"Experts say that 50 percent of our dogs will have cancer, yet most of us know little or nothing about caring for a dog with cancer. Not long ago, admittedly, there wasn't much to know. Today, however, treatment for canine cancer is nearly on a par with treatment for human cancer and there is a great deal to know." (excerpt from the book)

This book provides

• Guidance in making sound decisions at the vet's office - decisions that make sense for both the dog and the caretaker.
• An overview of traditional veterinary testing options and treatment options and of holistic home-care options for a dog with cancer.
• An explanation of chemotherapy: the various types, how it works, the side effects and their remedies.

We first saw this book at our oncologist's office, and were so impressed with the wealth of information that we decided to carry it.

Board Certified Veterinary Oncologists

Find one in your area: http://www.acvim.org/wwwfp/Diplomate/Onc/acvimoncol.htm

Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University

Web Site: http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/index.cfm

"Since the 1960s, Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has conducted innovative cancer research and provided state-of-the-art treatment for companion animals. The program has evolved from research that identified the types of cancers affecting pets, to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in animals. Over the years, pioneering work done by the staff of the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University has led to advances in the treatment of human cancers. Veterinary faculty also have explored the field of dietary supplements that support cancer treatments and, improved and refined the use of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for pets. The areas of complementary and alternative medicine are increasingly important aspects of ongoing cancer research. The Shipley Natural Healing Center will focus on the scientific evaluation of a broad range of natural medicines and therapies."

Informational Resources

Veterinary Cancer Society

Clinical Research Trials for Animals with Cancer

University of Pennysylvania's Veterinary Oncology Web Site

Veterinarians/Facilities with Innovative Cancer Treatments:

Contact Info	Dr. Martin Goldstein Smith Ridge Veterinary Center 400 Smith Ridge Road South Salem, NY 10590 Phone: 914-533-6066
Type of Practice:	Holistic Approach preferred but will use conventional if it has been found to be useful for a form of treatment for a particular ailment. Wrote the wonderful book "The Nature of Animal Healing", with many cancer success stories.
Treatment Methods	State of the art treatments and preventative programs, including Bio-nutritional analysis, Acupuncture, Immuno-Augmentative Therapy, and Ozone Therapy. Doctors trained by him personally are also at the clinic and offer phone consults and will work with your local veterinarian as needed.

Contact Info	Robert H & Mary G Flint Animal Cancer Center Colorado State University 300 West Drake Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 Phone (Consultation Coordinator): 970-297-4195
Type of Facility:	Both leading edge conventional and complementary therapies offered. Clinical trials also being done.
Treatment Methods	Veterinary faculty also have explored the field of dietary supplements that support cancer treatments and, improved and refined the use of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for pets. The areas of complementary and alternative medicine are increasingly important aspects of ongoing cancer research. The Shipley Natural Healing Center will focus on the scientific evaluation of a broad range of natural medicines and therapies.

Contact Info	Dr. Robyn Elmslie Dr. Phyllis Glawe Veterinary Cancer Specialists 3550 S Jason Street Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-874-2054 Web Site: http://www.vrcc.com/oncology_main.shtml
Type of Practice:	Board certified veterinary oncologists offering leading-edge clinical trials for a variety of cancer types, in addition to conventional cancer treatments.
Treatment Methods	Veterinary Cancer Specialists (VCS) is involved in leading edge clinical trials for a variety of cancer types, in addition to our diagnostic options of ultrasound, rhinoscopy, fluoroscopy, MRI, bone biopsies, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and treatment options that include surgery, cryosurgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and palliative treatment.

Contact Info	Dr. Thomas Van Cise All Animals Exotic or Small 1560 Hamner Avenue Norco, CA 92860 Phone: 909-737-1242 Web Site: http://www.AllAnimalsExoticOrSmall.com/
Type of Practice:	Holistic Approach preferred but will use conventional if it has been found to be useful for a form of treatment for a particular ailment. Wonderful holistic veterinarian, extremely open-minded and believes that client education is an integral part of a pet's health. He offers all types of alternative therapies. And he was one of the first certified veterinary acupuncturists in the country. Click here to read his web site article about Putting Cancer in Perspective
Treatment Methods	Offers a wide range of therapies and treatments, including acupuncture, homeopathy, acuscope therapy, and herbal therapy. Visit the health section of his web site for details.

Contact Info	Jeff Feinman, DVM Broad River Animal Hospital Norwalk, CT Phone: 203-222-7979 Web Site: http://www.homevet.com/ Ask Dr. Jeff: http://www.homevet.com/index6.html
Type of Practice:	Holistic Veterinarian preferring homeopathic approach. Does phone and email consults, in addition to clinic appointments. Recommends reading the book Homeopathic Care for Dogs and Cats
Treatment Methods	Visit his web site at http://www.homevet.com/ for a discussion of cancer and of his treatments.

Additional Veterinary Resources

• Dr. Cheryl Harris
  Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine Clinic
  Dallas, TX 75243
  972-437-9499
  
• Dr. Claudia Barton (Board Certified)
  Texas A&M University
  409-845-2351
• Dr. Kenita S. Rogers (Board Certified)
  Texas A&M University
  409-845-2351
• Ask Dr. Mike
• Ask Dr. Jeff
• Holistic Veterinary Directory
• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Innovative New Therapies

• Immuno-Augmentative Therapy (IAT): "In conjunction with the Metabolic Nutritional Analysis program, our IAT program is available for patients with cancer and severely depressed immune systems. It is a well accepted theory that cancer is a secondary condition stemming from a supressed immune system. IAT is directed not so much at the tumor / cancerous process, but on a more causative level, toward reestablishing the integrity of the damaged immune system. Beside being a therapeutic program, IAT also has the ability, through analytical blood testing, to be both diagnostic and prognostic, thus enhancing the monitoring of the patient. The IAT program consists of the routine administration of naturally isolated immune proteins by subcutaneous (under the skin) injections."
  -- offered by Smith Ridge Veterinary Center
  
• Ozone Therapy: Based upon premise that this form of oxygen kills cancer cells but leaves normal cells alone. Offered by Smith Ridge Veterinary Center
• Electrophoresis: This has been used in people for a few years but is just now being used on animals. It's a different delivery method for chemotherapy. It is injected into the lymph node and electrical impulses are used to deliver it to the needed area. Has been used by the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado with Dr. Robyn Elmslie.
• Gene Therapy: Better for localized tumors. Has been used by the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado with Dr. Robyn Elmslie.
• The Veterinary Cancer Society: Find out about clinical trials and some of the latest research here.
• Vaccine Associated Sarcoma: Although this AVMA task force is studying the correlation between feline sarcoma and vaccines, there is much controvery about vaccines in general, feline or canine.