Comments on: Dog food and cancer: help fight this problem! http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/ Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, the dog cancer vet blogs about canine cancer Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:36:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: DemianDressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-3123 DemianDressler Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:48:13 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-3123 Dear Robin, is there a question that I can answer for you? There is a book's worth of advice that could be given...let me know! Thanks, Dr D Dear Robin, is there a question that I can answer for you? There is a book’s worth of advice that could be given…let me know!
Thanks,
Dr D

]]> By: Robin http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-3110 Robin Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:41:41 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-3110 My 8 year old beagle has been diagnosed with hemangioscarcoma with masses affecting his entire liver. Apparently that is the site it originated in as well. So far, it has not spread and his liver function is good. He also has no weight loss and his appetite is good. He did bleed into his abdomen 3 months ago and his platelets are in the low normal range. He did have surgery and part of his liver was removed. I just started him on milk thistle, olive oil, and fish oil, but small amounts. His dry kibble is Natural Balance Venison and Sweet Potato, and I also cook for him organic chicken. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My 8 year old beagle has been diagnosed with hemangioscarcoma with masses affecting his entire liver. Apparently that is the site it originated in as well. So far, it has not spread and his liver function is good. He also has no weight loss and his appetite is good. He did bleed into his abdomen 3 months ago and his platelets are in the low normal range. He did have surgery and part of his liver was removed. I just started him on milk thistle, olive oil, and fish oil, but small amounts. His dry kibble is Natural Balance Venison and Sweet Potato, and I also cook for him organic chicken. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Amira http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-2909 Amira Wed, 26 May 2010 16:20:24 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-2909 Thanks Thanks

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-2895 Dr. Dressler Sun, 23 May 2010 02:59:30 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-2895 Dear Jennifer, you may want to consider <a href="http://www.apocaps.com" rel="nofollow">Apocaps</a> to help support normal life quality. This was the formula I designed for dogs under my care. You should consider limiting the carbohydrates in your dog's diet as well. http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-cancer-and-foodwhats-the-carbo-problem/ There is a lot of information that you will find useful, including specific diet recipes you can make at home, in <a href="http://www.dogcancersurvival.com" rel="nofollow">The Dog Cancer Survival Guide.</a> Best, Dr D Dear Jennifer,
you may want to consider Apocaps to help support normal life quality. This was the formula I designed for dogs under my care. You should consider limiting the carbohydrates in your dog’s diet as well.
http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-cancer-and-foodwhats-the-carbo-problem/
There is a lot of information that you will find useful, including specific diet recipes you can make at home, in The Dog Cancer Survival Guide.
Best,
Dr D

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-2886 Jennifer Thu, 20 May 2010 15:30:32 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-2886 My 10 year old lab was just diagnosed with a cancer lump near his splean. The vet has advised that it is too advanced to really do anything. He told me just to make him as comfortable as I can. He is a rather overweight dog but now I am having trouble getting him to eat. I was feeding him Iams but he refused to eat it at all. I am now feeding him pedigree, dry and canned. He is having problems with his joints because I am trying to wean him off prednisone so it is hard to get him any exercise. I have limited finances but I would like to do the best that I can for him. Is there anything I can give him to maybe make him feel a little bit better and spark his appetite? I really would like to improve his quality of life. Any advise as far as food and supplements? Thanks. Jennifer My 10 year old lab was just diagnosed with a cancer lump near his splean. The vet has advised that it is too advanced to really do anything. He told me just to make him as comfortable as I can. He is a rather overweight dog but now I am having trouble getting him to eat. I was feeding him Iams but he refused to eat it at all. I am now feeding him pedigree, dry and canned. He is having problems with his joints because I am trying to wean him off prednisone so it is hard to get him any exercise. I have limited finances but I would like to do the best that I can for him. Is there anything I can give him to maybe make him feel a little bit better and spark his appetite? I really would like to improve his quality of life. Any advise as far as food and supplements? Thanks. Jennifer

]]> By: Denise http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-2653 Denise Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:51:14 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-2653 Can fish oil or krill oil be fed in conjunction with drugs like Metacam, Tramadol, or Gabapentin? Also, is it alright to supplement with both fish and krill oils-perhaps one in the am the other at night? Can fish oil or krill oil be fed in conjunction with drugs like Metacam, Tramadol, or Gabapentin?

Also, is it alright to supplement with both fish and krill oils-perhaps one in the am the other at night?

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1948 Dr. Dressler Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:21:10 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-1948 Laurie, Sounds like some research is in order. Here are some places to start: http://www.dogcancerblog.com/diet-for-dogs-with-mast-cell-tumors/ http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cells-and-luteolin-in-cancer-treatment-part-1/ http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/ You will find more information in the Dog Cancer Survival Guide (www.dogcancersurvival.com). Best, Dr D Laurie,
Sounds like some research is in order. Here are some places to start:
http://www.dogcancerblog.com/diet-for-dogs-with-mast-cell-tumors/
http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cells-and-luteolin-in-cancer-treatment-part-1/
http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/
You will find more information in the Dog Cancer Survival Guide (www.dogcancersurvival.com).
Best,
Dr D

]]> By: Laurie http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1923 Laurie Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:43 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-1923 Greetings, I came across your website and could use some guidance on supplements. My 5 1/2 year old Bassett was diagnosed with mast cell tumor four weeks ago. It originated in his abdomen (no organ involvement can be determined on ultrasound) measure 4.5 X 5 cm. We have lymph node involvement. We decided against surgery given dogs with this usually have a poor prognosis and we wanted him to have the best quality of life possible and couldn't see doing such an risky surgery. We began him on benedryl, predisone, pepcid A/C, Tramadol, Suclofate. Two weeks ago we started him on the new drug Palladia. He is doing well, very few side effects, is eating a high protein low carb diet (Blue Wildnerness) and is remaining active (as active as a Basset gets anyway). His fourth Ultrasound yesterday showed no change in the tumor, but a new second tumor in the abdomen has been identified (it has only been a week since his last ultrasound). The internal medicine vet is seeking consultation from North Carolina State University. Until then, what else can we do to help "Monk"? He is 82 pounds. Greetings,
I came across your website and could use some guidance on supplements. My 5 1/2 year old Bassett was diagnosed with mast cell tumor four weeks ago. It originated in his abdomen (no organ involvement can be determined on ultrasound) measure 4.5 X 5 cm. We have lymph node involvement. We decided against surgery given dogs with this usually have a poor prognosis and we wanted him to have the best quality of life possible and couldn’t see doing such an risky surgery. We began him on benedryl, predisone, pepcid A/C, Tramadol, Suclofate. Two weeks ago we started him on the new drug Palladia. He is doing well, very few side effects, is eating a high protein low carb diet (Blue Wildnerness) and is remaining active (as active as a Basset gets anyway). His fourth Ultrasound yesterday showed no change in the tumor, but a new second tumor in the abdomen has been identified (it has only been a week since his last ultrasound). The internal medicine vet is seeking consultation from North Carolina State University. Until then, what else can we do to help “Monk”? He is 82 pounds.

]]> By: Brian Roney http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1786 Brian Roney Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:47:58 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-1786 Hi Dr.....maybe you can help me? My dog has a tumor behind his eye....it is cancer....what can I do to help him? Mass omega 3? High protein diet? Exercise? Thanks, Brian Hi Dr…..maybe you can help me? My dog has a tumor behind his eye….it is cancer….what can I do to help him? Mass omega 3? High protein diet? Exercise? Thanks, Brian

]]> By: Darleen http://www.dogcancerblog.com/dog-food-and-cancer-help-fight-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-676 Darleen Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:46:47 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=31#comment-676 Dr. D, On the fish oil supplements, how much would you give a 25lb Welsh Corgie? He has been diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma. From what I have been told this is a very rare form of cancer. He is on the chemo drug Cytoxin and seems to be responding well with it. They had found a large mass on his spleen back in late Dec. He had emergency surgery done on him and removed the mass and his spleen. He is also on Metacam everyday.They are only giving him 3-6 months to live without Radition but we choose not to do it due to his age. He is going to be 13 Mar 8th. I posted other comments on here and have not hear anything yet. I hope you get to respond to this. I know you are a very busy man and I really appreciate your work. Darleen Dr. D,
On the fish oil supplements, how much would you give a 25lb Welsh Corgie? He has been diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma. From what I have been told this is a very rare form of cancer. He is on the chemo drug Cytoxin and seems to be responding well with it. They had found a large mass on his spleen back in late Dec. He had emergency surgery done on him and removed the mass and his spleen. He is also on Metacam everyday.They are only giving him 3-6 months to live without Radition but we choose not to do it due to his age. He is going to be 13 Mar 8th. I posted other comments on here and have not hear anything yet. I hope you get to respond to this. I know you are a very busy man and I really appreciate your work.
Darleen

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