jeanettesavill

HI a m new to the group my dog brandy was diagnosed with mass cell tumour heas had two operations on his neck but unfortunately it returned life .is like a rollercoaster at the moment with emotions sometimes he have a good day th en a really bad one when you just dont know what to do for the best I took brandy in as a stray he was on the streets I said it would be on trial as back then I did not have any animals how things have changed . brandy as taught me so much and is one of the nicest dogs you can meet all my neighbourhood knows him and his brilll with my grandchildren.the vets said it always happens to the nice dogs . brandy as also got a tumour on the top of his leg. today we walked over the fields were I live and he played sometimes you would not belive he had cancer.these moments are precious I pray every night and I just try to keep going and keep his spirits up I am learning new things everyday about his illness but the vets have shugged their shoulders a few times which is not very helpful even although they have done their best I am worried everyday which i cant help

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jeanette

Benpaws

My Dear Jeanette,

I completely understand what you are saying and how you are feeling because our Benny had the same thing, Mast Cell Tumours. Check out the posts on nutrition and supplement. Benny was on quite a few supplements and had a great diet which gave him more time even though the cancer had returned.

Our vet prescribed Prednisone in the last few months and one of the tumours did disappear completely, but some of the others grew.

Enjoy every moment with Brandy and love him with everything you have in you. He has no idea that he is ill. If he still enjoys playing and his walks that is a good thing. Hopefully he is eating.

Take each day one day at a time and try not to be emotional in front of him because he will definitely sense your mood.

You have come to the right place for support and for information. Everyone here UNDERSTANDS your pain. WELCOME!

There is nothing like the companionship of a dog and the unconditional love they give every day cannot be measured.

My prayers go out to you and Brandy at this difficult time.

Blessings,
Joanne & Shadow

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jeanettesavill

thank you for our lovely message we have tried brandy on predislone but unfortunately he pants like mad and is sick two nights ago our vet had given him apirton inj and steriod inj he was reallyla.gain from the steriod he does have alittle heart murm so we are afraid with predislone.he is eating alitle at moment but only what he likes and small amounts but iam glad about that.he is very carefull eating as he knows there,s usually.a tablet there forhim or he goes and hides undermy bed .still thanks once again.

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jeanette

Benpaws

Hi Again Jeanette,
Have you thought of hiding Brandy's meds in a bit of fine liverwurst? That worked for Benny and we called it his "appetizers."
Benny gained a lot of weight on prednisone as well.
What are you feeding Brandy?
This is a dreadful disease and the best pets in the whole world do not deserve to get it!!

Blessings,
Joanne

jeanettesavill

sorry but what is liverwhurst and were can I get from he as always been funny with food unless its choclate and i know he not supposed to have that because its toxic to dogs but brandy would scooff loads if he was allowed .atthe moment food is trial and error unfortunately I always feed him on dog food cans but now I FEEL awful after hearing how bad some are hes having sardines tuna mainwairing food from pets at home and natures best chicken and veg he does like alpen but I DONT KNOW HOW GOOD THIS IS

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jeanette

Benpaws

Testimonials, Marble Overcoming Mast Cell Tumors

Above is the webpage for Dr. Robert McDowell's herbal treatments for dogs with cancer. You might want to check this out. Many here have contacted Dr. McDowell and had good results.

Liverwurst is a liver sausage available here in Canada in Grocery stores. I don't know if you can get it where you live.
Supplements can also be hidden in a small amount of soft cheese or peanut butter.
I cooked pieces of chicken breast in a small amount of olive oil and with a touch of turmeric which is an antioxidant spice for fighting cancer in animals and humans. Brandy might like cottage cheese with flaxseed oil.
If he is enjoying his food that is important.
Read through some of the posts on Food and Nutrition. There are tons of informative posts.

Good luck and hugs to Brandy!

Blessings,
Joanne

rockytola

The cottage cheese and flaxseed oil needs to be blended for full effect. If you google the Budwig protocol you will get all the information you need.

jeanettesavill

THANK you all for sharing this informatiom with me did i say mainwairing food at pets at home I meant to say wainrights were I got mainwairing from i dont know I guess I need some sleep .I got some cottage chesse today and some peanut butter I am going to try and get flaxseed oil tomm and try to get liverwurst as well thank you all once again

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jeanette

Benpaws

Make sure you get PURE or ORGANIC peanut butter without sugar or salt or preservatives. CANCER FEEDS ON SUGAR.

Good Luck and know we are here for you when you need us.

Hugs to Brandy!

Blessings,
Joanne & Shadow

jeanettesavill

thanks I will get some organic or pure tommorow I guess me and hubby will eat what i bought today thank you once again.

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jeanette