[Ask Laurie]

Was your doctor’s explanation of your dog’s diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis complete, inclusive and clear?

Do you need help sorting out all of the information you have collected about canine cancer?

Do you need help sorting out the information you have about your dog’s cancer?

Do you want help finding the best plan of attack against your dog’s cancer, including treatment, diet, supplements etc.?

Do you have specific questions about canine cancer, treatment options, side effects, diet, supplements, and/or home care?

I will help you!

I’ll make suggestions, inform you of the treatment options for your dog. Not only the one that your doctor is recommending.

Together you and I will find the plan that works best for you and your dog.

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NOTE This is not for people who have a dog in the Magic Bullet Fund! If you are receiving financial assistance from MBF for your dog’s cancer treatment, you can email or call Laurie with your questions anytime!

	I would like to Thank Laurie Kaplan for all her advice, listening, and direction she gave us threw this difficult time. I found Laurie, and thank god I did, she has been wonderful with keeping me sane. I was so overwhelmed at one point when I was running back and forth between second opinions, tests and worrying about Magnum’s future that I thought I was going to lose my mind. Had it not been for Laurie, I think I would of lost what little mind I had left. I was so worried about making the right decision for Mags. I have discussed everything with her from after we came back from Cornell, to the x-rays showing, mets, getting a second opinion, she has been great. Excellent at helping me sort everything out. Laurie is (the) best advocate you could have for your dog, she will fight with you till the end. She has amazing knowledge, and I wouldn’t of made it through without her. So thank you again Laurie! Sue Coleman (Magnum)

	I consulted with Laurie and she suggested I talk to my vet. about lowering the dosage of Meika’s prednisone also. I did this and he agreed to lowered the dosage from 1 1/2 pills per day to 1/2 a pill. He does believethat is what was causing the excessive drinking and panting. He said her blood work came back normal again and that he is pleased with how she is doing. I appreciate everything you are doing for us. We are so thankful for all the help we have got from Laurie. Terri DeWitt (Meika)

	Laurie is one amazing woman who unselfishly gives so much of herself to us and our pups & who knows from experience what we go through with a cancer dog. She was our lifeline on countless occasions during our Kobi’s journey. We could not have made it as far as we did without Laurie’s support and guidance. She is the one I trust to answer such questions & to explain things in a way that I can understand. I can’t thank you enough, Laurie & Bullet, for what you have done for us. I know how much you miss your boy, but I know he is proud of you for what you’re doing. You are a brave and generous soul. God Bless. Lisa Lopes (Kobi)

	Laurie provided her invaluable knowledge regarding treatment, drugs, and diet. Laurie was also there for me emotionally. In the beginning and in the end Laurie counseled and comforted me. Laurie’s knowledge integrated with compassion helped Blizzard survive, and she helped me survive until I was strong enough to let him go. Thank you Laurie. I hope I can help someone someday in the way Laurie has helped me. Jennifer Quick (Blizzard)

	I had a realization this past week after speaking with Laurie. The world is and can be a great place.. (Laurie) provided a vast amount of knowledge, care, and compassion that you won’t find in many places. Laurie filled in all the gaps regarding Rookie’s health: supplements, diet, and what to expect throughout treatment. That support is something that I will remember the rest of my life. Jennifer Rendfrey (Rookie)

	Thank you so much for all of your help, and advice. Sissy is eating better and seems to be happy. Thanks for your help. Thank you so very much for helping us to provide for our dear Sissy!!! Lisa Nelson (Sissy)

	I called Laurie anytime I had questions or needed moral support of any kind. She would help in any way she could. She always had the right words or answers to the questions I had to comfort and guide me when I was so distraught that I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. Laurie made phone calls to the veterinarians when I needed her to. Sophie had a vet that diagnosed her, and a vet that performed her surgery.It feels so great to still have her with us! Thanks to Laurie we still have her with us! We pray that we have many more years to come with her in our lives! Jennifer and Daryl Swearingen (Sophie)

	I am writing to thank you, for enabling my Buster to get the treatment he needs for his tumor. Your coordination with the veterinary surgeon at Virginia Tech, as well as your great amount of knowledge of canine cancer has enabled Buster to receive the best care possible, which would otherwise have not been possible. I want to thank you for the hard work and dedication to the cause of fighting canine cancer. Rick Nickel (Buster)

	I am so grateful for all the help and support I have received. I feel blessed every time I spend time with Toby and see how he recovered so quickly. Anneka Luna (Toby)

	You provide so much information – THANK YOU!!!! Sharon and Don Samuelson

	Every dog is different, never give up hope. Try everything and don’t be afraid to ask for help for your best friend. Rita Deanda (Mooba)

	I really want you to know that you’ve made a difference in my life and of course Manta’s. I really can’t imagine where we would have been without your help and the hope that you provided for us. Jennifer Anderson (Manta)

	I wanted to share that with you and let you know I appreciate you and your sharing Bullet’s story, as well as the wealth of information that you have. Thank you! Danielle Truex (Tigger)

	I want to thank all of you for your kind words of support in both helping to give me strength and encouragement to get through this time of hope. Lori Christensen (Xena and Kirby)

	We are thankful for all your help and support with Stella over the past several months. We couldn’t have done it with out you. Jenn and Anthony Erdelyi (Stella)

	Have taken all of your suggestions and Alex gained 14 oz..Thank you for giving Alex and us this chance to fight this dreadful disease. Judy and Rene Gagnon (Alex)

	Laurie did a lot for Nakkai, we became close [like a part of the family]. We still are close and we don’t know what we’d of done with out her. Sharon Driber (Nakkai)

	I just wanted to take a minute and write a quick thanks to you for all of your help. And thank you for all of the help that you personally have offered to Olly. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to spend this time with Olly, and watching him recover so well has been amazing. I know this is a long road we are on, but I am enjoying every minute I can with him, and hoping for the best. Sara Stull (Olly)

	You have come to the right person for help! Laurie has many years experience helping others go through the difficult situation that your in right now. She even had her own dog fight and win cancer and I’m sure she had a lot to do with his recovery. She is an ever constant person of compassion and understanding and has written her own book on the subject. She even called me at home one day which gave me much encouragement! So just ask Laurie and if she doesn’t know the answer she will find it! She has a special gift to deal with this terrible disease on a daily basis. You’ve come to the right person. Cassandra Bell (Petey)

	Thank you so very much for everything you are doing to help Casey. Thank you for being here to give Casey a chance to survive. Thank you so much for the support. I honestly don’t know how we could do it without you. It will be great for me to have the emotional support. I really appreciate everything you are doing and know it was a miracle the day I found you on the internet. My prayers were answered. I feel fortunate to have your group behind us giving us moral support and being there to answer questions during this difficult time. Cathy Curry (Casey)

	Laurie has been my rock and keeping my spirits up through this whole process. I have to thank Laurie for guidance through this time…for their help getting through this and helping to provide the success that we are having! Karen Summers (Tensing)