Instructions
Follow your veterinarian's instructions. Supportive care through the process is important to your pet. If surgery is not an option your vet may provide pain medications, steroids and blood transfusions.
Monitor your pet for signs of pain. Pain management can be a combination of prescription and natural methods. Your vet will tell you which are the best for your pet. There are some vets who are trying acupuncture, aromatherapy and massage with great success.
Make your pet as comfortable as possible whether you are facing surgery or just trying to keep them pain free. A holistic approach works well for many. Use herbs and restoring antioxidants to strengthen and support the immune system as well as slowing growth of tumors. Some natural herbs that have met with success are milk thistle, ashwagandha and echinacea.
Provide comfortable bedding and a quiet space for your dog to rest.
Love your pet. The best comfort you can offer your sick dog is having you and your family around.
How to Keep Your Dog Comfortable With Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer in dogs, although rare, does happen. Surgery is sometimes an option but not always. It depends on if both kidneys are cancerous and how quickly the disease was caught. The symptoms are not easy to spot, which is why it is often too late by the time it is detected. Symptoms include blood in the urine and frequent urination. The result of kidney cancer in a dog is complete kidney failure. Here are some steps to help you keep your beloved pet comfortable.