In a word, cancer is dreadful. It's not simply that it's repulsive, horrifying, and vicious. It's that it's cunning, devious, and adept at finding out how to elude our attempts to contain it. When you're up against an opponent like this, it's helpful to have some help. That is why, in order to address the… Continue reading Taking the First Steps for Dogs with Cancer
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How Cell Suicide Affects Dog Cancer
How are cancer cells different from normal cells? That’s a simple, yet complicated, question to ask. One of the words you will hear pop up often though is apoptosis. If you’re learning about the science of cancer, you’ll learn that apoptosis plays a major role in all cancer types regardless of species. Apoptosis, commonly referred… Continue reading How Cell Suicide Affects Dog Cancer
Can Dogs with Cancer Eat Red Meat
When the hysteria subsides when your dog is diagnosed with cancer, you'll be curious as to what your dog can eat. One of the most commonly asked questions is "Should my dog eat red meat?" And, if red meat is still permissible, how may it be prepared to reduce danger while maximizing nutritional value? Cook… Continue reading Can Dogs with Cancer Eat Red Meat
Understanding the Holistic Approach to Canine Cancer
When treating a dog with cancer, there are conventional, integrative, and holistic options. Conventional options often involve surgery, chemo, and/or radiation. Holistic options generally involve homeopathy, healing herbs and spices, and other natural remedies. Integrative medicine combines the two. If you have studied cancer, even slightly, you likely noticed the conventional options are highly emphasized… Continue reading Understanding the Holistic Approach to Canine Cancer
What is Cancer?
Numerous conditions defined by unchecked cell proliferation fall under the umbrella term "cancer." Although there are some cancers that do not produce tumors, these illnesses most frequently cause an abnormal mass of tissue (tumor). If treatment is not pursued, cancer cells will generally continue to grow, proliferate faster than healthy cells, and the body becomes… Continue reading What is Cancer?