It's devastating when you learn that your dog has tumors. You may find conventional cancer treatments to be too harsh for your little furry friend. Holistic medicine treats tumors in dogs in a natural way. According to Natural Dog Health Remedies, natural treatments rarely cure bladder cancer; they may temporarily control the growth of cancerous cells, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Natural remedies strengthen canine immune systems, which assists in combating cancer and slows down the growth of cancer cells. Natural supplements, herbs, vitamins and a dog cancer diet can treat cancer and urinary tract tumors in dogs.
Instructions
According to Dr. Ogilvie, feed your dog food that contains high amounts of unsaturated fats, including omega 3 and flaxseed oil ot help your dog's energy levels. Reduce your dog's carbohydrate intake, as simple sugars found in carbohydrates cause tumors to grow faster. Dr. Budwig treats tumors in dogs with a diet that consists of a combination of cottage cheese and flaxseed oil.
Give your dog vitamins C and E for antioxidants, and coenzyme Q10, which enhances the immune system.
Feed your dog herbal remedies for canine cancer by mixing it in his food. Herbs are available as tea, fresh, dried or in tinctures. According to the British Journal, ginger prevents cancerous tumors from developing and can be mixed in with your dog's food. Add turmeric to your dog's food to prevent the growth of cancer cells. Dr. Messonnier recommends that you feed your dog one fresh clove of garlic, for every 10-30 pounds of the dog's weight, for five days each week. Apply red clover directly onto the dog's skin to relieve dryness or itchiness, and a small dose can be mixed in with the dog's food. Mix milk thistle in your dog's food, as it protects the liver from the harmful effects of cancer cells. Add green tea to your dog's food, as it contains antioxidants and enhances the immune system. Feed your dog reishi mushrooms to reduce inflammation. Mix essiac, a blend of four herbs, including burdock root, slippery elm, sorrel and turkey rhubarb root, into your dog's food to treat cancer.