Supplements

Below you will find helpful information and links to resources about recommended canine cancer supplements and other nutraceuticals for dogs often discussed in Tripawds Blogs and the Tripawd Discussion Forums.

Nutraceutical – Combining the aspects of nutrition and pharmaceutical, refers to foods or extracts thereof claimed to have a medicinal effect on health.

K9 Immunity

K9 Immunity is an all natural immune system enhancing cancer supplement for dogs. K9 Immunity is manufactured by Aloha Medicinals from the same pharmaceutical grade immuno-modulating compounds as their human grade formula, but it is formulated especially for dogs with cancer.

K9 Immunity was developed from human cancer research, and was first used in treating cancer in guide dogs for the blind. It is now available without prescription in the USA and many other countries. K9 Immunity has been used to help thousands of dogs with cancer, and Immune-Assist Critical Care Formula has been helping human patients for more than seven years.

Follow the links below for more information about K9 Immunity, or call Aloha Medicinals for complete details.

From Jerry’s Blog:

From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:

From Aloha Medicinals:

Power Mushrooms

Health Concerns Power Mushrooms for dogs and cats is an all natural formula that uses four of the most commonly used medicinal mushrooms in Chinese medicine. It is ideal for immune system support, cancer care, and maintaining the energy level of geriatric animals.

Health Concerns says their Power Mushrooms blend enhances immune system functionality. According to Chinese and Japanese research it contains herbs that may have anti-tumor effects. Power Mushrooms boosts energy and is useful for autoimmune disorders. This supplements can be used as an adjunct to chemo and radiotherapy.

From Tripawds Blogs

From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:

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Artemisinin

Artemisinin or Qinghaosu (pronounced: Ching-hao-su) is an extract from the plant Artemisia Annua (Sweet Wormwood) or Qinghao (pronounced: Ching-hao). Scientific research has shown Artemisinin to be particularly beneficial in balancing the microbiology of the GI tract.

Doctors researching Artemisinin agree that it is safe, and can kill osteosarcoma cells in a petri dish. Whether or not the herb can work to kill cancer in a dog’s body or if the oral dose can be absorbed properly is still being studied. The extract Artemisinin has been used for several decades. It is recommended that any Artemisinin used is extracted from plants grown and harvested in accordance with GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) standards.

Good quality Artemisia annua contains 0.3-0.5% Artemisinin, so pure Artemisinin provides hundreds of times more of the active constituent Artemisinin than the whole herb itself. Combining with antioxidants or iron may theoretically decrease effectiveness.

From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:

Metronomic chemotherapy for Tazzie: Protocol Details
After chemo or mets: metronomics & other options
Treatment and Recovery: Artemisinin?
Eating Healthy: Artemisinin

From Bone Cancer Dogs:

What is Artemisinin?

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Glucosamine and Joint Care

Maintaining healthy hips and joints is important for all dogs, but it is a must for canine amputees. Many glucosamine, chondroitin and other healthy joint supplements are available. The following are a few we believe work best, or have heard about others using with success.

From Jerry’s Blog:

SynFlex liquid glucosamine for pets was our chosen glucosamine / chondroitin supplement for keeping Jerry’s hips healthy after his front leg amputation. It is the same formula as their human blend, with beef flavoring.

From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:

K-9 Liquid Health Glucosamine contains no Sugar, Wheat or Gluten!

Cosequin:

Cosequin DS and Cosequin Multi are comprised of nutrients that help sustain cartilage cells and provide components to help maintain a healthy cartilage structure and connective tissue to support the joints.

Natural Vet Blends Hip and Joint Arthritis Support for Dogs

Dog Gone Pain

Developed by leading Australian veterinarians & herbalists, Dog Gone Pain is manufactured by American Biosciences. DGP is a chewable revitalising supplement for Dogs designed to reduce aches and pains and maximize your dog’s quality of life.

Natural Health Supplements for Dogs from Pet Wellbeing

Vitamins & Herbs

Other natural treatments like organic Flax seed oil, vitamin C, powdered kelp and Alfalfa leaf powder were integral components of Jerry’s canine cancer diet. You can buy hard to find nutraceuticals and save money by comparing prices and shopping at these online vitamin superstores: