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03-02-2006, 12:46 PM | #1 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North wilkesboro, NC
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| Veterinary Secrets Wanted to share this info I just received in an email. Veterinary Secrets *March 1, 2006*..........................*Issue#017* *Andrew Jones,DVM* --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Cancer Prevention For Your Pet.. --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in pets. More than 50% of dogs and cats over the age of 10 will develop cancer. It often doesn't respond well to the more traditional medical treatments, yet there are a number of at home pet care remedies. *SIGNS * Signs for you to watch for include, a firm lump that grows and does not go away. Some pets have an increased appetite but continue to lose weight. Others have respiratory problems and may show overall weakness if they are becoming anemic. The most common malignant types of cancer ( cancer that spreads) in dogs are lymphoma and mast cell tumors. The most common malignant type diagnosed in cats is lymphoma, often secondary to Feline Leukemia Virus infection. *CAUSES * It is usually a disease of older dogs and cats. It causes over half the deaths of pets 10 years and older. The exact causes of cancer are unclear. Certainly there is a genetic correlation as we are seeing an increased incidence in certain breeds. Golden Retrievers are now the number one breed to be diagnosed with cancer. Boxers are a close second. Environment also plays a big roll with exposure to smog, herbicides, and insecticides being contributing factors. Food is of utmost importance preservatives and other chemical additives may also cause cancer. Cancer starts with one or a small group of cells that replicate with no control. It appears that such cells arise in our bodies all the time and we have an assortment of natural mechanisms to destroy these cells before they get out of hand. Sometimes these cancer cells escape our natural mechanisms and cancer develops. It is important to realize that cancer is not contagious and that, as a pet owner, you should not feel that you caused this or brought it on your pet somehow. Many people feel a need to find blame and latch onto the idea that a household cleaner or pesticide was the cause. Cause is not relevant to treatment; further, there is no way to verify cause. It is best to concentrate on treatment. At this time, there is no way to know what caused lymphoma development in a given patient. *SOLUTIONS * *What is Your Pet Eating??* This is the most important thing that you can do to prevent cancer in your pet!! When the body is supported with the building blocks needed to maintain healthy cells and repair damaged ones, healing from within can begin. It is best to feed a premium quality holistic diet- avoid artificial colors. Ensure that a natural preservative is used. Some dogs thrive on a raw food diet- if you take the proper precautions, then this is a great option. Cancer cells thrive on carbohydrates and proteins, but cant grow as fast with fats. Certain veterinary diets have been designed for this, but you can also make your own low-carbohydrate, high-fat cancer diet. Simple Cancer Diet 50% chicken/fish 50% mixed vegetables ½ tsp of olive oil per 10 lbs salt and garlic to taste. I go into more detail with my free ebook, Healing Your Pet With Food- it is available at Healing Your Pet With Food http://www.pethealthanswers.com *Supplements * The next most important thing, is to supplement your pets diet. The omega 3 essential fatty acids should be added to EVERY pets diet. FATTY ACIDS ARE ESSENTIAL. Omega 3 fatty acids are great anti-inflammatories and have been shown to prevent the spread of cancer. Flax is the best source for dogs. For cats, the liquid form is the only option, and they should receive it twice daily of Salmon oil or a supplement such as EFA Caps purchased from your veterinarian. FLAVONOIDS. These are compounds in a class of their own. They compose the thousands of structures that give the bright color to fruits and vegetables. They are antioxidants as well as having anti-cancer properties. These include flavones, (apigenin), isoflavones (genistein), flavanols (quercitin). Purchase a mixed bioflavoniod product that contains polyphenols, particularly EGCG (epigallocatechin-gallate), which is the specific flavonoid isolated from green tea. ANTIOXIDIZE. Antioxidants have been shown to slow the growth and spread of some types of cancer. Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium are the most effective ones. *Water* The fluoride and chlorine added in most urban water systems may play a roll in the increasing incidence of cancer. If possible, give your pet filtered water. *Vaccinations* Vaccines are often equated to visits from your mother inlaw.. You only want what is necessary for your pet. A limited vaccine program is highly recommended-and is especially important if your companion belongs to any of the breeds known to be more susceptible to cancer and chronic diseases. In cats, vaccine associated sarcoma is a real risk. In dogs, the vaccines continually stimulate the immune system- in an older dog this may bring on undesireable effects and some researchers have wondered about the increased frequency of vaccines and increased incidence of cancer in pets. Bottom Line- Only vaccinate your pet for diseases they are likely to get if not vaccinated, and only give the vaccine boosters as often as needed. As a generality, most pets can likely go without ANY vaccines past the age of 10. *Exercise* As with people- regular exercise will help prevent cancer. It keeps the bosy weight lower, and causes the release of relaxing stress hormones, called endorphins. *Environmental Toxins* There are increasing bodies of evidence pointing toward the array of environmental toxins as causes of some cancers. Avoid pesticides on your pet if possible. Avoid using toxic lawn care products, If possible, try and clean your house with non-toxic cleaners. As a society, we are exposed to more cancer causing products than we are even aware. A recent study showed the presence of over 75 environmental carcinogens in a group of healthy people. There are many things that You can do to prevent Cancer. .These changes are good for you and your pet. So go ahead and Start Today!! Best Wishes Dr Andrew Jones If You are looking for a complete reference for ways to prevent or treat Cancer in your pet at home with * Veterinary Approved Natural Remedies That Work,* Click Here for Remedies To Treat Cancer! http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com
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03-02-2006, 06:38 PM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta ... Canada
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| Has anyone purchased this book and if so what are you thoughts on it? |
03-04-2006, 06:58 AM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saskatchewan
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| I certainly agree with comment on the vaccines. I have had a cat with the lump from the vaccine and a dog with life threatening reaction from vaccines. Both horrible experiences that I never want to go thru again. Now I am extremely careful when it comes to vaccines. |
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