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The
following are some web sites that may be helpful/supportive to those of you
beginning your journey up the hills and through the valleys of cancer,
with your beloved companion animal.
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PetCard ® was created to provide a simple and affordable way for pet
owners to finance veterinary treatments or make pet related
purchases. Applying for the PetCard is as simple as filling out an
application, and the financing transaction is over as soon as it
starts! Approval should be confirmed in minutes. PetCard's staff is
committed to helping you obtain financing for veterinary treatments.
http://www.petcard.ca/
Veterinary Financing PetCard ®
Your choice . . . fixed, equal monthly payments or Credit Card . . .
So easy!
More people throughout Canada prefer PetCard ® to finance their
veterinary procedures.
There is no down payment, no collateral, high approval, competitive
interest rates, easy monthly payments, and more.
PetCard ® is accepted across Canada for a variety of services,
including:
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CareCredit is a flexible patient/client payment
programme, specifically designed for healthcare
expenses, that makes it easier for you to get the
treatment or procedures you want and need, for you
and your companion animals. CareCredit is ideal for
co-payments, deductibles, treatment and procedures
not covered by insurance plans. CareCredit offers a
full range of No Interest and Extended Payment Plans
for treatment fees from $1 to over $25,000.
Contact Information:
Telephone US: 1-800-300-3046 ex: 4519
Telephone Canada: 1-866-453-9961
Email:
info@carecredit.ca
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ONCO-PET (TM)
It is a new test for detection of cancer in dogs.
The company name is BioCurex, Inc. The ONCO-PET
website is under construction.
The
BioCurex link is http://www.biocurex.com/index3.html
They have a variety of products:
1/ BioCurex Histo-RECAF is a special cancer
detection kit for tissues that stains cancer cells
brown, clearly distinguishing them from normal
healthy cells. Pathologists are able to easily
identify cancer cells under a conventional
microscope for making a diagnosis.
2/ BioCurex technology can light up Leukemia cells
to that only infected blood cancer cells are
isolated for targeted treatment. BioCurex reports
that physicians can detect any any recurrence of the
blood cancer at a very early stage using equipment
available today.
3/ A basic blood test can determine if a patient has
cancer. Cancer cells shed their cancer marker RECAF
into the blood stream where it is detected. The
Serum-RECAF will be a standardized blood test widely
available in any clinical laboratory. Physicians can
then use Serum-RECAF as frequently as required for
both the initial screening of patients with
symptoms, and monitoring of those patients who have
been previously treated for cancer.
4/ They also do tumor imaging. They report that the
RECAF technology effectively detects cancer cells,
so that cancer tissue can be targeted with special
compounds administered to the patient. Since only
cancer cells are selected, tumor locations can then
be imaged using standard equipment.
BioCurex introduced their OncoPet blood test for
cancer detection in companion animals on June 17th,
2009. NO regulatory approvals are required prior to
commercialization! Here is the link to the press
release:
http://www.biocurex.com/curexhtml/news/news111.htm.
Here is an excerpt from their June press
release:
Dr. Moro stated: OncoPetTM is our response to
generate revenue as quickly as possible. It is now
ready for use and it requires no approvals that
would excessively delay its launching. Marketing in
North America is straight forward and the
veterinarians we consulted are enthusiastic about
the potential the test has to offer. Other markets
such as Europe and Japan may be accessed via
licensing or distribution agreements. OncoPetTM is
now ready for use with dogs, but we anticipate it
will also be as effective for cats, which
approximately doubles the market size. On June 3rd,
Pfizer announced that the Food and Drug
Administration has approved the first cancer drug,
named PalladiaTM, made specifically to treat cancer
in dogs. The ability to diagnose cancer with
OncoPetTM and treat it with PalladiaTM presents an
intriguing synergy. Moro added: Finally, it is of
paramount importance to keep in mind that this RECAF
test for companion animals is not a substitution for
our RECAF tests to be used in human patients but
rather an addition aimed to accelerate revenue
generation while the human tests get to market.
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FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 3, 2009
FDA: First Drug to Treat Cancer in
Dogs Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration today announced the approvalof
Palladia (toceranib phosphate), the first drug
developedspecifically for the treatment of cancer in
dogs.
Palladia is approved to treat
canine cutaneous (skin-based) mastcell tumors, a
type of cancer responsible for about 1 out of 5
casesof canine skin tumors. The drug is approved to
treat the tumors withor without regional lymph node
involvement.
All cancer drugs now used in
veterinary medicine originally weredeveloped for use
in humans and are not approved for use in
animals.Cancer treatments used in animals are used
in an “extra-label”manner as allowed by the Animal
Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Actof 1994.
"This cancer drug approval for
dogs is an important step forward forveterinary
medicine," said Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M.,
Ph.D.,director of FDA's Center for Veterinary
Medicine. "Prior to thisapproval, veterinarians had
to rely on human oncology drugs, withoutknowledge of
how safe or effective they would be for dogs.
Today'sapproval offers dog owners, in consultation
with their veterinarian,an option for treatment of
their dog's cancer."
While canine mast cell tumors
often appear small and insignificant,they can be a
very serious form of cancer in dogs. Some mast
celltumors are easily removed without the
development of any furtherproblems, while others can
lead to life threatening disease.
Palladia is a tyrosine kinase
inhibitor and works in two ways: bykilling tumor
cells and by cutting off the blood supply to
thetumor. In a clinical trial, Palladia showed a
statisticallysignificant difference in tumor
shrinkage when compared with aninactive substance
(placebo).
The most common side effects
associated with Palladia are diarrhea,decrease or
loss of appetite, lameness, weight loss, and blood
inthe stool.
Palladia is manufactured by Pfizer
Animal Health Inc., New York City.
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For more information, check out:
http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2009/06/03/palladia-new-anti-cancer-drug-for-dogs.htm
Freedom of Information Summary --
Original New Animal Drug Application
Palladia -- toceranib phosphate
tablets for dogs -- approved May 22,2009
For the treatment of Patnaik grade
II or III, recurrent, cutaneousmast cell tumors with
or without regional node involvement in dogs--
Sponsored by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company, a Division
of Pfizer, Inc.
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http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2009/06/03/palladia-new-anti-cancer-drug-for-dogs.htm
Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog'
Janet Tobiassen, DVM
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http://www.palladia-pi.com/Palladia_PI.pdf
Palladia Client Information Sheet
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ATTENTION BC RESIDENTS:
http://www.cryptococcusgattii.ca
Research at the University of British
Columbia.
"This website offers information for residents and
visitors of British Columbia, as well as physicians,
veterinarians, and medical and environmental health
officers."
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Here is some good information for all of us who
recreate here on VI regarding this deadly disease
that can be contracted simply through being in the
great out of doors. Fortunately, if diagnosed
quickly enough, it can be reversed; however, if not,
it can be fatal.
Unfortunately for our friends, Barb and John and
their family, their son Mike was not one of the
fortunate ones, and even after visits to the
doctors, he passed away due to a lack of early
diagnosis. Have a look at the website, some of
Mike’s photographs have been included at the site.
Please feel free to pass this information on.
www.throughmikeseyes.ca
Lance
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The Mesothelioma
Center provides the most up-to-date information on
different Mesothelioma treatment options and
Mesothelioma statistics.
www.mesotheliomaweb.org/mesothelioma.htm
Mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the
lining of the lung, is caused by exposure to
asbestos. At some point in our lives, nearly all of
us have been exposed to asbestos in the air we
breathe and the water we drink, from natural
deposits in the earth, and from the deterioration of
asbestos products around us. Although awareness of
the dangers of asbestos and public concern over the
issue have led to a decline in domestic consumption
over the years, a total ban on asbestos has not come
to fruition. Asbestos is still imported, still used,
and still dangerous. While most of us do not become
ill as a result of our exposure, because of long
dormancy periods, mesothelioma and other
asbestos-related diseases can remain undetected for
over a decade before the patient shows any signs of
illness. An exposure of as little as one or two
months can result in mesothelioma 30 or 40 years
later.
http://www.researchmalignantmesothelioma.com
Malignant Mesothelioma
Research Guide on Malignant Mesothelioma Lung Cancer
and Asbestos Topics, including types of cancer,
treatment options, hazardous careers and risk of
asbestos exposure, clinical trials, diagnosis and
imaging techniques, as well as relationship with
asbestos exposure.
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http://freckledpaws.com/
 Most
people walk this planet not knowing their purpose. I
am fortunate enough to know mine. I have dedicated
my life to helping disadvantaged animals. I have
loved animals since I was a small child.
I began working with animals professionally at Safe
Harbor Animal Rescue in South Florida. I started in
the hospital side of the organization and later
moved over to the rescue/adoption center.
Working at Safe Harbor not only opened my eyes, but
my heart to an even bigger problem than I ever knew
existed.
My husband and I moved to Montana several years ago
and I then took the position of Executive Director
of Mission Valley Animal Shelter. The picture above
was taken at a fundraising event in which Jack Hanna
was our featured speaker and presenter. Jack has
also dedicated his life to the animals and raising
awareness through education.
Working at the animal shelter was certainly a great
opportunity to help educate people on the many
aspects of being a responsible pet owner.
We moved to a different county in Montana and I am
now working at an animal hospital where on a weekly
basis I see pets with cancer, diabetes, seizures,
kidney and liver disease as well as obesity issues.
I feel very strongly at this point in my life that
there is a link between the increased incidences of
these health issues to proper nutrition and diet.
I started this website in hopes of sharing my
knowledge and experience. I invite and encourage you
to share yours also.
Life is a daily learning experience. Knowledge is
power.
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The Lucky Moffat
Memorial Fund
The Lucky Moffat Memorial Fund is
used to subsidize Alberta pets whose owners are
unable to pay for extensive cancer treatment. All
Alberta veterinary clinics have information that
explains how to apply for subsidization, including
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The Farley Foundation helps sick and
injured pets that belong to low-
income seniors and people with disabilities. The
Foundation offers
financial assistance to veterinary clinics in
Ontario to help cover
the cost of providing necessary veterinary care for
pets belonging to
seniors receiving the Federal Guaranteed Income
Supplement or people
with disabilities who receive the Ontario Disability
Support Payment,
and who cannot otherwise afford treatment for their
pets.
http://www.farleyfoundation.org/
info@farleyfoundation.org
1-888-262-9811
The Farley Foundation
420 Bronte Street South
Suite 205
Milton ON L9T 0H9 |
Homeopathy for All . . .
Your Guide to Understanding the Basics of Homeopathic Treatment.
This site is an easy to understand guide to some of the theory and
clinical applications of homeopathy, sourced from over ten years of
study and practice. Homeopathic First Aid can be life changing, not
only for you, but for your pets too!
Please visit:
http://www.homeopathyforall.com
http:armyofwomen.org/
Love/Avon Army of Women is a charitable services fund of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, 1 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your support will enable them to recruit one million women to sign up on to the Love/Avon Army of Women and participate in simple but vital breast cancer research. The Army of Women will expand breast cancer prevention research in new directions ~ moving us beyond a cure, to understanding what causes breast cancer and how to stop it one and for all.
To My Friends & Family,
As we near the beginning of a new year, I would like to share my wish for our future, and ask that you join me in helping to make it happen. It is rare for me to send a mass emailing, but this is a message that I believe should reach as many people as possible, so please forgive my use of blind copies (and you have my permission and request to forward).
While many of you know of my impassioned fight against canine cancer, I never forget that cancer is also the second leading cause of death in humans. Although it has been over thirty years since President Nixon declared "war on cancer," 1 in 4 of us will still die from cancer. So as important as the advances since that time have been, there is still much more to do. And that's where you come in -- and no, I am not asking for money.
One of the factors that frequently limits scientists' ability to study cancer is difficulty in recruiting people to participate. To address this need, a wonderful collaboration between the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation has embarked on a project called the Army of Women, with the goal of recruiting one million women to participate in cancer research. The primary goal of this project is to move beyond searching for cures to focus on prevention. While this project is aimed specifically at breast cancer, the information learned will undoubtedly move the whole field of cancer prevention forward.
The Army of Women project asks women to sign up by providing some very basic information such as email, phone number, address, and age, but they do not ask for any specific participation commitments. Once a person is signed up, they will receive periodic emails informing them of studies that are recruiting participants. These studies may be as simple as questionnaires about dietary and exercise habits, or may include other kinds of medical history and lifestyle considerations. Some studies may go further and request blood samples or other personal participation. But there is NEVER any pressure to participate, so please don't be hesitant to sign up -- you will not be asked to do anything you don't want to do. You will decide what you want to do or don't want to do, and can respond or not as you wish.
The Army of Women needs volunteers with all backgrounds -- those who have never had any cancer and those who have; those who have a family history and those who do not; those with no risk factors and those with known risk factors; all ages and all ethnic groups. In a word, they need everyone. If we want them to help us, we have to help them. And although the men in our life cannot sign up, it is very likely that they will benefit from these research projects too because factors involved in cancer prevention can often be generalized. (And that means that maybe our dogs will benefit too.)
So...thank you for letting me share my wish with you, and for considering this request. If you would like to learn more, or to sign up, please go to http://www.armyofwomen.org/ I would also be happy to talk with anyone personally about this.
Best,
Rhonda Hovan
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Chipper's Haven: A Safe Haven for Special Needs Golden
Retrievers
http://www.chippershaven.org http://www.chippershaven.org
 
www.modianolab.org
Our lab is interested in understanding basic differences between
normal cells and tumor cells. Our ultimate goal is to reduce the
morbidity and mortality associated with cancer in humans and
animals. As we learn more about how cancer cells differ from normal
cells, we can exploit these differences to improve diagnosis and
treatment and devise better methods of prevention.
At the University of Minnesota we have added numerous collaborations
and especially joined efforts with Dr. Leslie Sharkey's group, who
bring new expertise in vascular diseases to the group.
The purpose of this site is to provide information for individuals
seeking to learn more about cancer, to facilitate recruitment into
ongoing studies, and to foster communication among scientists
interested in Cancer Biology, Immunology, and Immunotherapy.
Jaime F. Modiano, V.M.D., PH. D.
College of Veterinary Medicine (Comparative
Medicine)
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary
Medicine
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department
1365 Gortner Ave, Room 410
St. Paul, MN 55108
Email:
lab@modianolab.orgDr. Modiano is the lab's
principal investigator. He hails from Mexico City,
where he graduated from the baccalaureate program at
Colegio Columbia. He did undergraduate work in
Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University in
College Station, TX for three years before moving on
to veterinary school at the University of
Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He completed his
veterinary training and PhD in Immunology at Penn,
followed by a residency in Veterinary Clinical
Pathology at Colorado State University in Fort
Collins, CO, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the
National Jewish Center for Immunology and
Respiratory Medicine in Denver, CO. He was appointed
to the faculty in the Department of Veterinary
Pathobiology at Texas A&M University as Assistant
Professor between 1995 and 1999. Dr. Modiano
returned to Denver from 1999 to 2007; there, he held
Scientist and Senior Scientist appointments at the
AMC Cancer Research Center and he was Associate
Professor of Immunology and Full Member of the
Cancer Center at the School of Medicine of the
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. In
July of 2007, Dr. Modiano joined the College of
Veterinary Medicine and the Comprehensive Cancer
Center at the University of Minnesota, where he
continues his research program as Professor of
Comparative Oncology holding the Al and June Perlman
Endowed Chair.
Between 2001 and 2003, Dr. Modiano served as
Director of Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy for
the Donald Monk Cancer Research Foundation; he also
is a partner at Veterinary Research Associates, LLP,
a company focused on development and implementation
of diagnostics for veterinary medicine and a
founder/scientist at ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals, LLC,
a biotechnology company focused on development of
cancer therapeutics. His research program has had
uninterrupted support from federal and private
sources for 13 years, leading to co-authorship of
more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts,
and ~200 abstracts, presentations, and book chapters
focused on various aspects of immunology, cancer
cell biology, the genetic basis of cancer and
applications of gene therapy.
Dr. Modiano is married to Dr. Michelle Ritt, a board
certified specialist and Clinical Associate
Professor of Medicine at the University of
Minnesota. They share their home with Logan, a
champion agility Gordon setter and Quetzal, a German
Shepherd Dog.
PROGRESS MADE IN DETERMINATION OF HERITABLE RISK
FACTORS FOR CANINE LYMPHOMA
Researchers have announced that prevalence of B-cell
and T-cell lymphomas among certain dog breeds
indicates heritable risk (Cancer Research, Vol 65,
No. 13, July 2005). This research, led by Drs. Jaime
Modiano, University of Colorado Health Sciences
Centre, and Matthew Breen, North Carolina State
University, was possible in part by grants made by
the Canine Health Foundation to study lymphoma in
several breeds, and has been sponsored by 21 breed
clubs, corporations, and individuals.
According to Modiano and Breen, the predisposition
of certain breeds to develop lymphoma has been
recognized for a long time, but this is the first
indication that the tumours themselves harbour
breed-specific genetic abnormalities. This opens new
avenues for investigation that will help us to
identify specific genes that contribute to the risk
of lymphoma in dogs, and possibly in people.
Cancer risk has long been believed to have heritable
components.
However, genes that may be causally related to
sporadic cancers such as non-Hodgkins lymphoma have
been difficult to pinpoint. This research shows that
the prevalence of B-cell and T-cell lymphomas
differs among dog breeds. Additionally, it
determined that these different prevalence rates are
shared among dog breeds that are closely related.
The article in the publication Cancer Research
states and these results indicate that recurrent
genetic abnormalities that occur with significantly
higher frequency in a single dog breed can assist in
the identification of candidate genes that may be
associated with the origin or progression of both
canine and human cancers.
Dogs make an excellent model to study heritability
factors in cancer. According to the investigators,
the limited level of genetic heterogeneity within
dog breeds, combined with the fact that the
incidence and lifetime risk of naturally occurring
(disease) differs among dog breeds, offers a unique
opportunity to identify genetic risk factors that
contribute to the pathogenesis of (disease).
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FIRST CANINE CANCER LYMPHOMA SCREEN AND TREATMENT PROGRAMME
INNOVATIVE SCREENING &
TREATMENT PROGRAMME AVAILABLE FOR CANINE LYMPHOMA
CANCER
Important Breakthrough in the Treatment of One of
the Biggest Cancer Killers in Dogs is a British
First
October 23, 2006, Nottingham, England ----PR
Newswire ---- AN EFFECTIVE and innovative screening,
detection and treatment programme for canine
lymphoma, one of the most prolific cancers in dogs
has been announced by PetScreen, a pioneering
British bioscience company. It is the first of its
kind to be made commercially available from
PetScreen’s Veterinary Cancer Programme, which was
launched in the United States in January and in the
UK in April at leading veterinary conference and
congress events. The lymphoma screen comes after
extensive research by PetScreen in both British and
North American markets into canine cancer, and will
be available through selected veterinary hospitals
and primary practices in both markets. The screen
itself is based on technology which has emerged post
the sequencing of both the human and canine genome
and enables malignancies to be detected earlier,
when treatment has the best chance of success.
Inexpensive, convenient and minimally invasive the
screen relies on a small blood serum sample.
PetScreen has developed advanced ‘proteomic’
technology uniquely for companion animals,
specifically canine at this moment. Their system
looks for characteristic patterns to detect lymphoma
biomarkers from the blood ‘fingerprint’. Ideally, a
mature puppy would be sampled at twelve months,
thereafter yearly, but in high risk breeds a six
monthly screen is recommended. In addition, any dog
which may have been treated for lymphoma should be
screened bi-annually for recurrence.
UK published evidence says that 25% of all cancers
in dogs is attributed to lymphoma. High risk breeds
in both the UK and US for lymphoma cancer include
golden and flat-coated retrievers, german shepherds,
bull mastiffs and certain breeds of spaniels,
including English and Irish water spaniels. At risk
breeds include boxers, Bernese mountain dogs and
rottweilers. Whilst this list is by no
means exhaustive the screen should be regarded as
part of an overall
wellness programme for all breeds. If cancer is
detected, a combined rapid histopathology and
individualised chemotherapy programme is available
which helps select the most effective treatment for
each individual patient. PetScreen’s Directed
Chemotherapy Assay (DCA) highlights resistance from
the start and identifies the treatment most likely
to be effective from the start. PetScreen is one of
a new generation of companies to utilise
technologies which are emerging as a result of
genome research. Using advanced bio-marker
technology linked to state-of-the-art mass
spectrometry, robotics and unique neural software,
the serum sample creates the fingerprint which
patterns proteins in the blood and enables cancers
to be identified.
The problems associated with the late detection of
cancers are well understood, and whilst proteomic
screening is still at an early stage in humans, the
work that PetScreen are undertaking in the canine
world could have a significant impact on human
cancer screening in the very near future.
PetScreen: Detecting and Treating Cancer
www.pet-screen.com BioCity Pennyfoot Street
Nottingham NG1 1GF United Kingdom
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www.bonecancerdogs.org
Our mission is to become the premier resource for awareness, education,
hope and support of people who are dealing with bone cancer in their
dogs. We believe that dogs and their families do not have to battle this
disease alone.
This comprehensive website contains information about Bone Cancers,
Diagnosis, Pain Management, Amputation, Chemotherapy, Metronomic
Protocol, Palliative Radiation, Bisphosphonates, Limb-Spare,
Nutrition, Complementary Therapies, Metastases, Clinical Trials and
Research, Saying Goodbye, Resources, and On-line Support
Botanical Based Medicine for All Creatures
http://www.buckmountainbotanicals.net
Neoplasene Treatment of Abnormal Tissue
Neoplasene Compounds Recommended Procedure
http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org
Animal Cancer Centre of Colorado State University. The Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Centre, at Colorado State University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This web site, is intended to be a resource, for those seeking information about cancer, and the treatments available. The mission of the Animal Cancer Centre, is to improve prevention and treatment of cancer in animals and humans, and this is attained through the thoughtful, innovative, caring, and careful study, of the causes and treatment of this disease in animals. Subjects include: About Cancer, Research Laboratory, Nutritional Support, Clinical Trials, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Complementary Therapies, and Saying Good-bye
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bi/mvm_bkindex.htm
The Merck Veterinary Manual On-Line, Eighth Edition
The Merck Veterinary Manual (MVM) has served veterinarians and other animal health professionals as a concise and reliable animal health reference for over 45 years. Over the years, the MVM has more than doubled in volume, to accommodate advances in scientific knowledge, and the expansion and specialization of the veterinary profession. The new, colour-illustrated and searchable CD-ROM format, allows further enhancement of the MVM as a powerful and convenient reference tool. The MVM and MVM CD-ROM are published on a nonprofit basis through a cooperative effort of Merck & Co, Inc. and Merial Limited, as a service to the veterinary profession.
http://www.grweekly.com
This web site, contains an excellent section devoted to cancer, including Diagnosis Cancer: A Resource Guide for Pet Owners. You can print out your own copy of this very informative handbook, from The Perseus Foundation. It provides an understanding of canine cancer, and explores both conventional and alternative methods of therapy. It is well worth checking out.
http://www.nevog.com
The New England Veterinary Oncology Group LLP (NEVOG) is the only private, referral veterinary oncology care centre, located in New England. Their new, state-of-the-art facility, was designed exclusively to serve the needs of veterinary oncology patients. Their mission, is to provide comprehensive, quality cancer treatment for animals, to serve as an educational resource for veterinarians and their clients, and to promote the advancement of animal cancer research through participation in oncology clinical trials and other cooperative efforts with medical professionals in both human and veterinary medical fields.
http://wonderpuppy.net/poochini/index.php
Robin's Canine Cancer Files, In Loving Memory of Nicholas
This is a very comprehensive web site, that offers information and links on everything from Homepages and Letters, letting you know, that you are never alone, Cancer Information and Conventional Medicine, No So Conventional Medicine, Diet and Nutrition, and General Health Information, to, Financial Assistance, and Pet Loss Links. It is well worth a visit.
http://www.acfoundation.org/
The mission of the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) is to develop and
support research that advances the prevention and treatment of cancer
for people and pets..
http://www.viim.org/findvets/vetlist.asp
The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine, has compiled a list of the holistic veterinarians located in North America. These veterinarians have affiliations with the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, and the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy.
http://www.petsage.com
As we begin to take more responsibility for our own health, we soon recognize the health needs of our pets. PetSage offers you holistic and healthier choices for your companion animals, from diet, the foundation of
health, to complementary and alternative therapies. The research time, they have invested in each product line and item, has gained them a reputation as a knowledgeable and reliable source for holistic and natural pet care products.
 http://www.thepetcenter.com
The Pet Centre is known as The Internet Animal Hospital. It was created by veterinarian, T. J. Dunn, Jr, who is a member of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition, and the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association. He wanted to provide a personal touch to Internet pet health care. The Pet Centre offers over 200 pages of dog and cat health care information, written by veterinarians.
The Pet Centre has honoured Blues by naming him a "Very Important
Pet".
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanineCancer/
This
list was founded in September, 1999. The number of canines that are
diagnosed with cancer is on the rise. CanineCancer is a support
group restricted to people whose dogs are CURRENTLY battling cancer
or are awaiting a definitive diagnosis. If you have recently lost a
beloved dog to cancer, you may want to do a yahoogroup search for
pet loss support groups. Discussions will focus on the treatment of
cancer in our members' dogs, rather than cause and prevention. This
includes traditional and alternative treatments and therapy. If you
do not currently have a dog with cancer, please do not send a
subscription request. Previous members are welcome to come back.
http://thensome.com/petcancer.htm
Feline and Canine Cancer Links, including The Smiling Blue Skies
Cancer Fund
 http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/icci/
The Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI) at the
University of Guelph is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer
care for companion animals and unlocking the deadly secrets of the
disease for the benefit of all species, including humans.
Launched in 2007, the institute is the first of its kind in Canada,
combining our expertise in basic cancer biology and veterinary
medicine to take an integrated approach to cancer studies that
cannot be matched in a human health care environment.
It entails collaborative research of more than 30 cancer
investigators from at least a dozen departments across the
university: cancer biologists, veterinarians, chemists,
mathematicians, computer scientists, toxicologists, psychologists
and others who represent Guelph’s unique capacity to broaden the
scope of research and deepen our understanding of cancer.
A key component of this groundbreaking initiative is the
establishment of a world-class Animal Cancer Centre in the OVC
Teaching Hospital. The centre will be dedicated to cancer diagnosis,
treatment, teaching and clinical research.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
United States National Library of Medicine
Includes: Health Information, Library Services, Research Programmes,
Clinical Trials, etc.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
PubMed National Library of Medicine
Provides a search engine, with many articles available on canine
cancer
http://www.nci.nih.gov
National Cancer Institute
Includes: Cancer Information, Resources for Scientists, News
Centre, and the Cancer Information Service, which provides the latest,
most accurate cancer information.
http://www.cancer.ca/
Canadian Cancer Society. There is a direct link to the Ontario
Division of the Canadian Cancer Society, and all other provinces.
http://www.cancer.org
American Cancer Society
http://cancer.med.upenn.edu
OncoLink University of Pennsylvania Cancer Centre
Includes: Types of Cancer, Cancer Treatments, Coping with Cancer,
Clinical Trials, Symptom Management
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/cancer1.html
Dog Owner's Guide: Human Cancer Treatment Goes to the Dogs
http://www.labbies.com/cancerintro.htm
Cancer in the Canine: Veterinary oncology, the study and treatment of
cancer in companion animals, has become a growing practice in recent
years. Prior to the last decade, veterinary options for therapeutic
management of cancer in the dog were limited, and prognosis for such
patients was often dismal. Today, new combinations of drugs
(chemotherapy), improvements in surgical techniques for removing
tumours, radiation therapy, and novel cancer-targeting drugs are
successfully prolonging and improving the quality of life of many dogs
diagnosed with neoplastic disease. This web site will take the reader
from early cellular events to risk factors leading to the development
of cancer, from the newest methods for detection and staging of
disease, to diagnosis of some of the more common cancers affecting the
canine, from conventional forms of therapy to new breakthroughs and
clinical trials with novel treatments aimed at eradicating these
malignancies in the dog.
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/comm/publications/bellwether/43/canine.html
Cancer in Dogs: The 28th Annual Canine Symposium
Mari Lowe Centre for Comparative Oncology
http://www.gulfcoastvetspec.com/oncology/y2k/index.htm
Caring for Pets with Cancer
Gulf Coast Veterinary Oncology
Professional lecture notes from Dr. Kevin A. Hahn
http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/cancer-diet/
Nutrition for Dogs with Cancer: A Review of the Literature, by Lew
Olson
Lew can be contacted for support and products.
http://vetmedicine.miningco.com/
The Vet Medicine site includes a large section devoted to animal
oncology.
http://www.hillsvet.com/clinic/monographs.asp
This is a veterinary resource centre for the management of canine
cancer.
http://caninesincrisis.org/
Canine Care: People for Pets Exchange
Includes: Different Types of Cancer, Chemo and What to Expect, Diet
and Supplements, Radiation, Alternative Treatments.
http://www.meds.com/glossary.html
Cancer Glossary: Terms and definitions that provide a better
understanding of words frequently used in cancer care.
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/
Purdue University Comparative Oncology Programme (PCOP)
Includes: research articles, clinical studies, protocols,
chemotherapy side effects for pet owners.
http://naturalrearing.com/
This site exists to provide information on Natural Rearing (Juliette de
Bairacli Levy's time honoured recipes) and alternative, holistic, and
complementary health care for pets. Marina Zacharias can be
contacted for support and products.
http://www.eattheapple.com/petcancer.htm
Nutritional Intervention for the Canine and Feline Cancer Patient.
http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/index.asp
A healthy natural diet for canine cancer, including herbal remedies from
Medical Herbalist, Robert McDowell.
http://www.naturalcanine.com/Cancer_Support/Cancer_Diet/cancer_diet.html
The Natural Canine of Vermont: Includes: Canine Cancer Diet
and Canine Cancer Supplement Kit
http://home.online.no/~dusan/diseases/cancer/cancer_dr_budwig.html
Dr. Johanna Budwig's Flaxseed Oil and Cottage Cheese Cancer Diet.
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/animal_cancer.htm
Preventing and Healing Animal Cancer: The Holistic Approach;
Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Animals with Cancer.
http://www.wysong.net and
http://www.wysongcanada.net
Premium all meat and organ food (canned). No grains, fillers,
artificial preservatives or colouring, vitamins, or minerals -- meat and
nothing but the best -- beef, chicken, turkey, venison, duck, rabbit.
http://members.aol.com/pb12/cancerfiles.htm#diet
Includes: Nutrition Study for Dogs with Lymphoma; Hills
Prescription Diet for Canine Cancer Patients; Nutrition for Dogs
with Cancer: A Review of the Literature; Diet and
Supplements for Specific Medical Conditions.
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org./cancer_QA.html
This study provides hope for thousands of America's 55 million dogs, who
may die of cancer. Learn about the cancer diet, developed by Dr.
Gregory Ogilvie, DVM.
http://www.nutritionandcancer.org/
This web site outlines some important experiments in nutrition and
cancer, written by Arthur B. Robinson, Oregon Institute of Science and
Medicine.
http://www.altvedmed.com/Cancer.html
Total Cancer Management in Small Animals; Susan Wynn, DVM. Includes:
Basic Diet, Neutraceuticals, Hormones, Herbs, and Other
Supplements, as well as Immunestimulants.
http://www.animalcancerinstitute.com/index.html
The Animal Cancer Institute is a Maryland based Limited Liability
Company founded by Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD, Diplomate - American
College
Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology). The mission of the Animal
Cancer Institute is to help in the development of new treatment
opportunities for pet animals with cancer through the design and
implementation of prospective clinical trials.
Please visit
http://www.animalcancerinstitute.com/trials.html for
current trials.
Clinical sites associated with The Animal Cancer Institute.
Victoria Animal Cancer Institute Network
Animal Cancer Institute at the Friendship Hospital for Animals
4105 Brandywine St., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Chand Khanna - DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVIM (Oncology)
Tony Rusk DVM
Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral of Bowie
formerly Beltway Oncology and Internal Medicine
6700 Laurel - Bowie Road
Bowie, MD 20715
Kathy Arrington - DVM, DVSc, Dipl ACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine
808 Bestgate Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
Janet Peterson- DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Oncology)
Regional Veterinary Referral Center
6651-F Backlick Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
Elsa Beck, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology), Dipl. ACVR (Radiation
Therapy)
Southpaws Veterinary Referral Center
6136 Brandon Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
Sarah Shaefor - DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Oncology)
Robert Rosenthal - DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVIM (Oncology), Dipl ACVR
(Radiation Therapy)
VCA - Veterinary Referral Associates
15021 Dufief Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Lisa Fulton - DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Internal Medicine/Oncology)
Eric Boshoven - DVM (Radiation Oncology)
Gulf Coast Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Oncology
1111 W. Loop South, Suite 150
Houston, TX 77027
Kevin Hahn - DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM (Internal Medicine/Oncology)
713-693-1166
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
5232 Jackson Dr., Suite 105
La Mesa, CA 91941
Brenda Phillips - DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)
619-462-4800
Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center
123 W. Cedar St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
Gerald Post - DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)
203-854-9960
The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care
609-5 Cantiague Rock Road
Westbury, NY 11590
Gerald Post - DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)
516-420-0000
San Francisco Veterinary Specialists
Carlos Rodriguez - DVM, PhD, ACVIM (Oncology)
San Francisco
600 E. Alabama
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-401-9200
Marin
901 E. Francisco
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-387-6844
Med Vet
300 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
Deborah Prescott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVR (Radiation Therapy)
614-846-5800
New England Veterinary Group, LLC
180 Bear Hill Rd. Suite C
Waltham, MA 02454
Dr. Jeff Philibert, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
210 Newman Springs Road
Red Bank , NJ 07701
Craig Clifford- DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)
Christine Burgess- DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)
732-747-3636
Animal Cancer Specialists
11536 Lake City Way, NE
Seattle , WA 98125
Orna Kristal- DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)
Kerri Meleo- DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)
206-364-3733
http://www.c2p2online.com/
A recognized leader in pollution prevention, the Canadian Centre for
Pollution Prevention (C2P2) encourages actions that avoid or
minimize the creation of pollutants and waste, to foster a healthier
environment and sustainable society.
Healthy
Paws Initiative
Background and Purpose
The City of
Toronto is among the more than 60 municipalities that have a
pesticide by-law to limit the cosmetic (non-essential) use of
residential pesticides. Homeowners, tenants, businesses and lawn
care companies must comply with the by-law. A critical step to
ensuring compliance with pesticide by-laws is to educate
residents on how to solve their pest problems without using the
banned pesticides.
To
reach those living in suburban areas of Toronto who have a lawn
or garden, the Healthy Paws Initiative created by the Canadian
Centre for Pollution Prevention
www.c2p2online.com
targets suburban pet owners, particularly those with dogs. In
the City of Toronto, more than 60,000 dogs use more than 1,000
dog parks. Outdoor pets are vulnerable to lawn chemicals since
they breathe closer to the ground, lick their paws and coat, and
are more likely to roll around in, crawl on, or even eat the
grass that’s been treated with pesticides. They are also
vulnerable due to their small size. Pet owners can also be
exposed to pesticides when they handle their pets.
Documents on Pesticide Exposure and Dogs
The
two page
Fact Sheet
compiled by the group Pesticide Free Yards in Calgary provides
information about what to do if your pet is exposed to
pesticides. Also included are lots of natural gardening tips.
Their website
www.pesticidefreeyards.org
provides even more information about Pesticide Free Yards.
This
eight page article called
Dogs and
Pesticide Use
from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System reports on a wide
variety of pesticides and their impacts on animals. Pest control
methods that do not involve pesticides are also provided.
An
academic article titled Herbicide exposure and the risk of
transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder in Scottish
Terriers was published in the Journal of American Veterinary
Medicine Association on April 15, 2004. The findings suggest
that exposure to lawns and gardens treated with herbicides is
associated with an increased risk of cancer in Scottish
Terriers. The
full article
can be viewed here.
Objectives and Targets
With
the help of volunteers, a minimum of 500 dog owners will be
reached through the Healthy Paws initiative. Over a four day
period at four different parks around the GTA (Greater Toronto
Area) dog owners will be provided with information and
incentives to encourage reducing or eliminating pesticide use on
residential gardens and lawns.
Don
Russell Memorial - Kipling and Lakeshore
Friday June
10, 1-4 pm
Sherwood Park - Eglinton and Mt. Pleasant
Saturday
June 11, 10am -4 pm
G
Ross Lord - Dufferin and Steeles
Sunday June
12, 10am -4 pm
Morningside - Morningside and Ellesmere
Monday June
13, 1-4 pm
Commitment from dog owners to try pesticide free lawncare will
be documented. The results of this initiative will be reported
through the local media. Upon completion of this outreach, ideas
will be pursued to further sustain the initiative.
Strategy
•
Volunteers
To help get
the word out and document the successes of the outreach
activities volunteers have committed 3 to 30 hours. Their time
will be spent talking with dog owners in the parks about the
benefits to dog and human health and the environment of reducing
pesticide use on their lawns and gardens through natural
gardening methods. Additionally volunteers will provide
information about the City of Toronto’s pesticide by-law.
•
Veterinarians
Veterinarians in the GTA are being approached to have the
Healthy Paws flyer in their office or provide their expert
opinion by way of testimonial about dog exposure to pesticides.
Interested vets will also be encouraged to sign a letter of
support for the campaign.
•
Literature
Both a newly
created
Healthy Paws
flyer
and already existing information from the City of Toronto will
be available for dog owners during the outreach days.
•
Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM)
Techniques
outlined by the principals of Community Based Social Marketing
will be used to help achieve bahaviour change among the
residents of Toronto. Techniques such as;
Commitment -
Asking indiviudals to agree to a small request
Prompts -
Reminders
Norms -
Demonstrating that others in the community are going pesticide
free
will be used
during the outreach campaign. More information on CBSM is
available on this website
www.cbsm.com
• Key
Partners
-City of
Toronto
The City of
Toronto's pesticide by-law went into effect April 1, 2004. The
by-law restricts use of pesticides on public and private
property. It permits use of certain lower risk pest control
products. The by-law also permits use of pesticides to control a
pest infestation. The City does not regulate retail sales of
pesticides in the City of Toronto and as such retailers are
permitted to sell products that consumers should not be using
under the by-law.
Now
in the second year of the by-law, Toronto Public Health and
other City departments continue to develop public education
materials intended for a wide range of audiences. Key messages
in the resources include achieving pesticide reductions through
sustainable gardening maintenance practices (including
integrated plant health care strategies and using alternatives
to pesticides) as well as the message that Toronto has a
pesticide by-law.
Results
(coming at the end of summer 2005)
Key Contacts
Healthy Paws Initiative, C2P2 - Kady Cowan
City
of Toronto, Public Health - Rich Whate
 Dr. Rona
Sherebrin, DVM, CVA -- Traditional Chinese Veterinary
Medicine, including Acupuncture, Chinese Botanical therapy,
Nutrition, Tui-Na bodywork massage
Western/European Botanical therapy Nutraceuticals and supplements
Integrative Veterinary Medicine: combining up-to-date conventional
techniques with complementary therapies in an individualized patient
care plan.
New Location!
Secord Animal Hospital
3271 Yonge St., Toronto
416-486-1700
Dr. Rona Sherebrin is pleased to announce that she is now accepting
new patients for Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese
Medicine at the Secord Animal Hospital 3271 Yonge St.Treatments such as
acupuncture, botanical (herbal) therapy and tui-na massage are
integrated with conventional diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
appropriate to each patient.
Consultations by appointment only.
Rona Sherebrin, DVM, CVA
Secord Animal Hospital
3271 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON
M4N 2L8
416-486-1700
Cell 416-274-3366
Dr.Sherebrin@myTCMvet.com
www.myTCMvet.com www.myTCMvet.com
Dr. Rob Butler -- Guelph Animal Hospital.
Full Range of Conventional Veterinary Services, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Herbal and Nutritional Support, Traditional Chinese Herbal
Medicine.
Telephone: 519-836-2782
Dr. Autumn Louise Drouin -- North-East Veterinary Services
Veterinarian, Naturopath, Homeopathy, Herbs, Clinical Nutrition, Bach Remedies, Physical Therapies.
www.DrAutumn.Net
Telephone: 905-830-1030
Dr. Janice Huntingford; Dr. Glen Porteous -- Essex Animal Clinic.
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Conventional and Alternative Medicine and Surgery, Herbal Therapies, Holistic Medicine, Physio and Rehab Therapy,
Telephone Consultations.
www.essexanimalclinic.com
Telephone: 519-776-7325
Dr. Paul McCutcheon -- East York Animal Clinic.
Homeopathy, Hair Analysis, Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Computerized Organ Stress Immune Testing, Acupuncture,
Therapeutic Nutrition, Reiki, Bach Flower Essences.
www.holisticpetvet.com
eyac@ca.inter.net
Telephone: 416-757-3569
Fax: 416-285-7483
Dr. Mark Newkirk -- Margate Animal Hospital and Alternative Care Centre.
Chiropractic, Aquapuncture, Herbal, Homeopathic, Metabolic Balancing, Bach Flower Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, NAET (allergy elimination), Nutritional
Supplement Programme, Alternative Cancer Therapies. Telephone Consultations and Internet Consultations.
www.alternativevet.com
mnewk@aol.com
Telephone: 609-823-3031
Sharon Kopinak
Herbs, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Magnets.
Telephone: 519-853-5142
Fax: 519-853-4245
Dr. Marlene Smith-Schalkwijk, DVM
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Physiotherapy
Tree of Life Veterinary Care
1777 Riverside Lane
Courtney BC
Phone: 250-338-2316
Website: www.animalhealingchoices.com
Email: yinyang@island.net
Dr. Elena Petrali
Acupuncture
Dewdney BC
Phone: 604-826-1133
New West Acupuncture Place
Acupuncture
320 Tenth Avenue
New Westminster BC V3L 2B2
Phone: 604-525-0647
Dr. Paul Deelman
Animal Chiropractor
3807 Morrison Road
Port Alberni BC V9Y 5T9
Phone: 250-723-1400
Website: www.chiro-2-u.com
Dr. Jane Kettner
Animal Chiropractor
1274 Tattersall Drive
Victoria BC V8P 1Z4
Phone: 250-384-3732
Email: jkettnerdc@shaw.ca
K9 H2O
3493 Okanagan Drive
Abbotsford BC V2T 4Z3
Phone: 604-864-2284
Website: www.k9h2o.net
Just About Pets Wellness Centre
Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Magnetic Therapy, Tellington T-Touch
B-2030 Abbotsford Way
Abbotsford BC V2S 6XB
Phone: 604-850-1787
Website: www.justaboutpetswellnesscentre.com
Email: info@justaboutpetswellnesscentre.com
Hudson Place Veterinary Clinic
Holistic Homeopathic Veterinary Service
1300 W 73rd Avenue
Vancouver BC V6P 3E7
Phone: 604-266-2731
Website: www.hudsonplacevetclinic.com
The Roving Veterinarian Housecall Service
Homeopathic Veterinary Service and Holistic House Call Service
Vancouver BC
Phone: 604-219-4687
Website: www.rovingvet.com
Tellington TTouch/TTouch Headquarters
5435 Rochdell Road
Vernon BC V1B 3E8
Phone: 800-255-2336
Website: www.icefarm.com
VITAL K9 Pool
Vancouver Island's first and only therapy and leisure pool, devoted
entirely to dogs . . .
- SAFE: large indoor dog pool with ramp, fully enclosed,
supervised,
life jackets provided
- WARM: water heated to 27C degrees, air conditioning, all year
- HYGIENIC: state of the art purification and filtration, shower
and
drying facilities
- FUN: swim with your dog, toys, games, pool parties
- THERAPEUTIC: hydrotherapy for rehabilitation, muscle toning,
mental
exhilaration, confidence, impact free exercise, sports fitness
- HOLISTIC: natural health care products, healing and relaxing
therapies
www.vitalk9.ca
Jens and Chrissie Diron
info@vitalk9.ca
250-248-9992
http://www.veterinarycancer.com/
The Animal Cancer & Imaging Centre, is dedicated to providing the best
possible cancer treatment available for your pet. They use state of the
art equipment and the latest technology. As a free-standing cancer
clinic, their entire focus is on the veterinary cancer patient and
his/her guardian. Compassionate care is the mission at the Animal Cancer
& Imaging Centre. Cancer is the leading cause of natural death in our
pet population. Through the consultation process, Animal Cancer &
Imaging Centre staff, discuss treatment options, and help you in the
decision making process. They believe that not every pet with cancer can
or should be treated. When people with cancer go through difficult
treatments in an attempt to cure their cancer, they have an
understanding of what’s happening to them and actively make the decision
about their own treatment course, while our companion animals can’t make
those decisions, and so the staff at the centre, feel that it is their
responsibility as care-givers and your responsibility as loving pet
guardians, is to ensure that pets undergoing cancer treatment will have
a reasonable chance of success with minimal side effects.
This is not a substitute for professional
veterinary care.
Resources listed here, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
LynnMcKenzie
Animal Intuitive
 www.AnimalEnergy.com
250-656-4390
Lynn McKenzie is an internationally known Animal Intuitive offering
phone consultations, workshops and teleclasses in Animal
Communication and Energy Healing. Her work is co-creative and very
enlightening. Her passion lies in helping others to attune and
awaken to the teachings and wonder that all sentient beings wish to
share. It is effective in dealing with animal/person relationship
issues, physical, emotional and behavioral concerns as well as
connecting with the spirits of animals who have crossed over. Lynn
is also a flower essence practitioner with her own line of essences
developed specifically for animals and aspiring students.
http://www.chemocare.com
Care During Chemotherapy and Beyond
Chemocare.com is Scott Hamilton's web site, and was designed to
provide up to date information about chemotherapy and it provides
excellent summaries of complementary therapies.
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