Anyone with knowledge about dogs with cancer and type of diet to give?

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My dog has mast cell tumor on back left leg.  It's a stage 2 that hasn't traveled. The vet did surgery but it was still cancerous cells in the skin that was outside of the tumor area.They recommended radiation which is so expensive for me. Anyway, she is on science diet i/d. I'm looking into a raw diet for her. I'm afraid to do it, she is sick so, I'm afraid if I give her raw meat she will be subseptible to bacteria easily. I want to do what's best for her. I haven't discussed this with my vet yet neither have I given her any raw food. When I discussed K9 immunity to my vet, she felt that it wasn't right for her. However, I hear great reviews about it. I went to a natural pet store today and she said raw food is the best way to go.  They have it frozen and its called nature valley. Since my dog had problems with diarrhea before, blood in stool, I'm very worried about switching her to the raw diet. My vet felt like holistic wasn't the best thing when others differ. I'm so confused. Help

Krazee about my pets! · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry to hear about your situation.  How frustrating!  My husky is a cancer survivor, she had her mass removal, cytology and though my vet said for sure her cancer was very aggressive and will return, its been a little over a year, and still no cancer! She was on Science Diet when she was diagnosed (back when Science Diet had carsenigenic preservitives in it - I don't think they do now) I put her on a natural diet, with first Wellness (can be very tough on sensitive stomaches) and now she is on Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul Dog Food.  I can't say 100% a natural diet has kept her cancer free, but I know I have done what I can to prevent it from comming back as far as giving her the best nutrition I can afford w/out harmful preservitives and all that garb to help her body fight it if it does come back.

I don't have any too much expirence in exactly what your looking for, but trust your gut, and second opinions from another vet NEVER hurts.

I came across this website back in the day, and maybe this might help you.

http://www.dogcancer.net/diet.html

I wish you and your dog all the best, and hope you find a resolution to your issue.

Anonymous · Answer

You can go holistic without going raw.

Innova EVO is the next best thing to feeding the raw diet.  The limited, high quality ingredients are working wonders for all sorts of health problems.

Another holistic food is Artemis.  They use human grade, free range meat.  All the ingredients are holistic and organic.

Healthwise.  It's from the same company that puts out Innova.  I think EVO is marginally better, but this is a good option.

Other good ones:  Wellness and Canidae.

There are also supplements you can get.
Vitamins, herbs, and other "boosters" that will increase the dog's over all health.  
Ark Naturals has a whole line of natural, herbal products.  www.arknaturals.com
Ask your vet about a vitamin supplement.  Pet Tabs is the most popular.  They aren't expensive either.

Good luck.

Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE · Answer

my Aussie has a progressive cancer. no surgery can help him. he was given 6 months a year ago in march. at around the same time as the diagnosis i had switched all my dogs to CANIDAE. i don't know if it helped or not, but today Bandit chased the chickens out of the yard again.

EDIT: i should add we inherited Bandit when my father in law died. he used to feed ol' roy.

annie · Answer

This is a company called b-naturals and it is owned by a woman ... her name is Lew Olson

she is very knowledgeable, I have gotten much information from her and she sells wonderful supplements!

If you do not know what would benefit your dog, she will help you

http://www.b-naturals.com/Sum1998.php

I understand your worry .. I wish you the very best, for you and for your baby girl

Anyone with knowledge about dogs with cancer and type of diet to give?

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