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<P><BR><BR>Cancer in Pets - <BR>Don't Just Take it Laying Down!<BR>By Deanna
Raeke<BR>Cancer, the Big "C" is one of the worst words a pet owner can hear. It
almost sounds like a death sentence, but it doesn't have to be. Caught early
<BR>enough and aggressively treated, survival rates are improving
everyday.<BR>Cancer in Our Pets<BR>Cancer is not uncommon in dogs and cats and
the incidence increases with <BR>age. It accounts for almost half of the deaths
of pets over 10 years of age. <BR>Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as
humans, while cats get fewer cancers.<BR>Here are some common warning signs of
cancer;<BR>* Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow.<BR>* Sores
that do not heal.<BR>* Weight loss.<BR>* Loss of appetite.<BR>* Bleeding or
discharge from any body opening.<BR>* Offensive odor.<BR>* Difficulty eating or
swallowing.<BR>* Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina.<BR>* Persistent
lameness or stiffness.<BR>* Difficulty breathing, urinating, or
defecating.<BR>This is definitely one area where modern medicine has made huge
strides but <BR>you don't need to rely only on modern medicine. There are many
things you, <BR>as a pet owner, can do to improve your pet's chances and keep
them strong and help them fight.<BR>What Can We Do?<BR>One of the first and most
important things, from my point of view, is to <BR>make sure your pet's diet is
as good as it can be. Specific diets have been <BR>formulated to help combat
cancer but you can make your own at home very easily if you just keep some
things in mind.<BR>Cancer cells metabolize food differently then we are used to.
Extensive <BR>research has shown that cancer tends to grow quickly with plenty
of glucose <BR>to 'feed' on. This glucose is the product of broken down
carbohydrates, simple sugars. <BR>To cut the available glucose for cancer to
grow on you need to cut down the<BR>carbs in your pet's diet.<BR>What cancer
does not metabolize well is fats and the best fats to add is <BR>omega-3 fatty
acids. These, aside from the fact that they may retard cancer <BR>growth, also
have many benefits. They are known for their anti-inflammatory <BR>properties,
they improve cardiovascular health and can boost immunity. As an <BR>added
benefit, they also great for skin and coat. Flaxseed oil and cold water fish oil
are the best sources.<BR>Cancer will also feed on protein but protein, at least
a moderate amount of <BR>high-quality protein, is a necessity in your pet's
diet. What the cancer is<BR>is actually 'feeding' on the the amino acids
provided by the protein. Amino <BR>acids are the "building blocks" for tissues,
organs, enzymes, hormones, <BR>antibodies, etc. This is why many cancer patients
have low muscle mass. To combat against this, supplement your pet's diet with
some good amino acids, even on top of the omega-3.<BR><BR>Arginine appears to
enhance immune function and may inhibit the growth of <BR>some tumors and for
cats be sure to add Taurine which is a necessity in <BR>their diet. Another
amino acid to add is glutamine, especially if your pet is on <BR>chemo. This is
will help to keep the gastrointestinal tract in balance which<BR>can be
beneficial since vomiting and diarrhea are two side effects often <BR>seen in
chemotherapy treatments. It may also help to inhibit tumor growth. <BR><BR>And
last, but not least, add glycine. This will counter the effects of the chemo
drug, cisplatin, on the kidneys.<BR>Antioxidants have been shown to slow the
growth and spread of some types of <BR>cancer. They are known for their ability
to fight 'free radicals.' Vitamin <BR>C, Vitamin E and Selenium are the most
effective but you need to watch the <BR>dosage. Too much of any supplement can
be a danger. Accepted dosages are <BR>Vitamin C dose: dogs 100mg per 10 lbs of
body weight twice daily; cats, 250mg twice daily. Vitamin E dose: dogs and cats
100IU per 10lbs body weight twice <BR>daily.<BR>Selenium dose: dogs and cats,
25ug per 10lbs twice daily, but be sure to <BR>double check with your vet as an
added precaution.<BR><BR>'Cytotoxic' is an agent or process that is toxic to or
kills cells and <BR>chemotherapy is one form of cytotoxicity. A natural cytoxic
is Vitamin A <BR>because it is a retinol. Studies have have documented the
capacity for natural and synthetic retinoids to reduce carcinogenesis
significantly. Vitamin A is <BR>also commonly known as the anti-infective
vitamin, because it is required for <BR>normal functioning of the immune
system.<BR><BR>Now let's take a look at boosting the immune system. A strong
immune system <BR>will help your pet fight off other illnesses that cancer
treatment make it <BR>more vulnerable to as well as helping your pet to fight
the cancer itself. Green <BR>tea is a well known immune system booster and it
may as well inhibit cancer<BR>cell growth. You can easily add a standardized
extract to your pet's diet. <BR><BR>Ginseng is another well known immune system
booster and may actually <BR>decrease tumors. Garlic also has immune building
properties as well as antioxidant properties. Be careful with garlic though,
high doses may cause anemia.<BR><BR>I am not offering you any miracles but
anything you can do to help your pet <BR>fight is a positive. Along with the
diet and supplements, another very <BR>important thing you can do is keep a
positive attitude. As pet owners, we know our pets are a lot smarter then they
are often given credit for. They can pick <BR>up on our moods and feelings and
attitudes. Keeping a positive outlook can do <BR>more for you and your pet than
you probably realize.<BR><BR>And for your pet's sake, think about going
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