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The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the ACVIM Foundation<br>
and the Chase Away K9 Cancer campaign are urging dog owners to take 10<br>
minutes on the 14th of each month to check for cancer signs from head to<br>
tail.<br>
<br>
The 14th was chosen in honor of Chase, a black Labrador retriever born<br>
September 14, 1999, who died in 2006 of nasal carcinoma. She hadn't yet<br>
reached her seventh birthday. Chase was the inspiration for Chase Away K9<br>
Cancer.<br>
"One in three dogs will develop cancer," says Chase's owner, Cera
Reusser.<br>
"Early detection may affect treatment and prognosis."<br>
According to Veterinary Practice News:<br>
"The ACVIM encourages dog owners to keep a record of any growths, watch
for<br>
unusual behavior and schedule a follow-up exam with a veterinarian if<br>
anything suspicious or worrisome is found."<br>
Sources:<br>
Veterinary Practice News August 24, 2010 <br>
<br>
Dr. Becker's Comments: <br>
<br>
If you visited the Chase Away K9 Cancer website, you saw pictures of the<br>
campaign's namesake, the beautiful black lab 'Chase.' Perhaps you read a<br>
little of the story of this young dog lost to cancer.<br>
There are few things as heartbreaking to a pet owner as losing a deeply<br>
loved companion animal, especially at such an early age.<br>
You feel cheated because his time with you was so short. And often, you feel<br>
panic at the thought that a new pet could be ripped from you just as quickly<br>
and unexpectedly.<br>
Most animal lovers eventually take the plunge again, but some are never able<br>
to get past the pain. They live in fear of growing attached to another pet.<br>
<br>
Cancer and Its Causes<br>
Cancer, in a nutshell, is abnormal cell growth.<br>
A healthy immune system is able to keep this process in check. It's when the<br>
immune system doesn't respond appropriately to abnormal cell growth that<br>
cancer gets a foothold.<br>
There are lots of reasons cancer develops in companion animals. Some have<br>
yet to be discovered, others we know about or suspect, including:<br>
.Genetics<br>
.Environmental toxins in the water, ground and air, including cigarette<br>
smoke .Vaccines .Too-early spaying and neutering .Processed commercial pet<br>
foods; diets deficient in cancer-fighting nutrients .A compromised immune<br>
system coupled with an inflammatory condition like IBD (inflammatory bowel<br>
disease) Symptoms to Watch For To recognize signs of ill health, you must<br>
know your pup and keep an eye out for changes in her behavior or appearance.<br>
.Difficulty eating or swallowing<br>
.Sores that don't heal<br>
.Loss of appetite<br>
.Lumps or swellings anywhere on the body .Weight loss .Bleeding or discharge<br>
from any body opening .Changes in bowel or bladder habits .Lameness,<br>
stiffness, or other movement difficulties .Exercise intolerance .Offensive<br>
or unusual odor <br>
<br>
Make a Difference Where You Can, Starting with Your Pet's Diet As a pet<br>
owner, you have limited control over the genes your dog or cat inherits.<br>
However, you have the opportunity to exert a great deal of influence over<br>
your pet's environment, the medical care she receives, and certainly her<br>
diet. <br>
There is ample evidence connecting the consumption of complex carbohydrates<br>
and accelerated tumor growth in humans. <br>
In dogs and cats, there is data pointing to longer cancer survival rates in<br>
animals fed a diet high in protein and fat, and low in carbohydrates.<br>
Cancer needs glucose to grow, and carbs are a rich source of glucose.<br>
Cancer has no use for protein and fat, but healthy cells use both as energy<br>
sources. Feeding companion animal cancer patients a biologically appropriate<br>
diet - high in protein and healthy fats, with very low or no carbs --<br>
effectively starves out cancer cells.<br>
<br>
Perform Routine Wellness Exams<br>
Choose the 14th or another meaningful day of each month and write reminders<br>
on your calendar.<br>
Check your pet from head to toe each month, not only for telltale bumps,<br>
lumps and swellings, but also for any other signs something is wrong or just<br>
'off' with your dog or cat's body.<br>
If you haven't already done so, watch my video on how to perform an at-home<br>
wellness exam on the four-legged members of your family.<br>
This is a great way to stay on top of your pet's health and overall physical<br>
condition on a monthly basis. The earlier any type of health concern is<br>
noticed and addressed, the better.<br>
Be Your Pet's Healthcare AdvocatePartner with a holistically-oriented<br>
veterinarian whose focus is on helping you maintain your pet's good health.<br>
Carefully consider all options for vaccinations and procedures like<br>
sterilization and discuss your concerns with your integrative vet. <br>
Do the same with medications prescribed for your dog or cat. Antibiotics and<br>
corticosteroids are vastly overprescribed in many veterinary practices<br>
today. Both classes of drugs can devastate your pet's immune system, leaving<br>
him without the resources his body needs to fight cancer or other serious<br>
disease.<br>
Talk with your holistic vet about safe parasite control for your pet.<br>
Chemical flea and tick products should be used sparingly if at all, and with<br>
a great deal of caution, as they carry the risk of potentially deadly side<br>
effects.<br>
Your holistic vet can also help you with detox agents in the event your pet<br>
is put on a course of medication, as well as homeopathic and other natural<br>
remedies -- for example pet probiotics -- that can be used in lieu of or in<br>
conjunction with traditional therapeutic tools.<br>
Learn whether your dog's breed is predisposed to cancer, and if so, what<br>
type(s). If you suspect your pup may have cancer or you want the peace of<br>
mind that comes with knowing she doesn't, ask your vet about the new blood<br>
test that detects cancer in dogs. <br>
The earlier a problem is detected, the better your dog's chances of<br>
survival. <br>
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