cover image Why is Cancer Killing Our Pets?: How You Can Protect and Treat Your Animal Companion

Why is Cancer Killing Our Pets?: How You Can Protect and Treat Your Animal Companion

Deborah Straw. Healing Art Press, $14.95 (244pp) ISBN 978-0-89281-926-3

In the U.S., cancer is the second leading cause of death in humans but the number one killer of pets, primarily cats and dogs. After losing four pets to four different forms of cancer, longtime journalist and animal lover Deborah Straw decided to investigate the matter further. The result of her considerable and careful research is Why Is Cancer Killing Our Pets?: How You Can Protect and Treat Your Animal Companion. 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. (Jan.)