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Cancer is the number-one killer of American pets. With this easy-to-use yet comprehensive guide,
veterinarian Shawn Messonnier, one of the nation's leading experts on integrative veterinary medicine, presents the latest
research on both treating new diagnoses of cancer and preventing cancer before it takes the lives of our beloved family dogs. In addition to conventional treatments, Dr. Messonnier presents
detailed information on such complementary terapies as antioxidants,
herbal preparations, homeopathic remedies, raw food, nutritional
supplements and acupuncture. 294 pages, paperback.
While no therapy is right for every dog, Dr. Messonnier's book gives pet owners the vital information
they need to explore all their options with their veterinarian.
Inside this book:
- Understanding the holistic approach to treating cancer
- Understanding cancer
- Not cancer, but something else
- Working with your veterinarian
- Conventional therapies for cancer
- Complementary therapies for cancer: acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs, homeopathics
- Complementary therapies for cancer: nutritional supplements
- Diet and cancer
- Tying it all together
- Supplement manufacturers
- Pain control for the canine cancer patient
- Supporting the cancer patient
- Warning signs of cancer
- Euthanasia for the pet with cancer
- Side effects from conventional cancer therapies
- Homotoxicology
- Vaccinosis: Are vaccines causing cancer in our pets?
About the author
Shawn Messonnier, DVM, is a holistic veterianarian and nationally recognized expert on integrative
medicine for animals. He is the author of several books, including The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats. Dr. Messonnier is a regular holistic pet columnist for the Dallas Morning News. He also hosts "Dr. Shawn - The Natural Vet" on
Sirius Satellite's "Martha Stewart Living Radio."
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