Cat Chat's® Official Oncologist
I am really honored to welcome the world renowned veterinary oncologist Dr. Alice Villalobos, DVM as Our Official Cancer Specialist. She is not just brilliant in her diagnosis and treatment of cancer in dogs and cats, but she is an award-winning humanitarian who honors the human-animal bond in her life and in her work in a way that is an inspiration to everyone.
Dr. Alice Drives NASCAR With Pets Best
We all got to get behind the wheel of Nascars at the Las Vegas speedway. We were "Racing to Save Pets" courtesy of Pets Best insurance, which sponsors Brett Thompson's Nascar to raise awareness of pets in the shelters for adoption. And guess who won the lady's division?? The official cancer doctor of both shows, Dr. Alice!! (Click photos below to see larger versions in new window.)
Neo with Octopus
When Tracie was recently in Las Vegas at the Western Veterinary Conference along with Dr. Alice Villalobos, the owner of Kong toys gave Tracie this swell pink octopus Kong (pink being Tracie's signature color). Somehow the huge pink toy wound up in Dr. Alice's bag and made its way home to Southern California where her beloved Olde English Bulldog, Neo, could not be parted with it. From the look on his face, would you want to ask for it back??"
To those who have heard me interview Dr. Alice on the show, you know what I am talking about. You also heard me talk about her very readable textbook with the serious title: Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond. (in simple language, it means cancer in old dog and cats and what that means for us). Yes, it's a textbook for vets but it's also accessible to the rest of us who want to understand more about what causes cancer, how to catch it in the early stages, what treatment options are available, and how to deal with some of the emotions it brings up for us when we get a cancer diagnosis in our four-legged family members.
There's a link here to the book and the gracious offer by Dr. Alice to extend her discount to all CAT CHAT™ and DOG TALK® followers.
Book discount message from Dr. Alice Villalobos, DVM:
Hello Friends,
Erin Gardner, Commissioning Editor for Blackwell Publishing, says that my forthcoming book will be released in mid January 2007. Production delays are due to a Blackwell Publishing merger with Wiley Publishing and printing delays in India.
I wanted to give you my special author's discount code.
It accesses you to a 15% discount and early delivery for Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond.
Go to www.blackwellvet.com Use the code PRGC67
Read and then loan the book to your favorite pet lover friends or give a copy to your favorite vet or pet store owners or groomer friends who deal with a lot of older pets in their line of work.
You have my permission to quote any material from my book in your dog club newsletters or slide shows as long as you give credit to the source and to Blackwell Publishing. By all means, this book is intended to inform your pet loves around the world…
Feel free to use the artwork book cover for book reviews for newsletters, columns, forwarded e-mails to friends, etc.
FYI: For a preview of the Pawspice (end of life pet hospice care) sentiment go to:
www.vetpracticenews.com Click: Archives
Look for: The Bond and Beyond, November, 2006
"Helping Clients With the Long Goodbye"
This article generated a lot of interest from veterinarians and support staff and pet lovers about setting up Pawspice care. The January 2007 VPN issue will feature an article that answers many of the questions sent to me…but 1200 words is not enough!
There is so much more about Pawspice in my new book!
Happy Holidays and a Healthy, Prosperous 2007.
Luv-in-pets,
Alice
Dr. Alice Villalobos
Animal Oncology Consultation Service,
Woodland Hills, Hermosa Bch., Dana Point CA
Pawspice Care Clinic, 11057 E. Roscrans Blvd., Norwalk CA
President, American Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians, 2005-6
Chairman of the Board, Peter Zippi Memorial Fund for Animals
Editor-in-Chief, AAHABV Newsletter
Secretary, Board of Directors, Animal Health Foundation,
Board of Directors, L.A. Pet Memorial Park
Editorial Review Board, Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics
PO Box 332, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-0332
This review (PDF, 39KB) of the book should convince you of its value for all of us.
Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
