Holistic Treatment for Horses With Cancer

Cancer strikes many horses, especially those over 15 years of age. Standard veterinary cancer protocol involves surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, but many vets believe that adding the proper diet and supplements into the treatment plan can produce better results.

  1. Medical Treatment

    • Remember that holistic therapy combines Western medicine with herbal therapy. Do not ignore your vet’s medication recommendations simply because they are chemical. Discuss your concerns and your preference for natural healing with your vet to come up with a balanced treatment plan.

    Diet

    • Proper diet will boost your horse’s immune system to allow it to fight harder against the cancer. Some diets can even slow tumor growth and prevent metastasis. Lower protein levels by feeding alfalfa and whole grains instead of legumes, and add fatty acid supplements to encourage cell respiration.

    Alkalization

    • Cesium chloride works to turn your horse’s internal environment alkaline, which is inhospitable to most tumors. This can slow or even stop tumor growth.

    Detoxification

    • Removing toxins from the blood takes strain off of the liver, kidneys and lymph nodes, encouraging the production of cells that destroy tumors. Blue-green algae, clay and many herbal preparations are used for that purpose.

    Immune Support

    • A healthy immune system can be a strong fighter in the battle against cancer. Probiotics support immunity by strengthening the digestive tract, which is the immune system’s largest area. Vitamin supplements like A, C, D, E and B-complex also provide an essential immune boost.