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My Dog Has Osteosarcoma: Should I Allow Amputation?
…and getting second opinions from specialists. On one occasion my maltese diagnosed with GME was told to go off his prednisone after a few months to see if it came…
Read MoreGinger to Help Dogs with Cancer
…about this? Can this be given safely with prednisone? Inez My 11 yr. old golden retriver (love of my life) has been diagnoised with HSA. She recently had surgery to…
Read MoreMirtazapine for Dog Cancer
…active. They prescribed Mirtazapine 2 days ago, and today they have him on Prednisone for a week, before he starts Chemo…Is it safe to administer Mirtazapine and Prednisone at the…
Read MoreVitamin C for Canine Cancer Patients? Part 2
…presentation). We cropped the tail and the eye lid at first shrank from the Prednisone but is returning to it’s full size. Radiographs revealed a mediastinal mass and I’m pretty…
Read MoreFine needle aspirates to diagnose dog cancer?
…into abbess- found puss Second visit to vet: Shot of prednisone, more antibiotic (clavamox) – everything else as directed previously- oral prednisone & Benadryl. Added eye drops. -Improvement to eyes,…
Read MoreChemotherapy toxicity in dog cancer: Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC)
…for lymphoma (so far, one treatment of vincristine and Cytoxan and prednisone). Not sure how much more we want this brave guy to endure but, so far, he seems to…
Read MoreMore on Curcumin and Dog Cancer
…alternatives to chemotherapy. I am currently giving him 1000mg of Pau D’ Arco twice a day, and 50mg of Prednisone once a day. Can I give him Turmeric in addition…
Read MoreNeoplasene as a Dog Cancer Treatment
…50 mg Benadryl BID(which puts him to sleep fast) so far for one week. I would like to add Vit C and possibly prednisone to his routine if worthwhile to…
Read MoreGuardian Versus Dog Lover in Dog Cancer
…put him on prednisone, and the tumor went down some, but did not go away completely. Now it seems a bit inflammed and my dog keeps trying to lick at…
Read MoreCyberKnife RadioSurgery in Pets
…be weaned off the prednisone (5mg 2x/day). She has experienced a couple episodes of post-therapy swelling that can occur that requires a five days course of increased prednisone to 5mg/AM…
Read MoreOn Blame
…I went to a holistic vet who prescribed prednisone and some other herbs to boost her immune system. With the prednisone I knew that it would only prolong her life…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Dog with Cancer When He Won’t Eat
…being “bad” as they suppress the immune system. Our vet mentioned prednisone to consider for treatment (my understanding is that taken alone, it only manages the symptoms and doesn’t increase…
Read MoreSummer Dangers for Dogs with Cancer
…been started on Prednisone, because I considered chemo then changed my mind when the Prednisone took down the swelling behind both what the nurse described as “knees” plus a one…
Read MoreDiet and Dogs with Cancer
…and she is on Palladia, Prednisone, Benedril and Prilosec. When she experiences loose stools she takes Metro, which definitely helps. Initially, the MCT decreased in size considerably very quickly. She…
Read MoreFantastic fungus and dog cancer..medicinal mushrooms!?
…agreed that use of the products along with a regime of Prednisone was worthwhile. I am happy to say that our golden had a wonderful 15 months of quality life….
Read MoreNot All Soft Lumps are Lipomas!
…about cancer and lumps….do you want to watch them? Also about Apocaps and pred, see: Here is what it says: “Can I give Apocaps with prednisone, prednisolone or other anti-inflammatory…
Read MoreIntestinal Cancer and Curcumin for Dogs
…Prixocam, Etogesic, Previcoxx, and so on. If your dog is on corticosteroids like prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone or dexamethasone, the same advice holds. If your dog has ulcers, or has problems…
Read MoreChemo side effects: What should I do?
…but particularly Doxorubicin (Adriamycin), cyclophoshamide, prednisolone or prednisone, Lomustine, Palladia, vincristine, L-asparaginase, and more. You should ask your veterinarian or oncologist about the specific effects of your dog’s treatment, and…
Read MoreImportant Issues in Chemotherapy
…dividing cells if one were to try to hit cancer cells but not body cells. This has been the traditional strategy. Cyclophosphamide, Lomustine (CCNU), doxorubicin (Adriamycin), vincristine (Oncovin), prednisone, and…
Read MoreIs Quinoa Safe for Dogs with Cancer?
…to do it’s deadly business. That’s why reducing inflammation becomes a very important part of treating cancer. Drugs like prednisone and piroxicam are used in chemotherapy protocols for dogs primarily…
Read MoreThe Oncologist’s Perspective on Statistics: Part Two
…diagnosis), stage (how advanced), and prior use of prednisone. For a recent patient, Stella, I was happy to report that she had had many positive predictors: the cancer was in…
Read MoreLymphoma Chemotherapy
…Hosp Assoc 23:221, 1987. Treatment of lymphoma and leukemia with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone. Cotter SM, Goldstein MA. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 19:159, 1983. Evaluation of a 6-month chemotherapy…
Read MoreWhy Is My Dog Trembling and Shaking?
…rest, physical therapy, and laser treatments. Shaker Syndrome usually responds to the steroid prednisone. Electrolyte Imbalance Electrolyte imbalances can cause your dog’s cells to not work properly. In some cases…
Read MoreLow Dose Chemotherapy and Cancer
…stridor. We certainly were not prepared for the diagnosis. He also had an infection. He started Vincristine and prednisone today (Wisconsin protocol). He has been on omega 3’s for 3…
Read MoreLumps On Dogs: When To Get Them Checked By A Veterinarian
…the surgery. He was placed on Benadryl, Prednisone and Pepcid during his time in chemotherapy. 1/2 way through the Vinblastine sessions they US the lymph again but found it to…
Read MoreCommon Cancer Mistake: Assuming Chemotherapy Is Not an Option
…to a healthier diet of raw (Primal) and no carbs. This was two weeks before we tried the chemo and prednisone. I do have the free Dog Cancer Diet. I,…
Read MoreIs There A Reason For All This Dog Cancer, part 2
…lymphoma on Easter. We chose to not do traditional treatments and opted to follow your diet and supplements with Prednisone. We have followed your recommendations for dosing on Apocaps used…
Read MoreThe oncologist’s thoughts on what to do after the aspirate confirms mast cell tumor?
…all in your struggle with this terrible cancer. Dr. Susan Ettinger Hi Debra, Vetalog is a steroid, a different form of prednisone. It is well- known that steroids can have…
Read MoreThe Oncologist’s Perspective on Chemotherapy and Low White Blood Cell Counts: Part 2
…been two months old. He’s been on prednisone, atopica and tremadol since two months old. Sometimes the red cells are extremely low. We had a bone marrow test with the…
Read MoreWhy use stomach medication for mast cell tumors?
…Benadryl? Does it make sense to mix and match antacids, or should we pick one? She also has Ondansetron for nausea, a drug (Sulfa-something)for ulcers, a small dose of Prednisone…
Read MoreGrief: Not A Four Letter Word
…couldn’t afford chemo and so he was put on prednisone. They gave him three to four weeks, but we had to euthanize him yesterday after just eighteen days, as his…
Read MoreThe Number One Way to Cure Canine Cancer
…on prednisone and get a few more good weeks out of him. We have three kids and Titan has been part of their lives for the last five years. The…
Read MoreBut Will Palladia Work?
…(Tast of the Wild kibble) but also going toward home-cooked . Is treatment is being managed with Chinese Herbs Stais Breaker and Wei Qi Booster, Benadryl, Vit. C, Prednisone (every…
Read MorePain in Dog Cancer and Life Quality
…track emotionally so I can focus on his quality of LIFE. Hydro has his up and down days, I started feeding him raw food it has helped, He’s on prednisone…
Read MoreThings You Need To Know About Radiation for Dog Cancer
…with prednisone and is now gone. At that time it was discovered that the tumor had returned and it is progressing but slowly. Metacam has helped to hold it at…
Read MoreDog Cancer and the Malaria Drug Artemisinin
…D Jo Morgan HI There My 8yr old Greyhound was just diagnoses with early Osteosarcoma to the leg. He has currently started prednisone and I am giving him vitc with…
Read MoreNew Ways To Boost Immunity
…I’ve been researching on dog cancer for the past 3 weeks like crazy!!! Your information has been awesome. As of now, my dog has been on Prednisone for almost 3…
Read MoreHelp overcome dog food dangers: which oils for cancer??
…I forgot to mention that due to Kiki’s thyroid, the vet cannot give her the designer non-steroid anti-inflamation meds like Rimadyl or Prednisone. She is on Torbutrol for pain and…
Read MoreVaccinating Dogs with Cancer
…dog after a round of yearly booster shots. I can’t prove it, but after my dogs’ vaccine reaction, we had to administer prednisone in such a high dose to shut…
Read MoreIs There Hope For Dog Cancer?
…Boots has cancer in the lymph nodes. We are awaiting test results to confirm, meanwhile he is on prednisone to reduce the swelling. He started to loose weight fast, that’s…
Read MoreWhat Makes Canine Lymphoma Different?
…(I couldn’t find). 2) Oncologist has Blue on 20mg Prednisone + 4mg Chlorambucil every AM, and 60mg Cerenia every PM. Biggest challenge is night time panting + lack of sleep….
Read MoreThe Shock of Dog Cancer
…life. The vet put her on Prednisone and antibiotics and prescribed food specifically for this infection. For a couple of days, she was becoming back to her old self, then…
Read MoreNew Approaches to Squamous Cell Cancer
…pamidronate and is on mirtazapine and prednisone. Below is the list of medications and supplements I am considering giving her. Are there any of these medications and supplements she should…
Read MoreSigns of Brain Cancer In Dogs
…treated him with homeopathy, chinese herbs, acupuncture and diet and prednisone at first after seeing our neurologist and holistic vet, and it helped tremendously, but only for a period of…
Read MoreReflections Four Days After Departure
…town who practices Western and Chinese medicine. He rebounded miraculously with mushrooms, western immuno support, silymaryin for his liver, omega 3’s and other herbs. (Also, a reducing dose of prednisone,…
Read MoreGraviola Not Recommended For Dog Cancer
…on Zonisamide, Phenob, and Prednisone. She does not have seizures, however her functioning, particularly overall mentation is going downhill. Got an MRI yesterday which revealed a very big brain tumor…
Read MoreThe Oncologist’s Perspective on Chemotherapy and Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects: Part One
…as though it makes him queasy. Our vet prescribed Cerenia, but that didn’t seem to have much effect. Our vet wanted to put him on prednisone to stimulate his appetite,…
Read MoreThe Oncologist’s Perspective on Chemotherapy and Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects: Part Two
…asked for prednisone at that point and she lived, and lived well, for another 2 months. Now I have a 16 year-old spaniel/cattle dog. She was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma (with…
Read MoreThe Oncologist’s Perspective on Chemotherapy and Low White Blood Cell Counts: Part 1
…He is on a regimen of leukeran alternating with prednisone. He seems to be doing well with it. You would never know he was sick. I took him to my…
Read MorePrejudice in Chemo Side Effect Treatment for Dogs
…had Lomustine and Vinblastin. After she was finished the chemo she was given Prednisone and Denamarin to protect her kidneys. As I said she is doing very well. We are…
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