fact of the month:
If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces immunity, which is good for the life of the pet.  - from "J. Dodd's Vaccine Protocol"

AUTHORS' CORNER

Seeking The Best Care

We often receive letters from cancer-dog owners who seem to be using only their general practice vet to treat their dogs' cancers. When they tell us how their dog is being treated,  we sometimes cringe. There are also online canine cancer support groups, where members often reveal the treatments their dogs are receiving. Treatments that sometimes make us downright angry! 

Cancer is a job for an oncologist. At least as a consultant, if that's all that's possible. To be sure, we recommend intense explorations beyond traditional medicine, combining holistic means with standard practices. But it must start with acquiring a qualified professional. We try to point folks in that direction.

In keeping with this effort, in this issue we've assembled a comprehensive list of college/university veterinary centers in the U.S. And there's also a few canine cancer news briefs at the end.

              Important Vaccination News!

We have been made aware that U.S. veterinary schools are in the process of changing their vaccination protocol. As you know, we have been extremely concerned about this topic. It looks like progress is being made. Finally!  Click to read more. 

Your Support Is Crucial - Thanks!

We hope that you are finding this newsletter helpful in treating and preventing canine cancer. We are determined to keep this effort commercial-free. It's tempting to accept ads, but we feel this would compromise our credibility. We rely solely on our book's revenue (excluding royalties, which we donate to cancer research) to support this free newsletter. Please be aware that "Sparky Fights Back" is not only for owners of cancer-dogs. General readers, even those without dogs, love our book and tell us so. We even get letters from human cancer patients who claimed that they were immensely helped and inspired by it. The book was recently nominated for a Maxwell Award in the "General Interest" category. Thanks to all.

Many of you are helping to "spread the word" by forwarding this newsletter to another dog caretaker. We're rapidly approaching 8,000 subscribers. THANK YOU!!

"Success in all your battles,"

    -- Josée and John

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VETERINARY TEACHING FACILITIES 

University Veterinary Centers Are Often Your Best Bet

Cancer in humans is rarely left to a "primary care" doctor. But many caretakers of cancer dogs rely solely on their "family vet" for treatment. We feel that cancer should always be in the hands of doctors specially trained in treating it. Often, the best-qualified specialists are to be found at your nearest university with a school of veterinary medicine "teaching hospital." Additionally, these facilities are often your closest access to special equipment, offering radiology oncology treatment, etc.

Here is a list, alphabetically by state, of the primary veterinary teaching hospitals in the United States. Note that this list does not include independent veterinary institutions and hospitals. For those, see the Appendix in our book, "Sparky Fights Back" or check this link to Radiation Facilities (PDF) (requires Adobe Reader). Only the major veterinary facilities offer radiation. 

For our foreign subscribers (and we have many!), since we can't list facilities in every country here, we suggest you inquire of your local veterinarian about the facilities in you area. Follow this up with a Web search (in the language of your country) such as "veterinary teaching hospital (name of your country)."

NOTE:  We have included the telephone numbers. For further contact information (addresses, directions, etc.) consult the Web sites, links provided. 

NEWS BRIEFS

Dog Sniffs Cancer, Saves Owners' Life

A cancer-sniffing dog from Nova Scotia is getting a gold star. Georgina Bramwell's Pomeranian is earning a spot in the Purina Animal Hall of Fame after the dog's constant pawing led her to find a cancerous lump...full story

Groups Urge Cancer Warning On Non-Stick Products

Nonstick pans, wind-proof coats, even that 40-pound sack of dog food hauled home from Costco the other day all need a state Proposition 65 warning because they conceal a potential human carcinogen...full story

Dog Saved Owner's Life, Now Faces Cancer

A sick dog which once heroically saved the life of her owner now has animal lovers across the North Island rallying to keep her alive...full story

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This newsletter is for informational purposes only, and the intent is to provide sources of possible veterinary assistance, treatments and other help for owners of animals with cancer. The authors do not in any way endorse or make claims for any of the medical personnel, medical facilities, treatments, therapies, medicines, or methods recommended, described or quoted herein. Nothing herein should be deemed to be medical or veterinary advice, since no doctors or veterinarians are employed by or connected with this publication. Visitors are directed to consult with licensed veterinarians for all medical advice. Although every effort is made to avoid factual errors, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any of the content of publication.

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