The C-word diagnosis often devastates people and their families. Many face changes that tap their finances, energy and make it difficult to pay for pet food, veterinary care or pet services to support their pets’ health.
CancerCare provides assistance for cancer patients. For pet owners in cancer crisis its Pet Assistance & Wellness Program offers a variety of resources to help cancer patients maintain their pets while undergoing treatment.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, December 8, 2023. Link.
The importance of pet ownership to cancer patients cannot be overstated. For many, pets provide tremendous solace during the most physically and emotionally challenging moments of treatment.” – Patricia Goldsmith
INSIGHTS: Consider sharing this information in your networks and community. Also note the potential for toxic cancer treatment compounds to be a health risk to pets.