? When Your Dog Has Cancer by Lola Ball. Dogwise Publishing, 192 pages, $16.95
THE best case scenario where your much-loved pet lives out its entire life as a part of your family and then, when it is time, passes gently on, may not be what happens.
Too often illness can come along and take that pet from you. Cancer is a reality you may have to face one day with your pet and being better educated about it can make the experience less stressful for both of you.
Author Lola Ball has lived through this with more than one pet and has done an admirable job at providing a look at this difficult topic. From the warning signs and early detection through to treatment options and decisions you will face, Ball writes thoughtfully as she looks at all aspects.
With chapters addressing diagnosis, types of cancer, treatment, hospice care, nutrition, prevention, quality of life, the natural dying process and more, Ball helps you better understand what your pet may be going through and how you can best help them.
The final chapter provides a dozen real accounts of people telling their stories, each one different but sharing a common theme of caring and loss.
