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A while back somebody post a linky in here somewhere of a diet which helped their dog. I think they had LGD's?

Mildred needs it :D

I've done a bit of a search but can't find the same link.

Cheers.

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Each dog and cancer is different but the basic idea is to give good quality protein, no or very little carbohydrate (cereals and grains) and to supplement with things like Vitamin C, Fish Oil (omega 3 & 6) and other supplements as required.

If you check out the unwell rotties thread in the palliative care section and Ollies thread there is heaps in both relating to diet (better than checking the whole health forum).

If you have any questions, please ask.

ETA - I think it was either blue poppy or grumpette that had the specific 'cancer diet'.

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In addition to the above suggestions, add selenium and vitamin E to the diet daily, which are both useful for all forms of cancer in people and animals.

The dose of vit E is 500 IUs and selenium is one milligram per 10 kgs of bodyweight. This is what a Canadian vet is using for osteosarcoma in dogs with some success. As selenium tabs are restricted to 25 micrograms in this country, the only way to get the right amount of selenium in is to buy a selenium livestock drench from a produce store and make it up according to directions very carefully, and don't spill any on yourself in the process. It is extremely toxic if overdosed, so be very precise with measurements.

There have also been terminal cancer cases cured in people with this dose rate in a matter of months.

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I would just like to add that if your dog is seeing an oncologist and taking prescribed medications, to check with the oncologist that the supplement you wish to add is compatible with the drug regime you dog is on. This is especially important if your dog is on any chemo drug.

I had the Robert McDowell herbal preparations for Sophie and the oncologist said not to use them because they're not compatible with the drug protocol Sophie takes.

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I would just like to add that if your dog is seeing an oncologist and taking prescribed medications, to check with the oncologist that the supplement you wish to add is compatible with the drug regime you dog is on. This is especially important if your dog is on any chemo drug.

I had the Robert McDowell herbal preparations for Sophie and the oncologist said not to use them because they're not compatible with the drug protocol Sophie takes.

Totally agree with this.

Ollie could not have the chinese herbs that he took while he was having chemo.

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