Cancer And Your Pet: The Complete Guide to the Latest Research, Treatments, and Options

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Product Description As featured in "USA Weekend" and on "Animal Planet" -- A growing number of pet owners are learning the sad news that their beloved pet is suffering from some form of cancer. But most don’t realize that it has become a highly treatable disease. Written by a highly respected author-veterinarian and covering the latest advances in the field of cancer research, Cancer and Your Pet is the most comprehensive and definitive guide on the market for owners looking for options in their pet’s treatment. In addition to information on common cancers and treatment options, including traditional and holistic care, the authors include case studies and advice on decision making. Review "The comprehensive guide for pet owners seeking options includes case studies and advice on decision-making. Topics range from diagnosing cancers and how to give medicines to homeopathic medicine and pain management. Eldredge, a graduate of Cornell Veterinary College, was the first recipient of the ‘Gentle Doctor Award’ for the student who provided the best care for patients...It's an interesting read." Buffalo News "This softcover provides information about diagnosing a possible cancer, how to give medications, veterinary medical insurance, and many other topics that a pet owner needs and wants to know." Alan Caruba, Bookviews.com "In this book you will find everything you need to know about cancer in cats and dogs from details about different forms of the disease to treatment options and the recovery process. The book simultaneously offers hope that our beloved pets can beat the disease, whil arming guardians with across-the-board knowledge of how to handle every aspect of dealing with pets and cancer." St Louie Tails Magazine "Debra Eldredge, DVM, and Margaret Bonham guide readers from the shock of the initial diagnosis through understanding treatment options to making educated, difficult decisions on behalf of beloved pets. 'Cancer and Your Pet' presents a useful overview of common and not-so-common cancers in dogs and cats, as well as conventional and treatment options still under investigation, such as cancer vaccines and new research in chemotherapy....This is an extremely useful starting point for those whose pets have just been diagnosed." Kay Elliott, The Bark "Advances in cancer treatment for pets are being made as quickly as those for humans. Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, is author of ‘Cancer and Your Pet: The Complete Guide to the Latest Research, Treatments, and Options.’The New York State veterinarian said that pets very often tolerate treatment better than humans. The goals in treating cancer in pets are control of the cancer and quality of life for as long as possible, Eldredge said." The Northwest Indiana Times ". . . an exceptional book every pet owner should have . . . The authors completely demystified the threat of cancer, defined what it is, what causes it, the common terms associated with it, andprovided statistics of jus how common or uncommon each type is." Australian Shepherd Journal About the Author Debra Eldredge, DVM is an award-winning veterinarian and writer in upstate New York. She graduated from the Cornell Veterinary College and was the first recipient ever of the "Gentle Doctor Award" voted on by clinical faculty for the student who provided the best care for patients. She works in private practice but has also served as the veterinarian for the award-winning shelter the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has also worked with the Utica Zoo. Dr. Eldredge is the author of the award-winning book, Pills for Pets. She has been a columnist for Good Dog!, Catsumer Reports, Dogs in Review, The Corgi Cryer, OK Pet Gazette and her writing has appeared in Dog World, Ranch Dog Trainer, OffLead, and Kuvasz Times. Margaret H. Bonham is an award-winning professional freelance writer and sled dog racer in Colorado. She has written eight books including Complete Idiots Guide to D