Category Archives: Cancer

Dog with Hemangiosarcoma

Posted on January 11, 2013 by hpiadmin

My german shepard, diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma, just had his spleen removed because of internal bleeding. He had no signs of weakness or illness. We are 90% sure we are not going to do chemo because it will only give us … Continue reading →

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Cat with Iris Melanoma

Posted on October 29, 2012 by hpiadmin

My 10 yr old male cat (Milo) has recently been diagnosed with secondary glaucoma and it is thought to be the result of iris melanoma. The initial pressure in his eye was 69, but has come down to the 36-39 … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture and Cancer in Pets

Posted on October 25, 2012 by hpiadmin

You recommend acupuncture for treating cancer. However, acupuncture is contra-indicated, as it is liable to spread malignant cells. Hello, Yes, you are correct that the stimulating properties of acupuncture can increase the activity of a cancer cells. But, acupuncture treatments … Continue reading →

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Dog with Myasthenia Gravis

Posted on July 16, 2012 by hpiadmin

Dear Dr Smith, My collie, 12 yrs.old in October, spayed, is on Dick Van Patten’s Certified Organic dry dog food for about a year now, she is pretty trim about 74 lbs., has myasthenia gravis. She was on the drug … Continue reading →

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Supplements for Pets with Cancer

Posted on June 9, 2012 by hpiadmin

I was just wondering if there was anything I could give my dog as she is not doing so well. Kenya is a 13 yr old spayed, rottie mix who has had a long life of illness. I will try … Continue reading →

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Cat with Megacolon and Adenocarcinoma

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My precious kitty is 11 years old and was diagnosed with megacolon and most recently with Adenocarcinoma.  He is currently on 1/4 of cisapriade twice a day and 3 ml of lactulose syrup in the morning and 2 ml at night.  … Continue reading →

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Cat with Multicentric Lymphoma

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We have a 1 yr old male (not neutered yet) American Domestic Shorthair cat.� He has multicentric lymphoma, FeLV & FIV.� He is now only taking Prednisolone 5mg suspension. 5mg every 12 hrs.� He is eating Purina EN, some snacks & drinking ionized water.� He is … Continue reading →

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Cat with Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Posted on August 10, 2011 by hpiadmin

What’s your recommended natural treatment for Squamous cell carcinoma in cats? Hello, Thank you for your inquiry to Holistic Pet Info. Fighting cancer has a multimodal approach. First: diet, your cat should be eating a no carb/grain diet, moderate fat … Continue reading →

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Cat with Cancer and Mild Kidney Failure

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I recently ordered some Immugen for my cat.  She has cancer and mild kidney failure.  She is being treat with Metacam for the cancer and Fortekor, which contains 2.5mg of benazepril hydrochloride, for high blood pressure which is connected to … Continue reading →

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Immune Support for Dog with Cancer

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My dog just had a tumor removed from his leg and the vet said he will have to receive radiation treatment. This is the second time they removed it, the first time they said that is just fat . Rusty … Continue reading →

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