fact of the month:
Because dogs have a shorter lifespan than humans, they can often predict future diseases in people who have shared their environments. 

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Are you, or do you know a dog owner or breeder who gives his animals  NO or VERY FEW vaccinations? We have heard from some of you who rarely or never vaccinate their dogs or cats. 

We think our readers would be interested in hearing what YOU have to say about cutting back on vaccinations! We have had reports that perfectly healthy animals have been raised that NEVER had any shots. We searched to see if there have been any studies on this, but came up with nothing.

WE WOULD LIKE TO WRITE ABOUT THIS TOPIC. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, ANECDOTE, OR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE REGARDING NOT GIVING VACCINATIONS, PLEASE EMAIL US ABOUT IT! Just tell us the story, and the outcome.

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HOW CHEMICALS CAUSE CANCER 

"Cytotoxic Chems Affect Chromosomes" Says Harvard Researcher

One way to cut down on cancer risks for both you and your pets is to abandon the use of commercial household chemicals. We don't buy those spray bottles of cleaners anymore (such as Fantastic, Fabulous, Lysol, etc). We don't use petroleum-based solvents. We make our own cleaners--safer and cheaper!

Here is all you really need for most all cleaning chores around the home:

• Chlorine Bleach

• Household Ammonia

• Vinegar

• Laundry Detergent

• Dishwashing Liquid

• Hydrogen Peroxide

• Enzyme cleaner such as "Nature's Miracle" for pet stains

We went to the hardware store and bought several empty spray bottles, the kind gardeners use for spraying plants. We filled each bottle and labeled them:

For the bathroom, we put 1 part bleach to 4 parts water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid (or liquid soap) into a spray bottle. This will sanitize tubs, tiles, sinks, toilets and fight bathroom mold. Because of the chlorine, be careful of inhaling fumes. Keep your pet out of the room when cleaning.

For cleaning most stains from carpets and furniture, we make a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water, about half and half. You can usually safely spray this onto carpets, etc. You can add a few drops of laundry detergent if you want something foamier.

For windows and mirrors, we spray plain water mixed with a little ammonia and a drop or two of dishwashing liquid.

For pet accidents, either "Nature's Miracle" or the peroxide spray, above. For pet bowls, simple bleach water is all you need (no soap).

For kitchen countertops, plain soap and water. Once in a while you can clean with plain vinegar to remove any film buildup or stains. Wooden cutting boards can be dealt with using kosher salt rubbed in with a damp sponge and rinsed.

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NEWS ROUNDUP

Recent Stories From The Media

Herbicides and other lawn-related hazards

Our at-home herbicide use increased 91 percent from 1982 to 2001. No wonder we have so much cancer. Health problems linked to lawn chemicals and their use include non-Hodgkins lymphoma and reproductive ill effects. Even our pets are not exempt from....
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Human and animal medical specialists team up to find answers

Every month or so, Dr. Ross Wilkins and Dr. Stephen Withrow meet for breakfast to discuss new treatments for bone cancer. It's a most unusual partnership, reports CBS News correspondent Richard Schlesinger. The two doctors are fighting the same kind of disease with the same...
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Beverly Hills couple forms foundation to help cancer dogs

Paul Dunbar and his wife, Mindy Richards, learned that few resources were available in southeast Michigan to help dogs with cancer...
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Compulsory micro-chipping and neutering crackdown shocks LA

Los Angeles – The war on dogs and their owners reached a new level of insanity as the most bloodthirsty anti-dog legislation in the nation’s history was passed by Mayor Michael Antonovich and the Los Angeles County Board...
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Tobacco used to FIGHT cancer!

St. Louis-based Chlorogen wants to turn that association on its head by using tobacco to treat cancer. Here’s how it works: By genetically altering the tobacco leaf...
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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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