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

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Help overcome dog food dangers: which oils for cancer??

…dogs after the news on the carcinogens in fish oil. Denise So a dog taking pain medications such as Metacam, Tramadol, Gabapentin etc. for osteosarcoma should not take krill oil,…

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Collection: Articles | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet

Can I give supplements with Chemotherapy?

…day) In the last 2 months she developed osteosarcoma in the hind leg and although I didn’t want to, I had it amputated and she is coping quite well. On…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 2: Nutraceuticals | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 3: Immune Supplements and Anti-Metastatic Supplements

Primary Lung Tumors, part 2

What are the signs and symptoms of lung tumors in my dog? Unlike people where lung cancer is one of the top five cancers and the leading cause of cancer…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Chemotherapy | Diagnosis | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Osteosarcoma | Surgery | Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Common Cancer Mistake: Assuming Chemotherapy Is Not an Option

…so much hope for my 7 yr old large mixed breed (pit bull/Rottweiler/jindo) she ha recently been diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her ankle. They said we caught it early but…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments

Diet and Dogs with Cancer

…more of us are taking real responsibility for our dog’s nutritious meals! Lilyw Dr Dressler’s recipe has been working well for my 3-year-old Golden with osteosarcoma (3 weeks post-amp, one…

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Collection: Articles | Featured | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet

Better Life Quality: Play with Your Dog with Cancer

Kate Obrien Great article and great reminder of the power of play. Our Lab Becca passed from osteosarcoma almost 2 years ago now. She had a tough time as we…

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Collection: Articles | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 5: Brain Chemistry Modification | Life Quality | Managing Pain

Ginger to Help Dogs with Cancer

…and tremor following a jump over a ditch that collapsed him in great yelp, the diagnosis was osteosarcoma with days to live. Not having the financial means for a follow…

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Collection: Articles | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet | Managing Side Effects from Conventional Treatments

Dog food and cancer: help fight this problem!

…have a chance with this kind of diet. We just lost our three year old American Bulldog to Osteosarcoma. Diagnosed Jan. 3 with a few growths on his shoulder and…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Causes | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet

Anti-oxidants versus Pro-Oxidants

…Dressler, my 9 yr old irish setter was diagnosed with osteosarcoma oct 10,2012. i started him on artemisinin 100mg administered in a pill pocket and empty stomach 8am and again…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Causes | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 3: Immune Supplements and Anti-Metastatic Supplements

Disruptive Stress and Dog Cancer

…towards fighting my dog’s cancer. I have a female standard poodle 7 years old that was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. 3 and a half weeks ago we found the lump in…

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Emotional Management | Your Role as Your Dog's Guardian

But Cancer Treatment at My Dog’s Age?

…and become a truly loving dog and inspiration. Keefer irwin Dr.Dressler, My 11 yr old lab/shep gal was diagnosed w/ osteosarcoma last week. She is slated for r back leg…

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Full Spectrum Cancer Care

Pain Meds for Dogs: How to Manage Pain for a Dog With Cancer

…require different types of drugs. In Chapter 17 of the Dog Cancer Survival Guide, Dr. D writes that acupuncture, pamidronate (for osteosarcoma), warm or cool compresses, and gentle massage may…

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Collection: Articles | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Managing Pain | Your Role as Your Dog's Guardian

Prejudice in Chemo Side Effect Treatment for Dogs

osteosarcoma. We chose not to pursue amputation and chemotherapy (we did elect to give her the pamidronate drip). I have read your book and have purchased the apocaps and have…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Hemangiosarcoma

My Dog is Young…and Has Cancer??

Darcy Great advice! I have a 4-year osteosarcoma survivor who was diagnosed at just over 3 years old. Without having the benefit of knowing about Dr. D’s book and blog…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Chemotherapy | Diagnosis | Emotional Management | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | How Did This Happen? | Mast Cell Tumors

Bioflavonoid Quercetin has Anti-Cancer Effects

…stating that her German Shepard-Mayahad passed and i am sorry to hear that i am going through a similar ordeal with osteosarcoma in a 8.5 year old male Akita named…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 3: Immune Supplements and Anti-Metastatic Supplements | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet

How to Use the Mitotic Index to Make Decisions About Mast Cell Tumors

…gone. If her cancer was advanced, would she have gone so fast in the course of 4 days? Please help me. Vicki My dog Bodie was just diagnosed with osteosarcoma

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Diagnosis | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Mast Cell Tumors | Surgery

Mast cell tumor treatment: chemotherapy

…to be surgical. Good luck! All my best, Dr Sue Dr. Susan Ettinger Thanks for the suggestion. I will try to get the osteosarcoma soon in the future. There is…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Mast Cell Tumors | Radiation | Surgery

Waiting and watching — but for how long?

osteosarcoma) is much lower than the probability of my cat’s tumor recurring w/o radiation, thanks to modern radiation techniques. The cost of treatment would be around $7000. I think it…

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Collection: Articles | Diagnosis | Found a Bump/Lump on My Dog | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Surgery

Pau D’Arco for Dogs With Cancer: Be Careful Says Dr. Dressler

…about the medicinal….thanks for your input! Dr D Lynne One of our dogs, Oly, has osteosarcoma. We had surgery for the removal of the tumor and are treating with chemotherapy,…

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 3: Immune Supplements and Anti-Metastatic Supplements

End of Life Care in Dog Cancer

…My 7 yr old dog rottweiler Lucy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma last month from a limp and the vet has said she only has 2-3 months to live. Her weight…

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Collection: Articles | Emotional Management | End of Life Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 5: Brain Chemistry Modification

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