Sylvia's Journey of New Hope Has a ton of information! If your cat has VAS you should definitely visit this website. And if you want to learn more about the risks of routine vaccinations, you should visit this website!
Vaccine Associated Feline Sarcoma Taskforce
Feline Vaccination Site, Feline Vaccination Sarcoma (click on the link at the bottom of the page for VAX SARCOMA)
Feline Vaccines - An excellent article written by radio talk show host Steve Dale.
Vaccine Dangers for Cats - article written by Christiann Keith which talks about Vaccine related cancer and a possible link between feline Kidney Disease and vaccinations.
The International Cat Association: Veterinarian Column
Vaccinating Your Cat - Suite101.com
Possible problems associated with feline vaccines
Vaccinations: Safe or Sorry?- USA Weekend - article warns about the fact that some of the annual rabies vaccines are actually the three year vaccine that has been relabeled!!!!
The Vaccination Conundrum - interesting article that mentions that cats that are 10 years old and older generally do not need booster vaccinations (this info is on page 2 of the article).
Bean's Feline Vaccination Sarcoma Page - A wonderful website for a special little cat, named Bean. With the help, love and strength of Bean's Mom, he battled VAS for many years.
Oliver's Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Page - Read Oliver's journey with VAS. He is a quite a little kitty who will hopefully beat this awful cancer.
Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcomas: A Summary of USP Data Interesting article that was presented before the Veterinary Cancer Society. States that vaccine associated sarcomas can be traced to ALL vaccinations.
The Wall Street Journal: "Some Vets Rethink the Need for Annual Pet Vaccinations" - A Great Article!!
Cornell University - Science News - "Cats' vaccine-related cancer prompts review of vaccination protocols. Risk analysis may cut some 'shots' from standard list, Cornell feline health official says"
Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas in the Cat by Glenna Mauldin
Adverse Vaccination Reaction Reporting - This link will tell you why it is important to report adverse reactions (which includes VAS and any type of adverse drug reaction) and how to do it!
Dr. Kevin Hahn's Caring for Pets with Cancer - this is an excellent website
Feline Cancer Resources - this site has a LOT of info on feline cancer... common signs of cancer, getting a diagnosis, treatment options, etc. Also has a section on VAS.
Alternative, Complementary and Holistic Veterinary Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
VetInfo - Veterinary Medical Information
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Search this website to find veterinary specialists (oncologists, internists, etc.) that practise in your area.
these links are not geared towards animals but you can get a lot of information about cancer, medications, etc from the following
We don't know what works and what doesn't but we wanted to list these different treatment options.
Health World - Shark Cartilage and Cancer Revisited
The Pet Tribune: Some Thoughts on Cancer.. Holistic Style (MGN-3 and IP6)
MGN-3 Natural Immune Enhancing Complex
Carrington Research & Development manufactures Acemannan
When you have seen one cat go through this horrible cancer, you want to try to prevent it from happening to other cats. Here are some vaccination options that you might want to discuss with your veterinarian.
Heska Corporation - Vaccines, Feline Intranasal/Intraocular
Purevax is a rabies vaccine manufactured by Merial which is considered cancer-free. It is available in the United States. Here are some links:
Purevax (New Hope's Journey)
FELINE VAS SUPPORT
Does your cat have Vaccine Related Cancer? Maybe you would like to join our online support group mailing list. It might be helpful to talk with other owners who are also experiencing this cancer.
Feline VAS Support - The Short List subscription information
VAS Bulletin Board
The VAS Bulletin Board is a message board for cat owners to discuss various subjects which ARE NOT related to the care of cats with VAS or dealing with the loss of our cats.
This forum for people who wish to contact owners about litigation, legislative changes or other types of activism.
Would you like to become an activist? Why not join our VAS Bulletin Board for discussions regarding activisim and legislative issues.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VAS_Bulletin_Board/
Feeding Your Cat / Feline Nutrition Dr. Lisa Pierson's informative website. A very important site on feline nutrition!
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