Why This Might Be My Last Pet Cancer Vlog - VLOG 123
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Who am I, why do I make these videos, and why I am so sick and tired of it? Yes, I am considering stopping. Find out why. You will have to watch to the end to find out what I decided to do.
Please let me know what you think. And #bekind
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Hi, I am a veterinarian with 30 years of experience. I have owned my own multi-doctor practice and with the help of my business partner and team brought the practice to AAHA accreditation and Feline Friendly Certification. All this to say, that I have seen it and feel your pain. This is the first video of yours I watched. I don't know why I did today, but I'm glad I did. Your anger, sadness, frustration and feelings about being misunderstood are palpable. Is it any wonder that top level veterinarians who give it all, develop burn out, depression or worse, consider suicide. You take care of you. My dad use to say that there is a certain percentage of the population that is crazy. They are crazy at the doctors, they are crazy at the grocery store and they are crazy to their friends. You can't change crazy, but you can find ways to diminish their impact. I wish you only the best. Be well, stay well, and thank you for taking care of our cancer patients.
I have to say that the vets that are burned out are a problem in the industry, because they cause poor impressions with clients because of their maladaptive behavior. Theirs a time to say I've done my best, but for what ever reason I'm not cut out for this and quit practicing veterinarian medicine.
What DrVet above said!
btw, get ready bcuz THIS video is being recommended✌💕
Amen, Doc, amen!
Please help me,my pup is diagnosed with cushing syndrome and splenic tumor,,scheduled surgery this month on 29,sso worried😪
Thank you for all your work. I could tell you stories on all sides. There are unruly pet parents. There are also inconsiderate, incompetent vets. It's a struggle on both sides.
Dr. Sue is referring to personal attacks on her online. It's a perceptual matter.
Back to the accreditation you helped bring about, thank you very kindly. We need more like you. 🐾🏆
There used to be a really good golden rule that so many have forgotten about, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I am so sorry that you have received nasty comments. It is today’s culture that everyone is entitled to express their opinions. I enjoy your vlogs. I enjoy the ability to look up a subject that you have spoken about. Please put the haters aside and continue what you love. Don’t let them “win”.
I know! Some people are so mean and free to criticize. I just gets exhausting. But I need to focus on the good and remember I AM helping pet owners and the veterinary professionals I serve. And that is my mission. 💜
@@ProtonPerl Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so incredibly thankful for your channel and what you're doing for us and our pets!
You are so kind!! Thank you. It helps to know I am helping. 💜💜
@@DrSueCancerVet I think your great too
I’m so so sorry that you had to go through this, Dr. Sue. Your videos on here and Facebook have helped me greatly when my dog was diagnosed. Please don’t let the haters detract the great work you do.
Thank you! 💜 I love to know I have helped you. Thank you for sharing and watching! xo
My suggestion as a means to protecting your sanity.... engage a ‘comment’ assistant who can screen all of your comments and filter out the negativity. You don’t deserve the scrutiny and your audience doesn’t deserve to lose you!
Good advice. I think I am too engaged, and care a lot. I need to just let it go. I am getting better with age lol
@@DrSueCancerVet I agree with Judith (must be something about the name!). You shouldn't have to change who you are to protect yourself from the faults and flaws of others. Stay engaged, stay passionate & get your 'comment assistant' to delete the rubbish so you won't get triggered by the negativity and can continue to interact with all the genuine people who do appreciate what you do. You could also add a disclaimer to your videos explaining that hateful comments will be deleted and commenters will be blocked so you've given fair warning (not that you should have to do that!)
@@JudyGillespie great ideas, but people do not read comments or listen to disclaimers. I say ALL the time I cannot give individual case medical advice. It is on my website on the contact me page,but people still email me asking for medical advice for their pets. I am not sure it will help! Honestly. right now I am not sure I can afford an assistant :(
@@DrSueCancerVet I would love to be your moderator.
@@pablobratcat 🐱 I could use one. 💙
My dog unfortunately didn't make it through her cancer, but I found your videos so helpful in getting all the information we needed and in processing what was happening. There's no harm in taking a break for yourself, but please know that most people really value your videos. Just wanted to add to the positivity, people can be awful.
Also, this may be inappropriate, but are those D&D books behind you? I love D&D.
I appreciate the positivity and thank you for commenting. Love to know I could help! 💜
Totally appropriate! I always look at people's shelves. They are my husband's - I JUUST looked. Apparently they are! lol. Some series. :)
Luke is alive one year after diagnosis thanks to you and other dedicated heroes like you. This channel was the first online resource I trusted when it came time to learn about osteosarcoma. I spent hours learning from you, then I worked with Luke's oncologist to figure out a treatment plan.
The positive energy you've brought into this world is orders of magnitude beyond the hurtful negativity you see from the haters. They can't touch you!
These videos are so important!! Consider deleting facebook though :)
I am sorry you had to deal with OSA but it makes me happy to know I helped you and Luke. Thank you for taking the time to share that. 💜 xo
You helped me Dr Sue!! My dog Bentley has lymphoma. He is almost done with CHOP protocol, and still in remission. Yay! Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge it’s so much appreciated. ❤️
So glad it was helpful! I am glad you found my channel. I hope Bentley continues to #kickcancersbutt xo
Same here. I have two boxers with Lymphoma and both are in remission and still going through CHOP. You helped me deal, cope and get a grip on what o need to do to prolong their life!
We are truly going through some dark times in veterinary medicine when even our brightest stars are starting to burn and fade out. Hang in there Dr. Sue! You are doing a great thing. Thank you for everything!
I personally find tremendous value in the videos you create. Because of this great channel, I have learned how to maintain a preventative care schedule for my 1 year old Golden R. As a subscriber, I wanted to thank you for the time & effort you put into all your videos. I am sorry to hear that there are toxic individuals directing their negativity to you.
Great to hear I am helping. I really appreciate that feedback! And thank you for subscribing and watching! xo 💙
Watching your videos helped us so much! Our dog was diagnosed with b-cell lymphoma in 2017. Your videos gave us so much information and hope. She went through CHOP, we changed her diet, and started her on supplements and she beat it! She was over three years in remission before she passed of age-related issues. Your videos are extremely valuable!!! We can't thank you enough. Lots of love to you from our family.
May I ask what diet?
@@jackiebyrd8667 When she was diagnosed we switched to grain-free. Each bowl which was 50% grain-free kibble (Halo Surf and Turf to be exact), 45% chicken breast roasted in the oven, and 5% chopped broccoli. She also got K9 Immunity Plus chewables every day.
Glad I could help! And I love that she was a statistics buster!! 💗💗 Thank you for the support and love. xo
"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always." Thank you for all the great info Dr Sue and for your enthusiasm delivering it.
So true. So true. Thank you. 💜
Also goes into the other direction. If someone writes such a hateful comment, they probably had a pretty bad experience with euthanisation. I'd rather be sad for their grief than to feel insulted. And I also can see how chitchat before such an important topic can make people going through such a phase very upset. So try to understand each others side, and forgive.
My two-year-old dog was diagnosed with a MCT under her mouth by her chin today and I was heartbroken. I started watching your videos and they made me feel better! Your videos gave me hope and I started searching for Oncologists near me that could help my young dog. So thank you so much for spending your time to help us pet owners!
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Trolls will troll... Don't let them get you down. There's always going to be a few out there. Keep doing your excellent work. 🙂
Thank you!! 💗 I appreciate that! I need to stay focused on the people I serve and help.
You gave my fur baby and I hope, we love you!
Thank you! 😻 I love to know I helped you both xo
As a veterinarian, I truly sympathize with you. I just started following you and absolutely love your videos. Clearly you have made a huge difference in peoples’ lives and I see an outpouring of love for you. Don’t let the few ignorant and mean people get to you. They are the exception and don’t deserve the attention. I’m amazed that you actually answer people individually about their pets. Your a hero!
Thank you so much! 💙 And I appreciate YOU and all you do. Stay safe and well! 💙
O gosh, Don't go... not much cancer vet like you out there. Thank you for caring and putting out videos. Hugs ...we love love love you.
Thank you!! I appreciate the love and support. xo 💜
Dr. Sue, there are many shallow people, best to ignore them. Please keep educating the people who really need your knowledge.
Thank you!! I so appreciate the positive feedback. I know I am helping people and that is why I do what I do. But it really is hurtful that people can be so mean. I know I should have known what I was signing up for and I have been on FB for years but people can be really mean. Thank you for being kind. 💗
You are amazing Dr. Sue. Don't get pulled down by those who don't appreciate you or that don't have the expertise that you have. You are a gift to us pet owners!!!
Oh, Dr. Sue. I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. I know firsthand how much you care, how hard your work, and how much you have helped dogs all over the planet with your book, your vlogs, and of course, your private practice. You have a beautiful smile, too. Take care of yourself.
Hey, you can also delete abusive comments ... :-)
Thank you so much! You brought tears to my eyes Molly. 💗 You do know me and how much I care. I am not good at brushing comments off. I am a work in progress. xo
I know. Some of them are filtered and as I reveiw them, I see them and the damage is done. I know I need to be tougher but why do people have to be so mean.
@@MollyinMaui Abridging speech because you don't agree with it? This is a public forum. You're the type that someone doesn't say what you think is right and they are considered abusive. Unbelievable!
@@Unknown-hu4gf bless your heart.
Hi Dr. Sue, my 7 year old boxer, Lucy, was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma in December 2021 and I had no idea what to do. One vet gave me Prednisone and gave her two months to live. Because of your videos, I decided to treat her with chemo. She started CHOP-19 in January 2022 and was completely back to normal with absolutely no side effects. Her cancer is back and more aggressive, but I’m so glad I had another six months with her in my life. THANK YOU.
Just discovered you after my beloved Murphy was diagnosed with Type-B lymphoma on July 12. Thanks to you, I immediately got Murphy into the CHOP protocol on July 15th. My pup is currently in remission and hopefully, we will have more time with him. I want to THANK YOU profusely for everything you do. Please ignore these haters, some people complain about everything and find the good in nothing.My advice? Don't read these things. Just continue doing your wonderful work and know that there are hundreds of us out there who greatly appreciate all you do! I love your smile and demeanor - your passion and dedication shines! Keep smiling Dr. Sue, we love you!!! :)
When they go low, you go high. Be strong in your truth, which social media audience may or may not be aware of. It does not matter, it does not change your truth, or diminish you.,It is so easy for folks to become fanatic, it seems like the lack of repercussions to a hateful, injuring post or comment fosters more emotional garbage coming out of those folks. If you need to rest, please do so. Care for yourself, allow yourself to breath for a bit, notice the beauty that is all around us. And when you’re rested, and strong again, if you need to share more truth, we’ll be here, listening. ❤️❤️❤️ a fellow veterinarian.
I love watching your videos and post. I’m a foreign veterinarian working to get my license in the US. You have no idea how much you have helped not only owners but veterinarians as well. I totally feel you. I see this happening every day all over the world. Some people just don’t understand all what we go through on a daily basis. The world is also full of hate and lack of information and sadly social media has given people the power of hurting without caring. I totally support you. Don’t give up because what you do is way beyond some others are willing to do. Don’t let negativity bring you down. You’re amazing.
This is just blowing my mind. Literally, 2 weeks ago you were donating your time to help raise money for cancer awareness and cancer research, while also providing free cancer prevention information. Sending you so much love. So sorry that other people are making you a target for their own pain.
Thank you Cyndie 💜💜
Dr. Sue, I found your You Tube channel after my dog was diagnosed with a MCT. I suspect it may also be in a local lymph node, she has surgery next week. I am so pleased that I found your channel. I am also so pleased that you decided to continue to make videos after the rough treatment you have received. I give decent people who want to be in public forums in any range of topics a lot of credit. People can be so mean, unreasonable and ignorant. Please know that your efforts are appreciated.
It’s 3 years later. And I found your videos because of my sick kitty. I’m making my decision for my kitty today, going to the vet & suggesting a protocol for our baby
So THANK YOU!
Sending all my love
You helped a lot!
I have worked in the veterinarian field for over 20 years and I feel like I know a great vet when I see one and let my tell you, you are a great vet! I unfortunately have a dog just diagnosed with lymphoma and you have been SO helpful! I appreciate you! Please keep doing what your doing! I know it's easy for me to say because I don't get the hate mail but you are truly incredible! I want to thank you for helping me through this! Your time is so valuable and I just want to say I appreciate you so much! Please know you are making a wonderful difference in pet care. I know this video is older but you videos are still so helpful today!
I have always loved to hear you talk, whether at conferences or online! You always send a positive message even on very difficult subjects. Please take time to care for yourself and I am sorry some people are bullying you.
I just watched this today. I’ve been researching mammary carcinomas in kitties as I am now on cat #4 with this horrible disease. This brought tears to my eyes. That people can be so cruel. Social media has enriched our lives in many ways. But at the same time has brought out the worst in many people. If people don’t like content, they should just move on. I appreciate the information that you are providing. Thank you for your time.
I'm so sorry that you have been going through this and felt the need to make this video. Please know that I appreciate your efforts. My cat probably has large cell intestinal lymphoma (currently waiting on all the test results). Your videos have helped me make sense of what my own vet tells me and all the treatment options. I've watched some of your videos several times over so that I can process all the information. As you know there isn't much info like this on UA-cam so you have contributed a LOT. Thank you.
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I’m a new subscriber and I appreciate you and your valuable information that you are putting out for FREE! Stay true to yourself and stay strong... there are so many more positive people in the world who NEED you to continue to give help and I can assure you that it is much appreciated. You are obviously smart and beautiful but you also have a beautiful soul... REMEMBER THAT! HUGS from Nashville!!
from a fellow veterinarian, i just want you to know that i absolutely love your passion and enthusiasm i love going to your lectures at conferences i even ordered calipers to measure my patient’s growths when i wasn’t lucky enough to catch the free ones! don’t listen to them. don’t change who you are or how you deliver your knowledge to the public. i know it’s hard, but try to focus on the good ones. the few bad seeds can sometimes ruin it because we tend to focus on them , especially when feeling vulnerable. you make this world a better place
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Kristen for the love and support. xo
Dr. Sue, please don't stop doing what you do. You matter and you make a difference. On October 1st, my 14-year-old lab was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor on one of her legs and a sarcoma on another leg. Literally while waiting in the parking lot for my beloved dog to come out of the clinic (COVID precautions at our vet clinic), I watched your UA-cam video and felt hope. I didn't know anything about MCTs or sarcomas. Your videos gave me the basic information I needed to know to ask good questions and get the information I needed for me and my dog. We're still working our way through this at our local University veterinary medical center, which has an oncologist on staff. That you do this for free in your spare time, says all I need to know about you, your character and your motive.
I am currently facing a sarcoma on my best friend's leg. I have been watching your videos so that I am somewhat educated on this subject and more prepared when we visit the vet tonight about her surgery. In watching this particular video, I am reminded how hateful and mean some people can be...you do not deserve this at all. I hope you are moving on and finding the strength to scroll past those type of comments and power on to do what you LOVE to do. God bless you and THANK YOU for being who you are, THANK YOU for these videos, they have been very helpful to me .
I just finally watched this (busy week), and my heart breaks for you that you even had to record this. I know you are so dedicated to service and so dedicated to your calling in our field. You inspire me every time we see each other. And your positivity is what I think helps your owners through really tough situations. Stay strong, my friend.
Thank you so much, my friend! 😊❤️
Thanks, Dr Sue! You're the best! Please take care of yourself too!!
Thank you, I will try! 💜 Thanks for watching and your support. xo
Oh dear. You’re amazing. I’m sorry there are such haters out there. Your channel has helped me so much. Thank you so much❤️
Found your VLOG after our dog was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma - your advice helped us get through a really tough time. He's recovering well and we're looking forward to giving him the best life possible. THANK YOU - DON'T STOP!
thank you!! ❤️❤️
I just started watching your videos and they are excellent. Thank you for providing all of this important information to the public.
I have only just discovered you in the past 2 days. I really appreciate what you do. I have a 13 yr old dog who had a ping pong ball sized MCT pop up on his neck literally overnight. I see that you have a couple of videos on this type of tumor, and believe me I'm about to check them out. Thank you for being such a precious resource. You are one of the rare few who are both a human whisperer AND an animal whisperer.
I'm so sorry for what has been going on. People can be so hateful - especially online. Thank you for giving your time to share the knowledge you have with us.
I am in tears, literally. I thank God that you have taken time out of your busy schedule to share your knowledge with all of us. I started watching your videos trying to figure out what was going on with one of our cats. Our local vet and the vets at the University of Florida vet clinic were of no help in diagnosing his problem. We spent a lot of money from March through September and never got a diagnosis. We finally had our sweet boy euthanized since he was emaciated and going downhill. I suspect he had a GI lymphoma. I just wish I started watching your videos much sooner because he would have been able to be treated in time had he been properly diagnosed. Thank you so very much for teaching me about lymphomas and treatments.
I just wanted to say thank u for sharing the knowledge you have. My dog Louie is currently battling what we believe may be cancer; your vlogs have really helped in processing everything, again, thank you!
What you do is an amazing help to pet parents (like me) with dogs with cancer. Please don’t let anyone change that... we cannot control others but we can control how they affect us. We all know where your heart is and how sincere and dedicated you are. Know how much you help us all and try to ignore the others (and speak out like you just did when you need). Please know you have helped so many and don’t let anyone rob you of your passion and all you do for others.
Thank you Cindi 💗 thank you!! I just had enough. But this is helping me remind me why I do what I do. xo
@@DrSueCancerVet I don’t blame you one bit! And I’m glad you let it out... but don’t let those people destroy your passion and all the wonderful things you do for us all. Keep your dreams alive and reach out to the people who support you, appreciate you and love what you do for us in dealing with this’ll cancer and our beloved pets- we’re here for you always and it’s time we support you in the same way you have supported us!
@@cindistone5400 💜💜💜 thank you!
You are absolutely amazing! You got me through the cancer battle I had with my pup. I love all your videos! There’s so many spiteful trolls who take their crap out on you and I’m sorry. You are wonderful! Euthanasia is hard but if we love our pets we don’t want them to suffer. Screw anyone who puts you down!! Don’t let crappy people attack you or your valuable info. Best of luck Dr Sue!❤️
Thank you Dr. Sue for what you do in helping people with the heart wrenching pain of their fur baby having cancer. Unfortunately there are always people who are just pain mean and hurtful but I have to believe that the majority of the human race are kind and caring and are so appreciative of what you do. As a mother of a doctor I know at times it seems like a thankless job but don’t lose site of what good you are doing. I can relate the time and juggling act with work, family, research and continued schooling it takes in your profession. I read your posts and very much appreciate what you do.
Appreciate you taking time to educate us pet owners who are trying to do the best for our pets.
I just found you, please keep posting! With everything going on in the world right now, you are no doubt the light and glimmer of hope in many lives 🐾😻🐶 You were blessed with a very special gift, don’t let their negative energy spoil it for the ones who really appreciate & need you...let love conquer!! 💞😇
thank you! I appreciate that! xo
Dr. Sue, KEEP SMILING! You're so uplifting even with a difficult situation. My dog was diagnosed with sarcoma and I couldn't stop watching your videos. You are helping many Mom's and Dad's gather important information when having to make difficult decisions. For those that don't appreciate your videos, DON'T SUBSCRIBE, DON'T WATCH THEM! IF YOU CAN'T BE NICE, BE QUIET! Don't ruin it for the rest of us.
Thank you!! 💙💙💙💙
Dr. Sue, please keep up the very inspiring and helpful work you do! You rock!
You are a wonderful doctor. We love you and appreciate you so, so much. Thank you for all that you do. Really.
I found your channel the day after my dog was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and you brought peace to my heart and mind during a time I wasn’t able to talk to his oncologist yet (he needed amputation first and of course , covid). Your smile and demeanor made me less scared and I am SO THANKFUL for you doing what you do. I purchased the book you co- wrote and binge watched all of your videos on osteosarcoma. I follow you on every social media outlet and just love seeing your updates - especially right now when I can’t go into the office with my dog getting his treatments, it gives me a glimpse into what it’s like and again.. peace of mind. I commented on your Facebook the first weekend I found you, and I got a reply .. I was so amazed, I told everyone LOL, It felt so nice to have a connection to you as a “real person” - so THANK YOU for being you. You’ve saved countless animals I am sure, but you are also saving their humans in the process. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ I am so sorry for the negativity from others.
I have 3 different YT channels-- one on weapons, one I made when I was a science teacher, and one that's a personal channel. The most hate I get for sure is on the videos I have with animals. The comments I get are just crazy, but I end up just laughing at them with my husband and then delete/block or flag the comment. You are not alone!
Thank you for your helpful videos. I'm glad you've kept them up for other people to learn from them!
Dr Sue , you are a blessing to all the pet owners, with your vast knowledge about cancer.Some people are born to be rude and insecure, please don't take them seriously at all.We need ur well read information and knowledge.God bless you.
I love what you do! You fill an important gap helping people and their precious pets providing one of the most valuable sources of information thtat I have found so far! Those people saying those things are trolls or know-it-alls. Pay no mind Dr Sue. I've learned a lot from you as have many other viewers, and it has become plain to see that you care deeply about people and animals. The ones who count, value your selfless gift of experience and knowlege (expensive to obtain in these days). YOU are precious, please don't go away. Good people do appreciate. God Bless
Thank you Lorraine! I am still here but not currently not vlogging. I had some major life changes in the last 2 years and could not do it all. I am still making content for IG and Facebook and am thinking about more videos here. Regardless, thank you for commenting and appreciating me. I appreciate you too!💜
Keep on posting Dr. Sue! We need you! Social media has turned into such a strange place, one that should be supportive and appreciative for all of the things that we can share and teach and learn about but sometimes the few bad apples try to ruin it! Keep on posting! Keep on fighting! Keep sharing your passion and your practice and your hard work! You personally help me so much and I am so very grateful for connecting with you!
Thank you!! 💜 And you inspire me! I know you know negativity and trolls and haters all too well. It is not okay to be mean and disrespectful. Thank you for your love and support and all you do to make the world (and my world) a better place. 💙💙💙
Hi Dr. Sue. Your Vlogs are so valuable! I just want to say thank you for doing them! I'm a volunteer for Chase Away K9 Cancer and having you as a resource is so helpful for me and for others that are going through tough times. Please know that your hard work never goes unnoticed! =)
Thank you Erica!💙
Please keep making your videos! I find them very informative and well done. I lost my American Hairless Terrier to suspected Splenic Hemangiosarcoma mass that had ruptured a month ago today. Your videos gave me a good understanding of what had happened and I greatly appreciate it.
Sorry to hear about your loss, but I am happy I could help. This and the the other comments are the reasons I do these vlogs. I need to keep reading the comments. (tears streaming) Thank you sir xo 😊
Thank you for all you do! Just remember all the people who appreciate you and all those beautiful soulful animals you help! I know you were a comfort for me when my Schroeder had his MCT’s. I’m still so sorry the RT Fan club lost your Albuquerque gift! We love you!💙
Thank you. I am so glad I could help you and Schroeder. And I appreciate the love and support and the gift (even if I never got it - I think it went with RT and the band to Oz)
I just want to thank you for giving me words of comfort when my best friend❤️🐾was diagnosed with a MCT, he’s under treatment rn and doing well😍thank you so much Dr.Sue❤️please keep making these valuable and educational videos🐾
Thank you M Z 💙💙💙
I'm so very sorry you have been plagued by trolls. How dare they treat you so harshly. Thank you so much for your expert, freely shared information. You have helped me more than you know with my decision to try chemo for my precious seven year old kitty Ivy, diagnosed with lymphoma behind her eyes and nose. I've watched your videos over and over. After two treatments with my excellent vet, she has shown great improvement and all fingers and toes are crossed that further treatments will lead to remission. Any extra time with her is a bonus. Thank you.
You are a beautiful caring human being -don’t let anyone ever take that away from you. Your blogs were one of the first I found when my little dog was diagnosed with lymphoma. I was so impressed with your information that I passed this on to my own oncologist who thought the site was fabulous and is now encouraging her clients to read it. There will always be people who are just nasty and sometimes it has nothing to do with us it has to do with something in their own life, childhood, marriage… Goodness knows but don’t take it personally. Don’t stop what you’re doing it is a necessary part of being the best you can be. And you do one heck of a good job at educating the public. Forever grateful,Be safe, be kind, Patrice
ive just come across your channel today, after finding out last night my furbaby has cancer, u are such a lovely lady and are so clear in your information and what you have to share for free. its invaluable, im from the uk and its so hard to find free advice. i thank you from the bottom of my heart. im taking my boy sisko for a second opinion today and im hoping they can do something as they wanted to put him down yesterday, he only went in for a tooth out :(
Dr. Ettinger, as a fellow veterinarian (general practice) and mom (!), I hold you in such high esteem that it breaks my heart to see you as a target for this hateful negativity. I know how hard it is to produce good, reliable, up to date information for the general pet owning public and your videos are of the highest quality. I saw your lectures at the Fetch online conference in August and you have a wonderful presence and its easy to see how much you care about oncology and teaching!!
We deal with many, many negative comments as well in the general practice setting and they can be so disheartening. I can't figure out why veterinarians have become such targets in recent years for hateful online rants when we are work long hours, go to rigorous schooling and extend ourselves emotionally to our clients. I want to let you know that you are a bright, bright light in this muck and mire that has become "social media". I don't blame you one bit for taking a break - there is only so much verbal/online abuse you can absorb. Take care of yourself, the veterinary community (and sick pets) needs you!
I hope to see you speak in person in the future. You truly are inspiring. -Dr. Amanda Battaglia
Thank you Amanda. I appreciate the love and support! xo 💙
Many thanks can't believe how cruel people have been to you so sorry .I have your book you are the best out their and everything your saying is so spot on and helpful .big thankyou to you takes alot to do what you do but again amazing lady big big thanks to you keep it up ignore the idiots please stay strong amazing lady with a big heart 💓I'm actually crying here writing this cos I feel for you .please don't give up we need you xx
Ignore the negativity. You’re awesome. The info you provide is invaluable. Thank you for what you do. Take the break you need & please then keep doing what you do.
There are some awful people that behave dreadfully on social media and it’s hard to ignore them. My dog has just been diagnosed with a mast cell tumour (here in UK) and the internet was useful for information, but it was too technical for me. When I found your vlog on UA-cam I was so pleased because you explained it clearly and your ‘upbeat’ presentation was great because I’ve cried enough and didn’t need a somber lecture. So, thank you. I’ve also just looked at your video about Stelfonta (sp?) which my vet is suggesting (tumour on muzzle) and you have given me confidence. I am very grateful to people like you who give their time freely to help others. ❤️
I just got the worst news that my sweet boy Odie might have cancer on the bone, and I learned so much from your videos and that there might be hope to extend his life by doing chemo and amputate the back leg. I understand its the worst news anybody can get but I had been given the advice to euthanize asap but in doing research I found out that there are a couple more test to make before deciding that. Please keep making the videos and glad you are not stoping. and please pray for my boy to have a shoot of a couple more years. Thank you and my boy ODIE thanks you.
Thank you for your informative help during such a hard time, we are so thankful!
Happy to help! Thank you for commenting💜
I’m so sorry Dr. Sue that you had to go through all that bs. Keep doing what you are doing! Don’t let the hateful trolls stop you from doing what you love💕
Please continue if you can. You do so much good work for the pets and their families. We just found you and we love your videos and all the great information you provide. (Our 10 yr. old schnauzer mix has survived one cancer surgery but now it’s back. Your videos are so helpful and amazing.) Don’t let internet idiots ruin your love of what you do. We love you and please take care of yourself too.
Thank you!! I am trying, and I appreciate the support.
Your amazing!! Your Vlog has eased my mind on alot of things my dog is going thru
You are a joyful speaker (saw you in DC!) and very knowledgeable -so please, don't let those people get you down. I have been a veterinarian for 33 years and we do have to screen out the negativity sometimes. You do not deserve the kind of criticism you have described. This is an amazing project you have taken on, and I commend you for your energy and enthusiasm for giving our clients a place to get more information that is current and reliable. Thank you, Dr Sue!
Thank you!!💙💙 And thank you for all you do for our profession.
You're so brave to put yourself out there, I loved the information you gave, and you introduce me to your colleague Dr., Because I was having a very hard time deciding what to do with my sick cat, and had to put him down,
Never forget how easy it is for all the hateful people posting negative horrible things to make themselves feel better about their negative lives
You are helping and give support in difficult times and are extremely informative, thank you so much, disregard the hateful
You are a wonderful person, and I really appreciate your information. Thank you for creating this channel. There is a lot of negativity on this world but you have the power to block them. God bless you.
Thank you for the support and love. As I said, I must focus on the positivity. Thanks for the reminder. 💜
Hi Dr. Sue, Your videos are an amazing source of information; so easy to understand and follow. I don't understand the amount of anger that is being directed at people who are providing a uniquely valuable service in helping others to deal with a life threatening illness. Thank you for your time, thoughtfulness and wonderful work.
Thank you Michael 💙
PS....
Hi again Dr. Sue,
Having been watching videos re: late stage cancer in dogs and how to treat/support them with diet, supplements etc. I came across a video where a 30-something man's female pitbull survived late-stage cancer 3 yrs beyond the time her doctor predicted - and he was singing the praises of "The Dog Cancer Survival Guide." He mentioned Dr. Demian Dressler (but not your name). I had watched a handful of your VLOGs when I came across his video recommending the book, so I bought the Kindle version last night and began reading it. That's when l learned that YOU and Dr. Dressler co-authored it! (Maybe there are NO coincidences! When the student is ready, etc etc.) WHAT A GREAT BOOK and a much needed resource... and I'm only on Ch. 4!
My dog, KoKo, is an 11 yr old yellow lab/husky mix who I adopted when she was 8 yrs old. She just went through months of blood work to discover that the crystals in her urine were the result of her body making too much calcium, likely due to a growth on a parathyroid gland. Ultimately, she had an ethanol ablation (performed at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, East Greenwich, RI) to cure her of her hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia, muscle wasting, increased metabolism,etc. Thankfully, the procedure was successful as evidenced by 5+ weeks of follow-up ionized calcium blood work within normal range. We were relieved feeling she was FINALLY on the mend.
Around the time of her procedure, KoKo developed a cough. Late at night she'd wake, sit up and pant, cough and walk around. I thought it was kennel cough, having been in and out of the vet's office 1x/week for almost 2 mos. A chest x-ray revealed that KoKo has a 186.6 mm (7.25 inches) tumor in her left lung and a 2 inch tumor in the right lung. Needless to say, we were devastated. (It was not explained to me that the "malignancy panel" that was run initially, was not for cancer, per se, only that it came back negative...so this news was a shock.) Since only 1% of dogs develop primary lung cancer, my guess is that she has some other form of cancer that spread to her lungs. She has several lumps and bumps that my vet (in another state, before moving to RI in 2021) insisted were benign fatty growths. Since reading your book, I realize that ALL of them should have been aspirated or we'd not likely be here. One growth is at the top of her left foot. We don't know what kind of cancer she has....sounds like it could be osteosarcoma or mast cell...no idea, but at this juncture we're going to spend on diet and supplements vs. discovering what's killing her. (Our primary vet and also the specialist didn't recommend radiation or chemo - she's too far along and they thought such treatments would do more harm than good).
I just got back from Whole Foods, shopping for my KoKo's NEW home-cooked diet ingredients...plus Krill and calcium citrate. G-d bless you and Dr. Dressler for putting it out into the world to help folks like me and my sweet, sassy, beloved KoKo, who were sent home with "cough tabs" and a "days to weeks," death sentence. We hope (and pray) to prove them wrong...but we're also employing the law of action!
Since her diagnosis I have her on B17, B15, (thanks to the book "World Without Cancer," by Griffin - a must read, especially for physicians, in my humble opinion as a Dr's daughter) Fenbenizole, Krill, Curcumin, doggie multi-vitamin and JUST learned from your book that the home-cooked diet she's been on (since I adopted her a 8 yrs old) needs to be modified. Since being on the B17, interestingly, she's instinctively avoiding the potato, peas and carrots. I plan to add cbd/thc tincture to the mix. We're "throwing the holistic kitchen sink" at her cancer, hoping it will prolong her life and comfort. The nights are bad - coughing and panting spells....but her days are GOOD...she's eating and walking and happy - though lower energy than usual. We want to make her nights more comfortable but the only thing prescribed by Dr. Block is on backorder EVERYWHERE (hydrocodone bitartrate extended release 10 mg) so I've been giving her 2.5 ccs of Delsym DM before bed.
I grew up in Westchester (Scarsdale) and learned in the book that you practice in Yonkers. I was born there (Cross County Hospital - no longer there, it was in the Cross County Shopping Center). I also learned that out of 50,000+ veterinarians in the US, there are only approximately 50 (FIFTY) board certified pet oncologists and YOU are one of the rare few! Not only that, but you're recognized nationwide (including Hawaii) as an invaluable and highly respected resource for general practice vets. It blows my mind that someone would put you down in that way....but remember, no one in their RIGHT MIND would do so. When a truly empathetic person is on the receiving end of that kind of behavior, it hits us at a level we can't control - and they (the disordered) know it. They target empaths. (I have an MA in psychology and am an author myself, on the topic of genetic genealogy, specifically finding birth family members with DNA testing, called "Living In The Know," totally unrelated topic).
My dad is a retired pediatrician (now 90) who practiced in Ardsley for over 40 yrs. He went to Bronx Science HS with Dr. Stanley Weissman, a dear friend of our family who ran Mamaroneck Animal Hospital on Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck and also had a location in Washington Heights. Maybe you knew/heard of him? He passed several years ago. He had a heart of gold and a true love of animals, as you do. Anyway, I thought I'd reach out again as we seem to have some things in common and I'd love to be able to consult with your about my KoKo's care. You're a 2 hr car ride down I-95 from us - an easy trip. Please forgive the length of this message and I'm not offended if you delete it for that reason. I tried to find a contact form etc on your website to no avail. Thanks again for all you do! Wishing you and your family a sweet New Year. Kind regards, Gerri Berger (gerriberger@yahoo.com)
Hi! I'm a vet from Mexico City. I've been following your channel since two years ago and I've learned so much!! even when my own dog got osteosarcoma, your videos helped me a lot in decision making.
I love using homemade food with my patients. And saw the picture you're talking about. But, to be honest, I didn't care that you were in the pic. Because no matter what you believe in, I still think that you're a great person and oncologist.
If you decide to recommend homemade food or kibble or whatever, I will still follow your work because you're amazing and I can see that your videos are made with your heart.
Continue doing what makes you happy. :) And please don't stop making videos!! You inspire me!!
I send you a huge hug from Mexico!! And all my support colleague!!
Thank you my friend! I appreciate the support and am so happy I could help you and your own dog from afar.
As you know, it is not black and white in vet med, and we cannot try to make it all so simple and then call names or speak badly when we disagree. Especially nutrition - it is complicated!
Thank you for letting me know I inspire you. Truly. 💙💙. xo
People are going to people. I see you continued to post after this, so glad you didn't let some negative folks stop you from posting.
I did. Thank you. I am trying to ignore the haters. Though I just got one today, so seeing your comment was very appreciated. Thank you! 💙
Thank you for making these videos. Seriously, it is a great service and so helpful.
Glad you like them! 💙 I SO appreciate the the positive feedback.
God Bless you Dr. Sue. I have a cat who has just been diagnosed, verified with Giant Cell Carcinoma of the gumline due to an abcess canine tooth that exploded into a growth that has invaded her nasal cavity and is destroying the bones in her nose and face. I spent 3000 dollars on a CT scan that was very terrifying. I love Bella as we all love our babies. God Bless you Sue. Thank you for doing these videos. Negative people tend to hate prior to investigating .
I just want to say that I always find your videos informative and helpful. Even though I know it is hard to ignore the negativity and people's stupid comments(people who may or may not have even graduated high school) please continue doing these videos. Having worked with the public for 27 years it can be exhausting and awful. Take time for yourself, take a break from making the videos if you need to, but remember you are helping people and we appreciate what you do. When my girl Sasha was diagnosed last December with a sinonasal tumor and I found your vlog it was very helpful. As I was worried out of my mind about this diagnosis. She had stereotactic radiation and is doing well at this point. Thank you for doing what you do.
Thank you! I can be exhausting but it is important to remember the ones I am helping. Like you and Sasha. 💜. So glad she is doing well. xo
Hi I saw you at the London vet show I thought you were amazing keep up your good work and don’t let others change what you are so good at
Dr. Sue, your advise is helping me to understand what is put there for my dearly loved pet. Hang in there for those of us that need this.
Thank you!!! 💙💙
You are a rock star! Please don’t quit. Your euthanasia video helped me after I had to put my sweet 2 1/2 year Izzy with stage 5 lymphoma to rest. Her chemo wasn’t working any longer. I only wish I had found your blog sooner but that episode helped me cope with my decision. Thank you for what you do. There will always be haters but there are people that need you.
I am do thankful you kept going.
I never thought anyone would give free support and much less within hours.
I am trying to help my senior Rottweiler, my best friend, who is sick and has been “diagnosed “ with Cancer yet with no proof besides opinion. No option was provided besides “use this (prednisone) for the rest of his days.” I am trying not to fall apart. I was not given the information for an oncologist to actually diagnose. I was in shock , forgot to ask for an X-ray to eliminate the possibility of this being the 8 wire wraps that have been in his leg since he was 1 year old… or the pieces of bone the surgeon could not find that are still in him.
I could only wish to speak to someone as caring and knowledgeable as you.
You are appreciated.
I watch you from the land down under and love your energy, passion and professionalism. Keep it up.
Dear Dr Sue, I have been to one of your inspiring lectures at WSAVA Congress in Copenhagen 2017 and have subscribed to your channel since. You make sense, you help us vetererinarians help our patients, globally. I heard everything you said on this video, and I get it. You have my full support. Our job is rewarding, but there is just so much negativity we have to balance out. Hang in there and take care of yourself as well as your family and loved ones!
Thank you Beate. ❤️ I appreciate the love and support.
Dr. Sue, So glad I found you. My Kitty Tiger was diagnosed with Lymphoma 12/7/21 and has been on Prednisolone 5mg and is doing very well. Together we will fight this disease. Thank you Dr. Sue for your expert advice and for caring so much.
Hi! DVM here: I just saw this video after forwarding the feline GI lymphoma link to family (my kitty "nephew" has it). I'm also snuggling my own 7.5 y.o. dog who has prostate cancer (just finished a month of radiation therapy & 1 week out from his first dose of Mitoxantrone at UW-Madison). I was lucky enough to train with Drs. MacEwen & Vail in my 4th year. Thanks to their collaborative OSA research, we even had "oncoloptimist" Dr. Withrow visit to lecture our class. I can see why you'd want to put information out there to demystify "the big C" & remind people they have options!
I began to follow you after you spoke at a Chicago VMA lecture a couple of years back. I have sent your videos to countless clients to help them understand the ins/outs of pet cancer. There's nothing else like them online & they're a great resource to both pet owners AND their vets. Thanks for the content. It's hard to battle all the misinformation out there: we are greatly outnumbered. Just wanted to send a message to express my appreciation. See ya on Facebook, Dr Sue! ☺️🐾♥️
Thank you for all you do!!!! Haters will hate and you can't fix stupid. I know it's hard to ignore the negative comments but please don't let them get to you. Your information and experience is far to valuable to not share with others. Blow off some steam now and then, maybe even point out a few of the haters but p*$$ on them! WE love you and we're here for you! Love you bunches!!! Keep up the great work!!!! ❤❤❤
We love you Dr. Sue!! You have helped so many people (including our UVC tribe) - I've posted something just like this on our business Facebook page and my personal page. I feel this in my soul, I am tired! Keep doing what you love and dedicate it to those that need it. You are an inspiration. - Jenn Galvin w/ Advanced Animal Care
Thanks for sharing Jenn!! I so appreciate the love and support.
As aLVT with a drive to continue learning; I appreciate you and am so blessed by your heart to teach!! Please don't let the 'loud' ones get you down. You are wonderful!!
Thank you, Robyn!! xo 💜
Don’t be sad dr.sue. You help me and my mct dog a lot. With love from Thailand.
Thank you for the love!! xo
I'm so sorry the haters have gotten to you Dr. Sue. Your videos were the first I watched. They are so helpful. Perhaps there are a couple of staff members or friends who could pre-screen comments for you? You're emotionally invested and the trolls and haters know it. Remember that. Protect yourself and don't allow those buttons to be pushed. If you don't have help with screening comments you may have yo give up viewing them and note in the video that responses to comments is mo longer available. There are nasty people out there full of ill will. They will attack anyon. Thank you for providing information I have been able to rely on.
Thank you! Supportive people like you are what push me to continue posting! 💙🤍
Oh my god, i am so sorry to hear that you have experienced all that negativisme. I Just found you on UA-cam and I think you are great! I am going to watch a lot of your video's, thank you for making them 😊 and i am glad that you smile a lot, please never stop smiling 😊😊😊
Keep rocking your Vlogs Dr Sue. There are a ton of GP family veterinarians that have subscribed to your channel and well, and use them to help their clients too. Never take those “haters” personally!
Thank you Laurel xo 💙
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all you and your colleagues do. I've recently learned just how much pets, particularly cats, are getting clobbered by the carcinogens resulting from nicotine-smokers, nicotine-vape-inhalers (secondhand smoke, thirdhand smoke). The word is getting out, and you and others are to be commended for your work.
Dr. Sue please don't stop making videos! The information you provide has helped me and my four time cancer survivor (almost 14 year old golden girl) get through a brain tumor, oral melanoma, liver cancer and now cutaneous lymphoma. Having this resource helped me prepare for my specialist appointments and know what to expect on this journey. I appreciate you. Thank you!
godbless!!!