Patient: Cleo
Age/Sex/Breed: 9 year old spayed female Greyhound
Dx: probable OSTEOSARCOMA

On 8/5/2002 Cleo presented with firm swelling of the left front leg. Radiographs revealed a destructive bone lesion – probable osteosarcoma. Cleo began a treatment plan including the administration of Rimadyl and Ramaekers Veterinary Immune products. Cleo was reassessed approximately 3 months later and appeared to be doing very well with only mild limping. Radiographs dated 12/8/2002 revealed that the lytic lesion of the lower radius was shrinking. Follow-up radiographs dated 3/15/2003 indicated progressive healing. Cleo was able to run at full speed and exemplified great physical condition. The treating veterinarian continued to monitor the case and radiographs performed 8/23/2003, 1/2/2004 and 4/17/2004 all showed progressive improvements.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Bill Burlingame

Patient: Freckles
Age/Sex/Breed: 14 year old female Border Collie
Dx: LATROGENIC CUSHINGS

Freckles was diagnosed with Iatrogenic Cushings Disease from long term prednisone use. Freckles had previously undergone extensive treatments for dermatologic problems – the owners had spent over $8000 and were administering eight medications daily! Freckles discontinued all other medications and began treatment with Veterinary Immune Tabs. After nine months on Ramaekers Veterinary Immune Products Freckles condition showed significant improvements.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Joseph Ramaekers

Patient: Mikey
Age/Sex/Breed: 12 year old neutered male Boston Terrrier
Dx:  probable HEMANGIOSARCOMA

Mikey presented to the local emergency clinic for evidence of severe pain and inability to climb stairs. Radiographs dated 9/23/2006 revealed mid-spine intervertebral disc disease and a roughly ovoid-shape soft tissue mass in the ventral mid-abdomen, centered slightly to the left of the sagittal midline and likely arising from the caudal body or tail reflection of the spleen. The mass was approximately 7.5 by an estimated 4.8cm in dimension. Wispy soft tissue streaks in the umbilical fat of the ventral abdomen also indicated that the mass was hemorrhaging. An abdominal ultrasound confirmed a spleen mass and exploratory surgery was scheduled for a future date. In the meantime, Mikey began treatment with Veterinary Immune Tabs on 9/26/2006. A reassessment and radiographs dated 10/25/2006 revealed a dramatic reduction in the volume of the splenic mass -- now approximately 3.0cm in maximum dimension. Due to the tremendous success in shrinking the tumor, the treating veterinarian and owners decided to delay the surgery and continue treatment with Vet I Tabs. In addition, there was noted improvement with respect to the spinal disc disease.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Bill Burlingame

Lenticular sclerosis (before)

Hair discoloration (before)

After Vet I Tab Tx

Ivan   4/8/2008   WT: 110 lbs

Patient: Zoe
Age/Sex/Breed: 9 year old spayed female Golden Retriever
Dx: MEDIASTINAL AND CRANIAL ABDOMINAL MASSES

At an assessment 10/25/2005, xrays revealed a cranial mediastinum kink in the trachea indicative of a thoracic mass and evidence of a cranial abdominal mass approximately 3-5" wide. Zoe also had an extremely low white blood cell count and was inappetant and lethargic. Zoe had experienced significant weight loss and weighed only 63 lbs -- compared to 76 lbs the previous year. Treatment plan included the administration of Ramaekers Canine Veterinary Immune Products as an immune enhancement supplement to reduce tumor load by up regulating the immune system. Zoe was reevaluated 3/2/2006 -- after one year of taking Ramaekers Canine Veterinary Immune Products xrays showed that Zoe was in cancer remission. In addition, Zoe gained 19 lbs in four months -- increasing from 63 to 82 lbs. Zoe appeared to be in excellent health with noted improvements in activity level, coat and eye appearance.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Bob McClung

Patient: Troon
Age/Sex/Breed: 9 year old male Australian Shephard
Dx: PEMPHIGUS FOLIACEUS

Troon presented as restless and itching excessively with severe dry crusts and ulcers on the bridge of the nose and hair loss on the rump and groin consistent with pemphigus foliaceus – an immune-mediated skin disease involving inappropriate immunological attack against one of the normal layers of the skin. The treating veterinarian recommended Veterinary Immune Tabs and after roughly 30 days of treatment the nasal ulcers had improved dramatically. Troon continued to take Veterinary Immune Tabs and at a reassessment 6 months later Troon’s condition was nearly resolved.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Joseph Ramaekers

 “With the ability of Vetitabs to assist the body in combating tumor growth in this case it seems to me that this unique supplement should be used as an adjunct to other methods of treating tumors. I know of no other product on the market that can shrink tumors like this product with no side effects!! Used pre-surgically, it could aid in tumor shrinkage and surgical resection. Considering the incidence of cancers in older canines, it seems as though this could be a valuable preventive health & wellness supplement.”
 -- Dr. Bill Burlingame DVM

 BJ

Patient: Solomon
Age/Sex/Breed: 11 year old male Sheltie
Dx: CHONDROSARCOMA

Solomon initially presented for non-weight bearing lameness of the left rear leg on 6/18/2004. An MRI on 6/28/07 revealed a mass measuring 4cm on the left side of the spine extending from the caudal aspect of L6 to the lumbosacral disk space. The mass occupied approximately 1/3 of the vertebral body of L7. The primary bulk of the mass was located in the sacroiliac space. The mass extended through the vertebral foramen at L7-S1 and into the spinal canal. A biopsy on 7/12/2007 revealed a grade I chondrosarcoma. Solomon was prescribed a high dose of Veterinary Immune Tabs as an adjunct to radiation therapy. The treating oncologist estimated survival at less than 1 year. Three years from the initial presentation of symptoms Solomon was doing great and continued to enjoy a high quality of life. Unfortunately, Solomon was recently euthenized due to the size of the tumor. Although, the treatment protocol was not able to reverse the tumor growth it appears that Vet I Tabs may have aided in extending the patient’s life expectancy and maintaining a high quality of life during the final stages of the disease.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Bill Burlingame

Patient: Riley
Age/Sex/Breed: 4 year old female Yorkshire Terrier                      
Dx: SOFT TISSUE OPACITY MASS LESION

Riley presented 12/21/2007 with chronic coughing, anorexia and listlessness. Initial radiographs revealed severe pneumonia with fluid lines and consolidation of the accessory lung lobe and evidence of a mass or enlarged lesion in the caudal dorsal lung field. More extensive radiographs were performed and submitted for diagnostic evaluation. The radiology report dated 1/28/2008 confirmed relatively extensive changes in the lung parenchyma and the presence of a soft tissue opacity mass lesion in the left caudal lung field most likely associated with chronic active inflammatory processes – infarction, infection, granuloma formation or neoplasia. Riley immediately began a treatment plan with Veterinary Immune Tabs. At a reassessment 2/7/2008, Riley showed marked clinical improvements and radiographs revealed that the caudal lung mass appeared to be clearing. Radiographs dated 4/21//2008 showed significant clearing. Riley’s owners declined further diagnostics due to cost, but Riley continues to take Veterinary Immune Tabs and is doing well.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Jim Kramer