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Healthy Treat Recipe for Cancer Dogs
Everyone is baking this time of year, right? So… many thanks to Tripawds member ldillon81 from Kirkland, Washington for providing this healthy homemade dog treat recipe!
Low in carbohydrates, and with no sugar, these treats should be nutritious for all dogs and are suitable for supplementing any canine cancer diet. And according to Captain Jack, they are pretty tasty too.
Please note that it is our belief whole grains like wheat should be given only in moderation to dogs living with cancer …
“Corn or wheat is often the first ingredient found in commercial dog food. And even those owners who feed their dogs homemade food will often include carbohydrate-rich potatoes and carrots in their meals. Those foods almost instantly turn into simple sugars, making cancer cells happy and well-fed.
That’s why in general, I say to avoid carbohydrates and sugars. Whole grains can be given, especially if you are concerned about cost and want to give a tasty bulk to an otherwise all-meat-and-vegetable meal. Try very well-cooked, softened brown rice. The bran in the rice contains polysaccharides that have some evidence for cancer-fighting ability. Oatmeal is another good option for a wholesome grain.”
~ Dr. Demian Dressler, the Dog Cancer Survival Guide, pg. 234
For anyone willing to experiment, who is concerned about feeding any amount of whole wheat to their cancer dogs, we might suggest substituting rice flour in this recipe and letting us know how it goes. For additional healthy dog diet tips and recipes, check out Dr. Dressler’s Dog Cancer Survival Guide and this Healthy Pet Diet eBook.
[SEPT 11, 2009 – LDILLON81] …I found a recipe for dog treats and tweaked it a bit (ie: replaced vegetable oil with all-natural applesauce) so I wanted to share it with you… Below the recipe I have a list of the anti-cancer benefits of each ingredient. Hope you like them!!! (oh, and all the ingredients cost me about $10.)
Healthy Doggie Treats
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tablespoon Applesauce (all natural, no added sugar)
- 1 Cup Water
- 2 ½ Cups Whole Wheat Flour
- ½ Cup Oatmeal
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Mint
- ⅓ Cup Chopped Parsley
- ¼ Teaspoon Minced Garlic
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Mix applesauce and water
- Slowly add flour and other ingredients
- Roll dough on a flat surface
- Cut with cookie-cutter or into whatever shape you like
- Bake 25 minutes (add time or subtract time based on the size of the cookie)
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Applesauce: The antioxidants in applesauce helps to prevent many forms of cancer that can be caused by the free radicals they fight.
Whole Wheat Flour: The fiber present in the flour helps to keep the gastrointestinal tract functioning normally and may help prevent more serious problems such as colon cancer, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids. Whole wheat flour may also reduce the risk for diabetes and coronary artery disease. It also contains healthy phytochemicals, including antioxidants, which may help ward off cancer.
Oatmeal: Oats are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber’s cancer-fighting properties are due to the fact that it attacks certain bile acids, reducing their toxicity. The phytochemicals in oats may also have cancer-fighting properties.
Mint: In addition to the breath and digestion benefits of mint, it may also help in fighting cancer. Mint is known to contain a phytonutrient called perillyl alcohol which has been shown in animal studies the prevent the formation of colon, skin, and lung cancer.
Parsley: Parsley contains 3 times as much vitamin C as oranges, twice as much iron as spinach, and is rich in Vitamin A, potassium, and calcium. Parsley also contains Polyacetylenes which help regulate the body’s production of prostaglandin (a powerful tumor promoter), as well as Monoterpenes which are thought to have cancer-delaying properties.
Garlic: Many studies showed that the organic ingredient of garlic, allyl sulfur, another active ingredient in garlic, are effective in inhibiting or preventing cancer development. While Garlic does contain a toxin that may be harmful to dogs, it would take up to 50 (FIFTY!!!) cloves of straight garlic to have a harmful effect. Small amounts of garlic can be used as a flea repellant as well as an immunity booster for dogs with a compromised immune system.
Let us know how your dog likes these treats with a comment below, or follow the discussion on this Dog Treat Recipe topic originally posted in the Eating Healthy discussion forum. And don’t forget to submit your own healthy treat recipes, diet plans, and supplement regimens so we can share them with everyone here in the Tripawds Nutrition blog!
Jerry’s Canine Cancer Diet and Supplements
Jerry shares his canine cancer dog diet and supplements for osteosarcoma treatment after amputation.
Supplements
Below you will find helpful information and links to resources about recommended cat and dog cancer supplements and other nutraceuticals for pets 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.
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K9 Medicinals Immune Support
Immune Support is the newest medicinal mushroom immune support product to protect your dog’s DNA from damage and fight illness.
This tasty powder blend of medicinal mushrooms means that giving it to a dog is much easier than playing the pill game! In addition Armor-Up is a certified organic, wild-sourced all USA-made product with no immune system suppressing fillers, sugars, starches or maltodextrin.
From the Tripawds Blogs:
How to Support a Dog’s Immune System Without Pills
K9 Immunity Plus
K9 Immunity is an all natural immune system enhancing cancer supplement for dogs. K9 Immunity is distributed by K9 Medicinals and made from the same pharmaceutical grade immuno-modulating compounds as the 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 K9 Medicinals for complete details.
From the Tripawds Blogs:
Mushroom Therapy Basics to Fight Dog and Cat Cancer
New and Improved K9 Immunity Plus Immune System Support for Dogs with Cancer
Jerry’s K9 Immunity Clinical Trial for Osteosarcoma Metastasis
When Surgery and Chemo Are Not Enough to Fight Dog Cancer
K9 Immunity Clinical Trial Results
K9 Immunity and Metronomic Cancer Therapy
From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:
K9 Immunity and AHCC Cancer Therapies
All Forums Search Results for “K9 Immunity”
Artemisinin or K9 Immunity: Are You Taking Them?
Apocaps
Apoptosis is the term used to describe the body’s process of genetically programmed, healthy cell death. The death of old, used up cells make way for new cells to keep our bodies (and our dogs’) healthy and strong.
From Tripawds Blogs
What is Apocaps Apoptogen Formula For Dogs?
The Impawtance of Apoptosis and Canine Cancer
Apocaps Therapy Included in Human Cancer Study
Maggie’s Guide to Fighting Cancer
Dr Dressler’s Comprehensive Dog Cancer Survival Guide
From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:
Apocaps and Chemotherapy and Dietary issues
Edible Mushroom Therapy Basics
Edible mushroom supplements vary in price and quality. But it’s hard know you’re getting what you paid for, and that the mushroom blend is safe for your dog’s current state of health. To help with your research, here is a summary of information we’ve compiled from the Tripawds Discussion Forums and the Tripawds Nutrition blog.
From Tripawds Blogs
Medicinal Mushroom Pet Supplements Quick Start Guide
Dog Immunity Support Supplements Round-Up
How to Support a Dog’s Immune System Without Pills
Mushroom Therapy for Canine Hemangiosarcoma
Power Mushrooms Immune Boosting Supplement
Raven’s Power Mushrooms Testimonial
From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:
All posts about medicinal mushrooms for pets
AHCC Cancer Therapies: NK-9, K9 Immunity, Power Mushrooms
Artemisinin or K9 Immunity: Are You Taking Them?
Magic Mushroom Recipes for Your Tripawd
Osteosarcoma is No Match for Shiva’s Anti-Cancer Diet and Supplements
Mika Shares Her Healthy Cancer Dog Supplements
Immune Stimulant: Health Concerns Power Mushrooms
Find Power Mushrooms Online:
- Save on Health Concerns Power Mushrooms at Amazon!
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 Tripawds Nutrition Blog:
Artemisinin FAQs for Dog and Cat Cancer
What’s All this Talk About Artemisinin?
From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:
Metronomic chemotherapy for Tazzie: Protocol Details
After chemo or mets: metronomics & other options
Eating Healthy: All posts about Artemisinin
Find Artemisinin Online:
Save on Artemisinin at Amazon!
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.
Synflex glucosamine eases my arthritis pain.
From the Tripawd Discussion Forums:
All posts about “Glucosamine“
Duralactin & Dasuquin recommended for arthritis pain
Vet Questions (Glucosamine Supplements)
Pet Store Glucosamine and MSM Vet Feedback
Testimonial for Dog Gone Pain Joint Supplement
Cosequin:
Cosequin is 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.
Save on Cosequin Joint Health Supplements at Amazon!
Cosequin DS Chewable Tablest from Entirely Pets
Dasuquin:
Nutramax Dasuquin is the next generation Cosequin — highly recommended by many veterinarians for relieving joint pain and maintaining healthy hips. Read the Tripawds Nutrition blog review for more Dasuquin ingredients, dosage information and coupons, or compare prices using the following links:
Save on Dasuquin at Amazon!
Entirely Pets: Dasuquin for Small/Medium Dogs under 60 lbs. with MSM
Pet Food Express: Nutramax Dasuquin Supplemental Soft Chews for Dogs
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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:
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