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Subject: Malignant Histiocytosis (MH)
Date: 11/1/11
Author: Dr. Michael Vitucci

I never thought I would be writing a review in this column. My dog, Salomon, 7.5 yo Bernese Mountain Dog has cancer. In Feb 2011, I was examining him and felt a 4 cm mass in the region of his spleen. I ultrasounded his belly and found a splenic mass. The next day I removed his spleen and sent it for histopathology. It came back as a histiocytic nodule (three pathologists looked at it) and concluded that it was caught early. Needless to say, here I am 9 months later giving my dog chemotherapy, because there are masses in his liver and lung. MH is a very aggressive cancer and typically is not diagnossed till late in the disease. I started Salomon on CCNU (oral chemo). About 8 days later his white blood cells were low and he became a bit more tired than normal. I started him on antibiotic just to be safe. Three days later he was doing much better. I am now fighting high calcuium levels (hypercalcemia of malignancy). He has had a Pamidronate infusion to reduce the levels. He tollerated that just fine. I know I can't cure him, but I can be sure to give my buddy the best remaining time that I can. He is the love of my life and we have gone through good and bad times nd I will always be grateful for those precious times. I feel chemotherapy has benefits when used appropriately and can give our pets a good quality of life for the time we have left with them.

Subject: Prostate Cancer
Date: 6/22/2011
Author: Barb Augustine

Our experience with chemo therapy has been much better than we expected it to be. No ill effects on our dog and the tumor has gotten smaller in three months time. we would certainly recommend this.

Subject: Hemangiosarcoma
Date: 2/19/2011
Author: Jan Dawson

Libby has had three chemo treatments, and has not suffered any negative effects so far. no hair loss or loss of appetite, only some tiredness the day of chemo, but the next day she has been her usual self. Switched her food to more protein and less carbs. She doesn't seem to know she has cancer.

Subject: Mammary Cancer
Date: 1/31/11
Author:  Connie Green

My 8 year old Standard Poodle, Bidelia, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2008. She had twelve monthly chemotherapy treatments ending in September 2009. She tolerated the treatment very well. At almost 11, she is doing well, in good weight and continuing her activities. We appreciate the care she has received.

Subject: Bladder Cancer
Date: 12/27/10
Author: Dave Harlan

Our 14 year old female coon hound, Jessie, was diagnosed with cancerous bladder tumor in mid-summer. It was in an inoperable region, so Dr. Vitucci suggested a four treatment round of chemotherapy. Jessie tolerated the treatment very well. Side effects were minimal. Her last ultra-sound showed that the tumor growth had stopped and that it had retreated somewhat. While every treatment situation is different, this has worked out well for Jessie and for us. We're very grateful.
 

Subject: Wisconsin Protocol
Date: 1/27/10
Author:  Keith Lissant

About a year ago, our Golden Retriever, Molly, was diagnosed with Lymphatic Cancer, and the Wisconcin Protocol was recommended. I checked with two or three other Vets, and they all agreed that this was the best course of action. We decided this was what we would do, and started treatment. Molly did not have any adverse reactions. She was monitored constantly, and did not seem to mind the treatments. All of the staff got to know her very well, and still come to see her when we come in for checkups. We have been very pleased with the results and about five months after the treatments ended, Molly is still going strong as an active 14 year old dog. This seems to have been the right choice for us.

 
Subject: Splenic Mast Cell Cancer
Date: 1/27/10
Author: Lonnie Miller

About 14 months ago the vet we were seeing told us that our 11 year old cat, Cozette, had about 1 to 2 months to live. We decided to have Dr. Vitucci take look at her last January. He diagnosed Cozette with Splenic Mast Cells and his advice was to remove the spleen and start Chemotherapy which we did. Cozette for almost a year was like a kitten again, chasing her tail, annoying our dog, etc. The treatments did not seem to bother her at all - no hair loss, no vomiting, none of the typical human reactions. Unfortunately, Cozette died a month ago. Dr. Vitucci was very honest with us from the outset about her survival chances but he offered us hope for months of quality time and we had 1 full year. We highly recommend County Animal Hospital and Dr. Vitucci for his honest approach and diligent care.