My Dog Tula Has Vascular Cancer

My Dog Tula Has Vascular Cancer

by Claudia
(CA)

My sweetest girlfriend had to undergo an emergency splenectomy two weeks ago, and has been diagnosed with the incurable cancer HSA. I have been so very sad, and yet I am so grateful to have a little more time to spend with my sweetheart.

Tula is only 7 years old, an English Redcoat Lab. I thought we had more time. No other organs seem to be affected yet, and so I am doing all I can to make her comfortable, happy, and healthy. I am cooking her meals using fresh organic produce.

After surgery the doctor said to feed her boiled chicken and rice. I am still doing that and have added supplements, vitamin C, goat yogurt, and broccoli (her favorite).

My question is does anyone know of a better diet? I have read that you don't want to feed them grains, and keep them on a low protein diet, while giving them omega-3 so I am confused.

Also, I have read that broccoli is not good for them, or to feed them just the stems, not the flowers.

Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Editor's Note:

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My Dog Tula Has Vascular Cancer

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Sep 29, 2011
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Supplements
by: Teresa

I would get your dog on M/R/S Mushroom formula and any other immune boosting formula you can. Also IP-6 is good for the immune system. Stay away from carbs if you can, cancer loves sugars/grains, carbs of any kind. Try to find a holistic doctor in your area, they may have further suggestions.

Best wishes

Sep 11, 2011
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Pumpkin
by: Hazel

Hi, Claudia,

Pumpkin is relatively low in carbohydrate and is nutrient-packed, so it is good for dogs with cancer.

Cancer patients have compromised immune systems and sometimes may develop digestive problems (e.g. diarrhea, constipation) due to chemo, pumpkin can help with both diarrhea AND constipation, so it is a good ingredient to add to your list!

Good luck and please keep us informed. :)

Sep 09, 2011
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by: Claudia

Thank you for your diet suggestions, Hazel, I shall look to follow it with the ingredients you suggested. I am assuming sweet potatoes would not be good (starch) but what about pumpkin (not the pie canned type)?

Sep 09, 2011
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Cancer Diet for Your Dog Tula
by: Hazel, Site Editor

Hi, Claudia,

So sorry about Tula. I hope she is doing fine.

Basically, a dog cancer diet should:

- Be low in carb (no grains or starch): the majority of carbohydrates should come from green veggies (e.g. broccoli, asparagus, peas, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc.) and limited amounts of low glycemic fruit (e.g. apples).

- Be high in fat: the fats should consist of the fat in the food with oils, AND in Omega-3 fatty acids (e.g. fish oil, flaxseed oil) added to the food.

- Contain high-quality proteins, such as organic meats (chicken, beef, lamb, duck, venison and eggs, but NO pork and NO soy protein), and high fat fish such as salmon.

Broccoli IS good for dogs with cancer. You can just give the stems (raw) to your dog as treats, or cook the broccoli (including the flowers) with the meat.

When cooking for your dog, the easiest way is to use a slow cooker. Put your meat, veggies, herbs, and spices in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the meat is soft. Take the meat out, and put the veggies in a blender. Puree and mix the cut-up meat with the pureed veggies.

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