The Healthy Pet Manual

"The first book to examine the environmental, dietary, and lifestyle-related causes of cancer in pets to assess the full spectrum of treatments--both alternative and conventional. Cancer is now the number one killer of most domestic animals. Readers will discover the many environmental, dietetic, and vaccine-related culprits that may cause cancer in pets, and they'll learn preventive measures that can be taken to safeguard their pet's well-being. Full of knowledge, options, and support, this is an essential resource for protecting your pet."

"Straw's book is a comprehensive examination of the issue, covering everything from the rise in incidence to the emotional distress. It takes up cause, treatment, prevention and grief."

"Without endorsing any particular form of care, but stressing the value of expert intervention, Straw discusses cancer prevention, traditional and alternative cancer treatments and how to cope with the loss of a pet to this relentless disease."

"Straw offers a thoughtful and balanced exploration of everyting from surgery to holistic remedies, emphasizing prevention, cure and treatment of cancer in pets."

"She is a very thorough researcher who offers an extensive examination of the possible causes of cancer as well as the conventional therapies and holistic remedies available today. It also provides a wealth of data and encourages the reader to ask questions that they may not have considered previously. Readers will feel better enabled to make an informed choice and more empowered to take charge of their animal's well being. An excellent reference for every pet owner's bookshelf."

"Maginificently evergreen. . . . It's literally food for thought served with a breezy, unassuming charm."

"An excellent guide to the causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer in pets. The reader is empowered to take charge of their animal's well-being and become a more responsible consumer of veterinary and pet care services. Offers a judicious and balanced exploration of everything from surgery to herbal remedies, with as much emphasis on prevention as on cure."

"Straw's book is the first to bring together much needed and encouraging information, in depth, in one reference volume."

"The beauty of this book is the wide range of both conventional and alternative approaches to pet health, especially cancer treatment."

". . . an essential resource for protecting your pet."

"Straw goes along with veterinary oncologists who indicate cancer is a disease of the aged . . . but she also offers evidence in a journalistically sound manner - that environmental factors, diet and vaccines also contribute."

"The information Straw provides in her book can help us consider changes we can make for our animals to help prevent cancer, and the courses we can take if cancer has been diagnosed."

". . . a good resource for those interested in creating the healthiest environment possible for their four-legged companions."

". . . clear, concise, and revealing. It ends with a chapter on grieving and accepting the loss. . . . This compassionate ending to a well-researched and written book is, in itself, worth the purchase price."

"This thorough guide to every aspect of the disease in animals is the result of her search for answers."

"This book is one to be celebrated, studied, embraced and referenced again and again to help us make responsible, informed decisions."

“I have given care to domestic animals for over 25 years and sadly, more than half of them have died with cancer. With The Healthy Pet Manual beside me, I feel more confident as I continue this work. I will now be better able to hopefully prevent cancer before it appears and also ease the way for those animals who already have cancer, coming into my family for quality end-of-life support. In this extraordinary volume, author Deborah Straw offers us one of the finest and most essential tools for providing optimum care to the animals we hold dear. I can’t thank her enough for that.”

“The Healthy Pet Manual is a must-read for those who consider their companion animals family members. This book considers all facets of our pets’ health, including their emotional needs, and thus is a refreshing approach to keeping our four-legged kids healthy. If everyone showed the respect and consideration for animals that Deborah Straw demonstrates, we would not only have healthier animals, we would live in a world free of unwanted and abused animals. Two paws up!”

“I have long encouraged pet owners to learn as much as they can about behavior so humans and pets can better communicate and live in harmony. The same emphasis should be on the health of your pets, including prevention and treatment. Deborah’s Healthy Pet Manual deals openly with the changing world of animal healthcare including the causes of disease, amazing advances in care and treatment, and costs. Her insight is valuable for maintaining a healthy pet and provides a lot of transferable insight into human health.”

". . . could not, in my opinion, be better presented. . . . spread the word about The Healthy Pet Manual, that we may all help to give the very best care to the animals in our lives, when they are in good health, and when illness--especially cancer, strikes."

". . . includes the most recent information about environmental, dietary, and vaccine-related culprits that may cause cancer in our pets and the measures that can be taken to prevent the disease."

". . . a wonderful book, richly researched and written with uncommon intelligence."

"I recommend this book to all animal lovers, including veterinarians genuinely interested in staying abreast with the latest developments in treatment options."

"I cannot praise Deborah Straw and her excellent book, The Healthy Pet Manual, enough, It's a keeper."