Cancer fighting human foods good for dogs!
Of ALL the things that you can do to prevent cancer in your dog or cat, diet is clearly the most important.
In part you want the diet to include beneficial nutrients that have anti-cancer properties, such as antioxidants, flavanoids, essential fatty acids, etc… .
Unfortunately many of the Pet Foods are highly processed, losing the beneficial nutrients.
What CAN you do?
Well you can make your pet’s food, or purchase some rather expensive minimally processed food.
As an alternative option, you could consider adding in a flavanoid supplement, which has also been very helpful for pets with allergies. It’s the flavanoid isolated from apple peel, Quercetin. It’s here:
Dr Jones’ ULTIMATE Bioactive QuercetinDr Jones’ EXTRA STRENGTH Bioactive Quercetin
What’s the Deal with Cancer Diets and Dogs? No Carbohydrates?
Cancer cells use glucose, derived from carbohydrates, as an energy source. This has led to concerns about feeding carbs to dogs with cancer. Dr. Greg Ogilvie developed a specialized diet for cancer patients that is very low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fats, aimed at reducing the energy supply to cancer cells.
Choosing the Right Carbohydrates
It’s crucial not to generalize that “all carbs are bad." Instead, we should critically assess the source of the carbs. For instance, genetically modified (GMO) carbohydrates are often heavily sprayed with pesticides and can be a significant source of toxins.
The Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
Contrary to some beliefs, not all carbs are detrimental in cancer diets. Fruits and vegetables, which are carbohydrates, contain naturally occurring phytochemicals, flavonoids, and vitamins, making them rich in antioxidants. Foods such as kale, apples, berries, and carrots have been identified as chemopreventive. Notably, a 2005 study on Scottish Terriers with bladder cancer showed that those fed vegetables three times a week or more had a decreased risk of developing cancer, with carrots being the most commonly administered vegetable.
Cancer-Fighting “People Food" for Dogs
Even if your dog’s diet primarily consists of kibble, there are simple ways to enhance their nutritional intake a few times a week:
- Protein Sources: Add lean ground meats or poultry, and organ meats (like liver, which is very high in Coenzyme Q10).
- Dairy and Eggs: Include plain yogurt, eggs, and cottage cheese in their diet.
- Vegetables: Integrate vegetables such as carrots, leafy greens (like kale), and yams into their meals (avoid onions).
- Fruits: Offer fruits like blueberries, melon, mango, peach, and dried cranberries, but remember to avoid grapes and raisins, which are harmful to dogs.
Incorporating these foods into your dog’s diet can provide additional nutrients that may help fight cancer and improve their overall health.
P.S. There are many ways to potentially prevent cancer in your dog or cat, and diet is just part of the plan. Sometimes it’s out of our control, but ALL you can do is feed your pet well, and decrease carcinogen exposure (ie to insecticides, pet food toxins etc…)
Adding an a beneficial flavanoid supplement may help, and this is a no brainer if you are also dealing with an allergic pet. It’s the flavanoid isolated from apple peel, Quercetin. It’s here:
Dr Jones’ EXTRA STRENGTH Bioactive Quercetin
P.P.S. I get more questions about Cancer, than virtually any other veterinary condition, so I expect this webinar will fill up fast. (it’s tomorrow at 5PM Pacific, 8PM Eastern)
