OSTEOSARCOMA – I learned that word on August 22, 2015, when Ruby was diagnosed with it. Ruby was five years old. I also learned: * it’s the most common kind of bone cancer in dogs (85%) * it mostly occurs in large-boned and giant breed dogs (1/3 of cases are over 40 kgs) * it’s…
When our dog has cancer we want to do all that we can to help them heal and stay strong and healthy. Every meal is an opportunity to do just that. Feed them a diet high in quality protein and omega 3, medium levels of good saturated fats and omega 6 and low in starchy…
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant that interacts with, or rebalances, our Endocannabinoid system which, among other functions, regulates the immune system response of mammals (such as humans and dogs). There is an ever increasing body of research showing that CBD has a positive effect on the side effects of chemotherapy…
Studies have shown that deficiency in Vitamin D may be connected to prevalence of cancer in both humans and dogs. In 2008, the Journal of Cell Biology published research that found “vitamin D can adjust almost everything in the cancer cell, from its genetic messaging to its cytoskeleton. It can switch genes on and off,…
