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.
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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
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).
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://members.aol.com/pbl2/cancerfiles.htm
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/index.html
The Animal Cancer Foundation, is dedicated to studying and funding therapies aimed at eliminating cancer as a health problem, in pets and people, through research, prevention, and education. Dr. Gerald S. Post, is a Board-certified specialist in veterinary oncology, and is the Founder and President of the Animal Cancer Foundation.
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". Be sure to check out his VIP page: http://www.thepetcenter.com/VIP/blues.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanineCancer/
The number of dogs that are diagnosed with cancer is on the rise. This
list was founded in September, 1999, and is for dog lovers who want to
learn as much as they can about this devastating illness and/or share
their personal experiences. Discussions focus on the
treatment of cancer in dogs. This includes traditional therapies such
as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and alternative
therapies, such as nutritional therapy and holistic medicine.
http://www.goldensrus.co.uk/caninecancer.html
The story of Blues, a list of print references and helpful links.
http://thensome.com/petcancer.htm
Feline and Canine Cancer Links, including The Smiling Blue Skies
Cancer Fund
http://dogs.about.com/library/blpages/blcancersigns.htm
Warning Signs of Canine Cancer, from the American Veterinary Medical
Association, and the Veterinary Cancer Society. Related resources on
the site include: Canine Cancer/Tumours, Health and Veterinary
Information, Hemangiosarcoma, Canines in Crisis, Veterinary Oncology
http://www.ovcnet.uoguelph.ca/VTH/index.html
Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Ontario Veterinary College;
University of Guelph
Oncology cases are an integral part of the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital (VTH) caseload. Animals diagnosed with cancer through the
VTH's other services or referred by their regular veterinarian are
placed under the care of the Oncology Service. The Oncology Service
consists of a board certified internist, a radiologist, an intern, a
radiation therapist and two registered veterinary technicians devoted
exclusively to oncology. Patients may be hospitalized for the purpose
of receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy, although most of our
patients are treated on an out-patient basis. Current research areas
include gene therapy and canine leukemia immunophenotyping. Consultation
for practitioners is available from this Service.
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://members.aol.com/pbl2/cancerfiles.htm
Robin's canine cancer files, provide a wealth of information, from
personal home pages and letters, to Cancer Information and
Conventional Medicine, No So Conventional Medicine, Diet and
Nutrition, a Pet Cancer Support Group, and General Health Information.
Links from this site include: The Veterinary Cancer Society Home Page,
Veterinary Cancer Society Links, Cancer and Tumours, Lymphoma, Caring
for Pets with Cancer, by Dr. Kevin Hahn, What is Osteosarcoma,
Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs, and the Canine Cancer Network.
http://www.vetinfo.com/dogcancer.html
Cancer and Tumors in Dogs
Includes: "Ask Dr. Mike"
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/sum98.htm
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://www.gulfcoastvetspec.com/
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Includes a large section on veterinary oncology (an adjunct to Dr.
Hahn's site)
http://caninesincrisis.org/
Canines in Crisis: People for Pets Exchange
Includes: Different Types of Cancer, Chemo and What to Expect, Diet
and Supplements, Radiation, Alternative Treatments
http://www.sunkistpoodles.com/
Holistic cancer therapy
http://www.altvedmed.com/Cancer.html
Total Cancer Management in Small Animals, by Dr. Susan G. Wynn, DVM
http://www.altvetmed.com/Cancer.html
Total Cancer Management in Small Animals
Includes: Basic Diet, Nutraceuticals, Hormones, Herbs, and Other
Supplements, Special 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.tnp.com/encyclopedia/
The Natural Health Encyclopedia: Conditions, Herbs and Supplements,
Drug Interactions, Alternative Therapies.
http://members.home.net/caninecancer/
Canine Cancer
This site offers research assistance to dog owners in cancer,
treatments, and nutritional needs.
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/vcs/Pcop/Homepage.html
Purdue University Comparative Oncology Programme (PCOP)
Includes: research articles, clinical studies, protocols,
chemotherapy side effects for pet owners
http://www.b-naturals.com/sum98.htm
Nutrition for Dogs with Cancer: A Review of the Literature, by Lew
Olson. She can be contacted for support and products.
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://ighawaii.com/naturally/wysong/dogfood.html
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 --
Dufferin-Queen Animal Hospital. 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.
