Treating Canine Cancer - By a Vet

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Dog Cancer Diet

From a holistic point of view, many forms of dog cancer are caused by a

weakened immune system, which in turn is caused, amongst other things, by a

poor diet. It is important, therefore, that a natural and nutritious diet,

enriched by appropriate natural supplements and vitamins, be given to a dog

with cancer.

The first thing that many veterinarians tell dog parents to do when their

dogs have been diagnosed with cancer is that, they should not be feeding

their dogs commercial kibble. Instead, a natural, organic _raw diet_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/raw-diet-for-dogs.html) is

recommended.

There are also suggestions that dogs with cancer be fed a special dog

cancer diet, namely, a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet.

In an article entitled " Nutritional Approaches to Cancer Therapy " , Dr.

Ogilvie, DVM at Colorado State University, states that some cancer cells thrive

on carbohydrates (sugar) and, to some extent, proteins, but not on

specific types of fats as a primary source of energy. He feels that a proper

diet

can help in cancer treatment, and suggests a dog cancer diet that consists

of:

* small amounts of complex carbohydrates;

* minimal quantities of rapidly absorbed simple sugars

* high quality but modest amounts of digestible proteins;

* high amounts of unsaturated fats.

Dr. Ogilvie reports that simple sugars found in many carbohydrates are

sources of energy for tumors to grow, therefore he recommends that dogs with

cancer have a reduced amount of carbohydrates in their diet. As for proteins,

Dr. Ogilvie indicates that there is a competition between the dog and

cancer for the amino acids found in proteins. He thinks that it is a good idea

to provide high quality proteins and amino acids to dogs with cancer

because tests have shown that some amino acids decrease toxicity in the dogs

body. In particular, two important amino acids noted are arginine (which

enhances the immune system) and glutamine (which aids in maintaining the health

of the GI tract). Finally, Dr. Ogilvie states that cancer cells cannot use

fats for energy, so he suggests adding much more unsaturated fat to a dog's

diet, and in particular, the essential fatty acid Omega-3 (e.g. flaxseed

oil). On the other hand, Dr. Ogilvie warns that the amount of Omega-6 fatty

acids (e.g. borage oil, primrose oil) should be reduced, since these oils

have been proven to cause cancer to grow faster.

However, it should be noted that a high-fat diet is not suitable for all

dogs with cancer. Some dogs are prone to _pancreatitis_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/pancreatitis-in-dogs.html) if fed

excessive amount

of fats. If your dog has unfortunately been diagnosed with cancer,

therefore, be sure to consult with a holistic vet to see if your dog can be

safely

put on a low-carb, high-fat diet.

Dog Cancer Diet - Natural Supplements

_Natural supplements_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/natural-supplements-for-dogs.html)

are extremely important to help a dog with

cancer. Specifically, dog cancer supplements should include the following:

Digestion Enzymes

Supplements that can aid digestion are beneficial since a dog with cancer

needs all the nutrients he can get from the food he eats to help fight

cancer. _Digestive enzymes_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/enzymes-for-dogs.html) should be

added as a supplement to a dog cancer diet.

Antioxidants

_Antioxidants_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/antioxidants-for-dogs.html) that

remove free radicals from the body system can help

prevent cancer, and can also slow the growth and the spread of some kinds of

cancer.

Some excellent antioxidants are:

* _Vitamins_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/vitamins-for-dogs.html) C and E

* The mineral selenium

* Green tea

* Coenzyme Q10

Flaxseed Oil and Cottage Cheese

Ever heard of the " Budwig Protocol " or " Budwig Diet " ? It is a simple diet

of cottage cheese and flaxseed oil suggested by Dr. Johanna Budwig (a German

research scientist). In her life-long research on fats and proteins and

how they affect our health, Dr. Budwig found that when organic flaxseed oil

are combined with organic cottage cheese, which is rich in sulfur protein,

the chemical reaction produced makes the oil water-soluble, making it easy

to be absorbed into the cell membrane. Thus, mixing cottage cheese with

flaxseed oil supplies your body with an abundant supply of lipoproteins. Dr.

Budwig claimed when cancer patients followed this diet for around 3 months,

the size of their cancer tumors would gradually reduce.

There are also anecdotal stories about how dog parents have successfully

treated their dogs with cancer by using this diet. Since flaxseed oil and

cottage cheese are healthy foods, it seems there is no harm in trying.

However, a word of caution: some dogs are prone to develop _pancreatitis_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/pancreatitis-in-dogs.html) when fed

excessive amount of fats, so watch your dog carefully if you do decide to try

this diet. You may want to use some herbs (e.g. _dandelion_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/dandelion.html) or _burdock_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/burdock.html) ) to help his

pancreas.

For the Budwig Diet, here is what you need to do:

Add one tablespoon of organic flaxseed oil to half a cup of organic

cottage cheese. Blend well and feed it to your dog three times a day for at

least

3 months.

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Dog Cancer Diet - A Great Product

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This natural product contains not only Omega-3 fatty acids and

antioxidants (such as Vitamins C and E, selenium, Coenzyme Q10, and green tea),

but

also mushrooms (reishi, maitake) that have also been found to be

anti-cancerous. It can be used safely in complementary to surgery, radiation,

and

chemotherapy.

Dog Cancer Diet - For the Mind

As you can imagine, a dog with cancer is under a lot of stress, both

physically and mentally. It is especially so if the dog is under chemotherapy,

or has undergone surgery. To help relax the mind of the dog, try using this

product:

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Although slightly different, _flower essences_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/flower-essences-for-dogs.html) are

similar to homeopathic

remedies in that they work wonder and the result is almost instantaneous.

This Rescue Remedy relaxes a stressed and nervous dog and can restore

feelings of calm and wellbeing. Add 2 to 3 drops of the remedy in your dog's

drinking water every day for good result.

Related Topics

_Dog Cancer_ (http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/dog-cancer.html)

_Symptoms of Dog Cancer_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/symptoms-of-dog-cancer.html)

_Cancer Treatment for Dog Patients_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/cancer-treatment-for-dog.html)

_Herbs for Cancer in Dogs_

(http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/herbs-for-cancer.html)