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thrilled that Bison is doing so well. I'll second what staffyluv said re4 oncologist and holistic treatment. Lucinda onc advised PTS after afew days to say goodbye... with complementary treatemnt in conjuction with her regular vet Lucinda lived many many more years and she lived them well. Lucinda was treated by the same holistic practice that treated Ollie Dog. My usual vet has now become a convert to complementary treatment... note "complementary"... Dr Fougere and Tony would consult with Lucindas treatemnt. May i recommend keeping a note book with you and you can record questions etc as frequently during a consult you can get sidetracked. You can slo make notes re options etc ect... Helen

not only small dogs, my Dennys Dog ,when an uncouth youngster, excelled at peeing on visitors .. h3e could hit the target leg through the farm agte... I watch him one day saunter up to my OH who was sitting overlooking the lambing paddock,, Dennys Dog sniffed, got a pat, walked acrefully around OH then lifted his leg and peed right down his back..... now i know it was rude but Dear God it was one of the funniest things i have seen.. needless to say Dennys Dog did not go anywhere within reach of OH for a while. h

i love snooza products. I have had a D100 ( also red) for over 5 years now and it is indestructable.. even Hollie who has now got two sofas amongst her tally of things destroyed cannot damage this beauty. I also have other snooza products. their support is great. cheers Helen

lol.. isnt it awful when you see someone who looks a bit like you think you will look in lets say 20 or so years and then the realisation that it is you!!!!!! have experienced that so many times lately that there is a a faint murmer of "facelift, facelift facelift" starting to build. then sanity strikes and tells me it is far too late and perhaps i'll take the veil helen

OMG how unsettling and scary this is... some good advice given here SL... I dont know how the police can be so unconcerned still i guess they have what they see as bigger concerns going on. Did they take down details? if not i would call again today and insist on making a formal report.. then it is on the records cheers helen

Path with paws an excellent source of information esp with regard to both holistic and conventional treatmenst and their compatibility H http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/cancer-care/ http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/28/how-to-determine-when-to-use-holistic-and-western-medicine-for-cancer-treament-in-dogs-and-cats/

sorry.. i was waiting for errant son who did not show up... sigh. i am sorry imissed you as well but oh so delighted to see you looking so well and even more delighted to be able to wrap you in DOL "positive energy,love and support" may you alway feel protected sleeping beneath it or wrapped in it. Helen

yes yes yes.. my sentiments as well. when i saw the finished quilt it brought tears to my eyes... then i turned around and there she was...ERNY in person.. H

i had a lab named "Brian Custard O'Doggle".. a friend had a lab called "Fats" my other dogs sort of have doggy names: Magali, Dennys Dog,Guiness McGuinness, and so on. h

two helpful books: Help your dog fight cancer : laurie kaplan The natural Vets Guide to Preventing and treating cancer in dogs : Shawn Messionier Helen

Lymphoma http://www.caninecancer.com/Lymphoma.html http://www.vetcancerspecialists.com/resources/canine-lymphoma/ http://www.vetcancerspecialists.com/blog/2012/3/9/do-lawn-care-chemicals-cause-lymphoma-in-dogs/

time insists on marching on, and each day the sun insists on rising despite the heartaches. Ollie left such a huge legacy and is remembered with love and awe by all who knew him and follwed his battle. The Bridge will certainly have been transformed by his arrival.. Ollie will have brought his stafyy love of life and as it is contagious in the extreme.. one can only barely imagine the scenes. Hugs to you Jodie and to the boys... youhave suffered more loss than words can describe Here is my favourite Blessing by John O'donohue On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance you. And when your eyes freeze behind the grey window and the ghost of loss gets in to you, may a flock of colours, indigo, red, green, and azure blue come to awaken in you a meadow of delight. When the canvas frays in the currach of thought and a stain of ocean blackens beneath you, may there come across the waters a path of yellow moonlight to bring you safely home. May the nourishment of the earth be yours, may the clarity of light be yours, may the fluency of the ocean be yours, may the protection of the ancestors be yours. And so may a slow wind work these words of love around you, an invisible cloak to mind your life. "

hi puppy sniffer. it was lovely meeting you H

That was my thought too, Mr.Mister. Better to come under the auspice and Code of Ethics of an organisation rather than being left out in the cold to do what they want to do with no guidance and no obligations or responsibilities? i second this sentiment. I would rather see them come under the umbrella of an organisation and be subject toa specified ocde of ethics, than nothing at all.. H

good idea H

he is a brindle luvbug.... H

http://www.dogaware.com/health/cancer.html#treatments this seems to be a good starting point for research.. esp the links. it should be noted that any supplements etc should be discussed with your vet or holistic vet.. Helen

maybe discuss this with your vet: http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Breaking+News/AB-Science-nails-conditional-approval-for-veterina/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/702618?contextCategoryId=378&ref=25 AB Science nails conditional approval for veterinary mast cell tumor treatment Jan 10, 2011 DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Short Hills, N.J. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted conditional approval to AB Science for a new treatment for canine mast cell tumors. Masitinib, marketed as KINAVET-CA1, will be made available to U.S. veterinarians for the treatment of recurrent or nonresectable Grade II and Grade II cutaneous mast cell tumors in dogs that have not previously received radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy except corticosteroids, the company reports. Masitinib was previously approved by the European Medicine Agency (EMA) and commercialized in Europe for the treatment of canine mast cell tumors, under the name MASIVET. Alain Moussy, chairman and CEO of AB Science, says in a prepared statement, “This decision opens the U.S. (veterinary) market for masitinib, which is expected to be our largest market. It is therefore a significant milestone... We will continue to collaborate closely with the FDA to pursue the development of masitinib in the United States, both in veterinary and in human medicine." Dr. Albert Ahn, president of AB Science USA, adds, “As we continue to generate further data, we are confident that we can establish masitinib as the reference treatment for canine mast cell tumors." KINAVET-CA1 has been designated a new animal drug by FDA under the Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Act. This entitles KINAVET-CA1 to seven years of exclusive marketing rights beginning on the date of conditional approval. "The conditional approval is a response to an application that demonstrated reasonable expectations of effectiveness. During the five-year period of conditional approval, AB Science will continue to gather additional data to further support the safety and efficacy of masitinib in designated indications," the company reports. Mast cell tumors (MCT), also known as a mastocytoma, is the most common cutaneous malignant neoplasm in dogs, accounting for 16 percent to 21 percent of all skin tumors. The behavior and progression of MCTs are highly heterogeneous. They range from slow-growing tumors with a low potential for metastasis (grade I) to undifferentiated, aggressive tumors (grade II and III) with a high potential for metastasising to local lymph nodes, the liver, spleen and bone marrow, AB Science adds. Masitinib is an orally administered tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets mast cells, important cells for immunity, as well as a limited number of kinases that play key roles in various cancers.

just reminding you that a prognosis is just a fancy name for a guess. both Ollie Dog and Lucinda lived well and long past that initial prognosis. I would recommend a consult with a holistic vet as the supplements get "tweaked" for the individual patient. ie What was prescribed for Ollie was not exactly the same as was prescribed for Lucinda( Lucinda had a Essaic with additional herbs included.) godd luck to you both Helen

sheesh.. I'll get the dog desexed h

Lizzie sort of rough coated jack russell registered not desexed great with kids, cats, chooks very friendly needs a new home as her owner may not have long to live and she would like to know that her dogs and horses are all safe.. contact initially through me helen

A firend of mine has just been give bad news,,and may not have long to arrange the futures for her animals. I HAVE offered to post Lizzie here femaLe jack russell BORN 8/6/2006 REGISTERED NOT DESEXED at the moment but will be before rehoming GREAT WITH KIDS, CATS, CHOOKS. LOVES PEOPLE AND WOULD ADORE HAVING A LOVING FAMILY OF HER OWN. if anyone is interested please contact me Helen ed section about desexing

have a read of ollies thread, complementary treatment helps my lucinda survived many years beyond her prognosis good luck helen

any update???? H

a big grin, a tear and a sigh of delight.. lovely H