Many people who come to us have pre-conceptions about treatments and understandably find it hard to know whether they are doing the right thing. We always recommend that animals are at least brought to see us before any decisions are made but we felt it may be reassuring for clients to be able to read personal accounts from some of our existing clients. The stories below are from clients we have seen from 2006 - 2008. It has been a pleasure to be involved with the care of these two characters and they each have problems which focus on different aspects of our referral service.

Amber's Tale

Amber came to us with intestinal and mesenteric lymphoma in July 2007 and so far is doing well on her treatment.

Amber's Owner's Story

"We couldn't believe it when the result of the tests showed that our beautiful 4 year old boxer had lymphoma. Cancer. In her bowel. We had never imagined that a dog, our dog, a member of our family, could get cancer so young. It seemed like only yesterday when she arrived.  

Our vet was great and referred us to Cave Referrals as a recognised expert in dealing with cancer. Chemotherapy was possible. This was news - chemo for dogs? Wouldn't she be ill? Anyway, we met Tom Cave who was very thorough in explaining various treatment options, possible outcomes and so on. He is clearly very knowledgeable and professional and inspired a calm confidence that Amber was in safe hands. Each visit to Tom in Bridgwater (every two weeks) was simple and fuss free. Treatment didn't bother Amber and we were out and on our way home in an hour or less each time. Amber was periodically scanned to check progress of the treatment and so far (the 6 months of treatment finished last month) she is medically well. Fingers crossed."  

As far as her temperament is concerned, she is back to how she was before this all happened. Totally mad, bouncing around, charging up our hill, and being friendly to everyone. There is a fair chance she will fall ill again, but hopefully further treatment will continue to work. We are all just so glad she is well, happy, and we have more time