Dog
Fancy Magazine Gentle,
accessible and full of hope, Kaplan's book offers
an understandable overview of cancer pathology and treatment. Anyone in
the
unfortunate position to need this information will benefit greatly from
her reporter's skill at reasearch, her editor's gift for making tough
material readable, and her personal experience." Terry
Winkelmann for
Animal
Wellness Magazine
Laurie's
book is a wonderful guide to
helping your dog fight cancer. ... Laurie uses personal examples from
her experiences with Bullet to guide readers in the right direction in
their own battle against canine cancer. The book also features Bullet's
survival story, proof positive that cancer doesn't have to mean a death
sentence.
DogWorld
Magazine
This
compassionate and heartfelt book should be one of the
first books the owner of a cancer dog turns to. It will doubtless help
that person feel less overwhelmed and more able to navigate the many
options available.
Oncolink
The
benefit of this book is not so much in the specific medical
details, but in the support and guidance it provides in navigating the
complicated and stressful world of cancer treatment.Dr. Lili
Duda, VMD board certified Veterinary Oncologist.
The
Daily
Telegram "Help Your
Dog Fight Cancer" by Laurie Kaplan, can help cancer-dog owners know
what to expect from the diagnosis and what they can do to help their
beloved pet survive. Kaplan is a freelance animal writer who helped her
own dog, Bullet, survive cancer and wrote "Help
Your Dog Fight Cancer" for other caretakers to better deal with the
disease as well as to endure the fear and emotional turmoil that
accompany it.
Outlining the
causes and reasons for canine cancer as well as outlining
preventative techniques that readers can use and outline
to protect their pooch, [this book] addresses care for when the
unfortunate does happen. Very highly recommended for personal and
community reference collections, "Help Your Dog Fight Cancer" is a must
for anyone whose canine companion is diagnosed with a cancer. Midwest
Book Review
Pet Talk with
Jean Meyer CLICK
MBF interview
VIN
(Veterinary
Information Network) This
is an excellent
resource for veterinarians to have available for pet owners and an
excellent book for staff members who are uninformed about cancer
treatment. pdf
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Tripawds
Laurie Kaplan is one of our heroes. Not only because she’s one of the
first authors of fact-based dog cancer support books for
non-veterinarians like us, but because she started one of the first
canine cancer assistance funds, The Magic Bullet Fund. Her non-profit
organization helps pet parents who do not have the financial resources
to provide cancer treatment for their dog. Laurie is one of the
earliest supporters of pet parents who need emotional, informational
and financial help when coping with canine cancer.
Her book,
Help Your Dog Fight Cancer,
was one of the first written just for pet parents like us. And now it’s
just been re-released in a 3rd edition that includes all of the latest
canine cancer developments, such as:
- The most common types of cancer in dogs, diagnostic tests and
treatment options
- The trend toward over-diagnostics and over-treatment
- Communicating clearly with your veterinarian and making informed
decisions.
- Decisions about testing and treatment are up to the owner, not
the veterinarian…Your dog, your money, your decisions
- Create a home-care regimen for your dog with diet and
supplements
- Follow a step-by-step guide for a proven home made cancer diet
for your dog
The book puts veterinary oncology into layperson’s terms. It includes
information on diagnostic tests, treatment methods, side effects, and
end-of-life care. “As in humans, genetics and diet play a major role in
canine cancer,
but environmental carcinogens may be more influential,” Kaplan says,
“as dogs are in closer contact with fertilizers and household cleaning
products.” She writes that treatment options for dogs are also similar
to those for people: surgery, followed by radiation or chemotherapy.
The author says, “Dogs tolerate chemotherapy better than
people do,” with minimal hair loss and quick recovery. The book
includes lists of symptoms and discussions of types of cancer along
with italicized, often illustrated case studies from pet owners, which
lend this informative text a personal touch. Kaplan also contributes
heartfelt reminiscences of Bullet’s medical
history as a four-year lymphoma survivor. She recommends comparing
clinics’ fees and getting second opinions. The book has helpful sets of
questions to ask one’s veterinarian and other useful insights, such as
how to get chemo drugs direct from suppliers to cut costs. She also
share information about how complementary medicines and human-grade
food can contribute to continued health. And finally, Kaplan discusses
“pawspice” care with down-to-earth advice for coping with end of life
care.
We give this book a big “3-Paws Up!” and encourage anyone coping with
dog cancer to get a copy at Amazon today.
