and a dual residency in medical oncology and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology at the University of Missouri, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.

What does cancer staging involve at Pet Cancer Group?

Staging at Pet Cancer Group involves a series of tests to determine the extent of the disease. This typically includes full blood work, thoracic radiographs, abdominal ultrasound, and potentially a CT scan of the affected area. These tests are usually performed before starting treatment and can be repeated if necessary.

How well do pets typically tolerate chemotherapy at this clinic?

Chemotherapy is generally well tolerated in animals and is not as toxic as it can be in humans. While potential side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, suppressed immune system, hair loss, and lethargy can occur, they are mostly manageable with medication at home. The goal is to be effective against cancer while maintaining a good quality of life.

What is electrochemotherapy?

Electrochemotherapy is a treatment option for local tumor control. It delivers electrical pulses to cancer cells, increasing their membrane permeability. This process allows anti-cancer drugs to penetrate the cells more effectively, leading to increased cell kill and the ability to eliminate more tumor cells.

Pet Cancer Group

Pet Cancer Group is a general practice practice in Miami, FL. Procedures include Citokine Inhibitors, Targeted therapy, thoracic radiographs, and full blood work.

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About

Pet Cancer Group is a medical oncology team in South Florida, providing state-of-the-art, personalized oncology treatment for pets with cancer. The clinic focuses on tailoring specific treatment protocols for each patient, utilizing the latest technology and clinical advances in veterinary oncology to achieve the best possible outcomes. They are committed to ensuring pets receive optimal medical treatment and care, prioritizing their quality of life.

The clinic is led by Dr. J. Armando Villamil, a board-certified veterinary oncologist. Pet Cancer Group serves clients in the Miami and Broward areas, working collaboratively with referring veterinarians, patients, and clients to support pets through their cancer journey.

Surgical team

Dr. J. Armando Villamil

MS, DVM, PhD, ACVIM (Oncology)

Dr. J. Armando Villamil obtained his Bachelor of Science, Master, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Louisiana State University.

Procedures

Citokine Inhibitors
Targeted therapy
thoracic radiographs
full blood work
CT scan
Chemotherapy
abdominal ultrasound
Direct immunomodulators
Electrochemotherapy
Immunotherapy

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Frequently asked questions

What types of advanced cancer treatments does Pet Cancer Group offer?: Pet Cancer Group provides a full spectrum of cancer treatments, including the latest chemotherapies, immunotherapy, direct immunomodulators, targeted therapy, and electrochemotherapy. They also utilize cytokine inhibitors, which are a newer form of cancer therapy targeting specific cancer cells.
What is the background of the lead oncologist at Pet Cancer Group?: Dr. J. Armando Villamil, a board-certified veterinary oncologist, leads Pet Cancer Group. He holds MS, DVM, and PhD degrees from Louisiana State University. Dr. Villamil completed a one-year internship and a dual residency in medical oncology and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology at the University of Missouri, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.
What does cancer staging involve at Pet Cancer Group?: Staging at Pet Cancer Group involves a series of tests to determine the extent of the disease. This typically includes full blood work, thoracic radiographs, abdominal ultrasound, and potentially a CT scan of the affected area. These tests are usually performed before starting treatment and can be repeated if necessary.
How well do pets typically tolerate chemotherapy at this clinic?: Chemotherapy is generally well tolerated in animals and is not as toxic as it can be in humans. While potential side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, suppressed immune system, hair loss, and lethargy can occur, they are mostly manageable with medication at home. The goal is to be effective against cancer while maintaining a good quality of life.
What is electrochemotherapy?: Electrochemotherapy is a treatment option for local tumor control. It delivers electrical pulses to cancer cells, increasing their membrane permeability. This process allows anti-cancer drugs to penetrate the cells more effectively, leading to increased cell kill and the ability to eliminate more tumor cells.

Contact & hours

Address

8356 SW 40th St
Miami

Phone

(844) 738-2436

Website

petcancergroup.com

4.4 · 85 Google reviews

Recent reviews

5 months ago

Paula Recalde

To begin, I was forced to take down a prior review due to a legal letter from the Doctor’s lawyer threatening legal action if I did not take down my review - it is out of respect and courtesy to the Dr. that I will not share the letter publicly. However, I will not be silenced or intimidated. I do not wish to engage in litigation. I do not have emotional capacity to fight a case as I am grieving the death of my cat. My experience was so upsetting, I believe it would be wrong not to share my opinion and experience of what happened. I would recommend to others to look elsewhere. It is my opinion that the doctor failed to take my cat’s symptoms (such as being dehydrated and not eating) into consideration when beginning the harsh medical treatment. He states he did but i disagree and unfortunately i cannot go further into detail about that as I did on my original review. At the end of the day I counted on the doctors expertise that my cat could take the treatment after examining her the same day I brought her in for the first time. My original review was longer and more detailed in what was my honest account of my experience but for the reasons mentioned, I took it down. It speaks volumes to me that the efficiency shown in delivering the legal letter to my sister (not me directly) stands in stark contrast to the inefficiency of diligently informing me of my cat’s death. It also stands in stark contrast to the lack of sympathy shown towards my family and I. I should not have trusted this professional. I carry a pain and guilt for not asking more questions. Why didn’t I ask if my cat was ready to take CHEMO? Why didn’t I ask if we could hydrate her more or nourish her body more to be stronger to take chemo? Why did I just trust everything the doctor said???WHY DIDNT I READ THE REVIEWS before accepting the treatment??? This is the pain I carry everyday since she passed away a month ago. I should have asked these questions. Instead, I expected a professional to have those details covered. I do not believe the doctor had everything covered. My disappointment with this practice and the lack of sympathy and empathy has only increased. I am in disbelief that Dr Villamil has chosen to escalate this situation into what I feel is a legal threat rather than addressing the concerns that led to my review in the first place. For someone who claims to be compassionate, this approach speaks volumes. To anyone still reading, I repeat, go elsewhere.
3 months ago

D Stull

Dr. Villamil and staff have been wonderful through our journey with my grandpup. He was very clear at the beginning what to expect and our pup far exceeded his expectations. We have never felt pressured to make a choice.
a year ago

CP E

Our fur son Bruce was diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma in February. We met with Dr Villamil and chose to begin chemotherapy based on the prognosis. Dr Villamil gave us hope of “80% remission with 4-5 years of life after treatment”. We started chemotherapy in April. In August, the day of Bruce’s last chemo treatment, we called to inform them that Bruce had taken a sudden and drastic decline and was being seen as an emergency at his vet. I called Dr Villamil to advise them of the situation and all they said to me was “I’ll let the doctor know”. No other words. We had to euthanize our sweet boy Bruce the next day. We were heartbroken. It’s been almost 3 months since and they have never contacted me since about Bruce, his status or if we were even coming back, to reschedule, etc. They have never reached out to us or followed up. We lost our fur baby 4 months unexpectedly after beginning treatment. We knew that is a risk you take with chemo treatment. But the absolute lack of compassion, sympathy, care, follow-up is very upsetting. You feel like a dollar sign and just a number. To chose to do chemo and put your pet through this is extremely difficult, emotionally and financially. It’s a huge commitment. We feel let down and disappointed by this office. They provided medical care but that’s about it. If you’re looking for compassion and support, sympathy, we did not find it here.

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5 months ago

Jacob Wolowitz

The people who answer the phone are way more knowledgable than most practices. Dr. V is patient, accommodating, and has the best prices around. I've just taken my third dog to him.
8 months ago

JGirl35 JG

I have only the highest praise for Dr. Villamil and his wonderful team. We had taken our sweet toy Yorkie, Gigi, to another cancer center down south and she was newly diagnosed. It was a horrible experience. She had three treatments and we were only "allowed" to see the vet oncologist once. He never gave us an update after the initial consultation and he was very negative from the start of her lymphoma treatment. Their team was also so rude. So we decided to make the move to Pet Cancer Group. It was a great decision. Dr. Villamil was so caring with our Gigi and the staff was always cheerful, kind and very professional. Dr. Villamil came out to talk to us about her labs and check up each and every time . We didn't think that she would be able to tolerate her treatment for very long so we braced ourselves. However under Dr. Villamil's care, she lived well beyond what was expected (over two years). Sadly, we lost our Gigi a couple of months ago but we have only positive things to say about the doctor and his staff. They were a blessing to us and our fur girl. They even sent a sweet card upon her passing and the Dr. called us as well. If you're considering a place to treat your beloved pet, I would highly recommend Pet Cancer Group.

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