Maui Weekly Newspaper Feature
January 10, 2009
Maui Weekly featured Dr. Dressler and Functional Nutriments in its first edition of 2009. The article is reprinted below, or you can read it online at the Maui Weekly website.
Maui Vet Works to Cure Canine Cancer
By Jill Burrow
Dr. Demian Dressler grew up on Maui. Because his family loved animals and they lived in a remote part of the island, Demian spent his childhood surrounded by chickens goats and guinea pigs, ponies, chinchillas and peacocks. But, he said, “My dogs were the chosen ones. Or, they chose me. Each one was a gift and friend as we spent our days trudging through the Maui wilderness.”
It isn’t surprising that Dressler realized he wanted to become “a doctor for animals” at the tender age of six.
Graduating in the top quarter of his class at Cornell University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Dressler began his career in New York and then returned to the islands to practice on O‘ahu. In 2003, he came home to Maui to open his own veterinary hospital. After six years, his client list continues to expand, and Dressler, along with his associate Dr. Kim Thomson-Kerr, care for an endless variety of Maui’s furry family members.
Dressler’s special interest in dogs led him to question why he continued to see increasing numbers of dogs with cancerous tumors. Cancer continues to be the No. 1 cause of death in dogs; one in three will contract the disease. And, in some breeds (such as golden retrievers), 75 percent die from the disease.
It appears that there are more incidences of cancer in dogs today than a decade ago. There are so many, in fact, there exists a prevalent belief that all older dogs will suffer from some form of cancer.
After years of observing dogs with similar conditions, Dressler began to realize the limitations of today’s treatment options. Moreover, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can be costly and often do little to increase life expectancy. These treatments usually added only a few months to the dog’s lifespan.
Always “thinking outside of the box,” Dressler is convinced that cancer in dogs and humans can be eradicated by pursuing what he calls a “full-spectrum treatment approach.” This approach can be explained as the combination of conventional treatment methods with alternative medicine that stresses deficiency correction, nutrition and lifestyle issues.
“The key is investigation and avoiding attachment to certain viewpoints,” said Dressler. “Only in this way can we create new ideas and evolve at a decent pace.”
Dr. Dressler’s intense studies and focused scientific research coupled with the belief that cures and non-toxic remissions exist as real possibilities has led to the formulation of an all-natural plant derived supplement, which has been shown to reduce tumor growth in cancer patients. In addition, preliminary cases have shown non-toxic relief from orthopedic issues such as hip dysplasia, stiffness, back pain and arthritis. (For more information on the supplement and the trials, go to www.functionalnutriments.com.)
South Shore Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking dogs that have been diagnosed with cancer for ongoing clinical trials using Dressler’s food supplement. The hospital will offer free cancer treatment for dogs on Maui that qualify for the study. Pet owners who would like their dogs to be included in these trials are asked to phone the hospital at 874-3422 for complete information.
Results from these trials will be included in Dr. Dressler’s upcoming book, The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, Beyond Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation. This definitive publication on dog cancer is currently being edited and will be released early this year.
For owners who feel overwhelmed by their dog’s diagnosis, and those who need information and guidance with first stage cancer care, Dr. Dressler offers The Dog Cancer Coping Guide. (To purchase and download this guide, go to either www.dogcancercopingguide.com or www.dogcancervet.com.) Dr. Dressler’s blog can be accessed at www.dogcancerblog.com. The blog features up-to-date and hard-to-find news associated with this disease.
South Shore Veterinary clinic offers full-service medicine and surgery. The office is located in the Azeka I Shopping Center near the Kihei Post Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For appointments or further information, call 874-3422.
Testimonials from clinical trial patients
January 10, 2009
We are starting to collect testimonials from dog lovers who have enrolled their dogs in clinical trials of our supplement. The first video testimonial is below.
It is unedited raw footage of the owner of a Labrador Retriever who was in the study to test safety as well as efficacy of the supplement as an anti-inflammatory.
