signs of dog cancer

The diagnosis of dog cancer can bring on a whirlwind of emotion for pet owners. Not only is there the heartbreak of knowing a beloved canine companion has a terrible illness, there can be anxiety over the cost of expensive treatments and procedures.

While it is the type of news that many pet owners don't want to face, these days half of all dogs over the age of ten will have developed cancer. On top of this, dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages are being diagnosed. It would seem something is putting the domesticated canine species in serious peril. Unfortunately, many dog owners do not realize that something is in the form of the kibble or mush they feed their dog everyday.

When 90% of disease is food related, it is necessary for dog owners to take a good look at what their dog is eating. When a diet is full of fresh food, a body is healthy. When it is not, a body suffers. The canine physiology is one that is designed to draw nutrients from fresh raw meat and bone.

Yet many dogs subsist from a food source that is highly processed and has a cocktail of preservatives, additives and other chemicals added to it. The problem is, as altered nutrients, chemicals and toxins enter the body unrecognized, a dog's immune system prepares to fight what it sees as foreign invaders. When this happens day after day, the immune system eventually becomes weak and frazzled. This allows all kinds of illnesses to take a foothold- including dog cancer.

As stated by Dr. Tom Lonsdale, BVet Med, MRCVS, "Long-term exposure to the diet-related toxins leads to disease of body organs. Diseased organs produce more toxins, which enter the bloodstream and add to the spiral of worsening disease."

Common signs of dog cancer are:

* Difficulty in urinating, defecating, breathing, eating or swallowing
* Loss of appetite, energy or weight
* Swelling in the lymph nodes that won't go down
* Foul body odor
* Sores that don't seem to heal
* Blood or discharge from body orifices
* Lumps in the breast or abnormal size in testicles

When a vet suspects dog cancer, he or she will do a biopsy and devise a plan of treatment based on the test results. This is a perfect time to discuss plans for switching to a diet of raw meat and bone. In general, most professionals will dismiss this idea. Because there is no money for pharmaceutical companies in keeping a dog well, vets are largely trained to only deal with the symptoms of a sick dog.

However, their lack of knowledge on the subject should not stand in the way of saving a canine companion's life. Without chemicals and toxins to further distress the immune system, the live enzymes, proteins, antioxidants and other nutrients found in raw meat and bone can get to work healing from the inside out. With this natural diet on its side, a dog has an outstanding chance of stopping the cancer right in its tracks.

Dan Scott, author of "Real Food for Dogs" has lived, trained, studied, worked and very much loved dogs for over 43 years. His burning passion for Canine Nutrition - "what your dog eats" through research and practice of natural diets for dogs is helping people the world over to have a healthy dog for life.

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7 warning signs of cancer

Warning signs and symptoms in the body are an indication that something is wrong, and cancer can cause numerous warning signs or symptoms in many different parts of the body. When cancer is detected in its early stages, it increases the chances of survival rate as it can be caught before it has grown larger or spreads to other parts of the body. In some cases when a cancer invades the body it can start to grow or spread which causes it to push or put pressure on blood vessel, organs, or nerves, which is what causes these symptoms or warning signs.

However, in some cases these symptoms may not be present until the cancer has reached an advanced stage such as in pancreatic cancer where these signs may not occur until the cancer has become quite large and spread to other parts of the body. Many types of cancer however will have warning signs and being aware of these and acting upon them gives you the best chances for early treatment and cure.

In this medical guide on cancer, you will learn about some of the basic warning signs which may indicate cancer, however, it is important to note that having any of these signs or symptoms does not mean that you definitively have cancer as some of these signs can also be indicative of other illnesses and diseases, but they are something which should be checked by your physician as soon as possible.

Fatigue, Skin Changes, and Weight Loss

You should check with your physician if you are getting enough rest but are still consistently tired or weak as this can be a warning sign of certain cancers which include leukemia, stomach or colon cancer.

If you have an unexplained weight loss which is ten pounds or more, this can be indicative of esophagus, lung, stomach, or pancreatic cancer. Any changes in the skin can be a sign of skin cancer as well a certain other cancers which will show symptoms through the skin. These changes include:

• Reddening of the skin
• Itching
• Hair growth which is excessive
• Jaundice which consists of yellowing of the skin including the eyes
• Changes in skin pigmentation or darkening of the skin

Fever, Headache and Pain

Fever is a common symptom in individuals with cancer but typically occurs in later stages where the cancer has grown or spread. The majority of people who have cancer or are going through treatments for cancer will develop a fever at some point as the cancer or treatments can affect the body's immune system. In some cases of cancer such as lymphoma or leukemia, this may be an early warning sign.

Most commonly when pain occurs due to certain types of cancer this also indicates cancer in the later stages which has metastasized or spread. Tumors of the brain may cause a persistent headache. Back pain can sometimes be a symptom of rectal, colon, or ovarian cancer. Pain may sometimes be an early warning sign of testicular or bone cancer.

Typically in the majority of cases these symptoms are not caused by cancer, however, any of these symptoms especially when experienced for a prolonged period of time should be checked by your physician who can determine what the cause may be and what treatment is needed.

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warning signs of cancer

Early detection of all types of cancer is extremely important. It means being continually on the lookout for unusual changes in the body that might signal the start of a cancer. The following are the common early warning signs of cancer:

a lump or thickened tissue in the breast, testicles, or any other part of the body

a sore or ulcer that will not heal

persistent hoarseness or a nagging cough that has blood in it

persistent pain or large lumps in the abdomen or difficulty in swallowing

changes in bowel or bladder function

obvious changes in a wart or mole

unusual bleeding or discharge

unexpected weight loss or loss of appetite

undue fatigue, lassitude, or malaise

persistent pain (though cancer is not always painful)

painless, swollen glands that stay enlarged.

Note These could all be symptoms of a "benign" condition that can be quickly and easily cleared up with the right treatment, but you should always consult a physician right away.

Treatment

All estimated 85-95 percent of all cancers are preventable, according to some experts. Prevention, then, is the key in cancer, as it is in heart disease. This means maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and mental and emotional state. And even when it is too late for prevention, the same things that can help prevent cancer are also recommended in its treatment (outside the standard medical treatments of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or drug therapy).

Diet And Nutrition Eat less fat (trim all the fat off meat, and try fish or chicken instead). Buy only skim or semiskim milk, low-fat yogurt and cheese. Cut down on fried food (bake, broil, or steam instead). Eat butter (in moderation) instead of margarine; give up cream. Eat more fiber (or roughage): at least five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables every day (leave the skin on fruit but wash it thoroughly first); dried fruit, especially prunes (without sugar); plenty of dark green and yellow vegetables (spinach, broccoli, carrots); baked potatoes with the skins left on; plenty of whole grain cereals (such as brown rice); granola, bran flakes, or porridge for breakfast; wholewheat flour and wholewheat bread only; wholewheat pasta.

Eat less sugar, less salt, and eat organically-grown food as far as possible.

Special Treatment

Nutritional or dietary treatments have a good record for helping some people with cancer. Some are listed below.

The Gerson Therapy (or Gerson Diet) This was created by the late Max Gerson, a German doctor who immigrated to the United States. It involves counseling as well as a strict diet, and requires determination and commitment on the part of the client.

Macrobiotics This is an Oriental form of food combining.

Megavitamin Therapy Supplementation for cancer should only be prescribed by a qualified practitioner.

Alternative Treatment

Those alternative therapies shown to be most effective for cancer are

psychological therapies: including art, music, and drama therapy; counseling; healing/faith-healing; hypnotherapy; meditation/relaxation; psychotherapy; visualization

physical therapies: aromatherapy; Ayurvedic medicine; homeopathy; herbalism; massage; naturopathy/ hydrotherapy; nutritional therapy; reflexology; yoga and and t'ai chi.

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