Cancer and Your Pet: Award-Winning Vet Provides Answers and Solutions
Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 3, 2005
Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs and cats over eight years old, but fifty percent of all cancers in pets are curable.
Veterinarian Debra Eldredge and animal expert Margaret Bonham give advice, answers, and solutions about cancer and animals to pet owners in their new book "Cancer and Your Pet: The Complete Guide to the Latest Research, Treatments, and Options."
"Cover to cover, this book is filled with the current best thinking on cancer and lifts the cloud of darkness that often surrounds this surprisingly, highly treatable disease. Whether you want treatment options or comfort, increased quality of life or quantity of life for your beloved four-legged family member, Cancer and Your Pet belongs on your bookshelf."
Written by a highly respected author and 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 petÂ’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.
Topics in "Cancer and Your Pet" include:
Fact and fiction surrounding cancer – pages 10 to 11
Common canine cancers – pages 15 to 44
Common feline cancers – pages 45 to 67
Diagnosing cancers – pages 107 to 119
How to give medications – pages 104 to 105
Homeopathic medicine – pages 155 to 156, 158, 160 to 161
Veterinary medical insurance – pages 175 to 177
Skin cancers – pages 9, 17 to 21, 48 to 50, 91 to 94
Pain management – pages 37, 127, 131, 141 to 143, 165 to 166, 183
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. 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 publications such as Dog World and OffLead. Margaret H. Bonham is an award-winning professional freelance writer and sled dog racer in Colorado. She has written eight books including "The Complete Idiots Guide to Dog Health and Nutrition," "The Complete Guide to Mutts," and "The Simple Guide to Getting Active with Your Dog." Her work has appeared in publications like Dog Fancy, Dog World, and Pet Life.
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