How I Treat Pet Lymphoma with Natural Home Remedies
Lymphoma in Dogs and Cats: My Top Natural Remedies That Can Truly Help
Cancer is now the leading disease-related cause of death in our dogs and cats. I am seeing the numbers rise, especially in certain breeds. While there are many new conventional cancer treatments becoming available, there are also some promising natural options that more pet parents need to know about.
One group of remedies that continues to impress me are the cannabinoids from the cannabis plant. These compounds can slow cancer spread, help the immune system recognize cancer cells, and in some cases trigger apoptosis, which means cancer cell death. They also provide pain relief, which matters for any animal living with cancer.
If you ever have to support a dog or cat with cancer, I strongly encourage you to consider cannabinoids. We now have a cannabinoid blend that has been getting some great reviews from pet parents.
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Understanding Lymphoma
Lymphoma, also called lymphosarcoma, is an aggressive cancer of the lymphatic system. It is one of the most common cancers in both people and pets.
What the Lymphatic System Does
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes that helps the body manage foreign proteins, infectious organisms, and unwanted materials. It works much like a second circulatory system, carrying lymph instead of blood.
Lymphocytes are the main immune cells within this system. They help control infection, regulate inflammation, and destroy abnormal cells. When lymphocytes become cancerous, lymphoma develops.
How Lymphoma Spreads
Cancerous lymphocytes travel easily through lymphatic vessels. A single affected lymph node can quickly lead to more nodes enlarging, and later the liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, and even bone marrow may become involved. Once the bone marrow is affected, the immune system can no longer function normally.
Types of Lymphoma in Pets
1. Multicentric Lymphoma (Most Common)
Around 80 to 85 percent of lymphoma cases in dogs. Multiple lymph nodes throughout the body enlarge.
2. Alimentary Lymphoma
Affects the digestive tract. Causes vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and poor appetite.
3. Mediastinal Lymphoma
Affects lymphoid organs in the chest. Leads to coughing and breathing difficulty.
4. Extranodal Lymphoma
A rare form that appears in organs outside the lymphatic system, such as the skin, kidneys, lungs, eyes, or brain. When in the skin, it is called cutaneous lymphoma.
Signs of Lymphoma in Dogs and Cats
In multicentric lymphoma, the most common sign is swollen lymph nodes. You might notice firm swellings under the jaw, in the armpits, behind the knees, or in the groin. Many dogs still feel normal early on, but weight loss, lethargy, and reduced appetite develop as the disease progresses.
Signs of less common types depend on the organs involved.
Conventional Treatment
Chemotherapy can put lymphoma into remission. Remission means the cancer signs disappear, but the cancer is not truly cured. The average remission period is eight to nine months, with an average survival time of about one year.
New Conventional Treatment: Verdinexor
A newer treatment being studied is Verdinexor, used for dogs with newly diagnosed or first-relapse lymphoma. Early findings are promising, and it may provide another option for pet parents who want to combine conventional care with natural support.
Holistic Options That Can Support Pets with Lymphoma
These are the remedies I would personally use if one of my own dogs ever developed cancer.
1. Diet Therapy
One of the strongest natural tools you have is nutrition.
• Avoid high-carbohydrate kibble
• Choose a diet rich in protein and healthy fats
• Frozen raw or gently cooked diets are ideal
There is new research showing keto-style diets can help pets with cancer.
Safflower Oil for Cutaneous Lymphoma: A study showed six out of eight dogs went into remission using safflower oil alone. Dose: 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight, twice daily.
2. Cannabinoids (CBD and Others)
Cannabinoids have documented anti-cancer effects, including:
• Slowing cancer spread
• Triggering apoptosis
• Decreasing inflammation
• Reducing pain
Veterinary oncologists are now using high doses, up to 15 mg per kg.
My recommended dose:
3 mg per 10 lbs twice daily. You can safely increase up to ten times that amount.
Topical application over tumors can also help.
3. Medicinal Mushrooms
- Turkey Tail (Coriolus versicolor): A powerful immune booster. Used in Japan as part of cancer care. Dose: 100 mg per 10 lbs daily.
- Reishi: Excellent for supporting pets with lymphoma. Dose: 100 mg per 10 lbs once or twice daily.
4. Melatonin
Melatonin has strong antioxidant, immune-boosting, and anti-cancer properties. It works well alongside chemotherapy.
Dose: 1 mg per 10 lbs of body weight (maximum 6 mg), given one hour before bed.
5. Panacur (Fenbendazole)
Fenbendazole destabilizes cancer cell walls, causing cancer cell death.
Dose:
50 mg per kg for three days on, four days off.
Try for one month and monitor your pet closely.
6. Dandelion Root
Dandelion root has gained attention for its potential to help dogs with cancer.
You can simmer the dried root in water for 20 to 30 minutes and offer it daily. Many pet parents report seeing improvement in about two weeks.
7. Artemisinin (Artemisia annua)
Highly effective against cancers with high iron content, such as HSA, and may help lymphoma as well.
Dose: 5 mg per 10 lbs daily.
8. Safflower Oil for Cutaneous Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides)
A fascinating small study reported remission in six of eight dogs using safflower oil alone.
Dose:
3 ml per kg, twice weekly, given with food.
Final Thoughts
I hope your dog or cat never faces cancer. Prevention is always better. But if cancer does develop, I encourage you to explore both conventional and natural options.
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Cannabinoids now have extensive research showing they are safe and effective, with clear anti-cancer potential and far fewer side effects than many standard treatments.
We now have a new blend with four different cannabinoids:
