Targeted nutritional therapy is now recognised as an important addition to any oncology program. Check out the info below to see what you can do.

Nutritional Support For Cancer

If your dog has cancer it is vital to feed them a diet that nourishes and detoxifies the body, strengthens the immunity system and starves the cancer. This means a diet with low carbohydrates, medium amounts of good quality protein, lots of good fats, and super nutritious, healing foods, herbs, oils and spices. Make every meal a health boost.

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3.

  1. Add your selected meat from your local butcher or store for your dog’s size
  2. Add our Veggie Mixes
  3. Add Nutritional Boosts, Healing Formulas and/or any of our PURE Range products

Super Veggie Mix

$25.99 Inc. GST

HAPPY HEART AND
LIVER FORMULA

Broccoli, beets, super greens, and hemp with hemp seed oil, rosehip, milk thistle, reishi mushrooms and egg shells.

This mix was developed in response to Ruby’s cancer diagnosis to create a healthy, balanced meal that fed her but not the cancer. Our veggie mixes promote gut health, nutrient absorption and immune function. Dogs are omnivores and need vegetables to keep them happy and healthy and our Super Veggie Mix is based on the raw, ancestral diet and mimics the stomach contents of their ancestral wild prey, only it’s even better than nature intended!

Please note: This is a FRESH fermented product that we send out frozen but will thaw enroute and should be put back in freezer or fridge upon arrival. The mix will continue to ferment once thawed and cause the bag to expand and eventually split. It’s still good! But gets messy 🙂

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I LOVE A DOG PURE Lions Mane

PURE Lions Mane

$64.00 Inc. GST

NATURAL NEUROLOGICAL AID

PURE Lion’s Mane

Once reserved only for Chinese royalty, Lion’s Mane (Hericium Erinaceus) is a powerful medicinal mushroom used in healing for thousands of years. Especially effective with nerve related issues, it supports brain function and cognitive health as well as boosting nerve health. Helps keep circulation flowing, soothes intestinal inflammation, boosts fat metabolism, aids wound healing and helps heal infections.

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Golden Buddha Paste

$30.25 Inc. GST

HAPPY JOINT AND SKIN FORMULA

Turmeric (5% curcumin), hemp oil, bee pollen and ceylon cinnamon, black pepper

This Golden Buddha Paste combines the ancient healing goodness of turmeric, bee pollen and Ceylon cinnamon – all known for centuries for their powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that can help support strong joints and a healthy immune system.

We’ve also added hemp seed oil – nature’s most perfect balance of all 20 amino acids and a supreme ratio of omegas 3 and 6 – to super charge the formula and help maintain smooth and soothed skin, nimble joints, a healthy brain and body, and a glossy coat.

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‘Miracle’ Greens

$22.99 – $60.50 Inc. GST

HAPPY BODY FORMULA

Moringa leaf, barley grass & kelp

This formula was created as part of Ruby’s cancer recovery program but it’s great for all dogs*. The anti-inflammatory and mega nutritional properties of the moringa, coupled with the alkalising attributes of the barley grass, and the iodine content of the kelp, to me make a powerful combination. Add this mix to your dog’s meals to boost their nutrition and support their immune system.

*consider iodine total intake for dogs with thyroid issues

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
I LOVE A DOG Mushroom Medley Immunity

Mushroom Medley: Immunity

$66.00 – $99.00 Inc. GST

IMMUNITY FORMULA

Turkey tail, chaga, reishi, cordyceps, shiitake, lion’s mane & astragalus root

Mushroom Medley: Immunity is a powerful blend of medicinal mushrooms used in healing since ancient times and now being proven by modern science. This balanced combination fully supports the body’s immunity system and processes.

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Puppy Porridge w Lamb and Blueberries

Puppies (especially large breed ones like Romeo) have high energy needs which oats can provide. Oats are super nutritious, full of B vitamins and antioxidants, they provide good, clean energy…

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Vita Beef Bowl

This delicious blend of beef, liver, our Vita Veggie Mix and ‘Miracle’ Greens  is easy, healthy and the perfect dog dinner. This recipe makes a 4 kilo batch of food…

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vitamin c, collard greens, dogs, dog health, dog cancer, dog nutrition

Benefits of Vitamin C to your Dog

Studies are showing that stressful dog life events can deplete dogs of their innate supply of Vitamin C and they can benefit from VitC supplementation. Experiments trialling Vitamin C therapy…

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Ruby’s Medible Diet

What does healthy & balanced really look like?

Healing needs good nutrition. Feed the body, not the cancer with nutritious foods including good protein, low carbs, nourishing fats, healing herbs and spices, and no chemicals.

Turmeric | Curcumin

Turmeric | Curcumin Experts Say… “Curcumin was found to exert its anticancer activities in many different types of cancer cells by regulating a variety of signaling pathways” Experts Say… “Curcumin…

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Golden Magic of Turmeric for Dogs

Until Ruby’s cancer I’d never thought of turmeric beyond delicious curries. But it was THE most recommended natural therapeutic agent when people heard of her cancer challenge. I quickly learned…

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Healing Gifts of Myrrh

Myrrh was mentioned more frequently than any other plant in Hippocrates’ medical writings and of course its known for being a gift of the Kings. The Truth About Cancer gives…

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“1 in 4 dogs will get cancer in their lifetime. That increases to 1 in 2 for those aged over 10 years.”

Cancer and Your Pet, Capital Books, 2005

The Ruby Recovery Program

This information shares with you the ‘Ruby Recovery Program’ that I developed to help me and my beloved dog Ruby fight her osteosarcoma in 2015.

It’s based on extensive research and against the odds we beat her six month prognosis to achieve two+ years in remission! Happy and healthy, full of love and play. Sadly, the cancer did eventually come back and she passed in early 2018 🙁 but I treasured every moment of those extra days and years of life we had together and I know I did everything I could to help her.

I miss her every day but she would be happy that our journey is now helping others with what we learned. This is her legacy.                               I hope her program helps you and your dog to keep shining bright x

Hemp Oil

Used in healing for thousands of years, is once again being acknowledged for its effectiveness in cancer treatment including pain relief and anti-tumour effects.

Medicinal Mushrooms

Modern science is finally proving what Chinese medicine has known for 3,000+ years, many medicinal mushrooms have powerful healing abilities – including anti-tumoural.

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Moringa

Known as the ‘Miracle Tree’, Moringa is the most nutritious plant on the planet. Research supports it has incredible anti-inflammatory abilities and anti-cancer benefits.

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Turmeric Curcumin

Over 2,000 published research studies support turmeric’s cancer fighting properties. It’s a potent antioxidant for reducing inflammation (a thought precursor to cancer).

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Quercetin

This flavonoid and powerful antioxidant is thought to soothe oxidative stress, reduce inflammation and may protect the body from chronic disease, including cancer.

..More info soon

Vitamin C

Studies have shown that high dose, bioavailable, anti-oxidant vitamin C programs generate high levels of hydrogen peroxide in the blood which has led to apoptosis.

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Vitamin D3

Multiple studies have correlated low Vitamin D in dogs with increased cancer risk. Known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ dogs can not get anywhere near enough VitD from sun exposure.

..More info soon

Laetrile / B17

Probably the most controversial treatment of all that I tried, but I fast-tracked a special import permit to give Ruby Amygdallyin infusions daily. Very interesting…

Hemp Seeds and Oil

Hemp seeds and oil are champions of essential and non-essential fatty acids which help reduce inflammation, and have the perfect ratio of omegas 3 and 6 for dogs.

Selenium

Already known to be vital to dog health, Selenium (Se) has shown exciting research results in reducing some cancer risk, slowing metastases (cancer spread) and tumour growth.

Frankincense & Myrrh

Beta-elemene, in frankincense and myrrh, has shown anti-inflammatory and pain relief effects. Boswellic acid, in Frankincense resin, has potential anti-cancer benefits.

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Bovine Cartilage

Studies have shown bovine cartilage may prevent or slow some cancers, including stopping solid tumour growth, as well as having some anti-inflammatory effects.

..More info soon

Bee Pollen

With its proteins, ‘free-form’ amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, and other nutrients, BP has potential immunity boosting, anti-inflammatory and allergy soothing powers.

..More info soon

Artemisinin

Cancer cells need iron to multiply. Iron activates artemisinin, which creates potential cancer-killing free radicals, and promise as an exciting non-toxic cancer therapy.

..More info soon

Green Tea Extract

Polyphenols in GT are thought to have some anticancer activity, particularly catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), in GT extract, which may cause cell apoptosis.

..More info soon

Good Fats & Ketones

Studies indicate high fat, low carb diets cause the body to use ketones for fuel and energy and thus starve the cancer which prefers sugar for fuel and can not digest ketones.

..More info soon

Iodine

Leading non-pharma cancer therapies – Gerson, Hoxley and Moerman – all include iodine. Many studies suggest iodine deficiency is a modifiable risk factor for many cancers.

Barley Grass

Barley grass is full of B vitamins and many minerals including selenium. It is a natural detoxifier, helps protect the body from radiation, boosts immunity and increases alkalinity.

..More info soon

Milk Thistle

Well known to support liver health and detoxification, and has shown potential to inhibit cancer growth, improve bone health and boost immunity function.

..More info soon

Colloidal Silver

CS is thought to disable the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, fungi and viruses use for metabolism and thus helps boost the natural immune system and detoxifies the body.

..More info soon

Enzymes

Research shows that enzyme therapy can decrease inflammation, stimulate cytokine production, and increase the defensive powers of natural killer cells and macrophages.

..More info soon

Fasting

Periodic fasting is increasingly showing benefits in cancer treatment, potentially due to reduction in blood glucose levels, increase in cancer killing cells and other benefits.

..More info soon

Fitness

Exercise is now considered imperative to every cancer patient, even during chemo. Ruby was the strongest, fittest and leanest she had ever been when she achieved remission.

..More info soon

Hyperbaric Oxygen

Hypoxia (low oxygen) is a hallmark of solid tumours. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment increases oxygen in the blood and has had emerging success in slowing cancer progress.

..More info soon

Chemotherapy

Chemo is the go to treatment of conventional oncology. It’s scary but dosage levels for dogs aim to just slow the cancer and rarely have extremely negative side effects.

..More info soon

Surgery

Removing tumours surgically is a key treatment in conventional oncology. Limb amputation is challenging but has relatively great success in extending life span.

..More info soon

Blood Tests

To ensure Ruby’s wellbeing during treatment we monitored her body’s response via regular blood tests that checked liver stress, red and white blood cells and more.

..More info soon

Insurance

If I had not had pet insurance Ruby would have likely succumbed to cancer within the first few months as I could not have afforded the limb operation or her ongoing oncology care.

..More info soon

.Ruby Recovery Program Products

Here are all our products from the program.

‘Miracle’ Greens

$22.99 – $60.50 Inc. GST

HAPPY BODY FORMULA

Moringa leaf, barley grass & kelp

This formula was created as part of Ruby’s cancer recovery program but it’s great for all dogs*. The anti-inflammatory and mega nutritional properties of the moringa, coupled with the alkalising attributes of the barley grass, and the iodine content of the kelp, to me make a powerful combination. Add this mix to your dog’s meals to boost their nutrition and support their immune system.

*consider iodine total intake for dogs with thyroid issues

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

‘Magic’ Golds

$22.99 – $60.00 Inc. GST

VITALITY AND HEALING FORMULA

Nutritional yeast, lucuma and maca

This recipe was formulated to support Ruby’s recovery from her surgeries by helping her with wound healing, muscle recovery, immunity response and reduced stress and anxiety. It’s useful though for all dogs during life events but especially beneficial for those that are demanding on the body and emotions, including growing pups, pregnancy, high activity, injury, surgery or overall anxiety.

Make every dog’s meal Medible by mixing in some of this golden goodness. Its especially good with our Vita Veggie Mix!

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Golden Buddha Paste

$30.25 Inc. GST

HAPPY JOINT AND SKIN FORMULA

Turmeric (5% curcumin), hemp oil, bee pollen and ceylon cinnamon, black pepper

This Golden Buddha Paste combines the ancient healing goodness of turmeric, bee pollen and Ceylon cinnamon – all known for centuries for their powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that can help support strong joints and a healthy immune system.

We’ve also added hemp seed oil – nature’s most perfect balance of all 20 amino acids and a supreme ratio of omegas 3 and 6 – to super charge the formula and help maintain smooth and soothed skin, nimble joints, a healthy brain and body, and a glossy coat.

Add to cart

Vita Veggie Mix

$25.99 Inc. GST

BLISSFUL BODY AND
MIND FORMULA

Carrot, red cabbage, turmeric, apple and hemp, with hemp seed oil, ginger, milk thistle, passionflower and egg shells.

Dogs are omnivores and need vegetables to keep them happy and healthy. Our Vita Veggie Mix mimics the stomach contents of their ancestral wild prey, only it’s even better than nature intended!

Our veggie mixes are fermented naturally and aid gut health, immunity and nutrient absorption. They’ll have them shining inside and out.

Please note: This is a FRESH fermented product that we send out frozen but will thaw enroute and should be put back in freezer or fridge upon arrival. The mix will continue to ferment once thawed and cause the bag to expand and eventually split. It’s still good! But gets messy 🙂

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Super Veggie Mix

$25.99 Inc. GST

HAPPY HEART AND
LIVER FORMULA

Broccoli, beets, super greens, and hemp with hemp seed oil, rosehip, milk thistle, reishi mushrooms and egg shells.

This mix was developed in response to Ruby’s cancer diagnosis to create a healthy, balanced meal that fed her but not the cancer. Our veggie mixes promote gut health, nutrient absorption and immune function. Dogs are omnivores and need vegetables to keep them happy and healthy and our Super Veggie Mix is based on the raw, ancestral diet and mimics the stomach contents of their ancestral wild prey, only it’s even better than nature intended!

Please note: This is a FRESH fermented product that we send out frozen but will thaw enroute and should be put back in freezer or fridge upon arrival. The mix will continue to ferment once thawed and cause the bag to expand and eventually split. It’s still good! But gets messy 🙂

Add to cart
I LOVE A DOG Mushroom Medley Immunity

Mushroom Medley: Immunity

$66.00 – $99.00 Inc. GST

IMMUNITY FORMULA

Turkey tail, chaga, reishi, cordyceps, shiitake, lion’s mane & astragalus root

Mushroom Medley: Immunity is a powerful blend of medicinal mushrooms used in healing since ancient times and now being proven by modern science. This balanced combination fully supports the body’s immunity system and processes.

Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
I LOVE A DOG Mushroom Medley Mobility

Mushroom Medley: Mobility

$66.00 – $99.00 Inc. GST

MOBILITY FORMULA

Chaga, reishi, shiitake, tremella with MSM, eucommia bark & deer antler velvet

Mushroom Medley: Mobility is a supreme blend of medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs that have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Our blend helps soothe, nourish and heal the body, relieves stiff joints, sore bones and tight muscles.

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I LOVE A DOG PURE Turkey Tail

PURE Turkey Tail

$60.00 Inc. GST

IMMUNITY SUPER HERO

PURE Turkey Tail

Turkey Tail mushroom (trametes versicolor) is both powerful and beautiful (they really do look like a turkey’s tail!).

Used to treat infections, cancers and respiratory diseases for Centuries, Turkey Tail is now strongly proven to extend survival in humans and dogs with many cancer types, enhance efficacy of chemo and radiation treatments, help restore health and even suppress recurrence.

Other studies show they help reduce inflammation, improve gut health, fight infection, support healthy lungs, build strong bones and muscles, reduce exercise fatigue and improve blood sugar levels.

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A 'Medible' Diet - Good Food IS Good Medicine

Ruby’s Recovery Diet

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 and 6, and low in saturated fats and carbohydrates. It’s also good to add some immunity boosting and anti-inflammatory nutrients. The quality of the ingredients is key. Focus on clean, chemical free, wholefood ingredients as much as you can.

GIVE LOTS OF

Fresh water (preferably filtered)
(consider adding a teaspoon of silver colloidal or apple cider vinegar)

Exercise and Play
(unless your vet considers it a risk to their physical wellbeing)
Love and positive energy

AVOID

Bananas
Pigs’ ears
Rawhide chews
Overfeeding

Grains
(brown rice and steel cut oats are ok)
Simple and starchy carbohydrates

RUBY RECOVERY DIET

Including an easy to make recipe.

Download the Ruby Recovery Diet I created from the extensive research I did during Ruby’s recovery.

This information is to help you and your dog

Not a guaranteed cure

While I would love to be able to say that ‘if you follow the Ruby Recovery Program you’ll get the same happy results that we did’ – I can’t. It just isn’t possible to make any guarantees like that. Every dog is different, every cancer different and at differing stages of progression.

There are also rules from the governing bodies that strictly constrain any material therapeutic health claims, especially about cancer. I have to respect that.

What I can guarantee though is that if you complement your veterinary care with the best you can in nutrition and natural medicine support you will be giving your dog the best opportunity to may be beat it or slow it down. And you’ll know you did everything you could for them.

What more could they ask of their human?

This information is to help you and your dog

Not a guaranteed cure

While I would love to be able to say that ‘if you follow the Ruby Recovery Program you’ll get the same happy results that we did’ – I can’t. It just isn’t possible to make any guarantees like that. Every dog is different, every cancer different and at differing stages of progression.

There are also rules from the governing bodies that strictly constrain any material therapeutic health claims, especially about cancer. I have to respect that.

What I can guarantee though is that if you complement your veterinary care with the best you can in nutrition and natural medicine support you will be giving your dog the best opportunity to may be beat it or slow it down. And you’ll know you did everything you could for them.

What more could they ask of their human?