Comments on: Luteolin and Dog Cancer, Continued http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/ Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, the dog cancer vet blogs about canine cancer Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:46:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Tami http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2696 Tami Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:16:38 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2696 We're getting the Apocaps now from Amazon, and they're much less than the $90 mentioned here. We'd been giving luteolin, curcumin, and other supplements separately to Benny (our dog diagnosed with osteosarcoma), but the Apocaps are certainly easier to administer! And we had an unfortunate incident involving the curcumin by itself - Benny had a digestive upset and now we have what seems to be a permanent curry-colored stain on our carpet. We’re getting the Apocaps now from Amazon, and they’re much less than the $90 mentioned here. We’d been giving luteolin, curcumin, and other supplements separately to Benny (our dog diagnosed with osteosarcoma), but the Apocaps are certainly easier to administer! And we had an unfortunate incident involving the curcumin by itself – Benny had a digestive upset and now we have what seems to be a permanent curry-colored stain on our carpet.

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2551 Dr. Dressler Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:20:22 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2551 Dear Alicia, First, thing, you may want to consider Apocaps instead of all three, which is a source of the ingredients that I designed for my own patients. It has luteolin, curcumin, as well as beta glucans which are found in medicinal mushroom supplements. Enzymes for digestion can be mixed in the food to pre-digest the food, but make sure it is not more than lukewarm, and leave for at least 30-60 minutes. Secondy, I do not think you are crazy. Have you heard of "The Love Canal"? This was the site of a housing development on top of a industrial waste site, and the cancer rates there are much higher than normal. I am not trying to say that is what is going on with your dog necessarily, but as you may have learned in <a href="http://www.dogcancersurvival.com" rel="nofollow">The Dog Cancer Survival Guide</a>, there are environmental factors that increase cancer risks in certain areas. That being said, there are also genetic issues too, which is why we have breeds at higher rates for certain cancers. Goldens certainly are prone to lympho, and they are born with those genes. I hope this helps, Dr D Dear Alicia,

First, thing, you may want to consider Apocaps instead of all three, which is a source of the ingredients that I designed for my own patients. It has luteolin, curcumin, as well as beta glucans which are found in medicinal mushroom supplements.

Enzymes for digestion can be mixed in the food to pre-digest the food, but make sure it is not more than lukewarm, and leave for at least 30-60 minutes.

Secondy, I do not think you are crazy. Have you heard of “The Love Canal”? This was the site of a housing development on top of a industrial waste site, and the cancer rates there are much higher than normal. I am not trying to say that is what is going on with your dog necessarily, but as you may have learned in The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, there are environmental factors that increase cancer risks in certain areas.

That being said, there are also genetic issues too, which is why we have breeds at higher rates for certain cancers. Goldens certainly are prone to lympho, and they are born with those genes.

I hope this helps,
Dr D

]]> By: Alicia Murdock http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2538 Alicia Murdock Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:18:53 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2538 Dear Dr. Dressler, My dog Ranger is currently on Luteolin and Curcumin. As well as the digestive enzymes. He doesn't seem to tolerate the enzymes very well. Could I mix the enzymes in his food or must it be given on an empty stomach? He is also on K-9 Immunity. If I put Ranger on Apocaps will he still need K-9 Immunity? Also, this may sound like a crazy question, but I'll ask anyway. We live in South Florida and our Golden Retriever was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. Just on our block alone, there are two other dogs that have been recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. We can't help but worry that something is causing our pets to get sick. Should we be concerned with the water they are drinking or the fact that we live by a lake? Could a dog get Lymphoma from toxins in the water or is it something they are born with?? Thanks...Alicia Dear Dr. Dressler,

My dog Ranger is currently on Luteolin and Curcumin. As well as the digestive enzymes. He doesn’t seem to tolerate the enzymes very well. Could I mix the enzymes in his food or must it be given on an empty stomach? He is also on K-9 Immunity. If I put Ranger on Apocaps will he still need K-9 Immunity?

Also, this may sound like a crazy question, but I’ll ask anyway. We live in South Florida and our Golden Retriever was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. Just on our block alone, there are two other dogs that have been recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. We can’t help but worry that something is causing our pets to get sick. Should we be concerned with the water they are drinking or the fact that we live by a lake? Could a dog get Lymphoma from toxins in the water or is it something they are born with??

Thanks…Alicia

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2529 Dr. Dressler Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:26:38 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2529 Dear Lucy, as always, have your vet involved in all aspects of your dog's care. I will often drop the dose of pred down to about 1/4 or 1/2 if there is any problem with taking the Apocaps along with the pred (like vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and so on). Apocaps has enough luteolin. Other than that, it depends on the dog. Generally, a dog cancer diet with the additives in <a href="http://dogcancersurvival.com" rel="nofollow">the Guide </a>can help. The Apocaps has so many things in the single capsule that addressing apoptosis is fairly complete. Ginger, garlic, cimetidine, modified citrus pectin, Wobenzym N and others are all covered in detail. Don't forget sleep, life quality enrichment, touch therapies, etc. Best, Dr D Dear Lucy,
as always, have your vet involved in all aspects of your dog’s care. I will often drop the dose of pred down to about 1/4 or 1/2 if there is any problem with taking the Apocaps along with the pred (like vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and so on). Apocaps has enough luteolin. Other than that, it depends on the dog. Generally, a dog cancer diet with the additives in the Guide can help. The Apocaps has so many things in the single capsule that addressing apoptosis is fairly complete. Ginger, garlic, cimetidine, modified citrus pectin, Wobenzym N and others are all covered in detail.
Don’t forget sleep, life quality enrichment, touch therapies, etc.
Best,
Dr D

]]> By: Lucy http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2506 Lucy Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:56:19 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2506 Dr. Dressler, My dog Shaymis a Shapr-pei was just diagnosed with lymphoma. He is currently on Prednisone, but I have ordered Apocap can he still take the Prednisone? And should I also buy luteolin as a seperate supplememnt or will the Apocap have enough in it? What supplements do you recommend along with Apocap if any? Dr. Dressler,

My dog Shaymis a Shapr-pei was just diagnosed with lymphoma. He is currently on Prednisone, but I have ordered Apocap can he still take the Prednisone? And should I also buy luteolin as a seperate supplememnt or will the Apocap have enough in it? What supplements do you recommend along with Apocap if any?

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2380 Dr. Dressler Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:54:55 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2380 Dear Alicia, The strategy is to use two of the "Big Gun" supplements at the same time. Acceptable combos are EGCG and Curcumin, luteolin and Curcumin. The artemisinin can be used with either or by itself. As usual, please make sure your veterinarian is involved in your pet's treatments as he or she knows your friend's unique needs... Just bring the book to your vet and have he or she read the safety sections of the individual supplements to make sure there are no reasons to avoid one or the other. Curcumin and luteolin have some anti inflammatory effects and your if your pet has a sensitive stomach or ulcers pred should perhaps be avoided with these two, but that will vary depending on your individual dog. Severe interactions are rare. Best Dr D Dear Alicia,
The strategy is to use two of the “Big Gun” supplements at the same time. Acceptable combos are EGCG and Curcumin, luteolin and Curcumin. The artemisinin can be used with either or by itself.
As usual, please make sure your veterinarian is involved in your pet’s treatments as he or she knows your friend’s unique needs…
Just bring the book to your vet and have he or she read the safety sections of the individual supplements to make sure there are no reasons to avoid one or the other. Curcumin and luteolin have some anti inflammatory effects and your if your pet has a sensitive stomach or ulcers pred should perhaps be avoided with these two, but that will vary depending on your individual dog. Severe interactions are rare.
Best
Dr D

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2379 Dr. Dressler Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:48:48 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2379 Dear Nancy, We are waiting for the manufacturer to finish making the capsules. I understand this is frustrating...it is so for all of us. Best, Dr D Dear Nancy,
We are waiting for the manufacturer to finish making the capsules. I understand this is frustrating…it is so for all of us.
Best,
Dr D

]]> By: Nancy http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2370 Nancy Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:21:35 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2370 6 weeks is up. Where are the apocaps ? Please. 6 weeks is up. Where are the apocaps ? Please.

]]> By: Alicia Murdock http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2369 Alicia Murdock Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:31:52 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2369 Dear Dr. Dressler, We just purchased your book today and I am a bit confused. The chapter where you discuss the use of Luteolin. You mention that we are to implement at least two to the Full Spectrum Approach. Does this mean that we are to use only two of the suggested supplements or are we to implement Luteolin, Curcumin, EGCG and Artemisinin all at the same time. My dog was just diagnosed with Lymphoma and I would like to start him on the Full Spectrum Approach a.s.a.p. I'm also thinking of starting him on Prednisone, is it okay for him to take Prednisone together with all the other supplements?? Sincerely, Alicia Dear Dr. Dressler,

We just purchased your book today and I am a bit confused. The chapter where you discuss the use of Luteolin. You mention that we are to implement at least two to the Full Spectrum Approach. Does this mean that we are to use only two of the suggested supplements or are we to implement Luteolin, Curcumin, EGCG and Artemisinin all at the same time. My dog was just diagnosed with Lymphoma and I would like to start him on the Full Spectrum Approach a.s.a.p. I’m also thinking of starting him on Prednisone, is it okay for him to take Prednisone together with all the other supplements??

Sincerely, Alicia

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/luteolin-and-dog-cancer-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2069 Dr. Dressler Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:31:22 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=290#comment-2069 Dear Tracy, It's words like yours that makes it all worth while. As far as the Apocaps go, I am sorry to say they are not available now as the supply is depleted and I am waiting for a cheaper batch to be make in bulk, which should be ready in about 6 weeks, give or take. I hear you on the price, which is one of the reasons I am doing what I am doing....cheaper Apocaps. The materials for the supplement are ungodly expensive (in particular the luteolin and apigenin are over $1100 a kilo...). So check back in about 6 weeks and hopefully we can get you what you need. All my best, Dr D Dear Tracy,
It’s words like yours that makes it all worth while.
As far as the Apocaps go, I am sorry to say they are not available now as the supply is depleted and I am waiting for a cheaper batch to be make in bulk, which should be ready in about 6 weeks, give or take. I hear you on the price, which is one of the reasons I am doing what I am doing….cheaper Apocaps. The materials for the supplement are ungodly expensive (in particular the luteolin and apigenin are over $1100 a kilo…). So check back in about 6 weeks and hopefully we can get you what you need.
All my best,
Dr D

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