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


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


The Citi Health Card program makes it easy and affordable to finance various health care needs, including dental, vision, veterinary, and other medical procedures.

http://www.citibank.com/us/cards/cardserv/healthcrd



www.landofpuregold.com

Welcome to the largest Golden playground in cyberspace! On the web since 1997, we are teaching others how to strengthen and proactively lengthen the Human-Canine Bond. And, we are developing creative media to raise funds for research in comparative oncology.

 

www.landofpuregold.com/cancer

This section of Land of Pure Gold provides a comprehensive listing of articles, studies, grants, support groups, and so much more, related to the study and treatment of canine cancer.


Chipper's Haven:  A Safe Haven for Special Needs Golden Retrievers

http://www.chippershaven.orghttp://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.org

Dr. 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.


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

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).

Suggestions and feedback are welcome at info@modianolab.org

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
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. 

More informaiton and resources are available from the City of Toronto on their website www.toronto.ca/pesticides 

Results 

(coming at the end of summer 2005) 

Key Contacts 

Healthy Paws Initiative, C2P2 - Kady Cowan 

City of Toronto, Public Health - Rich Whate 


HOLISTIC VETERINARIANS

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.

 

 


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