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Dr. Demian Dressler is internationally recognized as “the dog cancer vet” because of his innovations in the field of dog cancer management, and the popularity of his blog here at Dog Cancer Blog. The owner of South Shore Veterinary Care, a full-service veterinary hospital in Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Dressler studied Animal Physiology and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis before earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. After practicing at Killewald Animal Hospital in Amherst, New York, he returned to his home state, Hawaii, to practice at the East Honolulu Pet Hospital before heading home to Maui to open his own hospital. Dr. Dressler consults both dog lovers and veterinary professionals, and is sought after as a speaker on topics ranging from the links between lifestyle choices and disease, nutrition and cancer, and animal ethics. His television appearances include “Ask the Vet” segments on local news programs. He is the author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Avian Veterinarians, the National Animal Supplement Council and CORE (Comparative Orthopedic Research Evaluation). He is also an advisory board member for Pacific Primate Sanctuary.
Updated: October 25th, 2019
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Dr. Demian Dressler is internationally recognized as “the dog cancer vet” because of his innovations in the field of dog cancer management, and the popularity of his blog here at Dog Cancer Blog. The owner of South Shore Veterinary Care, a full-service veterinary hospital in Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Dressler studied Animal Physiology and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis before earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. After practicing at Killewald Animal Hospital in Amherst, New York, he returned to his home state, Hawaii, to practice at the East Honolulu Pet Hospital before heading home to Maui to open his own hospital. Dr. Dressler consults both dog lovers and veterinary professionals, and is sought after as a speaker on topics ranging from the links between lifestyle choices and disease, nutrition and cancer, and animal ethics. His television appearances include “Ask the Vet” segments on local news programs. He is the author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Avian Veterinarians, the National Animal Supplement Council and CORE (Comparative Orthopedic Research Evaluation). He is also an advisory board member for Pacific Primate Sanctuary.
I understand that now. I researched these and Revolution actually enters the blood system which the others don’t. So it’s 6 of one & a half dozen of the other.
I am thinking of sticking with Frontline but look forward to more information from you folks. What a predicament our babies are in.
Hi Phyllis, The important balance is to determine whether the danger of the flea infestation is greater than any potential toxic effect from a treatment. Even Revolution (and Stronghold) contains the warning “Not for human use. Keep out of reach of children”. Our dogs with cancer have compromised immune systems, we want the least exposure possible to anything toxic. Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog on effective and safe(r) flea and tick treatments.
Our oncologist said no Frontline–it’s got an insecticide in it. No Advantage or Advantix–herbicides like agent orange. He’s a scientist too and will only use Revolution on his dogs.
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Hi Phyllis, Yes, you can use the spot-on type flea and tick treatments for your dog. They are safer than other, generalized types. I hope this helps. All the best, Susan
I keep running across items about spot-ons causing so it scared me. Does Dr Dressler think they are safe too?
Hi Phyllis, Of course you want to be cautious. Yes, Dr. Dressler recommends the spot-on treatments as the safer option. Any chemical carries it’s own risks and you will find ‘horror stories’ about even the spot-on treatments. They are designed, after all, to kill-off, and precent those annoying fleas and ticks. You have to balance the safest possible treatment with the problems if your dog becomes infested/infected with fleas or ticks. If your dog is likely to be exposed to either, the cautious use of a spot-on treatment is appropriate.
Can cancer dogs safely use Frontline for tick/flea control?
Just viewed the video of dogs singing for pet cancer awareness. My greyhound Lucy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on October 2011. After ampuation and chemotherapy she is still doing great. I was disappointed that the video did not have any tripaw survivors.
Can apocaps be used for a dog who does not have cancer, in order to prevent cancer from developing?
Thanks!
Hi Robin, Thanks for asking. Apocaps are designed specifically for dogs who have cancer and it’s not appropriate to use on healthy dogs as a preventative. BUT, Dr. Dressler was asked this very question so often that he developed EVERPUP. EverPup is a wonderful, “ultimate” dog supplement with some of the ingredients of Apocaps at lower amounts and a different formulation, plus loads more. It’s 100% natural, high-grade ingredients also help with our dog’s skin and coat, joints, organ health, digestion, and everything else. If you go to http://www.everpup.com you can learn all about it. So many dogs love EverPup, that there is a 100% bottom-of-the-jar guarantee. I know your dog will love it.
I had posted on your facebook page in response a post about apocaps and the manager of the page suggested I comment here as well – I would love love love it if there was a forumla like the apocaps for kittys! I had asked Dr Sue a while back about my kitty Jill taking them (she has osteosarcoma) and she mentioned they are not safe for kitties (I believe they have an NSAID effect on them?). All my friends on tripawds.com give the apocaps to their pups and rave about them – it sure does seem to work very well! and when is the KITTY cancer survival guide going to come out 😀
Dear Dr Dressler, please help.
I have a ten year old Bulldog bitch who two weeks ago became ill, my regular vet was away and I called my second vet, he blood tested and upon examination decided that my bitch had a liver tumour, the bloods were not bad and so he gave her a injection of anabolic steroids. When my regular vet returned she came and did a full work up blood test which suggested that my dog has wide spread lymphoma. We put her on Colverson (steroid injections) 3ml twice daily and her weight is 19kg. She finds it difficult to pass faeces as I am sure that this tumour is interferring with her bowl, her upper chest and breathing is not good. She is not eating very well and her gums are still white. My question to you is there anything else that I can give her. Taking her anywhere is not an option as I would loose her before we got anywhere.
Please help with any suggestions that you have. I am UK based. Thank you
Sienna and Sierra’s story accentuetes the crucial need for veterinary “hospitals” to truly be hospitals, not just where the pet receives excellent care with strangers. Dogs know when their family are NOT there with them, and as dear as it was for a staff member to stay with Sienna in those last hours, there has to be a better way. I would not leave a near-death or critically ill famaily member alone at a hospital, and THAT INCLUDES MY DOGS! Unthinkable, to not be there when they need you most. I hope your web connections can start a real revolutuion in providing true hospital care for animals, and keep their loved ones with them. p.s. I have a 14 yr old dog who is a testicular cancer survivor (beore I found your site), and have referred a neighbor whose dog has a rare cancer to your web site. Bet she’ll find hope, help, and encouragement for her little dog and for her own breaking heart.