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Do Your Homework

Research pays off as a dedicated owner helps his dog outlive her diagnosis.

by C. C. Holland

For Walt Cooper and his yellow Labrador Retriever, Sandy, a little sneezing turned into a big health problem. But by embracing a holistic approach that included both traditional veterinary medicine and a naturopathic element, Cooper has managed to extend his companion’s lease on life and keep her as happy and healthy as possible.

Walt Cooper had already seen the benefits of nutritional supplements for his Labrador, Sandy, long before she was diagnosed with a rare form of nasal cancer. Sandy’s mild arthritis improved when she took glucosamine/chondroitin supplement.

Walt Cooper, 60, a radio programmer living in Liverpool, New York, has shared his life with dogs for many years, but has a special affinity for yellow Labs. Sandy, his third yellow Lab, has been his beloved companion since late 1992, when he got her as a pup. …


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