Comments on: What Is The Best Supplement for Dog Cancer? http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/ Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, the dog cancer vet blogs about canine cancer Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:54:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-2381 Dr. Dressler Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:55:32 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-2381 Dear Carla- I answered this in your other post, fyi... Good luck, Dr D Dear Carla-
I answered this in your other post, fyi…
Good luck,
Dr D

]]> By: Carla http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-2368 Carla Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:15:54 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-2368 Dear Dr. D, I was informed by my vet a 2 days ago that my 9 year old lab/golden mix most likely has a brain tumor based on the symptoms she's been displaying this past week. She had a seizure last Sunday. Up to that point she was a perfectly healthy dog. This is all happening so fast. We are going to meet with a neurologist early next week but in the meantime, I would like to start her on tumeric. Can you give me the dosage for an 80 lb. dog. Would 1/8 tsp. sprinkled on her food twice a day be sufficient? I'm not sure what grams is converted to tsp. She gets 1/4 can of wet food on top of her dry food. Perhaps I should mix the turmeric up in her wet food? I'm so glad I found your website. Thank you very much. Dear Dr. D,
I was informed by my vet a 2 days ago that my 9 year old lab/golden mix most likely has a brain tumor based on the symptoms she’s been displaying this past week. She had a seizure last Sunday. Up to that point she was a perfectly healthy dog. This is all happening so fast.

We are going to meet with a neurologist early next week but in the meantime, I would like to start her on tumeric. Can you give me the dosage for an 80 lb. dog. Would 1/8 tsp. sprinkled on her food twice a day be sufficient? I’m not sure what grams is converted to tsp. She gets 1/4 can of wet food on top of her dry food. Perhaps I should mix the turmeric up in her wet food?
I’m so glad I found your website. Thank you very much.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-2350 Michelle Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:25:55 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-2350 I was told that DHA (algae form, NOT from fish) is the best supplement for dogs with cancer. Isn't algae toxic to dogs? I was told that DHA (algae form, NOT from fish) is the best supplement for dogs with cancer. Isn’t algae toxic to dogs?

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-2235 Dr. Dressler Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:21:38 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-2235 Dear Gina The bounty of a recognition of good is grace. As they say in Aussie land, "Good on Ya!" Best, Dr D Dear Gina
The bounty of a recognition of good is grace.
As they say in Aussie land, “Good on Ya!”
Best,
Dr D

]]> By: Gina http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-2178 Gina Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:43:30 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-2178 In February, 2009, my 10-year old Shi Tzu (18 pounds) was diagnosed with a lymphoma tumor which had metastized to his lymph nodes in his neck. He had surgery to remove the tumor, but we couldn't get it all. The tumor measured 5.0 cm. We then took our dog to a dog cancer specialist who said it was probably a secondary tumor, but the primary tumor couldn't be found. They suspected oral cancer and gave Tiger just a few months to live. In the meantime, we decided to go for the weekly cancer treatment shots, but they made Tiger ill, so now we are on low-grade daily liquid chemo treatments which are administered here at home. In regards to the holistic approach, Tiger receives 800 mg of turmeric and 2000 mg of garlic (capsules) twice a day mixed with peanut butter and honey. Tiger gets plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and exercise every day. His litter mate (brother) is a wonderful companion. And we've done everything possible to de-stress Tiger's life. (Like he didn't have it good already, :-) ) We also have many people praying for him. It's been almost a year. Tiger's tumor, after a portion was removed, was measured at 1.9. Last week, it measured 1.4. HIs blood tests are perfect. Is is just as active and happy All his vets are astounded and call him an amazing success story. We feel blessed. I'm hoping sharing this story doesn't "jinx" the wonderful results, but it's also important to share such success stories to promote new ideas and document positive results. In February, 2009, my 10-year old Shi Tzu (18 pounds) was diagnosed with a lymphoma tumor which had metastized to his lymph nodes in his neck. He had surgery to remove the tumor, but we couldn’t get it all.

The tumor measured 5.0 cm.

We then took our dog to a dog cancer specialist who said it was probably a secondary tumor, but the primary tumor couldn’t be found. They suspected oral cancer and gave Tiger just a few months to live.

In the meantime, we decided to go for the weekly cancer treatment shots, but they made Tiger ill, so now we are on low-grade daily liquid chemo treatments which are administered here at home.

In regards to the holistic approach, Tiger receives 800 mg of turmeric and 2000 mg of garlic (capsules) twice a day mixed with peanut butter and honey.

Tiger gets plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and exercise every day. His litter mate (brother) is a wonderful companion. And we’ve done everything possible to de-stress Tiger’s life. (Like he didn’t have it good already, :-) )

We also have many people praying for him.

It’s been almost a year. Tiger’s tumor, after a portion was removed, was measured at 1.9. Last week, it measured 1.4. HIs blood tests are perfect. Is is just as active and happy All his vets are astounded and call him an amazing success story.

We feel blessed.

I’m hoping sharing this story doesn’t “jinx” the wonderful results, but it’s also important to share such success stories to promote new ideas and document positive results.

]]> By: Susan http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-928 Susan Sun, 10 May 2009 10:45:28 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-928 Dr. D, Can you give me any information on metronomic chemothery? This apparently is a lower dosage that will help decrease the blood supply to tumors. I'm considerering this instead of the 5 doses of doxorubicin. My dog loves your cancer diet and seems to be doing great. I am thankful for everyday we have together. Yesterday he swam in the lake, played balled and got a nice bath afterward! Thanks, Susan Dr. D,

Can you give me any information on metronomic chemothery? This apparently is a lower dosage that will help decrease the blood supply to tumors. I’m considerering this instead of the 5 doses of doxorubicin.

My dog loves your cancer diet and seems to be doing great. I am thankful for everyday we have together. Yesterday he swam in the lake, played balled and got a nice bath afterward!

Thanks,
Susan

]]> By: patricia1594 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-895 patricia1594 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:41:39 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-895 Can you give me any information on nitrosylcobalamin NOCbl? Can you give me any information on nitrosylcobalamin NOCbl?

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-894 Dr. Dressler Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:19:01 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-894 You said it! Dr D You said it!
Dr D

]]> By: Angel http://www.dogcancerblog.com/what-is-the-best-supplement-for-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-892 Angel Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:46:54 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=588#comment-892 I hope everyone who has a dog with cancer or who simply wants to be "armed and dangerous" should this formidable foe attack there companion animal give themselves the "gift" of Dr. Dressler's book. While many professional and lay persons alike are unfamiliar at best, and down right hostile at worst, to the idea of nontraditional treatment, I have had personal experience time and time again in a kennel setting of the effectiveness of treatments out of the realm of normal. Particularly with diseases usually deemed "untreatable" by the veterinary community (i.e., early stage distemper). I have a 8-1/2 year old Great Dane with multicentric lymphoma who enjoyed remission (courtesy of Wisconsin protocol) for almost 4 years and half of that time without maintenance chemotherapy (not by choice) until 2 months ago. As an open minded researcher, I was overwhelmed with the amount of holistic/homeopathic remedies and treatments discussed on the internet with regard to lymphoma and, until I read Dr. Dressler's book, Cancer Survival Guide: Beyond Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation, I purchased many different products in the hopes of saving this dog's life. After the past 2 months I have made a couple of observations: first, in selecting nontraditional therapies I believe you have to set reasonable goals to determine if there is truly a positive response in your dog. I believe that a condition that gets better is by far the best outcome. But with lymphoma, I now realize that no change is a pretty close second. Lastly there is deterioration, when your dog gets worse (enlargement of lymph nodes, lack of appetite, pain, etc. Then, the real test - how long do I continue to use my therapy or therapies of choice? When can I determine if the therapy is actually not working? I'm not sure there are answers for every dog in every clinical situation available to us. I hope Dr. Dressler can address this at some point in time. I think as a dog owner, I am too impatient to see progress and devastated to see deterioration. Even understanding things like lysing and detoxification, I am looking at Nicky and I am afraid I am losing him as his energy levels and ability to get around are getting worse. In rushing to try some of the latest discoveries, I believe I incorrectly combined certain therapies or gave them at the wrong times or in the wrong amounts. I want to urge people wanting to win the battle against cancer to prepare themselves, within their capabilities - research (the internet is truly a blessing), education, information, veterinarians, etc. - and prepare a plan. And not just for a few days, but an overall game plan for a several weeks. Sometimes changes in your pet's condition or subtle. Sometimes it can happen in a few days, more often than not, it will take much longer than that. I think you really must observe your pet closely, keep a diary if necessary, to accurately determine if any changes occur. I believe there are many alternative therapies that can be positive in treating cancer. I pray that my Nicky lives long enough for us to find the right ones. Good luck to those out there in the fight. I hope everyone who has a dog with cancer or who simply wants to be “armed and dangerous” should this formidable foe attack there companion animal give themselves the “gift” of Dr. Dressler’s book. While many professional and lay persons alike are unfamiliar at best, and down right hostile at worst, to the idea of nontraditional treatment, I have had personal experience time and time again in a kennel setting of the effectiveness of treatments out of the realm of normal. Particularly with diseases usually deemed “untreatable” by the veterinary community (i.e., early stage distemper). I have a 8-1/2 year old Great Dane with multicentric lymphoma who enjoyed remission (courtesy of Wisconsin protocol) for almost 4 years and half of that time without maintenance chemotherapy (not by choice) until 2 months ago. As an open minded researcher, I was overwhelmed with the amount of holistic/homeopathic remedies and treatments discussed on the internet with regard to lymphoma and, until I read Dr. Dressler’s book, Cancer Survival Guide: Beyond Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation, I purchased many different products in the hopes of saving this dog’s life. After the past 2 months I have made a couple of observations: first, in selecting nontraditional therapies I believe you have to set reasonable goals to determine if there is truly a positive response in your dog. I believe that a condition that gets better is by far the best outcome. But with lymphoma, I now realize that no change is a pretty close second. Lastly there is deterioration, when your dog gets worse (enlargement of lymph nodes, lack of appetite, pain, etc. Then, the real test – how long do I continue to use my therapy or therapies of choice? When can I determine if the therapy is actually not working? I’m not sure there are answers for every dog in every clinical situation available to us. I hope Dr. Dressler can address this at some point in time. I think as a dog owner, I am too impatient to see progress and devastated to see deterioration. Even understanding things like lysing and detoxification, I am looking at Nicky and I am afraid I am losing him as his energy levels and ability to get around are getting worse. In rushing to try some of the latest discoveries, I believe I incorrectly combined certain therapies or gave them at the wrong times or in the wrong amounts. I want to urge people wanting to win the battle against cancer to prepare themselves, within their capabilities – research (the internet is truly a blessing), education, information, veterinarians, etc. – and prepare a plan. And not just for a few days, but an overall game plan for a several weeks. Sometimes changes in your pet’s condition or subtle. Sometimes it can happen in a few days, more often than not, it will take much longer than that. I think you really must observe your pet closely, keep a diary if necessary, to accurately determine if any changes occur. I believe there are many alternative therapies that can be positive in treating cancer. I pray that my Nicky lives long enough for us to find the right ones. Good luck to those out there in the fight.

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