It is important to understand what causes cancer first before looking at the prevention.

Three of the biggest myths relating to cancer in pets are as follows:

Mistake #1: Vaccines – Given Every Year

Pet owners are advised to give vaccines to their pets on a yearly basis. It is these same vaccines that contribute to pets getting cancer.

Mistake #2: Diet – An All-In-One “Complete Veterinary Food”

The “Bright Minds” in the pet food industry have created unwell pets, producing increasing incidences of diabetes, cancer and allergies.

Unnatural preservatives play a major role in causing cancer. Pets must be fed healthy, homemade food to stay well.

Mistake #3: Conventional Medication -

Conventional veterinary medication plays a role in damaging organs, making them susceptible to cancer.

So what can we do to prevent cancer in our pets?

Cancer Prevention

What is Your Pet Eating?

This is the most important thing that you can do to prevent cancer in your pet! When the body is supported with the building blocks needed to maintain healthy cells and repair damaged ones, healing from within can begin.

It is best to feed a premium quality holistic diet – avoid artificial colors. Ensure that a natural preservative is used. Some dogs thrive on a raw food diet; if you take the proper precautions, then this is
a great option.

Cancer cells thrive on carbohydrates and proteins, but can’t grow as fast with fats. Certain veterinary diets have been designed for this, but you can also make your own low-carbohydrate, high-fat
cancer diet.

Simple Cancer Diet

50% chicken/fish
50% mixed vegetables
1/2 tsp of olive oil per 10 lbs
Salt and garlic to taste

Supplements

The next most important thing is to supplement your pet’s diet.

The Omega 3 essential fatty acids should be added to EVERY pet’s diet; in fact, FATTY ACIDS ARE ESSENTIAL. Omega 3 fatty acids
are great anti-inflammatory and have been shown to prevent the spread of cancer.

Flax is the best source for dogs. For cats, the liquid form is the only option, and they should receive it twice daily, in the form of Salmon oil or a supplement such as EFA Caps, which can be purchased from your veterinarian.

FLAVONOIDS. These are compounds in a class of their own. They compose the thousands of structures that give the bright color to fruits and vegetables. They are antioxidants as well as having
anti-cancer properties. These include flavones, (apigenin), isoflavones (genistein), and flavanols (quercitin).

Purchase a mixed bioflavoniod product that contains polyphenols, particularly EGCG (epigallocatechin-gallate), which is the specific flavonoid isolated from green tea.

ANTIOXIDIZE. Antioxidants have been shown to slow the growth and spread of some types of cancer. Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium are the most effective ones.

Water

The fluoride and chlorine added in most urban water systems may play a roll in the increasing incidence of cancer. If possible, give your pet filtered water.

Vaccinations

Vaccines are often equated to visits from your mother-in-law. You only want what is necessary for your pet. A limited vaccine program is highly recommended-and is especially
important if your companion belongs to any of the breeds known to be more susceptible to cancer and chronic diseases.

In cats, vaccine associated sarcoma is a real risk. In dogs, the vaccines continually stimulate the immune system – in an older dog this may bring on undesirable effects and some researchers have wondered about the increased frequency of
vaccines and increased incidence of cancer in pets.

The bottom line: only vaccinate your pet for diseases they are likely to get if not vaccinated, and only give the vaccine boosters as often as needed. As a generality, most pets can likely go without ANY vaccines past the age of 10.

Exercise

As with people, regular exercise will help prevent cancer. It keeps the body weight lower, and causes the release of relaxing stress hormones, called endorphins.

Environmental Toxins

There are increasing bodies of evidence pointing toward the array of environmental toxins as causes of some cancers.

Avoid pesticides on your pet if possible. Avoid using toxic lawn care products, if possible, and try to clean your house with non-toxic cleaners.

As a society, we are exposed to more cancer causing products than we are even aware. A recent study showed the presence of over 75 environmental carcinogens in a group of “healthy” people.

There are many things that you can do to prevent Cancer. These changes will be good for both you and your pet.

Troy is a huge advocate for pet health and has written a number of articles on pet health care and nutrition. For more information on making your own pet food and the proper supplements please visit Pamper Pet Care

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