posted 02-11-2004 08:41 PM         

According to Volhard & Brown diet can play a role with cancer. To quote from their book (which is on my recommend reading list) Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog "Tumors need carbohydrates for energy, and a diet high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrates makes tumors energy-deficient and can literally starve them." They give a sample diet with proper supplements to use for dietary support.

You may be interested in looking at the site of a Homeopathic vet http://www.charlesloopsdvm.com/cancer.htm
I'm sure there are many similar sites. Do you have a homeopathic vet in your area? I'd search around, find one and consult with them before trying anything.

Good luck! Hope your pooch gets well soon!

posted 02-11-2004 09:25 PM         

For now, we have all of our dogs (4) on Eagle Pack kibble, which is supposed to be the most protein rich, organic dog food available. Also we are supplementing with digestive enzymes and probiotics. I am just bothered by the growth of the tumor. We just started this new regime and I am sure that it hasn't had sufficient time to turn things around. But, we will keep at it and possibly get the tumor removed as well and hope for the best.

He is an old guy and I would rather not put him through surgury if we can possibly avoid it. But he is licking on his sides alot under the tumor site which is right in the middle of his back. And, I don't want him to be uncomfortable. If he wasn't licking, I would leave it alone.

Thanks for the well wishes. I should know more tomorrow after the vet visit.