The Magic Bullet for Dog Cancer Care Cost
Dr. Demian Dressler is internationally recognized as “the dog cancer vet” because of his innovations in the field of dog cancer management, and the popularity of his blog here at Dog Cancer Blog. The owner of South Shore Veterinary Care, a full-service veterinary hospital in Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Dressler studied Animal Physiology and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis before earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. After practicing at Killewald Animal Hospital in Amherst, New York, he returned to his home state, Hawaii, to practice at the East Honolulu Pet Hospital before heading home to Maui to open his own hospital. Dr. Dressler consults both dog lovers and veterinary professionals, and is sought after as a speaker on topics ranging from the links between lifestyle choices and disease, nutrition and cancer, and animal ethics. His television appearances include “Ask the Vet” segments on local news programs. He is the author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Avian Veterinarians, the National Animal Supplement Council and CORE (Comparative Orthopedic Research Evaluation). He is also an advisory board member for Pacific Primate Sanctuary.
Updated: January 8th, 2018
I have had people in my veterinary hospital tell me they have to choose between their dog’s food and their own. Or their children’s needs and those of their dogs.
Indeed, for many, these dog days are ruff days (sorry, had to lighten it up a little…)
So, what to do when faced with the cost of caring for a dog with cancer? In the Dog Cancer Survival Guide, there is a listing of sources of possible financial help. But today I wanted to highlight what for many, has been a magic bullet.
The Magic Bullet Fund is a resource for people who are in need of financial help for their dogs’ cancer treatment. The Magic Bullet Fund is a real-life, practical, well-orchestrated answer to a pressing need.
The process is fairly strait-forward. One must apply, and then the applications are screened by a panel of experts. Approval is for funding is granted for those where treatment is hoped to yield at least a year or more of life. Here’s just one story about a couple’s real success in fundraising AFTER they were granted funding.
Keep in mind that palliative treatment is viewed as yielding less than one year of life, so these efforts are typically excluded from the Fund. If the treatment you and your veterinarian are outlining in your application does not have a decent probability of adding a year to your dog’s life, you may not be approved.
The money is ear-tagged for care of dogs with cancer only, for people who are in real financial need. The money is not used for research or other scientific pursuits, only to fund treatment.
If you would like to apply for assistance, or if you would like to make a contribution to help those in need, check out the Magic Bullet Fund:
http://www.themagicbulletfund.org
Best to all in these ruff days,
Dr D
Dr. Demian Dressler is internationally recognized as “the dog cancer vet” because of his innovations in the field of dog cancer management, and the popularity of his blog here at Dog Cancer Blog. The owner of South Shore Veterinary Care, a full-service veterinary hospital in Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Dressler studied Animal Physiology and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis before earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. After practicing at Killewald Animal Hospital in Amherst, New York, he returned to his home state, Hawaii, to practice at the East Honolulu Pet Hospital before heading home to Maui to open his own hospital. Dr. Dressler consults both dog lovers and veterinary professionals, and is sought after as a speaker on topics ranging from the links between lifestyle choices and disease, nutrition and cancer, and animal ethics. His television appearances include “Ask the Vet” segments on local news programs. He is the author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Avian Veterinarians, the National Animal Supplement Council and CORE (Comparative Orthopedic Research Evaluation). He is also an advisory board member for Pacific Primate Sanctuary.
Is there anyone using Parp Inhibitors in the use of canine cancer and, if so, what types of cancer? I know this is still in human trials and looking extremely promising for release in the US later this year. My understanding is that the animal testing was completed 3 years ago and we all know that dogs are used in these types of trials. My dogs hemangiosarcoma has kept to the extremities, so far, but he continues to develop tumors even with chemotherapy with Doxirubicin.
Dr Dressler,
I would like to know your opinion on hydrazine sulfate given to dogs for cancer. I know it is used in humans with some good success. Has it been tried on dogs? Any input you could give me would be aprreciated.
Keep up the wonderful work that you do!!!
My Kibo is a Magic Bullet Fund Brave Doggie! We are in month almost ELEVEN post lymphoma dx …. he is 12 yrs old & doing WONDERFULLY! Laurie (from the MBF) is a WEALTH of knowledge & support!
~Rebecca, Kibo, in remission, & Angel Sana, lost to MAST cell 6/2009
You rock, Dr. D!
How incredibly wonderful of you to post a resource for those that need assistance!