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Survivors Guestbook
Whether or not you realize it, your pet
has been helped by biomedical research involving animals!
Each and every vaccine that protects your cat or dog was
developed by researchers working with animals, usually rodents.
Heart worm medicine, skin creams, antibiotics, insulin and
many other pharmaceuticals were developed so that cats and
dogs could live longer, happier and healthier lives. In
addition to drugs, medical devices – like pacemakers
– and specialized surgical techniques were also perfected
through work on lab animals to serve and advance the magnificent
cause of veterinary medicine.
If you have a story about how your cat,
dog, guinea pig, hamster or bird has benefited from special
veterinary care, please send
us your story and a picture of your pet for our Survivors
Guestbook. Every week, one lucky person will win a free
personalized screensaver
featuring your beloved pet.
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Andy
Washington, DC
Andy was
a street cat for much of his life until a kind woman rescued
him after he had badly injured himself on a fence. Andy
was adopted last year by his new family who discovered
after a multitude of tests that he had a hyper-immune
disorder that was attacking his teeth and gums. Andy’s
veterinarian recommended an animal dental surgeon who
suggested the only way to ease Andy’s pain was to
remove his teeth. While Andy may not have any teeth now,
he is happy, healthy, affectionate, and loves his role
as family alarm clock.
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Neko
Arlington, VA
I adopted Neko from an animal shelter at the
ripe old age of 10, and weighing in at a hefty 24 pounds.
Soon after he was brought home, I discovered he had diabetes
and needed to get insulin injections twice a day. Thanks
to animal research and his daily injections he lived another
5 years (and I was even able to trim him down quite a bit).
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Cody
Annapolis, MD
Cody has been part of our family since he
was born 8 years ago. His hobbies include watching television,
sleeping under the covers and giving kisses. Cody is a wonderful
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Dempsey
Olney, MD
Dempsey is tired of all the snow we've had
this winter! |
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Kimbo
Olney, MD
We adopted Kimbo from the shelter after he
was abandoned by his owner. He is now a strong, healthy
and playful dog who guards the house with great fervor,
is very patient with Sandy, our cat,
and gives us a great deal of joy and affection. Kimbo was
recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, which after a course
of antibiotics, seems to be under control. Both Kimbo and
his family are very grateful to our vet who caught the disease
in time and proscribed the correct course of treatment.
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Sandy
Olney, MD
Sandy is a sweet calico cat who loves to cuddle
with all members of her family and was donated to us as
a kitten from a private home in 2001. She is relatively
healthy and has benefitted not only from a prescription
cat food ordered by her vet but also by the vet's correct
diagnosis that Sandy was allergic to plastic. Both interventions
have increased her quality of life. |
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Updated Mar 12, 2003 |
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