Pets Living with Cancer

by Robin Downing

Book Overview

Where do you turn for an educational resource if your pet has just been diagnosed with cancer? Pets Living With Cancer will help you educate yourself about your pet's cancer diagnosis, treatment... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583260226
• ISBN13: 9781583260227
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: American Animal Hospital Association
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Pets Living with Cancer - A Must Read!

This is an excellent book, and if you have ever had, or currently have, a pet with cancer, you deserve a copy of this book. It takes you by the hand, and explains in easy to understand layman terms, just what the diagnosis of cancer means to you and your pet, in terms of options, cures and hope. It phrases the questions you should ask your vet about any anticipated therapies and operations for the cancer-stricken pet. The book is positive in outlook, giving pet owners hope, when there seems to be none. Cure types, therapies, and chemotherapy types and kinds are explained. It even discusses nutrition as it relates to saving the pet and `starving' cancer. And research shows diet can play an important role in starving cancer! The book gives lots of detail; it answers all the questions that the pet owner, in a state of shock after the diagnosis, forgot to ask the vet. It gives helpful hints on how to organize yourself for future vet visits with the cancer-striken pet, and suggests questions you should then ask the vet. In sum, for anyone with a pet that has cancer - this little book will become your `guide book.' I'd buy the book `before the event' however, so you have it when you need it.

Cancer is NOT a killer....

This book was given to me by my vet after my dog (Nikki) was diagnosed with lymphoma. I read this book in one sitting!! This book was a great resource for me in a time of great sadness. I was able to take the many questions that didn't come to me at the vet's office and get them answered. I highly recommend this book to others who may be going through this experience.

A must-read for all parents of pets with cancer

As an owner of the most loveable, teddy-bear Rottweiler in the world, I have found "Pets Living With Cancer" to be the ultimate resource for information and inspiration. Hampton was diagnosed with Osteo-Sarcoma (bone cancer) and I was at a loss and feeling very hopeless. Not only did this book give me renewed hope, but it described, in layman's terms, the myriad of options that are available to treat this disease. I also learned that cancer does NOT have to be a death sentance. The author, Robin Downing, has lived through this experience with her Great Dane Murphy, and is extremely compassionate and understanding while communicating the fact that we, as pet owners, do have options and can fight. This book is a definite, must-read for any pet owner, considering that cancer is the number one killer of dogs-- especially if it is left untreated. Hampton is doing great now, and I have an extremely positive attitude, thanks to Robin Downing.

Hope for Pets With Cancer

Pets Living With Cancer: A Pet Owner's Resource provides a critical message of hope to families whose animal companions are facing the spectre of cancer. Nowhere else can pet owners find the answers to their most pressing questions. This book empowers pet owners to choose the right cancer-fighting team, understand the basics of dealing with cancer, and (most importantly) begin to make the best choices for their beloved animal companions. This book really helped me to understand that a diagnosis of cancer in my pet is NOT a death sentence!