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Featuring Demian Dressler, DVM and Sue Ettinger, DVM, Dip. ACVIM (Oncology), authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide

The first full-spectrum dog cancer book is coming!

Updated: December 19th, 2018

Hi Everyone,

Due to the demand from dog lovers dealing with a dog cancer diagnosis, I wrote a book on the topic which should, hopefully, be available within 2 weeks.

So many people in the midst of this crises scour the internet, looking for some kind of guidance, some way to tip the scales towards a good, longer life for their dog.

Many of you would like a plan that deals with diet, supplements, ways to avoid toxicity, and any other methods to improve the sometimes grim picture being painted.  So many ask these questions in the  comment section of this blog.

I realized long ago that proper answers to these questions were so much more than a paragraph of text, or even a 30 minute consult in an exam room in my hospital.  There is just too much to cover, and the issues sometimes complex.

On top of this, I realized that so many times we are not happy with the  expected outcomes of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.  There is much more out there that can be utilized, but there has never been a comprehensive, rational compilation of items that make sense as part of a complete cancer care plan, beyond these three tools of conventional cancer treatment.

Hence the book.  There are sections on all the conventional tools, cutting edge conventional treatments, diet, supplements, and many other items that are not part of the  general knowledge base.

There are specific, detailed sections on mast cell tumor, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, nasal tumor, lymphosarcoma, melanoma, mammary cancer, transitional cell carcinoma, and a slew of other topics.

I might have gotten a little out of control since the thing turned out to be about 300 pages long, but it is organized to access info quickly, and written in very clear language. I wrote it in a way so you read it from cover to cover and my goal was that you would find it a good read.

Since I cannot always do justice to your questions that are deserving of detailed, and likely lengthy, answers, I hope the book will accomplish what is needed.

It will be available in both e-book form for an immediate download, and also a printed-out form which can be shipped to you.

I will keep you posted on developments.

Keep fighting the good fight,

Regards,

Dr Dressler

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  1. Diana on February 11, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    is it ready? can i purchase the book now? my dog has lymphoma and i really could use the information.
    diana

  2. Lori on February 7, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    I am still getting your regular e-mails Dr. Dressler and am glad that you’re going to have a book also! I have not been able to stop by the blog in a long time but I had a moment to be able to today. You might remember me best by having long dialogue here regarding Mast Cell cancer — Grade 3.

    Our 10-yr-old golden retriever was diagnosed with that in early August. The suggestion by you and Rochelle back then was to increase (BIG TIME) omega-3 fatty acids but my husband and I were leery to do that in such great quantities.

    Since it is infamously known for its fast spreading–I am happy to say that she is still with us and symptom-free. Her biggest joys are getting a little bit of milk at lunch and dinner and going outside! We only give for two capsules of the omega-3 fatty acids.

    Keep going strong as the best veterinarian you can be!

    • Dr. Dressler on February 8, 2009 at 11:04 pm

      🙂
      Keep fighting the good fight!
      D

  3. Dr. Dressler on January 18, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Thanks a million Gary, thanks!
    D

  4. Gary Beaton on January 18, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    I am so glad to hear that you are going to have a book. I have been spending hours reading your blog and like the style you write in and your helpful suggestions. I have a lot of questions–basic ones I think, which I hope will be addressed in your book. I will be waiting for it. Can’t wait to get it.

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