Select Canine Cancer Resources Available from Amazon:

Review this selection of books, DVDs, and helpful products for your three (or four) legged friend which we have compiled from the vast selection of pet health resources available at Amazon.com.

Helpful Websites:

Support Groups and Discussions:

• Join the discussion about canine cancer and life on three legs in the Tripawd Forums
• Visit the Bone Cancer Dogs website, for comprehensive canine
  osteosarcoma medical information.
• Join the Bone Cancer Dogs discussion group, for more support, comfort, guidance, learning, encouragement and hope.
• Yahoo’s Dog Health Group discusses certain canine drugs and their effects
• Join Cassie’s Three-Legged Dog Club — the place for Three-Legged Dogs and the People Who Love Them
• Yahoo Canine Cancer Support Group — discuss all types of canine cancer with others

Coping with Your Dog’s Diagnosis:

• Aloha Medicinals has a toll free Dog Cancer Hotline
• Learn lessons from your dog, by reading “On Fear” by Doug Koktavy
• The American College of Veterinary Surgeons has great information and tips about dealing with your dog’s amputation surgery and recovery.

Grief Support

• Colorado State University’s Argus Institute offers nationwide counseling for anyone experiencing challenges surrounding their pet’s health care.
• The Legacy of Beemer and Boozer is a great book for anyone coping with the loss of a pet or anticipatory grief.
• For a list of veterinary hospice care resources and grief support counselors, visit Land of Pure Gold Foundation’s Vet Hospice Care page (scroll down about halfway).
• For pet loss comfort and support, please visit “Pet Loss Articles and Books Resource” by Christine Davis
• Additional pet loss insight can be found at “Grieving the Loss of a Pet”

Physical Aids for Challenged Canines:

• Save 10% on Bella’s Pain Relief Products! Use coupon code “TRIPAWDS”.
• www.RuffWear.com is where Jerry got his helpful support dog harness.
• www.petsupportsuit.com, Animal Suspension Technology Support Suits for canines with mobility impairment.
• DogLeggs creates custom vests to prevent elbow calluses on big Tripawds.
• www.handicappedpets.com for mobility braces and other support methods.
• Eddie’s Wheels (eddieswheels.com) makes wheelchairs for dogs of all sizes including front wheel carts for forelimb amputees.

Dog Cancer Health Tips:

• K9 Immunity is a hopeful treatment for Canine Bone Cancer.
• Holistic Dog: Links for Canine Wellness and Natural Treatments of Ailments
• Diet and Supplements: Compilation of diet and supplement information for canine health conditions.
• Diet is one of the most important things you can do for cancer dogs. Aloha Medicinals offers helpful diet information for dogs with cancer.
• The Greyhound Health and Wellness Program offers free chemotherapy for retired racers with cancer.
• For a great summary of Treating Cancer and Immune Support systems, see this summary of the Hoxsey and Essaic Formula Holisitic treatments.
• Shirley’s Wellness Cafe is huge resource for lots of canine health, and canine cancer, information.
• Help Your Dog Fight Cancer is a website with lots of resources, based on Laurie Kaplan’s books about canine cancer.
• Free Dog Diet Tips provides good information for helping your dog live a healthier, happier life.
• BARF for Beginners by NJ Boxers, answers the Top 50 questions about the BARF diet for dogs.
• A handy Cat and Dog “BSA / Dosage Calculator” for determining drug dosages.

Independent eBook and Video Downloads

This tabbed widget allows us to automatically scour the web for books and DVDs available for download from independent content publishers. Like Dr. Demian Dressler’s Dog Cancer Survival Guide, who knows what you may find! Let us know what you think.

General Information about Dog Cancer:

• Aloha Medicinals explains treatment options for Bone Cancer in Dogs and the use of K9 Immunity
• Canine Lymphoma is one of the treatable cancers. Aloha Medicinals explains treatment options for Lymphoma in Dogs.
• Dr. Demian Dressler’s comprehensive dog cancer blog answers your questions about coping with cancer.
• Rainbow’s Bridge has a good page explaining cancer and chemotherapy options.
• The Perseus Foundation has informative PDF guides for pawrents whose animals have just been diagnosed with cancer.
• Veterinary Partners answers questions about osteosarcoma in dogs..
• The American College of Veterinary Surgeons gives a rundown on bone tumors in dogs and cats..
• Informative 60-page whitepaper from 2006 Symposium on Canine Osteosarcoma from the Veterinary Cancer Society.
• The Canadian Veterinary Journal discusses the uses and benefits of Radiation Therapy.
• A great general information site about pet cancer is The Pet Cancer Center.
• Land of Pure Gold Foundation, has awesome information on canine cancer diagnosis, treatments, what to expect and giving programs for financial assistance.
• www.talktothevet.com has this great article on canine osteosarcoma diagnosis and treatment.
• www.marvistavet.com answers various questions about osteosarcoma in dogs.
• www.vetcancersociety.org is home of the Veterinary Cancer Society.
• www.oncolink.com includes in-depth coverage of bone tumors in dogs and quality of life assessment.
• www.cfnaonline.com includes a comprehensive canine cancer resource center.
• about.com veterinary medicine experts address general information about dog cancer.
• Read this PDF about management of Phantom Limb Pain in Tripawd Dogs, by TC Wait of Colorado.
• Frequent contributor Jessie has created this PDF containing valuable canine cancer, health and nutrition website links.
• Be your dog’s hero, help Chase Away K9 Cancer!

Holistic, Alternative Medicine and Prescription Drugs and Your Dog

• Learn about holistic and alternative medicine at the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine..
• Find a holistic veterinary medical provider at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website directory..
• Find acupuncture specialists in your area at the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture website..
• More acupuncture specialists in your area can be located at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine..
• Find international acupuncture specialists at the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society..
• Dogs Adverse Reactions is another place to learn about the dangers of Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs .
• The Yahoo Dog Health group discusses the dangers of prescriptions like Previcox, Duramaxx and other NSAIDS..

Support for Veterinarians:

• Colorado State University Argus Institute assists veterinarians in helping clients cope with end of life issues for their animal companion.
• Veterinary Oncology Consultants assist other veterinarians in providing the highest possible quality of life for pets with cancer and their human families.
• Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA publishes Dolittler the premiere veterinary blog for pet lovers, vet voyeurs and the medically curious.
• Veterinary Wisdom develops and distributes products and services that support the emotional side of working and living with companion animals, focusing on pet loss and grief for vets and pawrents alike.

Advocacy and Fundraising Campaigns:

• Be a Tripawds Advocate!Print your own free cards and flyers to spread the word in your hometown.
• Two Dogs, 2000 Miles Walk for Canine Cancer. Hudson, Murphy and their human will walk 2000 miles to help find a cure for bone cancer. Please show your support for this incredible journey.
• Fight canine cancer by supporting The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund
• Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Campaign: MAF hopes to raise the $30 million from April 2007 through April 2012 to stop canine cancer.

Research:

• Pet Screen: Using the latest scientific developments to make animal cancer therapy kinder and more effective. Donate a small amount of blood to further research on canine cancer.
• www.gabrielinstitute.org, one mans quest for a radical new cure cure for bone cancer in dogs

Clinical Trials:

As of January 2010, the following organizations were conducting canine cancer clinical trials.:
• Animal Clinical Investigation, Washington DC
• Veterinary Cancer Clinic, Santa Fe NM
• Veterinary Cancer Group, Tustin, CA.
• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA
• The Animal Medical Center, NY, NY
• The University of California at Davis
• Colorado State University at Fort Collins
• University of Florida at Gainesvile
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Michigan State University at East Lansing
• University of Missouri at Columbia
• North Carolina State University at Raleigh
• Ohio State University at Columbus
• University of Pennsylvaniain Philadelphia
• Purdue Universityin Indiana
• University of Tennesseee at Knoxville
• Washington State University at Pullman
• University of Wisconsin at Madison

Dog Blogs and Other Stuff for All Animal Lovers:

• The 2 Dogs, 2000 Miles Blog Follow Yer Big Dog and the Boys as they walk 2000 miles from Austin to Boston for canine cancer research.
• Canine Amputees is a resource and network for owners of three legged dogs.
• Cherry’s Tripawd Journey read about Poodle Cherry’s inspawrational life as she battles with cancer with class and courage.
• Triumph the Dog — not a Tripawd, but a Bi-Pawd! Read her inspawrational story here
• Paws & Claws is your online resource for everything Pet or Wildlife related!
• Share your pet’s stories, watch pet videos and shop for unique gifts featuring your own pets at Pet Stars Of America
• Dogster has a Tripods Rule group that’s a lot of fun.
• www.squidoo.com/tripawd is Jerry’s Squidoo lens about his own dog bone cancer story.
• www.youtube.com/tripawds is Jerry’s channel streaming videos of tripod wonder dogs.
• Three Legged Red from Dunham Cellars is a wonderful red table wine named after a rescued tripawd with two legs on the port side.
• Cru Vin Dogs, great wine supporting great causes benefiting our canine companions
• Christine Davis’ Lighthearted Pressoffers a selection of magical books celebrating people and their animal companions.
• The Wig Wag Productions Little Champions Big Heroes TV show features dogs overcoming their disabilities.

Canine Osteosarcoma Cancer Lexicon

• Osteosarcoma Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor in dogs and typically afflicts middle-age large and giant breed dogs. It has a ten times greater incidence in dogs than humans. See Wikipedia entry for Canine Osteosarcoma.
• Limb Sparing Procedure Limb sparing (also known as limb salvage) is a surgical procedure that provides an alternative to amputation in selected dogs being treated for bone tumors. It is often considered for dogs with concurrent orthopedic problems, such as severe success stsarthritis, that might not do as well on three legs. The goal is to remove the diseased bone and surrounding tissues while still preserving the function of the remaining limb. Oncolink provides this article on Limb Sparing in Dogs.
• Pallative vs. Curative Care for bone cancer in dogs is palliative rather than curative. Palliative treatment is any form of medical care that concentrates on reducing the severity of the symptoms of a disease, or slow the disease’s progress, rather than provide a cure. It aims at improving quality of life, by reducing or eliminating pain and other physical symptoms. Or, as the World Health organization puts it: “the active total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment”.
• Axial Osteosarcoma While osteosarcoma of the limbs is the classical form of this disease, it can develop anywhere there is bone. “Axial” osteosarcoma is the term for cancer originating in bones other than limb bones, with the most common affected bones being the lower and upper jaws. Victims of the axial form of osteosarcoma tend to be smaller, middle-aged, and females outnumber males 2:1.
• Amputation of the Limb Removal of affected limbs resolves the pain in 100% of bone cancer tumor cases. Unfortunately, many people are reluctant to have this procedure performed due to misconceptions. Dogs will not feel disfigured by the surgery; it is the owner that will need to adjust to the new appearance of their pet.