This evening meeting will cover the medical aspects of the palliative care of  dogs and cats with cancer  in veterinary practice, in particular  longer-term palliative care and effective maintenance of chronic cases. Focus will be given to pain relief, chemotherapy and nutritional support. Through the use of problem orientated lectures and real life case studies,  delegates will develop a clear understanding of the aims and outcomes of palliative cancer treatment. The complications and ethical dilemmas involved in providing palliative  treatments will also be discussed.