Dog Cancer and Canine Cancer Diet
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Filed under Dog Disease, Pets
Dogs with Cancer may require a special diet. But is there such a thing as a special canine cancer diet? How effective is it, really? And, could such a diet help, possibly rescue, your pet?
Many medical professionals agree that the numbers of dogs with cancer is growing, and the rate of cancer in dogs is, in fact, even greater than in humans. However, just as there is consensus on the statistics, many professionals also agree that diet plays a significant role not only causing canine cancer, but also in alleviating the effects and in some–possibly many–cases acting as a cure.
When dealing with dog cancer, the first priority is to stabilize and strengthen the immune system. However, the next priority, which is intimately connected with the immune system, is diet. In fact, diet will be a key factor in maintaining the health of the dog with cancer.
How important is diet? Canine Cancer Awarness.Org has this to say,
The main rule of thumb for feeding your cancer dog, according to Dr. Ogilvie who worked alongside the Morris Animal Foundation, is to feed a diet which consists of limited quantities of simple sugars, moderate amounts of complex sugars, high quality digestible proteins (in moderate amounts), and specific amounts of certain types of fat.
Examples of simple sugars would be anything with processed sugar, which would include, molasses, honey, corn syrup, milk, fruits, vegatables (carrots, beets, squash, turnips, sweet potatoes), and fruit. The reason to avoid simple sugars is that sugar feeds cancer. I repeat, cancer cells feed on sugar. So, keep the simple sugars out of the diet as much as possible.
Fatty acids are also essential in fighting canine cancer. According to K-9 Immunity,
Certain fatty acids called Omega 3, 6 and 9 are required in fighting cancer. Fish oil is a good source of these specific fatty acids. We HIGHLY recommend fish oil be added to any cancer dogs diet. . . . One 1000 mg softgel capsule per 20 lbs body weight per day is a good dose for dogs. (60 lbs dog gets 3 capsules per day).
Unfortunately, there is no clear cut, one-size-fits all, best canine cancer diet. We know that in general, we should keep simple sugars, and complex carbohydrates such as grains to a minimum. Howeve, complex carbohydrates also supply muscle energy, so we don’t want to cut them out altogether. Generally speaking, we want to feed our dogs protein in sufficient quantity along with correct amounts of fats, oils, vegetables and starches.
Later on, I will provide examples of diet and even a sample recipe or two that would generally be appropriate for a dog with cancer. However, when it comes to diet and your dog, the best advice I can give you is to consult a vet, preferably someone who specializes in canine cancer.
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