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Nasal cancer in dogs. Canine nasal cancer.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-28206320982199909172017-03-17T18:19:00.001-07:002017-03-17T18:19:06.947-07:00Cannabinoids cannabidiol from hemp for dog cancers<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What is CBD? What is CBD Oil?</span></div>
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring constituent of industrial hemp/cannabis. Its formula is C21H30O2 and it has a molecular mass of 314.4636. It is the most abundant non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, and is being scientifically investigated for various reasons.</div>
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<strong>Cannabidiol</strong>—CBD—is a hemp/cannabis derived compound that has
significant medical benefits, <i>but does not make people feel “stoned” and
can actually counteract the psychoactivity of THC.</i></div>
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CBD oil is a cannabis oil (<i>whether derived from marijuana or industrial hemp, as the word cannabis is the latin genus name <u>for both</u></i>) that has significant amounts of cannabidiol (CBD) contained within it. CBD products and extracts are also derived from industrial hemp, so they could be considered CBD-rich hemp oil, hemp derived CBD oil, CBD-rich cannabis oil, or plainly “hemp extracts” since they typically contain much more than just CBD. Again, cannabis doesn't mean marijuana, but is the genus name, and general umbrella term which all forms of marijuana and hemp fall under. </div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What’s the difference between Hemp and Marijuana?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To better understand the difference, we need to get botanical. Hemp and marijuana are different varieties of the same plant species Canabis Sativa L. It’s like how dogs and wolves are different breeds of Canis Lupis. They are related but differ in scientific make-up and how they are cultivated or bred. For example, hemp is made to grow upward like bamboo (10-15’ high) specifically for its stalks and seeds which are used for textiles, food, paper, body care products, plastics and building materials. That’s why it’s most often referred to as “industrial hemp”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marijuana, on the other hand, is grown out like a bush to cultivate the leaves and cannabis flowers used for medicinal and recreational purposes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David P. West, PhD of the North American Industrial Hemp Council and renowned commercial corn breeder explains that a biochemical method further classifies Cannabis plants by their unique molecular compounds called cannabinoids - the most common being CBD and THC. Marijuana is low in CBD and contains 5-10% THC which is the psychoactive ingredient that gives a “high”. Industrial hemp conversely is high in CBD and has a low .3-1.5% level of THC and considered non-narcotic. </span></div>
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Scientifically when it comes to naming, industrial Hemp and Marijuana are the same plant, with a genus and species using the name of Cannabis Sativa. <i>BUT they have a drastically different genetic profile though</i>. Industrial Hemp is always a strain of Cannabis sativa, while marijuana can be Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis. The major difference is how industrial hemp has been bred compared to a marijuana form of Cannabis sativa. Typically speaking, industrial hemp is very fibrous, with long strong stalks, and barely has any flowering buds, while a marijuana strain of Cannabis sativa will be smaller, bushier, and full of flowering buds. However, newer industrial hemp varieties in the USA are being bred to have more flowers and higher yields of cannabinoids and terpenes, but no THC.</div>
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99% of the time marijuana has a high amount of psychoactive THC and only a very low amount of CBD. <i>Hemp, on the other hand, naturally has a very high amount of CBD in most instances, and only a trace amount of pyschoactive THC</i>. Fortunately, the cannabinoid profile of hemp is ideal for people looking for benefits from cannabis without the ‘high.’ Hemp is used for making herbal supplements, food, fiber, rope, paper, bricks, oil, natural plastic, and so much more, whereas marijuana is usually used just recreationally, spiritually, and medicinally. The term cannabis oil can refer to either a marijuana or hemp derived oil, since marijuana and hemp are two different forms of cannabis.</div>
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In the USA the legal definition of “industrial hemp,” per Section 7606 of the Agricultural Appropriations Act of 2014, is “INDUSTRIAL HEMP — The term ‘‘industrial hemp’’ means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.”</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Are hemp derived cannabinoids such as CBD as good as CBD from marijuana?</span></div>
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The short answer is yes. CBD is CBD, whether from marijuana or hemp. Most marijuana has a very low non-psychoactive cannabinoid profile (like CBD, CBC, CBG), so most of the time hemp would be much more preferable for anything besides THC. Marijuana is usually very high in THC (gives people the high) but usually very low in other non-psychoactive cannabinoids.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Is a standard hemp <i><u>seed</u></i> oil the same as a high-CBD hemp extract?</span></div>
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Absolutely not. Standard hemp seed oil, which can be found very cheaply at a grocery store, is a much different product than hemp extracts (not from seed). Standard hemp oil is produced by cold pressing the seeds, whereas hemp extract is a supercritical CO2 extraction of the hemp plant itself, not the seeds. Hemp seed oil is considered to be a great nutritive food, but it doesn't have the naturally occurring terpenes, cannabinoids and other components that our extracts do have.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Will you get ‘high’?</span></div>
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No. Hemp Extract products are all made from industrial hemp, which only has trace amounts of THC, so there is no psychoactive effect. </div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What is the endocannabinoid system (ECS)?</span></div>
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“The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a group of endogenous cannabinoid receptors located in the mammalian brain and throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, consisting of neuromodulatory lipids and their receptors.” Wikipedia</div>
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There are two main types of receptors in the ECS, CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are primarily located in the central nervous system and brains of mammals, and CB2 are generally found in the peripheral nervous system. There are two main cannabinoids mammals produce- 2AG and Anandamide (named after the Sanskrit term “ananda” which translates to “peace”).</div>
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<b>For hundreds of millions of years every vertebrate on Earth (which obviously would include dogs and cats!) has been equipped with this ECS, a crucial system in the body, and it has been known about in the scientific and medical communities since the 1980’s. However, this body system still not taught about in most medical schools due to politics.</b></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scientific research has shown <a href="https://www.projectcbd.org/content/what-is-cbd" title="What id CBD">CBD</a>
may be therapeutic for many conditions. In compiling a list of
conditions that CBD may help, we examined hundreds of peer-reviewed
articles in scientific journals. <b>Relevant reports have been culled
primarily from PubMed, online service of the U.S. National Library of
Medicine.</b> To these highly technical reports, we have added articles from
<a href="http://beyondthc.com/" target="_blank"><em>O'Shaughnessy's</em></a> and a few stories from general interest publications. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Most of the PubMed material
consists of abstracts on preclinical research involving single
cannabinoid molecules, test tubes, petri dishes, animal experiments, and
in some cases human cell-line studies. Although all mammals have cell
receptors that respond pharmacologically to cannabinoid compounds, data
from animal experiments and other preclinical research is not always
applicable to humans. </span>GW Pharmaceuticals has conducted successful
trials of Sativex, a whole plant CBD-rich cannabis extract, mainly for
people suffering from neuropathic pain; summaries of this research are
also included. There have been additional studies with synthetic CBD and
<a href="https://www.projectcbd.org/content/synthetic-vs-whole-plant-cbd" title="Synthetic vs. Whole Plant CBD">whole plant cannabis</a> in Brazil and Israel. Unfortunately, political constraints have blocked clinical-oriented CBD research in the United States.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of the reports that follow pertain to cannabidiol. Occasionally
articles examine the therapeutic potential of other plant
cannabinoids—THC, CBDA (cannabidiol in its raw acid form), THCV, CBG,
and CBDV, for example. I've also included a few studies that illuminate
various aspects of the endocannabinoid system without focusing on CBD.</span><br />
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Cancer</h1>
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General</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22506672" target="_blank" title="Cannabidiol as potential anticancer drug">CBD as potential anticancer drug</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624859" target="_blank">CBD inhibits angiogenesis by multiple mechanisms</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23544909" target="_blank">The inhibitory effects of CBD on systemic malignant tumors</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218" target="_blank">CBD inhibits cancer cell invasion via upregulation of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases-1</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/09/06/marijuana-fights-cancer-and-helps-manage-side-effects-researchers-find.html" target="_blank">Marijuana fights cancer and helps manage side effects</a> </strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27022310" target="_blank"><strong>In vitro and in vivo efficacy of non-psychoactive cannabidiol in neuroblastoma</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27149140" target="_blank"><strong>The Influence of Biomechanical Properties and Cannabinoids on Tumor Invasion</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27070944" target="_blank"><strong>Antitumorigenic targets of cannabinoids - current status and implications</strong></a></li>
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Bladder</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20546877" target="_blank">TRPV2 activation induces apoptotic cell death in human T24 bladder cancer cells: a potential therapeutic target for bladder cancer</a> </strong></li>
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Brain</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20053780" target="_blank">Cannabidiol enhances the inhibitory effects of delta9-THC on human glioblastoma cell proliferation and survival</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14617682" target="_blank">Antitumor effects of CBD, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, on human glioma cell lines</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24142199" target="_blank">Systematic review of the literature on clinical and experimental trials on the antitumor effects of cannabinoids in gliomas</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15700028" target="_blank">CBD inhibits human glioma cell migration through a cannabinoid receptor-independent mechanism</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23243024" target="_blank">Id-1 is a key transcriptional regulator of glioblastoma aggressiveness and a novel therapeutic target</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23079154" target="_blank">Triggering of the TRPV2 channel by cannabidiol sensitizes glioblastoma cells to cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24204703" target="_blank">CBD inhibits proliferation and invasion in U87-MG and T98G glioma cells through a multitarget effect</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23349970" target="_blank">Local delivery of cannabinoid-loaded microparticles inhibits tumor growth in a murine xenograft model of glioblastoma multiforme</a> </strong></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27821713" target="_blank"><strong>Synergistic responses between cannabidiol and DNA-damaging agents on the proliferation and viability of glioblastoma and neural progenitor cells in culture</strong></a></li>
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Breast</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16728591" target="_blank">Antitumor activity of plant cannabinoids with emphasis on the effect of cannabidiol on human breast carcinoma</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21566064" target="_blank">CBD induces programmed cell death in breast cancer cells by coordinating the cross-talk between apoptosis and autophagy</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20859676" target="_blank">Pathways mediating the effects of CBD on the reduction of breast cancer cell proliferation, invasion, and metastasis</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18025276" target="_blank">CBD as a novel inhibitor of Id-1 gene expression in aggressive breast cancer cells</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22963825" target="_blank">Cannabidiolic acid, a major cannabinoid in fiber-type cannabis, is an inhibitor of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell migration</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27530354" target="_blank"><strong>CBD-A mediated selective down-regulation of c-fos in highly aggressive breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells</strong></a></li>
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Colon</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22231745" target="_blank">Chemopreventive effect of the non-psychotropic phytocannabinoid cannabidiol on experimental colon cancer</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.phytomedicinejournal.com/article/S0944-7113%2813%2900472-8/abstract" target="_blank">Inhibition of colon carcinogenesis by a standardized <i>Cannabis sativa</i> extract with high content of CBD</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22110202" target="_blank">Induction of apoptosis by cannabinoids in prostate and colon cancer cells is phosphatase dependent</a></strong></li>
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Endocrine</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18508995" target="_blank">Endocannabinoids in endocrine and related tumours</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18387516" target="_blank">A comparative study on CBD-induced apoptosis in murine thymocytes and EL-4 thymoma cells</a><strong> </strong></strong></li>
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Kaposi Sarcoma</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23264851" target="_blank">CBD inhibits growth and induces programmed cell death in kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus-infected endothelium</a></strong></li>
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Leukemia</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16754784" target="_blank">CBD-induced apoptosis in human leukemia cells: A novel role of cannabidiol in the regulation of p22phox and Nox4 expression</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cannabidiol-Induced+Apoptosis+in+Human+Leukemia+Cells" target="_blank">CBD-Induced Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells</a> </strong></li>
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Lung</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22198381" target="_blank">CBD inhibits lung cancer cell invasion and metastasis via intercellular adhesion molecule-1C</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23220503" target="_blank">COX-2 and PPAR-γ confer cannabidiol-induced apoptosis of human lung cancer cells</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20668920" target="_blank">Decrease of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 may contribute to the anti-invasive action of CBD on human lung cancer cells</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.alternet.org/drugs/media-ignored-experts-shocking-findings-marijuana-helps-prevent-lung-cancer-now-its-med-school?akid=9578.1118899.-dKN0s&rd=1&src=newsletter732160&t=10&paging=off" target="_blank">Media ignored expert’s shocking findings that marijuana helps prevent lung cancer</a> </strong></li>
</ul>
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Pain</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19896326" target="_blank">Multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of THC:CBD extract and THC extract in patients with intractable cancer-related pain</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22483680" target="_blank">Nabiximols for opioid-treated cancer patients with poorly-controlled chronic pain: a randomized, placebo-controlled, graded-dose trial</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/09/27/Marijuana-extract-helps-prevent-chemo-pain/UPI-64641317159672/?spt=hs&or=hn" target="_blank">Marijuana extract helps prevent chemo pain</a> </strong></li>
</ul>
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Prostate</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22849856" target="_blank">Towards the use of non-psychoactive cannabinoids for prostate cancer</a> </strong></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=47691#.U8FwiKiAQUF" target="_blank"><strong>In Vitro Anticancer Activity of Plant-Derived Cannabidiol on Prostate Cancer Cell Lines</strong></a></span></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22110202" target="_blank">Induction of apoptosis by cannabinoids in prostate and colon cancer cells is phosphatase dependent</a></strong></li>
</ul>
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Skin</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24041928" target="_blank">Anticancer activity of anandamide in human cutaneous melanoma cells</a> </strong></li>
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Inflammation</h1>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21238581" target="_blank">Cannabidiol as an emergent therapeutic strategy for lessening the impact of inflammation on oxidative stress</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=The+endocannabinoid+system%3A+an+emerging+key+player+in+inflammation" target="_blank">The endocannabinoid system: an emerging key player in inflammation</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22850623" target="_blank">Anti-inflammatory role of cannabidiol and O-1602 in cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis in mice</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19199042" target="_blank">Cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, and related analogs in inflammation</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22265864" target="_blank">Cannabidiol, a non-psychotropic plant-derived cannabinoid, decreases inflammation in a murine model of acute lung injury: role for the adenosine A(2A) receptor</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22585736" target="_blank">Cannabinoids suppress inflammatory and neuropathic pain by targeting α3 glycine receptors</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22163000" target="_blank">Cannabidiol reduces intestinal inflammation through the control of neuroimmune axis</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21537423" target="_blank">Diabetic retinopathy: Role of inflammation and potential therapies for anti-inflammation</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22163051" target="_blank">Cannabidiol reduces Aβ-induced neuroinflammation and promotes hippocampal neurogenesis through PPARγ involvement</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17384130" target="_blank">Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15313881" target="_blank">Vanilloid TRPV1 receptor mediates the antihyperalgesic effect of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol, in a rat model of acute inflammation</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19074681" target="_blank">Cannabidiol attenuates cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by decreasing oxidative/nitrosative stress, inflammation, and cell death</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11152013" target="_blank">Cannabinoids in clinical practice</a> </strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27498155" target="_blank"><strong>Pure THC-V inhibits nitrite production in murine peritoneal macrophages</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27435265" target="_blank"><strong>Cannabinoids, inflammation, and fibrosis</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.projectcbd.org/Amyloid%20proteotoxicity%20initiates%20an%20inflammatory%20response%20blocked%20by%20cannabinoids" target="_blank"><strong>Amyloid proteotoxicity initiates an inflammatory response blocked by cannabinoids</strong></a></li>
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Nausea</h1>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24184696" target="_blank">Regul</a><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24184696" target="_blank">ation of nausea and vomiting by cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21827451" target="_blank" title="CBD attenuates vomitting and nausea">CBD, a non-psychotropic component of cannabis, attenuates vomiting and nausea-like behaviour via indirect agonism of 5-HT(1A) somatodendritic autoreceptors in the dorsal raphe nucleus</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23121618" target="_blank">Cannabidiolic acid prevents vomiting in Suncus murinus and nausea-induced behaviour in rats by enhancing 5-HT1A receptor activation</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21243485" target="_blank">Interaction between non-psychotropic cannabinoids in marihuana: effect of cannabigerol (CBG) on the anti-nausea or anti-emetic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in rats and shrews</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21175589" target="_blank">Regulation of nausea and vomiting by cannabinoids</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11973447" target="_blank">CBD: its synthetic dimethylheptyl homolog suppress nausea in an experimental model with rats</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21039759" target="_blank">Preliminary efficacy and safety of an oromucosal standardized cannabis extract in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27438607" target="_blank">Effect of combined oral doses of THC & CBDA on acute and anticipatory nausea in rat models</a></strong></li>
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Neuropathic Pain</h1>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17257464" target="_blank">Meta-analysis of cannabis based treatments for neuropathic and multiple sclerosis-related pain</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16553576" target="_blank">Sativex: Clinical efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of symptoms of multiple sclerosis and neuropathic pain</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17712817" target="_blank">Cannabis, pain, and sleep: Sativex Clinical Trials</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17997224" target="_blank">Sativex successfully treats neuropathic pain characterised by allodynia: clinical trial</a> </strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25160710" target="_blank"><strong>Cannabinoids for neuropathic pain</strong></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25150831" target="_blank"><strong>Neuropathic orofacial pain: Cannabinoids as a therapeutic avenue</strong></a> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18035205" target="_blank">Oromucosal delta9-THC/CBD for neuropathic pain associated with multiple sclerosis</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17157290" target="_blank">The non-psychoactive cannabis constituent cannabidiol is an orally effective therapeutic agent in rat chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15313881" target="_blank">Vanilloid TRPV1 receptor mediates the antihyperalgesic effect of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol, in a rat model of acute inflammation</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24117398" target="_blank">Cannabidiol inhibits paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain through 5-HT1A receptors without diminishing nervous system function or chemotherapy efficacy</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18618522" target="_blank">Antihyperalgesic effect of a Cannabis sativa extract in a rat model of neuropathic pain</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20942863" target="_blank">Non-psychoactive cannabinoids modulate the descending pathway of antinociception in anaesthetized rats through several mechanisms of action</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22585736" target="_blank">Cannabinoids suppress inflammatory and neuropathic pain by targeting α3 glycine receptors</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Role+of+the+cannabinoid+system+in+pain+control+and+therapeutic+implications+for+the+management+of+acute+and+chronic+pain+episodes" target="_blank">Role of the cannabinoid system in pain control and therapeutic implications for the management of acute and chronic pain episodes</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18728714" target="_blank">Cannabinoids in the management of difficult to treat pain</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19896326" target="_blank">Multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of THC:CBD extract and THC extract in patients with intractable cancer-related pain</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/09/27/Marijuana-extract-helps-prevent-chemo-pain/UPI-64641317159672/?spt=hs&or=hn" target="_blank">Marijuana extract helps prevent chemo pain</a></strong> </li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH5yzEu3JGQ&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">CBD for children with Dravet’s and intractable seizures</a> </strong>(Video)</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24237632" target="_blank">Report of a parent survey of CBD-enriched cannabis use in pediatric treatment-resistant epilepsy</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v13/n257/a05.html?1126" target="_blank">Medicinal marijuana stops seizures, brings hope to a little girl</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22696383" target="_blank">Cannabinoids for epilepsy</a></strong> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25282526" target="_blank"><strong>Cannabis, CBD, and epilepsy – From receptors to clinical response</strong> </a></li>
<li><a href="http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/cn5000524" target="_blank"><b>The non-psychotropic plant cannabinoids, cannabidivarin (CBDV) and cannabidiol (CBD), activate and desensitize transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channels in vitro: potential for the treatment of neuronal hyperexcitability </b></a></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7413719" target="_blank">Chronic administration of CBD to healthy volunteers and epileptic patients</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21441624" target="_blank">Endocannabinoid system protects against cryptogenic seizures</a> </strong></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25346637" target="_blank"><strong>Seizing an opportunity for the endocannabinoid system</strong></a></span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25346628"><strong>Cannabidiol: promise and pitfalls</strong></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cannabidiol%3A+Pharmacology+and+potential+therapeutic+role+in+epilepsy+and+other+neuropsychiatric+disorders" target="_blank"><strong><span class="highlight">Cannabidiol</span>: <span class="highlight">Pharmacology</span> and <span class="highlight">potential</span> <span class="highlight">therapeutic</span> <span class="highlight">role</span> in <span class="highlight">epilepsy</span> and <span class="highlight">other</span> <span class="highlight">neuropsychiatric</span> </strong></a><span class="highlight"><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cannabidiol%3A+Pharmacology+and+potential+therapeutic+role+in+epilepsy+and+other+neuropsychiatric+disorders">disorders</a> </strong></span></li>
<li><a href="http://epilepsyut.org/downloads/Jacobson&Porter.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Report of a parent survey of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis use in pediatric </strong><strong>treatment-resistant epilepsy</strong></a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=From+the+Editors%3A+Cannabidiol+and+medical+marijuana+for+the+treatment+of+epilepsy" target="_blank"><strong>From the <span class="highlight">Editors</span>: <span class="highlight">Cannabidiol</span> and <span class="highlight">medical</span> <span class="highlight">marijuana</span> for the <span class="highlight">treatment</span> of </strong></a><span class="highlight"><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=From+the+Editors%3A+Cannabidiol+and+medical+marijuana+for+the+treatment+of+epilepsy">epilepsy</a> </strong></span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3840466/pdf/peerj-01-214.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Cannabidivarin (CBDV) suppressespentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-inducedincreases in epilepsy-related gene expression</strong></a> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22520455" target="_blank">CBD exerts anti-convulsant effects in animal models of temporal lobe and partial seizures</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19906779" target="_blank">Cannabidiol displays antiepileptiform and antiseizure properties in vitro and in vivo</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7028792" target="_blank">Hypnotic and antiepileptic effects of CBD</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6975285" target="_blank">The cannabinoids as potential antiepileptics</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/850145" target="_blank">Cannabidiol–antiepileptic drug comparisons and interactions in experimentally induced seizures in rats</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12031-015-0703-6" target="_blank">CBD Post-Treatment Alleviates Rat Epileptic-Related Behaviors</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28087250" target="_blank">Pharmacology of cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28190698" target="_blank">Therapeutic effects of cannabinoids in animal models of seizures, epilepsy, epileptogenesis, and epilepsy-related neuroprotection</a></strong></li>
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Owner Survey:</h3>
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<li class="p4" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="s1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box;">92.6% of ALL respondents favored CBD cannibinoids to SOME, MOST or ANY <a href="https://canna-pet.com/canna-pet-as-a-natural-alternative-to-medications/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #f17600; text-decoration: none;">medications</a>*</i></b></span></li>
<li class="p3" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="s1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">73.0%</strong> report CBD <b style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box;">INHIBITED CELL GROWTH IN TUMORS / CANCER CELLS</i></b>*</span></li>
<li class="p3" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="s1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">95.0%</strong> report CBD provides <a href="https://canna-pet.com/ailment_group/pain-inflammation/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #f17600; text-decoration: none;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PAIN</strong></em></a><b style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box;"> RELIEF*</i></b></span></li>
<li class="p3" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="s1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">82.3%</strong> report CBD helps <b style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box;">REDUCE <a href="https://canna-pet.com/ailment_group/digestive-nausea/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #f17600; text-decoration: none;">VOMITING OR NAUSEA</a></i></b>*</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "EB Garamond", serif; font-size: 18px;"><b>I haven’t seen any official scientific studies <i>done on dogs</i> proving the claimed benefits CBD (if you know of one, please contact me) <i>but there is a lot of anecdotal evidence at the below links that makes it appear to be a pretty promising health supplement.</i> However, there have been various pre-clinical, general cannabis research done on both humans and lab animals that prove there is some medical benefit in those cases. It’s not a large leap of faith to assume that dogs can experience similar benefits as humans and lab animals.</b></span><br />
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Read all the testimonials on pets, it's pretty wild.<br />
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<a href="https://canna-pet.com/testimonials/" target="_blank">https://canna-pet.com/testimonials/</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.bluebird-botanicals.com/product/classic-hemp-10ml/" target="_blank">https://www.bluebird-botanicals.com/product/classic-hemp-10ml/</a> I just ordered this for myself to try it on me and my wife<br />
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<a href="https://www.treatibles.com/blogs/updates?page=1" target="_blank">https://www.treatibles.com/blogs/updates?page=1</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.petreleaf.com/cbd/customer-reviews" target="_blank">https://www.petreleaf.com/cbd/customer-reviews</a><br />
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<a href="https://cbdpettreats.us/shop/dog-treats-cbd-5mg/" target="_blank">https://cbdpettreats.us/shop/dog-treats-cbd-5mg/</a><br />
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I didn't get the chance to use this myself in time for Lucy. I regret not trying it on her.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She lived more than 5 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, Yunnan Bai Yao for bleeding, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. </a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-72414157154488077212017-03-06T13:02:00.003-08:002017-03-06T13:02:36.278-08:00Dog Breed Median Life Expectancy in Years<br />
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Well, it's been a little more than 90 days since she died and I have not posted.<br />
Any of you who need help I will still help you, so please email me anytime. It's only fair. The universe gave me more than 5 years instead of 4 months.<br />
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I am posting this so we might have an idea when maybe our fight might be drawing down simply due to an aging immune system. I really felt bad about Lucy for much of the last 90 days but this I guess tells me I might have not been able to really keep her going for alot longer.<br />
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<strong>Breed Median Life Expectancy in Years</strong></div>
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Affenpinscher.......................................... 11 .42</div>
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Afghan hound.......................................... 11 .92</div>
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Airedale terrier........................................ 10 .75</div>
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Akita........................................................ 9 .92</div>
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Alaskan Malamute.................................. 10 .71</div>
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American cocker spaniel......................... 10 .33</div>
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Anatolian/Karabash................................. 10 .75</div>
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<b>Australian cattle dog............................... 11 .67 LUCY WAS THIS WITH SOME LAB MIX - SHE MADE IT TO 12.5 YEARS WITH CANCER </b></div>
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Australian shepherd................................ 9</div>
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Australian silky terrier............................ 14 .25</div>
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Australian terrier..................................... 12 .08</div>
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Basenji..................................................... 13.54</div>
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Basset Fauve de Bretagne....................... 10 .42</div>
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Basset Griffon Vendeen.......................... 12 .04</div>
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Basset hound........................................... 11 .29</div>
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Beagle...................................................... 12 .67</div>
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Bearded collie......................................... 13 .5</div>
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Bedlington terrier.................................... 13 .38</div>
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Belgian shepherd..................................... 12 .5</div>
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Bernese mountain dog............................. 8</div>
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Bichon frise............................................. 12 .92</div>
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Bloodhound............................................. 6 .79</div>
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Border collie............................................ 12 .25</div>
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Border terrier........................................... 14</div>
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Borzoi...................................................... 9 .08</div>
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Boston terrier.......................................... 10 .92</div>
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Bouvier Des Flandres.............................. 11 .33</div>
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Boxer....................................................... 10 .25</div>
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Briard....................................................... 11 .17</div>
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Brittany.................................................... 12 .88</div>
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Bull terrier............................................... 10</div>
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Bulldog.................................................... 6 .29</div>
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Bull mastiff.............................................. 7 .46</div>
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Cairn terrier............................................. 14</div>
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Canaan dog.............................................. 14 .63</div>
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Cavalier King Charles spaniel................ 11 .38</div>
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Cesky terrier............................................ 8 .42</div>
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Chesapeake Bay retriever....................... 10 .75</div>
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Chihuahua................................................ 12 .42</div>
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Chinese crested....................................... 10 .08</div>
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Chow Chow............................................. 9 .38</div>
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Clumber spaniel...................................... 10 .33</div>
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Cocker spaniel......................................... 11 .17</div>
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Collie....................................................... 12 .67</div>
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Curly coated retriever............................. 10 .75</div>
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Dachshund............................................... 12 .67</div>
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Dalmatian................................................ 12 .5</div>
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Dandie Dinmont terrier........................... 12 .17</div>
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Deer hound............................................... 8 .67</div>
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Doberman.............................................. 10 .5</div>
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Dogue de Bordeaux................................. 3 .83</div>
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English setter........................................... 11 .58</div>
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English springer spaniel.......................... 12</div>
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English toy terrier................................... 12</div>
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Field spaniel............................................ 11 .63</div>
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Finnish Lapphund.................................... 7 .33</div>
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Finnish spitz............................................ 11 .13</div>
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Flat-coated retriever................................ 9 .83</div>
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Fox terrier................................................ 13 .13</div>
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French bulldog........................................ 9</div>
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German long-haired pointer..................... 10 .5</div>
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German pinscher..................................... 11 .38</div>
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German Shepard................... 12</div>
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German short haired pointer................... 12</div>
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German spitz........................................... 11 .33</div>
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German wirehaired pointer..................... 10</div>
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Giant schnauzer....................................... 10</div>
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Glen of Imaal terrier............................... 10 .42</div>
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Golden retriever...................................... 12 .25</div>
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Gordon setter........................................... 11 .08</div>
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Great Dane............................................... 6 .5</div>
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Greenland dog......................................... 8 .46</div>
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Greyhound............................................... 9 .08</div>
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Griffon Bruxellois................................... 12</div>
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Hamiltonstovare...................................... 10 .13</div>
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Havanese................................................. 10 .25</div>
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Hovawart................................................. 12 .92</div>
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Hungarian Puli........................................ 12 .42</div>
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Hungarian vizsla..................................... 12 .92</div>
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Hungarian wirehaired vizsla................... 9 .83</div>
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Irish red & white setter........................... 11 .42</div>
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Irish setter................................................ 12</div>
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Irish terrier.............................................. 14 .83</div>
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Irish water spaniel................................... 9 .33</div>
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Irish wolfhound....................................... 7 .04</div>
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Italian greyhound.................................... 13 .5</div>
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Italian Spinone........................................ 9</div>
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Japanese Chin.......................................... 9 .25</div>
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Japanese spitz.......................................... 12 .29</div>
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Keeshond................................................. 12 .21</div>
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Kerry Blue terrier.................................... 11 .5</div>
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King Charles spaniel............................... 10 .04</div>
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Komondor................................................ 9 .13</div>
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Kooikerhondje......................................... 3 .92</div>
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Labrador retriever................................... 12 .25</div>
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Lakeland terrier....................................... 15 .46</div>
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Lancashire heeler.................................... 11 .75</div>
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Large Munsterlander............................... 11 .33</div>
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Leonberger.............................................. 7 .08</div>
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Lhasa apso............................................... 14 .33</div>
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Lowchen.................................................. 10</div>
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Maltese.................................................... 12 .25</div>
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Manchester terrier................................... 12 .83</div>
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Maremma sheepdog................................ 10</div>
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Mastiff..................................................... 6 .83</div>
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Miniature bull terrier.............................. 6 .08</div>
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Miniature pinscher.................................. 13</div>
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Miniature poodle..................................... 13 .92</div>
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Miniature schnauzer................................ 12 .08</div>
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Neopolitan mastiff.................................. 2 .33</div>
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Newfoundland......................................... 9 .67</div>
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Norfolk terrier......................................... 11</div>
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Norwegian buhund.................................. 12 .67</div>
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Norwegian elkhound............................... 13 .17</div>
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Norwich terrier........................................ 13 .38</div>
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Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever.......... 8</div>
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Old English sheepdog............................. 10 .75</div>
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Otterhound............................................... 10 .21</div>
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Papillon/butter fly dog............................ 13 .08</div>
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Parson Russell terrier.............................. 13</div>
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Pekingese................................................. 11 .42</div>
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Pharoah hound......................................... 11 .83</div>
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Pointer..................................................... 12 .42</div>
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Polish lowland sheepdog......................... 9 .58</div>
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Pomeranian.............................................. 9 .67</div>
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Por tuguese water dog............................. 11 .42</div>
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Pug........................................................... 11</div>
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Pyrenean mountain dog........................... 9 .58</div>
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Pyrenean sheepdog.................................. 5 .79</div>
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Rhodesian ridgeback............................... 11</div>
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Rottweiler................................................ 8 .92</div>
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Saluki/gazellehound................................ 12</div>
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Samoyed.................................................. 12 .5</div>
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Schipperke............................................... 13</div>
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Schnauzer (standard)................................ 11 .96</div>
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Scottishterrier.......................................... 10 .25</div>
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Sealyhamterrier....................................... 12 .25</div>
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Sharpei..................................................... 6 .29</div>
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Shetland sheepdog................................... 12 .5</div>
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Shiba Inu (Japanese)................................ 7</div>
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Shih-tzu................................................... 13.17</div>
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Siberian husky.........................................12 .58</div>
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Skye terrier.............................................. 11</div>
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Soft coated wheaten terrier..................... 12 .5</div>
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St Bernard................................................ 7</div>
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Staffordshire bull terrier......................... 12 .75</div>
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Standard poodle....................................... 12</div>
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Sussex spaniel......................................... 11 .13</div>
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Swedish vallhund.................................... 14 .42</div>
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Tibetan mastiff........................................ 11 .92</div>
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Tibetan spaniel........................................ 14 .42</div>
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Tibetan terrier......................................... 12 .17</div>
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Toy poodle............................................... 14 .63</div>
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Weimaraner............................................. 11 .13</div>
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Welsh corgi Cardigan............................. 16 .5</div>
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Welsh corgi Pembroke............................ 12 .21</div>
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Welsh springer spaniel............................ 12 .58</div>
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Welsh terrier........................................... 12 .67</div>
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West Highland white terrier................... 13</div>
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Whippet................................................... 12 .79</div>
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Yorkshire terrier...................................... 12 .67</div>
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She lived more than 5 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, Yunnan Bai Yao for bleeding, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. </a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-25305505076008454452016-12-05T13:56:00.000-08:002016-12-06T14:09:24.800-08:00December 1, 2016 - more than 5 years after diagnosis - End of Watch<br />
REST IN PEACE MY BEST FRIEND<br />
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Lucy had to be put to sleep December 1, 2016. It became an emergency.<br />
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She had a very bad bleed that was just not able to be controlled over a day. I tried and tried.<br />
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She was fine except couldn't breathe out her nose for the last few months.<br />
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But at least 4 full years of 100% remission of zero symptoms, the rest of time just manageable symptoms. <br />
<br />
So, in the end the cancer did do her in.<br />
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She was 12.5 years old. So almost 90 years old I guess for a dog her size.<br />
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It was five and half years since she was diagnosed by lab biopsy.<br />
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I am having a very hard time with the grief. She was the most human like dog I have ever had.<br />
So many parts of my day involved her. This sucks. So much reminds me all day of her.<br />
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I still want to help any and all of you who have questions. It's the least I can do to give back for the very long time she got to stick around.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-43912761807493920492016-10-07T12:53:00.001-07:002016-10-07T12:53:43.682-07:00Still Lucy October 2016<br />
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Still doing ok, not perfect but ok. <br />
I am doing a BBQ today and she will get a cheeseburger with no bun with lettuce and a little beans. No pills except Yunnan and benedryl today. And she gets to lick every single bowl and plate clean.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 4 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-18543142917683288672016-06-25T12:36:00.000-07:002016-10-10T13:10:04.580-07:00Low Dose Naltrexone for Pets and Cancer <br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #004400; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px;">Dr. Kamau B. Kokayi Interviews Dr. Bihari<br />September 23, 2003<br />WBAI in New York City<br /><br />"Global Medicine Review”<br /></span></span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #004400; font-size: x-small; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dr. Kokayi: …the story about Low Dose Naltrexone is really fascinating. How did you <br soft="" />get the idea?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Well, we were treating heroin addicts, and in 1984 a new drug for the <br soft="" />treatment of addiction came out. It was called Naltrexone, and it was designed to <br soft="" />block the heroin “high”and it was a flop. I used it for a lot of patients, as did most <br soft="" />addiction doctors across the country. At 50 milligrams a day, it made people feel <br soft="" />terrible. Not that it blocked the heroin so much as it blocked their own endorphins, <br soft="" />which is a source of our sense of well-being, so that people couldn't sleep.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Your own opium, basically.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Right. Your own equivalent. That's what heroin is. And I knew from <br soft="" />work that had been done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in developing the <br soft="" />drug that it had the ability to trigger the body into making more endorphins, but at the <br soft="" />high 50 milligram dosage, the dose was too high. It blocks those endorphins. <br /><br />About six months later our addicts began dying in large numbers of AIDS. I ran HIV <br soft="" />tests on about a hundred addicts, and fifty percent were already HIV positive. This <br soft="" />was in 1985; currently it’s eighty eighty-five percent around the country. And we <br soft="" />began looking for some way to approach this new disease, with a view to the idea that <br soft="" />this disease was likely to turn into a worldwide epidemic.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: That was about the time where people were just being blasted with AZT <br soft="" />with horrific results.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Right. There was nothing else available. When I discovered that people <br soft="" />with HIV had less than twenty percent of the normal levels of endorphins, that meant <br soft="" />that the virus not only kills the immune system cells, it also weakens the whole <br soft="" />immune system, so that it’s not as able to fight the virus. <br /><br />We began looking for ways to use this drug to raise endorphins without blocking <br soft="" />them. We hired a laboratory scientist to measure endorphin levels. We’d measure in <br soft="" />the afternoon, then we'd give the first dose at bedtime that night. Then we’d measure <br soft="" />again at the same time the next day; then again at one week, and again at one month. <br /><br />We found that doses in the range of 1.75 to 4.5 milligrams (which is just a fraction of <br soft="" />the recommended dosage to addicts) would trigger or jumpstart endorphin production <br soft="" />during the night. <br /><br />Except with exercise, endorphins are made only between two and four in the <br soft="" />morning. The brain sends a message out to the adrenal and pituitary glands and tells <br soft="" />them to make endorphins. Giving a dose three, four, five hours before that, at <br soft="" />bedtime, is enough to make that message from the brain much stronger.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Were you able to document that the levels of endorphins were then <br soft="" />actually raised?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: The level of endorphins went up by two hundred to three hundred <br soft="" />percent. We then started a little foundation and did a placebo-controlled trial in which <br soft="" />half the patients got the drug and half got sugar pills. A year later when we broke the <br soft="" />code, we discovered that people with HIV who took the drug had only an eight percent <br soft="" />death rate in the year, while people who were on the placebo had a thirty-three percent <br soft="" />death rate. And of course they had many more infections and their immune system <br soft="" />declined. That was a startling discovery.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Now let me jump ahead, because I'm always curious about why this <br soft="" />therapy hasn't gotten the kind of publicity specifically for this disease.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Well, at that time there was very little treatment. AZT came out about ’<br soft="" />87, and as you mentioned, it was not only a flop but made some people sicker. At the <br soft="" />time we did the study, there was nothing available. <br /><br />So I met with doctors in New York and in San Francisco (where the largest number <br soft="" />of HIV doctors were at that time) and described this drug and how it worked, and <br soft="" />about forty to fifty doctors on the east and west coast began using it. Unfortunately, <br soft="" />they measured effectiveness by whether or not the numbers of the immune system <br soft="" />cells that are crucial in AIDS -- the CD4 cells -- were rising. On this drug, CD4 cells <br soft="" />don't rise in people with AIDS. As I knew from the study, and have known since, <br soft="" />they simply stop dropping. That means you can freeze the disease wherever it is. And <br soft="" />if somebody is only mildly immune-suppressed, they stay that way.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: That's so important…<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: It stops progression. It stops the count from growing. I have patients <br soft="" />going back as much as seventeen years who haven't lost an immune system cell in that <br soft="" />time. They're very healthy.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Wow, that needs to be on the evening news.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: The trouble was, we wrote a paper, but couldn’t get it published. Nobody <br soft="" />understood the concept.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: You’re using the dose homeopathically. You’re using it not for the effect <br soft="" />that the medicine has on the person, but for the body’s reaction to the medicine.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: It strengthens the body’s own defenses. Rather than directly attacking, <br soft="" />the way antibiotics attack bacteria, or the way chemotherapy tries to attack cancer <br soft="" />cells, or the way anti-viral drugs attack viruses, the purpose of this is to take a weak <br soft="" />defense (which people with AIDS or cancer have), and strengthen it so that the body <br soft="" />can fight the disease more effectively.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: I've often made the point that therapies like acupuncture, therapies that <br soft="" />are foreign to the cultural mindset of doctors and the American public, these therapies <br soft="" />can be effective, but they won’t be included or in mainstream medicine because the <br soft="" />concept is so foreign.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: It's a different model of understanding the body -- how it works and how <br soft="" />disease works. I think eventually there will be changes in the paradigm of the way we <br soft="" />think about diseases, and it's going to be a struggle. But I think oncologists in <br soft="" />particular are getting more and more frustrated with the failure of chemotherapy. <br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Well, about time.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: The people I talk to at the National Cancer Institute, and the Food and <br soft="" />Drug Administration, are very negative. All they get from drug companies are <br soft="" />proposals to test new, more toxic chemotherapies, and they’re really looking very hard <br soft="" />for non-toxic ways of modifying the behavior of the cancer cells so that they stop the <br soft="" />cancer from growing.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Over the years have you had to modify what you were actually doing <br soft="" />with Naltrexone? Or is the initial model impetus pretty much on point?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: The initial model was pretty much on point. A small dose at bedtime <br soft="" />increases endorphin production during the night. In somebody who has a disease <br soft="" />which is related to low endorphins, the endorphins go back up to normal by the next <br soft="" />day. <br /><br />… [station break] ….<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: … can you tell us about some of the work with Naltrexone and cancer?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: During that year, when we were doing our first AIDS trial, an old friend <br soft="" />of mine called. Five years earlier, she’d had Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It had <br soft="" />initially responded to chemotherapy, but it had grown back after her husband died. <br soft="" />Her oncologist refused to treat her, saying it would be resistant to chemo the second <br soft="" />time.<br /><br />She knew what I’d been doing, and she called me and said, “Bernie, do you think your <br soft="" />AIDS drug would help my cancer?”<br /><br />So I dug around and I found a large body of literature showing that when you give <br soft="" />endorphins, metenkephalins, beta endorphins and even low dose Naltrexone to mice <br soft="" />that had human cancer transplanted, that there is about an 80 percent recovery rate. I <br soft="" />gave her the drug in the same dose we were using in the AIDS trial. She had large <br soft="" />masses in her groin, her neck, her chest, and her abdomen, and they all slowly shrank <br soft="" />and disappeared over a (inaudible) period. (Inaudible) taking the drug every night.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Wow! You know, even if that's just an anecdote….<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Yes. <br /><br />Dr. Kokay: I mean, everyone who has that disease deserves a chance to see if they’re <br soft="" />going to be an anecdote as well.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: It was actually her idea. She stayed on the drug, and died about eight <br soft="" />years later, in her late seventies, of her third heart attack, which was unrelated. <br /><br />Then I was in Paris the following summer, presenting a paper at an AIDS conference, <br soft="" />and I met a woman who had a cancer called malignant melanoma. It starts in the skin, <br soft="" />and in her case it had spread to the brain. She had four large brain tumors. The <br soft="" />oncologist told her family that she had perhaps three months to live. When I got back <br soft="" />to New York, I shipped her the drug from a pharmacy that was making it for our <br soft="" />study. She started on it, and her neurological symptoms from the tumors in her brain <br soft="" />slowly disappeared. Seven or eight months later she went back to the oncologist, had <br soft="" />a cat scan of the brain done, and the tumors were gone. <br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Fantastic.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: That was eighteen years ago, and she stayed on it.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: This is such a non-toxic, simple [inaudible].<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: There are absolutely no side effects. I continued doing a lot of the AIDS <br soft="" />work, but the last four or five years I've gotten much more interested in other uses. <br soft="" />We stumbled on the fact, also by chance, that the drug works very well for almost all, <br soft="" />if not all, of the autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, <br soft="" />lupus, sarcoidosis, and --<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: When you say “it works”, what actually happens? What's been your <br soft="" />experience?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Well, what happens is that the disease activity stops, as long as people <br soft="" />stay on it. If they have damage to the brain and spinal cord with multiple sclerosis, <br soft="" />that doesn't disappear, because that’s due to scarring, but they stop getting new <br soft="" />attacks. <br /><br />I've had people on Low Dose Naltrexone for years. The longest is a friend of my <br soft="" />daughter, who’s been on it for eighteen years and has not had an attack as long as she <br soft="" />stayed on it.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: So it’s almost as if it’s up-regulating the endorphin production but <br soft="" />somehow the endorphins actually block or inhibit the effect of the antibodies from <br soft="" />attacking the tissue.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Not directly. It's more that the autoimmune diseases are beginning to <br soft="" />look more and more like they’re diseases of endorphin deficiency. [Inaudible] models <br soft="" />of all the diseases I mention that can be bred in mice, the endorphin levels are always <br soft="" />fifteen to twenty percent of normal compared with normal mice.<br /><br />[Female Voice] How can you naturally increase endorphin levels?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: There's only three or four ways that I know. First, Naltrexone increases <br soft="" />them substantially, two to three hundred percent in people with low levels. Second, <br soft="" />aerobic exercise increases them, but not as much. If you do an hour of exercise four <br soft="" />or five times a week it will last three, four hours, and that's one of the reasons that <br soft="" />exercise helps prevent cancer. A third way, oddly, is acupuncture. Acupuncture, <br soft="" />especially when used in treating addicts, increases endorphin levels in the blood and the <br soft="" />spinal fluid. And chocolate increases it.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: [Inaudible] will be glad to hear that.<br /><br />Female Voice: [inaudible] It actually works out, because you’re going to eat your <br soft="" />chocolate and then run to the gym.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Chocolate has a substance in it called Phenylalanine, which slows <br soft="" />endorphins from being broken down in the body.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: And that's basically an amino acid that we find….<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Yes, that's the food that has it in the largest amount. And only people with <br soft="" />a rare disease called [inaudible] can't eat chocolate. <br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: So some people will run to the health food store and get Phenylalanine.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Well, Phenylalanine is helpful if you’re raising your endorphins by other <br soft="" />means. Then it keeps them from decaying. They last much longer. But the crucial <br soft="" />thing still seems to me to be the Naltrexone. Over the last five or six years, I’ve <br soft="" />treated about 420 patients who have various kinds of cancer with low dose <br soft="" />Naltrexone. Occasionally, for people who come to me with very advanced cancer, I <br soft="" />add intravenous metenkephalin, which is an endorphin... intravenously, three times a <br soft="" />week. It improved immune function substantially, and had no side effects, but that's <br soft="" />generally not needed.<br /><br />Among the people I’ve treated with Naltrexone for various kinds of cancer, on the <br soft="" />average the cancer stops growing in about two-thirds. For half of that group, it <br soft="" />eventually -- after six, seven, eight months -- goes on to slowly shrink and disappear.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: And that's about forty percent. <br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Higher.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Well, it's about forty percent of the total number.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Sixty-five percent actually benefit and don't go on to<br />develop [inaudible]. Thirty percent go into remission.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: That's phenomenal. I don't think there’s any chemo or radiating <br soft="" />oncologist with numbers like that.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: There's no downside. One of the reasons that the war on cancer failed is <br soft="" />that the oncologists doing the research failed to take into account that chemotherapy <br soft="" />really wipes out the immune system, which the body needs to fight cancer cells. So <br soft="" />they are giving drugs that kill cancer cells, but at the same time weakening the body's <br soft="" />defense against cancer. Naltrexone strengthens the body's defense, and the increased <br soft="" />endorphins kill cancer cells directly. Also, the immune system when it's strengthened <br soft="" />kills cancer cells through its natural killer cells.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: What you’re saying is, that a boost in endorphin levels also activates <br soft="" />other components of the immune system. <br /><br />Dr. Bihari: The endorphins are the hormones centrally involved in regulating the <br soft="" />immune system. About 95% of the regulation or orchestration comes from <br soft="" />endorphins. People with cancer -- especially adults – have very low natural killer <br soft="" />cells. They have a weakened immune system. I’ve discovered, after seeing such a <br soft="" />large number of people, that the vast majority of them have experienced major life <br soft="" />stresses lasting weeks, months to years – anywhere from two to six years before they <br soft="" />get the cancer.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: That was one of my other questions. What really can keep those <br soft="" />endorphin levels down in the body?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: If a child gets sick -- children are supposed to outlive us -- so if a child <br soft="" />gets sick and dies, or if you have a very bad marital break-up, or if you discover a <br soft="" />business partner is embezzling money and it takes a couple of years to straighten <br soft="" />out… If you wake up every morning under stress -- really serious stress, not <br soft="" />everyday stress -- really serious stress, this can lower your endorphin production, and <br soft="" />it never returns to normal. So the person then walks around with low endorphins. <br soft="" />The body makes cancer cells all the time, but usually the immune system kills them as <br soft="" />they are forming. But if your endorphin levels are low, then your immune system is <br soft="" />weak, the cancers grow and you become much more vulnerable. The same thing <br soft="" />with exposure to really toxic substances. <br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Right. I'm wondering, I'm sure the listening audience would like to get <br soft="" />an idea. If you could just run down a list of some of the cancers that you have <br soft="" />successfully treated, types of cancers that have seemed to respond where the opiate <br soft="" />levels play a prominent role.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Well, first one of the things we discovered was that almost all cancers <br soft="" />have a lot of receptors for endorphins on the cell surface, and that seems to be <br soft="" />necessary for it to work. Some of the cancers that respond most dramatically are <br soft="" />Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, breast cancer, all the cancers of the <br soft="" />gastrointestinal tract, like pancreatic cancer, non small-cell cancer of the lung, the kind <br soft="" />associated with smoking. I've got several patients with tumors that have stopped <br soft="" />growing; they have no symptoms, and then after a year, year and a half, in about half <br soft="" />of that group, the tumors start shrinking and disappear. <br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: This is lung cancer? <br /><br />Dr. Bihari: These are lung cancers due to smoking.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Because there's really -- <br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Very common.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: It’s very common, but therapeutic effectiveness --<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: There's nothing --<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: There's nothing, right --<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: My own attitude about chemotherapy in patients I see with cancer, is if <br soft="" />they have one of those rare cancers that's very sensitive to chemotherapy, like cancer <br soft="" />of the testicle, I encourage them to do that, to take it, and take Naltrexone afterwards <br soft="" />to prevent recurrence. These drugs are licensed to treat cancer. Naltrexone is not yet <br soft="" />licensed to treat cancer, although it's a licensed drug. It's been on the market for <br soft="" />nineteen years. It's use in these low doses is called an “off-label” use. Any doctor <br soft="" />can prescribe it. And growing numbers of oncologists and neurologists in the country <br soft="" />are prescribing it.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: I think it would be interesting you know just to talk a little bit about the <br soft="" />process … a lot of physicians don't really know about it and it's not talked about. This <br soft="" />is a big deal.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Well, I think it could turn out to be a big deal when it’s picked up, if it’s <br soft="" />picked up. We set up a web site, www.ldninfo.org, which brings up about thirty <br soft="" />pages of written material describing all the diseases, and how they respond, and how <br soft="" />many cases we have of them. There's some small trials going on, there's two trials in <br soft="" />people with Crohn's Disease, which is an autoimmune disease of the small intestine, <br soft="" />one in Jerusalem, and one in New York. There's a trial in Israel for multiple <br soft="" />sclerosis. The national cancer institute has copies of twenty charts of my patients <br soft="" />who have agreed to share their charts. These are people who have done well on <br soft="" />Naltrexone when nothing else could explain how well they've done. They intend to <br soft="" />present them to a committee for recommendations as to whether to invest and test it in <br soft="" />the network of cancer research.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: You know, when I think about Africa and AIDS, this is exactly the kind <br soft="" />of medicine there needs to be there….<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: This is perfect. In fact, we've been working with the largest <br soft="" />pharmaceutical company in the developing world called (inaudible) in India to get a trial <br soft="" />going, probably in Africa, in the Republic of South Africa, in which half the HIV <br soft="" />patients get the drug, half get a placebo, and they should be able to show in about nine <br soft="" />months, using two to three hundred patients, that this drug stops progression. <br /><br />Once it does, it will be manufacturable at less than ten dollars per year per person. <br soft="" />That's been the big problem -- the anti-HIV drugs are so expensive. The average <br soft="" />income in Africa is about eighty dollars per year.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: I can only imagine just the financial stress that you've had to go through <br soft="" />just to keep this whole project alive. It's one thing to prescribe things as an individual <br soft="" />doctor, but to get recognition within the scientific community is a bit difficult.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: It really bothers me when doctors say, “Oh, I can't prescribe that, <br soft="" />because he hasn't done a placebo-controlled trial.” That’s a full-time job, for two, <br soft="" />three years involving eight or nine centers around the country. I’m working with a <br soft="" />number of diseases in my office, and a lot of money goes out paying for the website, <br soft="" />for patents to cover low dose naltexone, and (inaudible) things like that. It's very <br soft="" />veryexpensive. But I can't stop doing it. My wife and I would love to do some <br soft="" />traveling -- I think we've earned it -- but I really can't stop until the drug is out there. <br soft="" />It's as much of a burden as it does a pleasure.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: I really hope that at least your sharing with our listening audience today <br soft="" />helps to make people more aware. People should be clamoring for it. We’re running <br soft="" />out of time, but I wanted to go back to the treatment of autoimmune diseases. I <br soft="" />always pictured them as the body is attacking its own tissues. I pictured these <br soft="" />antibodies actually honing in there. But you’re saying that, in large measure it’s an <br soft="" />actual endorphin deficiency.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: It’s an endorphin deficiency which weakens the immune system, so that <br soft="" />certain cells in the body forget to distinguish between the body tissues and bacteria or <br soft="" />viruses, so when these cells are activated by an infection they attack the bacteria and <br soft="" />they attack you. Restoring the immune function to normal stops that. So far, the drug <br soft="" />works dramatically in all the diseases that are labeled autoimmune diseases.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: And you've treated lupus with this.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: I've treated -- I have two dozen cases of lupus. I have about the same <br soft="" />number of people with rheumatoid arthritis. I have about twenty people with Crohn's <br soft="" />Disease. A number of rheumatologists who specialize in these diseases in New York <br soft="" />are now beginning to use it, because we have cases in common, and they see.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Right<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: Because they're using cancer drugs<br /><br />Female Voice: Dr. Bihari, is this being used with children with ADD?<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: I doubt that it would work, knowing the nature of ADD. I doubt that it <br soft="" />would work. It doesn't do everything for everybody. I don't think it would.<br /><br />Dr. Kokayi: Again, going back to the idea of giving a medicine that at a<br />higher dose actually blocks the chemical system, but a lower dose actually augments <br soft="" />it.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: And enhances the body’s defenses -- that's essential.<br /><br />Dr. Koyayi: This idea gives the pharmaceutical industry something to do, rather than <br soft="" />giving people high doses of medication.<br /><br />Dr. Bihari: It certainly would. It will take this drug to be licensed, picked up by a <br soft="" />pharmaceutical company and tested, licensed, and once it's widely used, then this <br soft="" />approach to medicine -- every medical researcher will start thinking about it. It's an <br soft="" />entirely different approach to the body and illness.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 4 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-88612930807417173682016-06-24T10:22:00.000-07:002016-11-30T13:20:07.084-08:00Bad bleed today after all these years<br />
<b>many updates down the page</b><br />
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Bad bleed today 6/24/2016. Coming out of right nostril. Her left is the cancer side. Just happened this AM.<br />
Nothing really the vet can do. I gave her a bunch of Yunnan, plus the little red shock prevent pill that is in middle of that blister pack or top of bottle. And a sedative. Have to keep her very quiet and outside (yes, it's bad).<br />
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She has not had this kind of bleed<b> <i>since 5 years ago</i> </b>when this all started.<br />
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She has been ok other than that left side blocked up for months now.<br />
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I have to try to remember this is just a symptom. Just a nosebleed. Just have to get it to stop. Not sure what else to do right now. She won't stay still for an icepack on snout. Won't ever let me put stuffy nose drops into nose. That would slow bleeding. Maybe will try very soaked qtip with Neosenephrine in a bit.<br />
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Next day UPDATE:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lucy was very very mucousy after the bleed. Almost choking for hours. I thought this was it. But I gave her the emergency Prednisone I had on hand and gave her a double cat size dose (though Lucy does weigh 85# but she is old now). I figured the inflammation was there and more would be coming. I gave plain Mucinex tablet to help mucous flow out and a Benedryl to dry it up a little. Plus she had the half dose of a emergency tranquilizer to keep her from getting excited and moving around too much. That might make her bleed again. I then thought I could give a squirt of Neosenephrine spray to get the bleed to stop quicker. She would have none of that tranqed or not.... Once she was asleep, I put some of the nose spray liquid into a baby dropper and just let it flow into the side flap of the nostril. I know it's far away from the site, but it's close enough the drug might spread out enough. 3 double doses of Yunnan herb over the day plus the special pill for shock just in case. Always save those for real bad bleeds (they all seem bad of course). So hours later, she stopped making horrible choking gurgling and got quite a bit more normal. I did later in day have her go outside for a few minutes a few times to also stimulate drainage. No more bad bleeding after couple hours. Took most of day to get more ok. Slept ok. This AM mucous again kinda bad but only tiny bleeding. So I did the same thing today(but no tranquilizer). After a few hours she was reasonably ok again. Yes, I did call the Vet and there was no real help from them. Everyone is always like, well it's game over whenever I called vets. This has been going on since 2010. We seem to be on our own for so much of this. It seems I have to use vets mostly to pester them to let me have some on hand emergency meds. Dog has cancer. Give me meds for crucial times. Anyway, sorry about the rant. Of course I cried a bit. I know I know, I got 5 years so far when most get less than a year. I know she is old now and has a hard time with steps. But her quality of life is still pretty good. She is still my Lucy and she still wants to do stuff like get in car and drive to get mail. We love our dogs. They love us. </span></span><br />
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July 9, 2016 Two week update:<br />
Been not too bad. No more bleeds since that day. But very stuffy and mucousy at times. If I keep her inside with AC on at 75 and fan on her she seems happier because she can cool herself easily. Dogs cool themselves by panting if need be, but just breathing through the nose cools them. Since she can't breathe as well and doesn't want to pant all the time, she is happier cooler. Outside she gets more mucous and gets too warm too quick. Plus she wants to smell everything and it makes her sneeze and them of course more mucous would come. So just bathroom breaks now or short walks in the tomato and pumpkin patch. I take her for an AC car ride to get the mail every day. She loves that. She had her BBQ cheeseburger on July 4. Snorting away.<br />
Still on 5-10mg of Prednisone a day, Mucinex (PLAIN!), and Benedryl at night. And Homeopet Nose Relief and NasoPass chinese herb set from activeherb. She is still Lucy. She doesn't seem to be fazed by the congestion. The above stuff seems to help. She seems ok being on the stuff. Her left eye is watery sometimes, sometimes alot. Thats the cancer side. She is old. But another milestone will be her birthday August 1. I think she will make it. I sure hope. She will be 12. 7x12=84 years old. With cancer for 5 years. And most of those 5 years no symptoms.<br />
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July 12 2016<br />
moderate bleed in am lasted 2 hours. lots of congestion.<br />
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July 18 2016<br />
last 6 days small occasional bleeds only in AM. She has to breathe half of time or more by mouth. She doesn't appear distressed by this, it's just noisy when she tries to breathe through nose. She eats great. Wants to walk with me around the yard. She barked at UPS truck on Friday. Sometimes a little playful when waiting for her little bit of whipped cream when I have decaf in eve. I am more distressed about the noise, bleeds, eye goop problem than her. She seems to not care. I hate to see this. But it appears to her, her own quality of life is ok still this week.<br />
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July 25 2016 - one month now after 'that horrible day'<br />
No bleeds for 5 days at all. She is getting used to breathing through mouth so makes alot less noise. Though she sometimes sounds like a crocodile, or a creature from the 90's version of the Doom game, or a noisy allergy prone bulldog(she is a Lab). Keeping her cool helps. Nasopass out of stock now everywhere! Ordered something else from Amazon to try when Nasopass runs out soon. Eating fine. She seems unfazed and acts normal.<br />
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UPDATE August 17 2016<br />
No bleeds for weeks now. Still has ropy mucous drainage sometimes, but better since I have been giving Benedryl and NAC. She acts normal. Getting fussy with food though.<br />
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UPDATE October 7, 2016<br />
Still here. Pretty much the same as last few months. Doing ok. But still has symptoms like mentioned in last few months.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 5 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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She still has no swelling on the left side. Left eye has some minimal tear crusting. She does bleed a very little mixed with mucous maybe once a month. But it doesn't last and she doesn't get any infection requiring antibiotics yet. She used to be 100% clear breathing on the left for more than 3 years, but is now during last 6 months maybe half restricted. Not much drainage. Tends to sneeze some now when doing a lot of sniffing outside. But doesn't continue.<br />
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She was diagnosed by symptom (hell bleeds on left) and film, AND by 3nd party specialized lab biopsy with Nasal Adenocarcinoma. Cancer. In late March of 2010. She went into 100% remission (100% lack of all the symptoms that were there) in about 4 months after all the pills. She stayed 100% for more than 3 years. Later she had very mild symptoms that would come and go.<br />
It is now late March 2016! Doing OK!<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 5 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comCalifornia, USA36.778261 -119.4179323999999823.886875500000002 -140.07222939999997 49.6696465 -98.763635399999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-71886987249191285422015-11-12T15:09:00.000-08:002015-11-12T15:09:12.080-08:00Chemotherapy Side Effect Support for Dogs <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While Lucy has not received chemo, there are some who have written in to me that they did. It was hard on the dogs and while dog and cancer type dependent, did not always help.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I do feel that since it's so hard on the dog, chemo might work better if you supported the dog during and after.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chemotherapy Side Effect Support - Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Ginseng and Astragalus Combination) powder for dogs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Gan Cao, Ren Shen, Chen Pi, Dang Gui, Chai Hu and Sheng Ma combined from bulk dried herbs and ground into a powder. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is commonly used for chemotherapy immune support.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 2007 a study was done out of the University of Minnesota by K. HWa Choi DVM. This study looked at dogs being treated with chemotherapy (including doxorubicin) for lymphoma and the side effects from treatment. <span style="background-color: yellow;">It was found that dogs administered Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang <i>had much less diarrhea and vomiting than dogs getting just chemotherapy. They also did much better than dogs getting chemotherapy and western drugs to control vomiting and diarrhea.</i> <i>In addition the dogs on Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang had better appetites. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang also significantly raised white and red blood cell counts. <b>Overall the dogs getting chemotherapy and Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang did much better than dogs just getting chemotherapy or those being treated with western drugs for the side effects.</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang helps to support digestion, the immune system, blood cell counts, and adrenal function in the body and at the same time has some strong anti-cancer herbs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what is in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Huang Qi – Astragulus</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bai Zhu – Atractylodes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gan Cao (sometimes Zhi Gan Cao is used instead) – Licorice Root</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ren Shen – Ginseng</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chen Pi – Tangerine peel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dang Gui – Chinese angelica root</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chai Hu – Bupleurum</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sheng Ma – Black cohosh</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bupleurum has some amazing cancer fighting abilities. Bupleurum can induce apoptosis or cell death in cancer cells and inhibit cancer cell growth and division. Many studies have been done on this plant especially for lung cancer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of the herbs in this formula work in pairs. Astragulus and ginseng strongly support the immune system and have direct anti-cancer effects. Ginseng and licorice support adrenal function. Dang Gui with Huang Qi stimulates the bone marrow to increase blood cell production. Licorice and tangerine support digestion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This formula also works to increase peripheral circulation and can help to prevent some skin and nail inflammatory disorders. Many animals with deficient immune function also do well on this formula. It is also often use it to support animals with deficient adrenal function (Addison’s disease). Some of its other uses are for incontinence and prolapse. It is for dogs or cats on chemotherapeutic agents who are having side effects or problems maintaining cell counts (which most tend to have).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have also read there has </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">also been some success in the herbal veterinary community with this herbal to help manage hemangiosarcoma along with Yunnan Bai Yao</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">see article by vet here <a href="http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/09/24/bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang-chemotherapy-herbal-support-for-dogs-and-cats/" target="_blank">http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/09/24/bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang-chemotherapy-herbal-support-for-dogs-and-cats/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found it for sale here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/107373194/chemotherapy-support-bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang?ref=shop_home_active_15" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/listing/107373194/chemotherapy-support-bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang?ref=shop_home_active_15</a> 5 grams is 1 teaspoon remember this for amount of servings in 100 grams in dosage section.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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ABOUT <b>AGARIKON MUSHROOMS</b><br />
Over 2,000 years ago, a famous Greek physician, Pedanius Dioscorides, used this polypore as a curative, most notably for consumption (tuberculosis). Containing Agaric Acid, Agarikon has been used over the centuries in numerous preparations and by many indigenous cultures. These unique mushrooms only grow in the remaining old growth forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. Clinically proven as to be an exceptional antiviral, this mushroom has been the subject of much current medical interest.<br />
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A Greek physician called Diosorides described the Agarikon mushroom as "the elixir of long life" in 65 A.D. in his Materia Medica. The mushrooms themselves have been known to live for up to 75 years! Natives living in the Pacific Northwest also used to mushroom for a variety of medicinal purposes.<br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">Many scientific studies have been conducted on the mushroom. Today, we know that <i>Agarikon mushrooms</i>:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">• have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">• have strong anti-viral activity</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">• alleviate the side effects of harsh treatments (like chemotherapy)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">• strengthen the immune system</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">• provide respiratory system support</span><br />
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According to RenegadeHealth, the Agarikon mushroom is #3 in the list of Top 5 Medicinal Mushrooms. Additionally, the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois conducted a study which proved that strains of the Agarikon mushroom will seek out and attack tuberculosis bacterium.<br />
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<abstracttext>In December 2010 the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Croatia registered tablet preparations AGARIKON. 1 and MYKOPROTECT. 1, developed by Dr Myko San-Health From Mushrooms Co., as dietary supplements. This may be the first time for a European manufacturer to successfully register its own medicinal mushroom products in a European country. As a product with a very broad spectrum of action, officially described as a preparation for immunity strengthening and general health improvement, AGARIKON.1 is a result of 20 years of research and practice, and is based on the formulation that has achieved the best tumor growth inhibition rates-above 90% on tumor cell lines of mouse squamous cell carcinoma and fibrosarcoma. Since the usage of massive dosages of proprietary blended liquid mushroom extracts in patients with breast, colorectal, lung, and other cancers significantly improved their survival rates, alleviated side effects of standard oncological therapies, improved their quality of life, and resulted in life prolongation-the very idea is that scientifically verified medicinal mushroom products can be used as powerful biological weapons to fight human malignancies. If progressive modem medicine were redefined in a more effective and humane way, cancer mycotherapy should be a part of a broad concept of biological prevention and therapy of cancer. Also, with a very broad spectrum of action, generally formulated as "to strengthen immunity," MYKOPROTECT. 1 is intended as an important element in the prevention and fighting of serious viral infections, whether they are caused by well-known viruses (hepatitis, HIV, etc.) or newly emerging ones.</abstracttext></div>
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Agarikon.1 is a result of long-term, comprehensive research. It works in the lab, <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">in vitro</i> (cell cultures) and <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">in vivo</i> (on animal models). What separates Myko San’s Agarikon.1 is that we also know it works in humans – we have conducted 3 human cohort studies during development.</div>
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In addition, we have analyzed the medical records of more than 20,000 users over a 20-year period. After a detailed follow up and statistical analysis, we refined our products, dosage, and regimen. Repeating this process several times, we have greatly improved the efficacy. We were less dependent on guesswork or blindly following traditional advice, and more on science and experimental data.</div>
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(single blind, randomized cohort study, N=20, stage IV NSCLC lung cancer)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />I. Jakopovich, <a href="http://mykosan.com/wp-content/uploads/New-Dietary-Supplements-from-Medicinal-Mushrooms-Myko-San-a-Registration-Report.pdf" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #990066; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Read the Scientific Article">New Dietary Supplements from Medicinal Mushrooms: Dr Myko San–A Registration Report</a>, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, Vol 13 i3 p.307-313, 2011</figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_58" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #303030; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15.0080003738403px; line-height: 24.2829456329346px; margin: 0px auto 1.618em; max-width: 100%; width: 684px;"><img alt="Agarikon.1 medicinal mushrooms extract blend inhibits cancer (squamous cell carcinoma and fibrosarcoma) much better than its components." class="wp-image-58 size-full" src="http://mykosan.com/wp-content/uploads/agarikon1-cancer-medicinal-mushrooms-effects.jpg" height="453" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 8.203125px auto 0px; max-width: 98%;" width="684" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; padding: 1em 0px;">Agarikon.1 exhibits stronger cytotoxic effects in vitro on squamous cell carcinoma (SCCVII, blue bars) and fibrosarcoma (FsaR, red bars) than any of its components, as a result of synergy of active compounds. Lower bars indicate a higher percentage of destroyed cancer cells (better effect).<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Source: Rudjer Boskovic Institute</figcaption></figure><br />
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The majority of modern medicines originate in nature. Although some mushrooms have been used in therapies for thousands of years, we are still discovering new potential medicines hidden within them. For many years, I have sought and studied Agarikon, an unusual mushroom native to the old growth conifer forests of North America and Europe. A big wood conk -- a perennial polypore -- Agarikon survives for many years and emits spores through whitish pores from its underside each summer (see photo below). This beehive-shaped mushroom may be the longest living mushroom in the world, growing in the temperate conifer forests of Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. This species also survives, precariously, on old growth larch trees in the Slovenian Alps, near the borders of Italy and Austria. Agarikon has two commonly used scientific names: <i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Laricifomes officinalis</i>, preferred for those specimens found on larch trees (Larix species), and<i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fomitopsis officinalis</i>, which applies to those hosted by Douglas fir, spruce, and hemlock.</div>
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Mycologists at Fungi Perfecti maintain a culture library of 44 strains of this rare mushroom that have been collected around the world over the past 20 years. Eleven of these strains were genetically sequenced and contributed the "genetic fingerprint" of Fomitopsis officinalis to GenBank at the <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/About/index.html" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6aa3b1; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_hplink">National Center for Biotechnology Information</a> in Maryland.</div>
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Scott Baker, a tree canopy expert, climbs a 700-year-old Douglas fir tree sporting a huge Agarikon </div>
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The Greek physician Dioscorides described Agarikon as "elixirium ad longam vitam" ("the elixir of long life") in 65 A.D. in <i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Materia Medica</i> -- essentially the first known herbal medical manual that listed remedies for fighting diseases. Historically, Agarikon has also been known as the "quinine conk" for its strong bitter taste but should not be confused with true quinine, which is chemically different. In ancient Greece, Agarikon was recommended for treating respiratory illnesses, night sweats, and consumption -- later termed tuberculosis.</div>
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Working with the Institute for Tuberculosis Research (ITR) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, we submitted specimens for testing against tuberculosis bacteria. The institute's director, Dr. Scott Franzblau, and his graduate student Chang-Hwa Hwang identified two novel coumarins unique to Agarikon showing anti-tubercular activity (Hwang et al., 2012). These purified compounds are about one or two orders of magnitude away in terms of potency to be considered as drugs; however, their chemical structures may be altered to confer greater biological effects. This effort may transform them into a potential means to counter the epidemic of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis that is sweeping the planet.</div>
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Agarikon is not only a strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, its extracts have also demonstrated antiviral properties. In the wake of the Sept. 11 attack, our team submitted more than 500 samples of diverse mushroom extracts to the BioShield BioDefense program, administered cooperatively by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. After many panels of tests, the species that stood out was Agarikon.</div>
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Of the 11 strains of Agarikon from North America that were tested, a few showed exceptionally strong activity against viruses including pox (cowpox), swine (H1N1) and bird (H5N1) flu, and herpes (HSV1, HSV2) viruses. In several sets of tests, dilutions of our natural ethanol extracts against flu viruses exceeded the potency of the positive drug control -- ribavirin -- against flu viruses by a factor of 10 or more. Most recently, a team of Russian researchers has confirmed the strong antiviral activity of Agarikon against H5N1 flu virus and found that Agarikon is comparatively non-toxic to human cells (Teplyakova et al., 2012).</div>
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Agarikon contains antiviral molecules new to science. Researchers for pharmaceutical companies may have missed its potent antiviral properties. Our analyses show that the mycelial cultures of this mushroom are most active but that the fruitbodies, the natural form of the mushroom, are not. The fact that Agarikon is active against both viruses and bacteria suggests that it can provide a natural bioshield against potential infection and disease transmission. As the medical values of Agarikon continue to be researched, the value of biodiversity -- or mycodiversity -- of this species can truly be appreciated.</div>
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Given these preliminary in vitro results, we need to further explore mushroom-based natural products. Many medicinal solutions may reside within the biological populations of our natural habitats. Viruses and bacteria are rapidly mutating, threatening to overwhelm our health care system. In his book <i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Viral Storm: The Dawn of the New Pandemic Age</i>, Dr. Nathan Wolfe argues that we live in a time when the transmission of viruses is virtually unstoppable given international air travel and the co-mingling of genomes.</div>
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<b>This PDF link is pretty detailed on the biochemistry.</b></div>
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<b>PDF LUNG CANCER STUDY VERY GOOD RESULTS! READ THIS</b></div>
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<i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hwang, C.H., B.U. Jaki, L.L. Klein, D.C. Lankin, J. McAlpine, J.G. Napolitano, S.G. Franzblau, S.H. Cho, P.E. Stamets, G.F. Pauli. 2012. "Biological and chemical evaluation of anti-TB coumarins from the polypore mushroom, Fomitopsis officinalis." Planta Medica 2012; 78 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1321157.</i></div>
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<i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stamets, P. 2001. "Novel anti-virals from mushrooms." Herbalgram 51: 24-27.</i></div>
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<i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stamets, P. 2005. "Antipox properties of Fomitopsis officinalis (Vill.:Fr.) Bondartsev et Singer (Agarikon) from the Pacific Northwest of North America." International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 7 (3):495-506. DOI: 10.1615/IntJMedMushr.v7.i3.60</i></div>
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<i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stamets, P. 2008. "Antiviral and antibacterial activity from medicinal mushrooms." U.S. Patent Application # 12/284,646. Filed September 24, 2008.</i></div>
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<i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wofle, Nathan. 2011. The Viral Storm: The Dawn of the New Pandemic Age. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2011.</i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I just started Lucy on these 08/16/2015. Cancer Dx by biospy on 4/2011.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I ordered them from Swansonvitamins but they are also on Amazon.com</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But I may get next from here <span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>http://1stchineseherbs.com/vitality-blend-ten-species-myriad-mycology-mushroom-powder-1-lb/ </u></span> in a combo (which makes it work better) and in a 1 pound bag so it's way way cheaper.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since her cancer is nasal cancer I am hoping that it hits it on cancer, inflammation, and infection control. They also have</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">UPDATE 10/27/2015 - Lucy did not get any follow up yellow stink snot at all after 2 small bleeds she had since starting this in mid August 2015. She used to get that and it would clear after a week or two of stepped up stuff but those 2 times no infection problem. This is hopefully repeatable. Will keep this updated.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">UPDATE 11/12/2015 - This is still repeatable so far. She has had another bleed, this time larger over a few days, and still has no white or yellow mucous drainage after a week. By the way, yes, she has the occasional tiny bleed during the last year. But it is more than 4.5 years after diagnosis and most of it in total remission. I did buy it in the larger cheaper bag at the above.</span><br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 4 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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Chemistry and immunomodulatory activity of frankincense oil.</h1>
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<abstracttext>The yield of steam distillation of frankincense essential oil (3%); and its physicochemical constants were determined. Capillary GC/MS technique was used for the analysis of the oil. Several oil components were identified based upon comparison of their mass spectral data with those of reference compounds published in literature or stored in a computer library. The oil was found to contain monoterpenes (13.1%), sesquiterpenes (1%), and diterpenes (42.5%). The major components of the oil were duva-3,9,13-trien-1,5alpha-diol-1-acetate (21.4%), octyl acetate (13.4%), o-methyl anisole (7.6%), naphthalene decahydro-1,1,4a-trimethyl-6-methylene-5-(3-methyl-2-pentenyl) (5.7%), thunbergol (4.1%), phenanthrene-7-ethenyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,1,4a,7-tetramethyl (4.1%), alpha-pinene (3.1%), sclarene (2.9%), 9-cis-retinal (2.8%), octyl formate (1.4%), verticiol (1.2%) decyl acetate (1.2%), n-octanol (1.1%). The chemical profile of the oil is considered as a chemotaxonomical marker that confirmed the botanical and geographical source of the resin. Biologically, the oil exhibited a strong immunostimulant activity (90% lymphocyte transformation) when assessed by a lymphocyte proliferation assay.</abstracttext></div>
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<b>Composition and potential anticancer activities of essential oils obtained from myrrh and frankincense</b><br />
Chen Y, Zhou C, Ge Z, Liu Y, Liu Y, Feng W, Li S, Chen G, Wei T<br />
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The present study aimed to investigate the composition and potential anticancer activities of essential oils obtained from two species, myrrh and frankincense, by hydrodistillation. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), 76 and 99 components were identified in the myrrh and frankincense essential oils, respectively, with the most abundant components, 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 4-ethynyl-4-hydroxy-3,5,5-trimethyl- and n-Octylacetate, accounting for 12.01 and 34.66%, respectively. The effects of the two essential oils, independently and as a mixture, on five tumor cell lines, MCF-7, HS-1, HepG2, HeLa and A549, were investigated using the MTT assay. The results indicated that the MCF-7 and HS-1 cell lines showed increased sensitivity to the myrrh and frankincense essential oils compared with the remaining cell lines. In addition, the anticancer effects of myrrh were markedly increased compared with those of frankincense, however, no significant synergistic effects were identified. The flow cytometry results indicated that apoptosis may be a major contributor to the biological efficacy of MCF-7 cells.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Chen Y, Zhou C, Ge Z, et al. Composition and potential anticancer activities of essential oils obtained from myrrh and frankincense. Oncol Lett. 2013;6(4):1140-1146.</b></div>
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Frankincense oil derived from <i>Boswellia</i> carteri induces tumor cell specific cytotoxicity.</h1>
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<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Frank%20MB%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Frank MB</a><span style="font-size: 0.8461em; line-height: 1.6363em; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Yang%20Q%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Yang Q</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Osban%20J%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Osban J</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Azzarello%20JT%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Azzarello JT</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Saban%20MR%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Saban MR</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Saban%20R%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Saban R</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ashley%20RA%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Ashley RA</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Welter%20JC%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Welter JC</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Fung%20KM%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Fung KM</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Lin%20HK%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19296830" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; color: #660066;">Lin HK</a>.</div>
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<abstracttext label="BACKGROUND" nlmcategory="BACKGROUND">Originating from Africa, India, and the Middle East, frankincense oil has been important both socially and economically as an ingredient in incense and perfumes for thousands of years. Frankincense oil is prepared from aromatic hardened gum resins obtained by tapping <b>Boswellia</b> trees. One of the main components of frankincense oil is boswellic acid, a component known to have anti-neoplastic properties. The goal of this study was to evaluate frankincense oil for its anti-tumor activity and signaling pathways in bladder cancer cells.</abstracttext></div>
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<abstracttext label="METHODS" nlmcategory="METHODS">Frankincense oil-induced cell viability was investigated in human bladder cancer J82 cells and immortalized normal bladder urothelial UROtsa cells. Temporal regulation of frankincense oil-activated gene expression in bladder cancer cells was identified by microarray and bioinformatics analysis.</abstracttext></div>
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<abstracttext label="RESULTS" nlmcategory="RESULTS">Within a range of concentration, frankincense oil suppressed cell viability in bladder transitional carcinoma J82 cells but not in UROtsa cells. Comprehensive gene expression analysis confirmed that frankincense oil activates genes that are responsible for cell cycle arrest, cell growth suppression, and apoptosis in J82 cells. However, frankincense oil-induced cell death in J82 cells did not result in DNA fragmentation, a hallmark of apoptosis.</abstracttext></div>
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<abstracttext label="CONCLUSION" nlmcategory="CONCLUSIONS">Frankincense oil appears to distinguish cancerous from normal bladder cells and suppress cancer cell viability. Microarray and bioinformatics analysis proposed multiple pathways that can be activated by frankincense oil to induce bladder cancer cell death. Frankincense oil might represent an alternative intravesical agent for bladder cancer treatment.</abstracttext></div>
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Boswellia sacra essential oil induces tumor cell-specific apoptosis and suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells.</h1>
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<abstracttext label="BACKGROUND" nlmcategory="BACKGROUND">Gum resins obtained from trees of the Burseraceae family (Boswellia sp.) are important ingredients in incense and perfumes. Extracts prepared from Boswellia sp. gum resins have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-neoplastic effects. Essential oil prepared by distillation of the gum resin traditionally used for aromatic therapy has also been shown to have tumor cell-specific anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic activities. The objective of this study was to optimize conditions for preparing Boswellea sacra essential oil with the highest biological activity in inducing tumor cell-specific cytotoxicity and suppressing aggressive tumor phenotypes in human breast cancer cells.</abstracttext></div>
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<abstracttext label="METHODS" nlmcategory="METHODS">Boswellia sacra essential oil was prepared from Omani Hougari grade resins through hydrodistillation at 78 or 100 °C for 12 hours. Chemical compositions were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; and total boswellic acids contents were quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography. Boswellia sacra essential oil-mediated cell viability and death were studied in established human breast cancer cell lines (T47D, MCF7, MDA-MB-231) and an immortalized normal human breast cell line (MCF10-2A). Apoptosis was assayed by genomic DNA fragmentation. Anti-invasive and anti-multicellular tumor properties were evaluated by cellular network and spheroid formation models, respectively. Western blot analysis was performed to study Boswellia sacra essential oil-regulated proteins involved in apoptosis, signaling pathways, and cell cycle regulation.</abstracttext></div>
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<abstracttext label="RESULTS" nlmcategory="RESULTS">More abundant high molecular weight compounds, including boswellic acids, were present in Boswellia sacra essential oil prepared at 100 °C hydrodistillation. All three human breast cancer cell lines were sensitive to essential oil treatment with reduced cell viability and elevated cell death, whereas the immortalized normal human breast cell line was more resistant to essential oil treatment. Boswellia sacra essential oil hydrodistilled at 100 °C was more potent than the essential oil prepared at 78 °C in inducing cancer cell death, preventing the cellular network formation (MDA-MB-231) cells on Matrigel, causing the breakdown of multicellular tumor spheroids (T47D cells), and regulating molecules involved in apoptosis, signal transduction, and cell cycle progression.</abstracttext></div>
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<abstracttext label="CONCLUSIONS" nlmcategory="CONCLUSIONS">Similar to our previous observations in human bladder cancer cells, Boswellia sacra essential oil induces breast cancer cell-specific cytotoxicity. Suppression of cellular network formation and disruption of spheroid development of breast cancer cells by Boswellia sacra essential oil suggest that the essential oil may be effective for advanced breast cancer. Consistently, the essential oil represses signaling pathways and cell cycle regulators that have been proposed as therapeutic targets for breast cancer.</abstracttext></div>
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 4 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-52422786940078307972015-07-07T15:23:00.000-07:002015-07-07T15:43:33.752-07:00But this is funnyI don't usually do this, but maybe I should share something dog oriented that is funny. I know. Dog videos. But this is really funny. I know we all need to laugh to get through this cancer stuff.
Ok. I am having trouble getting blogger to enable the video... hang on. Here is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E1d_dmKBiiI">a direct link in the meantime </a>
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 4 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-78590169959932093112015-04-22T19:14:00.000-07:002015-04-22T19:28:03.981-07:00LUCY has made it to her 4 FOUR YEAR anniversary<br />
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Well, she made to her 4 FOUR YEAR anniversary of her diagnosis by biopsy of nasal cancer!<br />
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She got Tri Tip Steak! And mashed potatoes and green beans! And whipped cream for dessert! All without any pills in it! Well, for that day anyway.<br />
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She really has not progressed. No bumps. Some mucous sometimes. Sometimes a little eye tearing on that side. Hardly ever any bleed and very little if one. Four years ago she was bad.<br />
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She was so happy she wouldn't keep still!<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 4 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-89911302845971861542015-04-22T18:59:00.001-07:002015-04-22T18:59:56.626-07:00Cancer and inflammation : Curcumin COX and PG-2 Pan-erb<br />
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Cell Membrane Receptors and Cancer<br />
In recent years cancer researchers have discovered that an important part of the puzzle in cancer development lies in the expression of certain cell membrane receptors and their stimulation by various chemical agents (ligands). Stimulation of various cell membrane receptors by specific ligands produce profound effects on cellular proliferation, cell growth, cell differentiation and apoptosis (programmed cell death). As an example, the binding of vitamin D to the vitamin D receptor on the cell membrane, triggers a series of reactions (known as signal transduction) that ultimately promotes the induction of intracellular messengers, which slow the rate of cell division, and promotes cell maturation; two outcomes linked to reduction of cancer development.<br />
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On the other hand the over-expression of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors (EGFR) and other members of the tyrosine kinase family are frequently indicated in epithelial cancers, including colon cancer.<br />
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The epidermal growth factor (EGF) family of receptor tyrosine kinases consists of four receptors, EGF-R (ErbB1), ErbB2 (Neu), ErbB3, and ErbB4.<br />
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In response to these discoveries, pharmaceutical companies have produced a number of drugs that inhibit the activation of specific receptors of the EGFR series (EGFR inhibitor drugs). However, in general these drugs have had limited success because cancer cells usually possess more than one type of EGFR receptor. As such, researchers conclude that what is needed to help prevent colon cancer, as well to help treat colon cancer, is a broad-spectrum EGFR receptor inhibitor that inhibits signal transduction for all EGFR cell membrane receptors. (pan-erb signal transduction inhibitors).<br />
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With respect to natural medicine, <b>it is well documented that curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, also acts as a powerful inhibitor of EGFR receptors. Experimental studies, animal studies and a recent Phase I clinical trial, have shown that curcumin inhibits the growth of colon cancer cells and reduces tumor incidence in high risk human subjects. Curcumin inhibits the EGFR receptor, which in turn inhibits the propagation of metabolic reactions (e.g. decreased synthesis of the tumor promoting messenger NF-kB) leading to inhibition of cell replication of cancer cells and preneoplastic cells.</b><br />
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Prostaglandin series-2 and its metabolites have been shown to contribute to the cancer processes through one or more of several mechanisms including increased proliferation, apoptosis, enhanced carcinogen metabolism or modulation of the immune system<br />
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Gummy exudates of the herb boswellia have been traditionally used as anti-arthritic and anti-cancer medications. Boswellic acid and its acetates isolated from these gummy exudates were found to be inhibitors of topoisomerases and to be non-redox, non-competitive specific inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX). All of these properties are key factors in preventing and controlling cancer. Experimental evidence has shown that boswellic acid acetates isolated from Boswellia carterri Birdw inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in prostate cancer cells by inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase. Other studies have shown that boswellic constituents exhibited potent cytotoxic activities against three types of human neuroblastoma cells.<br />
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A strong body of evidence indicates that an important aspect of cancer prevention involves containment of prostaglandin series-2 synthesis and inhibition of cell membrane receptors associated with the receptor tyrosine kinase family (EGFR, ErB-2, ErB-3 and ErB-4). Curcumin, derived from the spice turmeric, has shown significant anti-tumor properties against colon cancer. Curcumin has been shown to inhibit the receptor tyrosine kinase family and decreases synthesis of prostaglandin series-2. The anti-inflammatory herbs ginger, boswellia and white willow bark extract have also been shown to inhibit prostaglandin series-2 synthesis, as well as other pro-inflammatory mediators, and experimental evidence suggests that their active constituents possess important anti-tumor properties. As such, health practitioners may wish to encourage their patients to ingest a herbal combination supplement product each day containing curcumin, ginger, white willow bark extract and boswellia, as an additional part of a wellness and cancer prevention program. This may have important applications especially in regards to colon cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death.<br />
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Reddy S, Rishi A.K., Xu H et al. Mechanisms of curcumin-and EGF-receptor related protein (ERRP) – dependent growth inhibition on colon cancer cells. Am J Clin Nutr, 55; 2: 185-194. 2006<br /><br />
Ciardiello, F, Caputo R, Bianco, R. Antitumor Effect and Potentiation of Cytotoxic Drugs Activity in Human Cancer Cells by ZD-1839 (Iressa), an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-selective Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor. Clinical Cancer Research; 6: 2053-2063, May 2000<br /><br />
Ciardiello F and Tortora G. Interactions between the epidermal growth factor receptor and type I protein kinase A: biological significance and therapeutic implications. Clinical Cancer Research, 4,; 4: 821-828: 1998<br /><br />
Al-Achi. Anti-inflammatory Herbs. U.S. Pharmacist. 29:03 (Posted 03/15/2004)<br /><br />
McCarty M.F. Targeting Multiple Signaling Pathways as a Strategy for Managing Prostate Cancer: Multifocal Signal Modulation Therapy. Integrative Cancer Therapies 3; 4:349-380. 2004<br /><br />
Wells, A. EGF receptor. Int. J. Biochem. Cell Biol., 31: 637-643. 1999.<br />
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Lucy takes 1 capsule of COX-2 Combo from swansonvitamins.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><i>"Gary, my dog got osteosarcoma in mid November. I have used your protocol for Lucy with some variations. Without you, he would be dead. Instead, he still has a tumour on his leg but it's smaller and he is happy and mobile. He needs no pain meds. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The photo is him a couple of days ago. His vet can't believe how well he is doing. He was given just a few weeks to live. We live in Ontario, Canada. </i></span><i style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Here is a link to our blog on his condition</i><br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-59324097882480116162015-02-17T14:36:00.001-08:002015-02-17T14:36:25.649-08:00Lucy Nasal Cancer Status Report<br />
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Sorry, I have been busy and have not posted status. I should have posted during the holidays as you will read below.<br />
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Lucy is doing very well. Her left nostril (her side with nasal cancer) breathing opened up to what appears to be 100% again a few weeks after Christmas. She appears to have equal breathing out of both sides and no mucous problems.<br />
HOWEVER for 3 weeks around the holidays she had quite a few bleeds (some bad like she used to have when first diagnosed) then a mild infection and then metallic (iron) smelling mixed discharge. Occasionally yellow. But I stepped up giving the Yunnan Bai Yao again (2x to 3x dosage 3x a day) and colloidal silver during those few weeks (man that was stressful) and it calmed down. Once the bleeding stopped and the infection cleared her breathing became normalized all of a sudden.<br />
Now, her left side has had, since about the last 8-10 months, no mucous and no problem discharge and no bleeds to speak of, the breathing output on that side was diminished to a guesstimate about half of normal or less. I gave Meloxicam to lessen for periods during the last 8 months for what I would guess was swelling but it did nothing. Except upset her stomach. I don't understand what happened here with the problems during the holidays, <i>but she is now fine again and in what appears to be 100% remission again for the last month at least.</i> She was in 100% remission about 4 months in to protocol usage in 2011. And the 100% lasted about 3 years. This last year she simply had diminished breathing ability on that left side, so I could not say 100% during that time. But now she is back to great for now. Dunno. Pretty wild.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-45150742197422710572014-12-18T12:55:00.001-08:002014-12-18T12:55:22.733-08:00Supporting the Immune system is critical<br />
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"a diet supplemented with fish oil and the amino acid arginine appears to increase survival time in dogs with lymphoma, a cancer that affects white blood cells.</div>
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Dogs with this kind of cancer, similar to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in humans, are easily treated, but as with humans, their cancer tends to return. A team of researchers led by Dr. Gregory Ogilvie of Colorado State University in Fort Kent, studied the effects of adding fish oil and arginine to the diets of 32 dogs being treated for lymphoma.</div>
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Half of the dogs received a special chow with the two supplements in it, and the other half ate chow with soybean oil added. The two chows were identical in nutritional value, and formulated to be equally tasty to the dogs. All the dogs were being treated with the anti-cancer drug doxorubicin every three weeks, and were living at home with their owners.</div>
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Previous research has shown that some polyunsaturated fatty acids, like those found in fish oil, may help prevent the growth and spread of cancer tumors, and may help prevent cachexia -- the devastating weight loss and muscle wasting seen in some cancer patients despite adequate nutrition. Likewise, arginine supplements have been reported to improve immune responses, and might help the body fight cancer.</div>
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The dogs were fed one of the chows twice a day during and after their cancer treatment. The researchers report that compared to the control dogs, those who ate the supplemented chow showed higher blood levels of two fatty acids called C20:5 and C22:6 that seem particularly effective in fighting cancer. Dogs with more of these fatty acids in their blood also tended to have more normal levels of lactic acid, which tends to accumulate in the blood when metabolism is disrupted in cancer patients.</div>
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In addition, report Ogilvie and colleagues, the dogs with higher levels of these two fatty acids survived longer than those with lower levels, and had longer remissions, periods of time before their disease came back.</div>
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Writing in the journal Cancer, the researchers suggest that the fatty acids may help both dogs and humans by slowing down the spread of cancer cells and by increasing the cells' susceptibility to anti-cancer drugs like the doxorubicin used in this study.</div>
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Ogilvie and colleagues also note their findings fit in with previous research showing that the fatty acids they studied appear to help fight cancer and its effects in both humans and animals."</div>
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SOURCES:<br />Reuters Health, April 28, 2000<br />The journal Cancer, May 2000; 88:1916-1928</div>
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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Rx Mirtazapine (brand name Remeron™-Organon) is approved as an antidepressant for use in humans and has activity both as an alpha 2 receptor antagonist and as a potent 5HT3 antagonist. A side effect noted in humans taking this drug is appetite stimulation. Pharmacy faculty at the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine used mirtazapine in a dog after all other attempts at appetite stimulation had failed, and were very pleased to find that mirtazapine restored appetite almost immediately in this dog. In another case, a physician used mirtazapine to treat anorexia and nausea in his Boston Terrier with chronic renal failure. Due to the vast improvement in the animal’s quality of life for one month preceding its death, the dog’s primary care veterinary clinic conducted a series of uncontrolled field trials using mirtazapine over the next 4 years in 24 dogs and 17 cats with GI symptoms that were marginally responsive or refractory to standard remedies. “Mirtazapine therapy led to a robust response in 12 animals, improvement compared with standard treatment in 16 cases, and an equivocal response in 13 animals. The most vigorous responses were observed in patients in chronic renal failure or receiving concurrent chemotherapy for neoplastic disease.”</div>
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Many veterinarians have started using mirtazapine to stimulate appetite in both dogs and cats. There have been no controlled studies and dosing is still empirical, but most dogs are dosed at 0.6mg/kg orally every 24 hours and cats are dosed at 3.75mg/cat orally every 48-72 hours. The terminal half-life of mirtazapine in humans is more than 40 hours, and mirtazapine is eliminated partially through conjugation with glucuronide. For this reason, dosing intervals of less than 48 hours are not recommended for cats, as accumulation is likely. Mirtazapine is not commercially available in an oral suspension; however, compounding pharmacists have formulated suspensions upon the request of veterinarians and have anecdotally reported success with this dosage form. For cats that are vomiting as well as anorectic and cannot swallow or retain oral medications, veterinarians have instructed compounding pharmacists to formulate transdermal gels of mirtazapine (3.75mg/0.1ml), which also have left veterinarians with a positive impression of clinical efficacy. Obviously, further studies are needed to determine stability, safety and efficacy of these compounded dosage forms, but until such evidence is available, veterinarians may wish to try these dosage forms in cases that are refractory to traditional methods of appetite stimulation.</div>
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<i><b>Veterinary Forum, February 2006, pages 34-36</b></i></div>
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-HT3_antagonist<br />
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3184575/ related info but not specific<br />
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note this post in not complete yet. I am working on finding a natural herbal version.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-28118590699863830412014-09-22T13:15:00.001-07:002015-08-28T09:31:34.206-07:00Dog won't eat fish oil or flax oil. Alternatives?<br />
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"Hemp (Cannabis <b>sativa L</b>. - the SAVITA VAREITY IS NOT POT) Seed Oil: Analytical and Phytochemical Characterization of the Unsaponifiable Fraction"<br />
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A new study, which appears in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, details just how many healthful compounds hempseed oil contains.<br />
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Maria Angeles Fernández-Arche and colleagues note that for millennia, people around the world cultivated cannabis for textiles, medicine and food. Hemp has high levels of vitamins A, C and E and beta carotene, and it is rich in protein, carbohydrates, minerals and fiber. In the early 20th century, many countries banned cannabis because some varieties contain large amounts of the high-inducing compound THC. With increasing interest in plant oils as a source of healthful compounds, Fernández-Arche’s team wanted to investigate hempseed oil’s potential.<br />
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They did a detailed analysis of a portion of hempseed oil. They found it has a variety of interesting substances, such as <i><b>sterols, aliphatic alcohols and linolenic acids, that research suggests promote good health. For example, it contains α-linolenic acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid</b></i> that some studies suggest helps prevent coronary heart disease. The findings could have implications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and non-food industries, they state.<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=can+dogs+have+hemp+seed+oil+hates+fish+oil&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#q=can+dogs+have+hemp+seed+oil" target="_blank">Can dogs have help seed oil google search</a><br />
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Hemp seed oil for dogs is the best of all oils over the fish or flax seed based oils<br />
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Hemp seed oil is dubbed "Nature's most best omega oil", because of the undeniable fact that it includes the perfect ratio of Omega 6 (LA) to Omega 3 (ALA/LNA) 3:1 important fatty acids which your dog needs.<br />
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Did you know this about hemp oil?<br />
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Hemp seed oil kills cancer cells<br />
Hemp seed oil can enhance blood circulation in brains<br />
Hemp seed oil thicken the fur texture<br />
Hemp seed oil will keep the skin less shedding<br />
Hemp seed oil prevents putting out dog dandruff<br />
Hemp oil has no psychoactive qualities there for hemp oil for dogs is safe<br />
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Hemp oil is an oil extracted coming from the hemp plant. All plants from the cannabis genus can produce hemp oil but solely industrial hemp is designed for hemp oil production. Industrial hemp is really a hemp type that has been cultivated only for industrial production, and it does not contain psychoactive substances (THC) related to the genus.<br />
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The hemp oil for dogs has numerous health advantages and the products along with the raw forms are used to supplement several important fatty acids to dog. In case dog's is lacking of any of those fatty acids there will be serious issues such as genetic mutations and cancer. Hemp seed oil kills cancer cells due the essential and non-essential fatty acids that are present in large quantities in hemp seed oil and therefore when hemp seed oil is often used by cancer patients, there is better chance of cure. Therefore administering hemp oil for dogs is extremely helpful for several factors.<br />
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The hemp oil for dogs includes numerous essential fatty acids that are extremely healthy for the dog's skin. These essential fatty acids takes care and moisturize dog's skin and fur correctly when administered in right quantities. There are a lot of oil products for dogs that have hemp oil as key ingredient. The reason being it's herbal and also has virtually no side effects like fish oils for dogs. Hemp seed oil prevents dog's skin disorders such as dry nose, dog acne, dog eczema, dog rash and dog dandruff.<br />
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There are a lot of fur health advantages of hemp oil also. Hemp seed oil products can enhance blood circulation in the top and also the mind of the dog. Hemp oil for dogs can thicken the fur texture and will keep the skin less shedding or putting out dog dandruff. Therefore hemp oil is extremely advantageous for the fur care also. Loss of fur is likewise reduced by essential fatty acids and skin infections and issues are kept away.<br />
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The oil contained inside the hemp seed is 80-90% unsaturated fatty acids (the good sort of essential fats) and just 9-11% from the less wanted saturated fatty acids. Hemp oil for dogs is known as being most unsaturated oil derived from plants. The essential fatty acids contained in hemp seed oil are needed in diet a lot more than other vitamins, yet dog's bodies don't normally manufacture all of these essential fatty acids. There fore they need to be supplemented from external sources like food and supplements for dogs. Essential fatty acids are in important role in dog's life and hemp seed oil for dogs and it's qualities are best for the job. In general, North American dogs require more essential fatty acids and omega's because foods contain more animal fats than plant based fats. If you compare hemp oil against fish or flax seed oil, this ratio and along with the supplementation itself of the hemp oil for dogs is the perfect health solution. Hemp oil for dogs contain also other polyunsaturated fatty acids in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), oleic acid and stearidonic acid. The EFA structure is distinctive among of any edible oil seeds.<br />
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Nutrients in Hemp Oil<br />
Hemp oil contains all of the essential amino acids, according to a 2000 article published in the "Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional and Medicinal Foods." Essential amino acids help maintain the proteins in your body, which can prevent muscle loss. Hemp oil delivers small amounts of vitamins and minerals, including calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, folate and vitamins B-6 and E.<br />
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Hemp was banned many many decades ago <i>not because of its relation to pot. Industrial hemp has almost zero THC. You can smoke your brains out and get nothing. It was banned because of successful lobbying from the wood and textile industries because hemp grows much faster than wood</i> and can produce many of the same products like paper, rope, clothing, protein powder, oil etc. It is one of the most perfect crops. Requires almost no attention from farmers, grows fast, multiple crops per year and is great for the soil when plowed under. Wild huh!<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.com/search?q=omega+oil" target="_blank">Here is info on the use of omega oils from fish in dogs </a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Some dogs tolerate the extra fats quickly others get diarrhea and you have to back off and add more slowly over a 2-3 week period. Lucy used to eat the caps of fish oil tossed in bowl then she started to leave them in bowl. I had to go to health food store and buy the liquid. She took that for a long while, then wouldn't eat it in her food. So, then I bought a lemon flavor less odor salmon oil and she ate then for a long while, then wouldn't. I have had to recently go to Hemp Oil in it's place. She does eat that for now. No odor. It's actually quite helpful as good as fish oil pretty much. <b>I got this at swansonvitamins as well cheap. I give her Hemp Oil, Flax Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive oil....</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription.<i style="background-color: yellow;"> Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</i></a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-53350716455318410342014-09-15T10:06:00.000-07:002014-09-15T10:06:14.294-07:00Chain Stores you Probably Didn't Know Allowed Dogs<br />
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I know this might not be a specific cancer related post, but I think it is. Quality of life.<br />
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For many pet lovers, bringing a furry friend along on a shopping trip would be the perfect way to spend a day. While many big-name chain stores do have a "service dogs only" policy, you may be surprised to know that a number of them will in fact allow you to shop with your Shih-Tzu or browse with your bulldog. <br />
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Please keep in mind that many of these stores only welcome pets on a limited basis. In some cases, the decision to allow pets is left to individual store managers. This means that while one chain location may welcome your pooch, another may have a no-pets policy. In other cases, a stand-alone chain location may allow pets, while a mall location may have to comply with that mall's no-pets policy.<br />
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Rules and policies change all the time from store to store and from location to location. It's important to contact any store you plan to visit with your pet to ensure that they will in fact allow him in - even if you have brought him into that store before. <br />
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Out of respect to the establishment and its patrons, any time your pet visits a store he should be leashed and under your control at all times. Some stores ask that pets ride in shopping carts and be kept securely and tightly leashed, and some ask that they be contained in a carrier. Make sure you are aware of the store's specific policies before visiting.<br />
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Several department store chains around the country have been known to welcome pets. Banana Republic is notably dog friendly, with some locations offering treats to canine visitors. The Gap and Old Navy, which are owned by the same company as Banana Republic, have also been known to allow dogs. Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, TJ Maxx and Marshall's allow dogs in at least some of their locations, and Nordstrom has welcomed pooches through its doors for over 20 years. Bed Bath and Beyond goes above and beyond at some of its locations by not only allowing pets, but providing specialty dog carts for them to ride in.<br />
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Pet Stores<br />
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Perhaps not surprisingly, both Petco and PetSmart celebrate their doggie clientele, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout each store at every location. Some locations even offer doggie day care for shoppers.<br />
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Home Improvement Stores<br />
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Lowe's Home Improvement and Home Depot are both well-known for allowing pets - however, the degree to which pets are welcome varies widely from location to location. It's important to check with each individual store before bringing your dog with you to help you select your lumber or bathroom fixtures.<br />
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Outdoor Stores<br />
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Tractor Supply Company, a well-known agricultural and farming supply store, welcomes leashed, friendly dogs at most of its locations - but that's what you might expect from a store that supports pet adoptions and holds an annual Pet Appreciation Week. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's - both of which are hunting, fishing and all-around outdoor authorities -- also allow pets at many of their locations; a fact that's not well-known, but also not surprising. <br />
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Craft Stores<br />
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Michael's Craft Store has a reputation for being dog friendly. While not every location may welcome your pooch, some of them will allow him to ride in the cart as you browse.<br />
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Many local chains or mom-and-pop stores work to develop personal relationships with their clientele. They also tend to have a lot of discretion and autonomy when it comes to whether or not they will allow pets in their establishments. Call ahead to your favorite local retailer. They may surprise you by saying your pet is welcome, especially if he's small enough to fit in a carrier or shopping cart.<br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. Here is her list. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-4999156726987821962014-09-08T14:05:00.002-07:002014-09-08T14:05:42.770-07:00Vomiting in Dogs<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: 'Droid Sans',Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Normally, dogs will eat grass to cleanse out their system – this is the natural method to cure your dog’s upset stomach. However, at times this won’t do the trick, or your dog won’t even feel like eating grass. In this case it can help to give your dog a little bit of Pepcid crushed and mixed with water (the amount will depend on your dog’s weight – consult your veterinarian). It is possible that the manufacturers of these products may change their formulas over time and they may not be as safe as they once were for pups so, as with any treatment,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans',Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; list-style: none outside none; margin: 0px; outline: medium none; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">always<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><a class="external" href="http://www.caninejournal.com/go/justanswer/ask-pet-doc/text/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #f58320; font-family: 'Droid Sans',Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; list-style: none outside none; margin: 0px; outline: medium none; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank" title="Just Answer Ask A Vet (Affiliate)"><b style="border: 0px none; list-style: none outside none; margin: 0px; outline: medium none; padding: 0px;"><span class="Just Answer Vet (affiliate)" style="border: 0px none; list-style: none outside none; margin: 0px; outline: medium none; padding: 0px;">consult a vet</span></b></a><b style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans',Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; list-style: none outside none; margin: 0px; outline: medium none; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>before proceeding with treatment</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: 'Droid Sans',Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you prefer not giving your dog human medications like Pepcid, and your dog won’t eat grass to clear her or his upset stomach, there are other natural home remedies that can do the trick. However, these may not be the best cure for your dog, so make sure you check with your veterinarian before proceeding. Some natural home remedies include:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Do not use hamburger meat – this is a fairly common recommendation on bulletin boards, but the fact is the meat is too greasy and will not help your dog’s upset stomach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">No matter what you choose, however,<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span><b style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style: none outside none; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px;">make sure your dog stays well hydrated</b>. The point of the grass is to make your dog vomit, to clear out whatever is upsetting his or her stomach. For more serious situations, <i>your best bet is to limit food intake, keep getting your dog water (<b>or low salt broth if necessary</b>), plain clear Pedialyte, give Pepcid for a day or two, and take them to the vet if dehydration becomes a problem</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Should the condition persist, the most dangerous threat is likely to be dehydration.</i> This occurs when the body is unable to retain fluids. Water makes up around 75% of the body weight of dogs, but even consuming large amounts of water may not be enough to prevent dehydration in your dog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Signs of Dehydration</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dogs, and especially young pups are very susceptible to occurrences of dehydration, much the way humans are. If you notice that your dog has diarrhea or doesn’t seem to have an appetite or be interested in drinking his or her water, then your dog is taking the first step towards dehydration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>You can check to see if your dog is already dehydrated by assessing the appearance of his or her skin and gums. If you lift the lip of your dogs, the gums should be coated with a shiny wet film. If not, then he or she may be dehydrated. </i>To check the skin to see if your dog is dehydrated, squeeze the skin behind the neck as if you were going to pick your dog up as his or her mother would. Release the skin. If the skin stays in the pinched position, your dog is dehydrated. If it automatically goes back to lying flat on the neck, your dog is not dehydrated. This is the same method used to check humans. If you’ve ever had someone pinch the skin on your hand and then watch to see if it goes back to its original form, you have experienced the same kind of dehydration test.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Prevent Dehydration</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Don’t assume that you can prevent dehydration by offering water to your furry pet. Your pet also needs electrolytes and vitamins in order to retain fluids. One possible solution to this dilemma is to use Pedialyte. You can obtain a dry mixture made for animals by going to your nearest farming store. The packet is mixed with water, and then fed to the dog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If your dog does not improve quickly though, do not continue to try self treating. Dehydration in dogs can quickly progress from a passing concern to one of possible organ failure and even death. So, please if your dogs symptoms last more than 24 hours, take him to the vet immediately for treatment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Feeding a Dog with no Appetite</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If your dog isn’t feeling well and you wish to feed it <a href="http://canigivemydog.com/pedialyte#answer" target="_blank">CLEAR NO DYE Pedialyte</a> or some other mixture that will help prevent dehydration, you’re going to need a turkey baster or such similar device and a towel. Your dog isn’t going to want to be fed anything, just as you don’t want to eat when you don’t feel good. Because of this, you may need some assistance when feeding your dog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">After filling the baster or similar (check out drugstores) with the mixture to be used, lay the dog on its side. Open the mouth of the dog and use the syringe to inject the fluid down the dog’s throat. If the dog still doesn’t want to swallow the mixture, <i>massage the throat to prompt the swallowing response. Another method is to inject the mixture inside the back of the cheek of the dog. Again, massage the throat as needed for swallowing. If you choose to use the cheek method, watch for liquid to come out the other side of the mouth as sometimes dogs will simply let the liquid drain out if they don’t have the energy or urge to swallow.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">What is vomiting?</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">What is the difference between vomiting and regurgitation?</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />In regurgitation, the food that is expelled comes from the mouth or esophagus, versus the stomach. Vomiting involves the forceful contraction of stomach muscles; regurgitation does not. Both vomiting and regurgitation can occur right after eating or drinking, or up to several hours later.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">If my dog is vomiting, when should I call my veterinarian?</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />If your dog is bright and alert, and only vomits once, it is probably not necessary to call your veterinarian. Many dogs will vomit after eating grass, for instance. If your dog vomits more than once or appears sick, call your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will ask you a series of questions to determine how severe the vomiting is. It will be helpful for your veterinarian to know when the vomiting started, how many times your dog has vomited, what the vomit looks like, and if your dog is uncomfortable. It is especially important that you call your veterinarian immediately if:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">There is blood in the vomit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your dog acts like he wants to vomit, but nothing is expelled</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your dog appears bloated or has a swollen abdomen</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">You suspect your dog may have eaten something toxic or poisonous</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your dog has a fever or is depressed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your dog's gums are pale or yellow</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your dog is a puppy or has not received all his vaccinations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your dog appears to be in pain</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your dog also has diarrhea</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Do not give your dog any medications, including over-the-counter human medications unless advised by your veterinarian to do so.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">How is the cause of vomiting diagnosed?</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />There are many causes of vomiting (<b>See Table 1: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Vomiting in Dogs)</b>. It is important to determine the cause so the appropriate treatment can be given. Your veterinarian will combine information from you, the physical exam, and possibly laboratory and other diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the vomiting.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">When dogs and cats vomit, their abdominal muscles contract very strongly multiple times before the food is actually ejected from the mouth. It may appear as though the whole body is involved in the effort. Often they will go through this process several times in a row.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Onset of symptoms</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- How suddenly the symptoms appeared is a good clue to what the cause of the vomiting may be. If the symptoms appeared suddenly, the condition is called "acute". If the symptoms remain over a long period of time (weeks), the vomiting is called "chronic".</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Appearance of vomit</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Distinguish vomiting from regurgitation (expelling food that has not yet reached the stomach), whether the vomit contains food or just fluid, color of vomit, presence of blood or bile in the vomit.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Degree of nausea</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- As shown by such signs as licking or smacking of lips, drooling, swallowing, or gulping. Timing of vomiting in relation to meals or drinking should also be noted.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Severity</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- How often the vomiting occurs and whether it is projectile.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Presence of other signs</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Fever, pain, dehydration, urinary changes, depression, weakness, diarrhea, or weight loss. Vomiting is often caused by diseases not directly related to conditions of the digestive tract, such as hepatitis, pancreatitis, diabetes, and kidney disease.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Medical History</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Your veterinarian will ask about your dog's medical history including vaccinations, what type of wormer the dog has received and how often, contact with other dogs, diet, any access to garbage or toxins, and any medications. The more information you can offer, the easier it will be to make a diagnosis.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Physical examination</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Your veterinarian will do a complete physical exam including taking your dog's weight and temperature, checking the heart and respiration, looking in the mouth, palpating the abdomen, checking for dehydration, and performing a rectal exam.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arsubhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Laboratory and diagnostic tests</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- In some cases of vomiting, your veterinarian will recommend a fecal flotation. This is a test to check for parasites such as intestinal worms or<a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2102&aid=739" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;"> Giardia</a>. If a bacterial infection is suspected, a fecal culture and sensitivity are performed. In cases of certain viral diseases, such as parvovirus, other tests on the feces may aid in the diagnosis.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">If the dog is showing signs of illness, a complete blood count and chemistry panel are often recommended. Special blood tests may also be conducted if certain diseases are suspected.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Radiographs (x-rays) are appropriate if a tumor, foreign body, or anatomical problem is suspected. Other diagnostic imaging such as a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="dic" style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana,tahoma,arial,sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="color: #666666; cursor: help; font-family: verdana,tahoma,arial,sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">barium study</a></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="dic" style="color: #666666; font-family: verdana,tahoma,arial,sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="color: #666666; cursor: help; font-family: verdana,tahoma,arial,sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">ultrasound</a></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>may also be helpful. Examinations using an endoscope or colonoscopy may be indicated.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">For some diseases, the only way to make an accurate diagnosis is to obtain a surgical biopsy and have it examined microscopically.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="arhead" style="color: #f7941d; font-family: arial,tahoma,helvetica,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">How is vomiting treated?</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />Because there are so many causes of vomiting, the treatment will vary (See Table 1: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Vomiting in Dogs).</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">In many cases of vomiting in dogs, it is recommended to withhold food for at least 24 hours, and provide small amounts of water frequently. Then, a bland diet such as boiled chicken and rice is offered in small amounts. If the vomiting does not recur, the dog is slowly switched back to his normal diet or a special diet over the course of several days.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">For some cases of vomiting, it may be necessary to modify the diet permanently. Special foods may need to be given as a way to avoid certain ingredients, add fiber to the diet, decrease the fat intake, or increase digestibility.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">If intestinal worms are present, the appropriate wormer will be prescribed. Few wormers kill every kind of intestinal worm, so it is very important that the appropriate wormer be selected. In most cases, it is necessary to repeat the wormer one or more times over several weeks or months. It is also important to try to remove the worm eggs from the environment. The fecal flotation test looks for worm eggs, and if no eggs are being produced, the test could be negative even though adult worms or larvae could be present. For this reason, in some cases, even if the fecal flotation test is negative, a wormer may still be prescribed.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">If dehydration is present, it is usually necessary to give the animal intravenous or subcutaneous fluids. Oral fluids are often inadequate during vomiting or diarrhea since they may pass through the animal too quickly to be sufficiently absorbed.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Antibiotics are given if the vomiting is caused by bacteria. They may also be given if the stomach or intestine has been damaged (eg., blood in the stool or vomit would indicate an injured intestine or stomach) and there is a chance that the injury could allow bacteria from the digestive tract into the blood stream.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">In some cases, medications may be given to decrease vomiting. As a general rule, these drugs should not be given if the dog could have ingested a toxin or may have a bacterial infection. Therefore, it is always important to have an accurate diagnosis before use of these drugs.</span></div>
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<tr><th class="thsm" style="background-color: #d2e9ca; color: #003366; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Cause</span></th><th class="thsm" style="background-color: #d2e9ca; color: #003366; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Example</span></th><th class="thsm" style="background-color: #d2e9ca; color: #003366; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Dogs Most at Risk</span></th><th class="thsm" style="background-color: #d2e9ca; color: #003366; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Symptoms</span></th><th class="thsm" style="background-color: #d2e9ca; color: #003366; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diagnosis</span></th><th class="thsm" style="background-color: #d2e9ca; color: #003366; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Treatment</span></th></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Gastric dilitation and volvulus (bloat)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Deep chested, large breed dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting, retching, bloated abdomen</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; radiographs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Surgery; supportive care; this is an emergency condition and requires immediate treatment</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Benign gastric outflow obstruction</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pyloric stenosis, polyps</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Boxers, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, young animals</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Intermittent vomiting, weight loss, dehydration</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History, physical exam, radiographs, endoscopy</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Surgery to correct outflow obstruction; antacids</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diet change</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Changing dog food brand or feeding a high fat meal</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Those switching from a consistent diet</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Usually no other signs of being ill</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History and physical exam; tests (eg., fecal flotation) to rule out other causes</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Withhold food as needed then switch to bland diet and then slowly back to normal diet</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=143" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Food intolerance or sensitivity</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sensitivity to or inability to digest or absorb certain foods such as milk or gluten</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Gluten hypersensitivity: Irish setters and soft coated Wheaton terriers</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sudden onset of diarrhea, sometimes with gas</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Monitor response to removing ingredient from diet and then adding it again (food trial)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Withhold food as needed then switch to diet without the offending ingredient</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" rowspan="2" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Intestinal parasites</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=747" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Hookworms</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Young dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, pale gums, dehydration, anemia, swollen abdomen, black and tarry stools</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Fecal flotation exam</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Multiple treatments with appropriate wormer; decontaminate environment; supportive care</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=739" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Giardia</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Usually young animals or those who are immunosuppressed</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mild to severe soft diarrhea with mucus and a bad odor; weight loss, abdominal pain and vomiting; often intermittent</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">ELISA test on feces; fecal flotation exam or microscopic exam of feces; difficult to diagnose - often need multiple samples over several days</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Metronidazole, albendazole or febantel; bathing and sanitation to remove Giardia from coat and environment. Reinfection commonly occurs.</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Garbage ingestion</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Those left unattended or unsupervised</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diarrhea, vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History and physical exam</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Withhold food as needed then switch to bland diet and then slowly back to normal diet</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Bacterial infection</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Salmonella, E. coli, Clostridia</i></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Young kenneled dogs or those who are immunosuppressed</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mild to severe bloody diarrhea with loss of appetite, depression, fever and vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Fecal culture and sensitivity; microscopic exam of feces</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Antibiotics; intravenous fluids and supportive care in more serious conditions</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" rowspan="3" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Viral infections</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=467" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Parvovirus</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Young dogs who have not received full series of parvo vaccinations</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Loss of appetite, fever, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal pain</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History, physical exam, fecal test for presence of parvovirus, white blood cell count</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Intravenous fluids, antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection, withhold food and water</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=419" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Distemper</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Young dogs who have not received full series of distemper vaccinations</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Loss of appetite, fever, depression, cough, vomiting, diarrhea; later see neurological signs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History and physical exam; tests (eg., fecal flotation) to rule out other causes; viral testing on blood, urine, or other body fluids</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Intravenous fluids if dehydrated; antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Prognosis is poor</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=415" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Coronavirus</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">More severe in very young dogs, especially those with other intestinal diseases; more of a problem in animal shelters or where there are large numbers of stressed dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diarrhea, poor appetite, lethargy, sometimes vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Virus isolation or electron microscopy of biopsy</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Intravenous fluids if dehydrated; antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Toxins</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=2256" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Strychnine</a>,<a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=2801" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">ethylene glycol</a>,<a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=1522" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">lead</a>,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=2258" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">zinc</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Those left unattended or unsupervised</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, dehydration, abdominal pain</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History and physical exam; tests (eg., fecal flotation) to rule out other causes; testing of blood, feces or vomit for presence of toxin; x-rays</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Depends on toxin</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Idiopathic Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Small breed dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sudden onset of bloody vomiting and diarrhea, depression, abdominal pain, black and tarry stools, shock</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; complete blood count; tests (eg., fecal flotation) to rule out other causes</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Intravenous fluids, antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection, withhold food and water as needed</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO); also called antibiotic resistant diarrhea</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">German shepherds, dogs with other intestinal diseases</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Intermittent watery diarrhea, poor growth or weight loss, increased gas, sometimes vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; intestinal biopsy; tests (eg., fecal flotation) to rule out other causes; ultrasound; blood tests (eg., serum folate and cobalamin, bile acids)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Antibiotics (at least 4-6 weeks); modify diet</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Tumors</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lymphoma, adenocarcinoma</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Middle-age or older</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Chronic diarrhea, weight loss, poor appetite; may see vomiting and dark, tarry stools</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; intestinal biopsy</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Chemotherapy or surgery depending upon the type of tumor</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=305" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Granulomatous enteritis, eosinophilic gastroenterocolitis, or lymphocytic/ plasmacytic enteritis (LPE)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Middle-age; LPE in German Shepherds and Basenjis</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Chronic vomiting and diarrhea possibly with blood and/or mucus; sometimes straining, mild weight loss, and/or black and tarry stools</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; intestinal biopsy; tests (eg., fecal flotation) to rule out other causes</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Modify diet, wormers and antibiotics to treat or prevent hidden infections; probiotics; anti-inflammatory drugs; immuno-suppressing drugs if no response to other treatment</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=297" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Histoplasma enteritis or colitis</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Those living in the central US along the Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri Rivers</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Loss of appetite, mild fever, depression, severe weight loss, vomiting, blood in stool, straining; may also have respiratory signs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Endoscopy and biopsy</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Itraconazole, ketoconazole or amphotericin B</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Obstruction</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=285" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Foreign body</a>,<a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=307" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">intussusception</a>, pyloric stenosis, splenic torsion</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite; as progresses see depression and/or possible abdominal pain</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; x-rays; barium series; ultrasound; exploratory surgery</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Surgery</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=335" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Pancreatitis</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Dogs eating a high-fat meal; Schnauzers and Yorkshire terriers; middle-aged dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting, dehydration, painful abdomen</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam;chemistry panel; other blood tests (e.g., PLI or pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Restrict oral intake as needed; administer fluids; provide pain control and other supportive care; medications to control vomiting; maintain on low fat diet</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=315" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Liver or Biliary Disease</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Hepatitis, biliary obstruction</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting; yellow discoloration of gums and whites of the eyes</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; chemistry panel; other blood tests; x-rays and/or ultrasound; biopsy</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications and fluids to control effects of vomiting and liver disease; possible surgery depending on cause</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=350" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Kidney Disease</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, urinary obstruction</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Older dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting, increased thirst and urination; decreased or no urination if obstructed</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; chemistry panel; urinalysis; x-rays and/or ultrasound</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diet changes; medications and fluids to control effects of vomiting and kidney disease; remove any obstruction</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Peritonitis</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Perforated intestine</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting, painful abdomen; sometimes fever</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; chemistry panel; complete blood count; x-rays and/or ultrasound</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Antibiotics, fluids; medications to control vomiting; possible surgery depending upon cause</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=918" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Pyometra (infection of the uterus)</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Unspayed dogs who have recently had an estrus (heat)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting; increased thirst and urination</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; complete blood count; x-rays and/or ultrasound</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Surgical removal of uterus; medical treatment</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Diabetes mellitus</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Older and female dogs; Schnauzers and Poodles</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting; increased thirst and urination; sometimes depression</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; chemistry panel; urinalysis</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Insulin therapy; dietary management; supportive care</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vestibular disease or brain disease</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Older dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Incoordination; vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; possibly MRI</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications to control vomiting; depends on specific condition</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Digoxin, erythromycin, chemotherapy</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; drug levels</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications to control vomiting; change drug therapy</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Septicemia</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting, fever</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; blood culture</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Antibiotics; supportive care</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?aid=520" style="color: #9900cc; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Hypo-adrenocorticism (Addison's disease)</a></span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Young to middle-age female dogs</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; chemistry panel; complete blood count</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications to control effects of hypo-adrenocorticism</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Gastritis</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Helicobacter</i>infection; high blood urea nitrogen (BUN); stomach worm</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; endoscopy</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications to control vomiting and protect stomach; treat underlying cause; fluids, if necessary</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Ulcers</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting; blood in vomit; black, tarry stools</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; endoscopy or barium series</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications to control vomiting and protect lining of stomach and intestines; treat underlying cause; fluids, if necessary</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Gastroesophageal reflux</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">More common in brachycephalic breeds (eg, bulldogs and pugs)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Drooling, licking of lips, vomiting or regurgitation, bad breath</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; endoscopy or barium series</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Feed small, low-fat meals; medications to help protect esophagus, reduce stomach acid and increase movement of food out of stomach</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Bilious vomiting syndrome</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">May be more common in dogs with giardiasis or inflammatory bowel disease</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vomiting of bile on an empty stomach (usually late at night or early morning)</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam; endoscopy or barium series</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Feed a late night meal; medications to help protect the stomach and increase movement of food out of stomach</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Motion sickness</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Drooling, vomiting while riding in a vehicle</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">History; physical exam</span></td><td class="tdsmal" style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" valign="top"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Medications to control vomiting</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td><span class="pe_references" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Cave, NJ. Chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract of companion animals. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. December 2003;51(6):262-74.<br />
Hall, EJ; German, AJ. Diseases of the small intestine. In Ettinger, SJ; Feldman, EC (eds.) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Sixth Edition. Elsevier, St. Louis MO; 2005; 1332-1378.<br />
Simpson, KW. Diseases of the stomach. In Ettinger, SJ; Feldman, EC (eds.) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Sixth Edition. Elsevier, St. Louis MO; 2005; 1310-1331.<br />
Twedt, DC. Vomiting. In Ettinger, SJ; Feldman, EC (eds.) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Sixth Edition. Elsevier, St. Louis MO; 2005; 132 -136.<br />
Twedt, DC. Don't miss these commonly misdiagnosed gastrointestinal diseases. Veterinary Medicine November 2006: 716-718.<br />
Willard, MD (ed.) The Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice: Gastroenterology Mellitus. W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia, PA; 2003.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344555000923584258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831585440481986640.post-66955365413120559962014-09-02T10:39:00.000-07:002014-09-02T11:01:33.153-07:00VDI Labs Cancer Diagnostic ServicesHere is a great person who works at VDI Labs who sent more information on this cancer blood test:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">thank you for <a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.com/2013/09/vdi-tkcanine-blood-test-to-detect-and.html" target="_blank">reviewing our cancer diagnostic service on 9/20/2013</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I also wanted to let you know that we have developed a cancer screen</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Here's a link to the paper and abstract if you'd like to look it over:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We've had many vets praise its value as a great diagnostic tool. One</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">So right now we are spreading the word about how well this test works</span><br />
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Some Q&A from 2 weeks ago:<br />
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<i>2) the "aggressive" treatment - <u>18 treatments</u>, daily less the weekends. They proposed this would give an average of 18 months life expectancy.</i></div>
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<i>I agree, the benefits of the radiation are limited for the cost. And most of all, inhumane.</i></div>
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Did they tell you that the dog had to be put under anesthesia for every radiation treatment of which there might be 6-10 sessions of them over a few weeks. And talk about secondary late stage effects of radiation? It's kinda bad.... There were 2 dog owners that did it I knew through the blog and both barely made it a year. With the first month being awful treatment, 2 month awful side effects, got better, then cancer came back at 1 year or earlier along with late stage side effects added to everything. Ug. $8000 for them to boot. My protocol helped them some but they waited until the cancer came back to do it and the radiation damage and side effects from it made it much harder for the owner and dog to recover at that point. </div>
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Not that I'm against it, it's just seems like the benefit of that limited time weighed against everything involved, I dunno. I couldn't do it, IMHO. It seems like they should be able to do a better job with radiation these days with targeting. Dogs do take chemo better than humans BUT you don't get longer lifespan you get some symptomatic control until it all crashes. The body gets so toxic and run down that the cancer comes back pretty fast when it has to change to grow again. Vets give chemo but don't seem to add any immune boosting or other supplements to counter the toxins either. So it might work for a little while but cancer bounces back bad after the weakened state the body is in especially if nothing is added or diet changed to help the dog's immune system keep it back. That's why I researched the heck out what we COULD do with what anybody in the world had any sort of success with and with easily(well mostly) obtainable stuff. Then, added it all up.... and shoveled it in. </div>
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If you want to start easy instead of all the pills I give to Lucy, there is a list of made for dog stuff on amazon about middle of all pages on right. It's not quite the same breadth and depth or dosages but it might be easier to start with. It all costs......... but it's much much cheaper than contact vet visits for radiation or chemo and can really help quality of life at a minimum, might extend the life, and if lucky put into remission if caught early like with Lucy. Lucy went into remission after about 4 months. Just did a little better every week, then bam. Bleeds stopped, nasal passage opened up, and no more tearing. She was Stage 1 with only minor boney changes at rear of sinus. But man plenty of bleeds. The Yun Nan herb really helps alot with that. Even if just a massive diet change and Yun Nan given this combo alone really helps symptoms(not lifespan though). Your mileage may vary....</div>
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"Cancer represents a unique state whereby the body's healing system fails to eliminate cells with damaged or altered DNA. This allows these cells to escape the normal regulatory signals leading to uncontrolled cell growth. While most auto-immune diseases represent a failure of the healing system from an over-active immune system, cancer represents the extreme opposite, whereby the immune system is hypoactive (at least in regard to the tumor). <br />
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While we are beginning to unravel the complex biochemistry of cancer development and have begun to understand how DNA is damaged and repaired, we still have a long way to go before the cure for cancer will be found. Spontaneous healing of cancer has been documented many times in human beings and animals, suggesting that a cure is possible.<br />
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Chemotherapy uses compounds which are toxic to the body and destroys the animal's immune system, hoping that the tumor is killed before the patient. While animals do not suffer all of the side-effects as human beings undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy, these treatments can still have significant and, in some cases, life-threatening side-effects in dogs. Owners must weigh the benefits and the risks carefully before making the decision to put their pet through radiation treatments or chemotherapy.<br />
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To me, the answer to cancer lies in the immune system. This is the major reason why I have trouble with chemotherapy. Spontaneous remission from cancer only occurs when the patient's immune system acts to clear the cancer. Therefore, stimulation of the patient's immune system to selectively attack the cancer seems to be the key to achieving a successful outcome. New methods in immunotherapy and immunotargeted chemotherapy are likely be the Western methods which lead to the greatest advances in cancer treatment over the next few decades.<br />
Traditional Eastern medicine has also been used successfully in the treatment of cancer for thousands of years, long before we understood the basic pathobiology of tumors. It is not a replacement for Western diagnosis and therapy, but may be used with Western approaches to help heal patients. When the option for Western therapy is lacking, there are Eastern therapies which can be employed to help the patient live a quality life, reducing the rate to cancer expansion or, in some cases, leading to remission of the cancer. Eastern medicine may be best suited to prevention of the development of cancer through healthy living. On the other hand, herbal medications have been shown to lead to spontaneous remissions of cancer. In some cases, these herbal products can be used in conjunction with traditional Western therapies, improving the outcome and reducing the side-effects from Western therapy alone. An integrative approach combining the best of both Western and Eastern medicine seems to be the only sensible course of action, providing the best overall care for the patient.<br />
Reducing risk factors for cancer, eating a properly balanced diet (free of pesticides and preservatives), drinking pure water, providing appropriate anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals, and exercising regularly can help prevent cancer. Once cancer has been found, additional supportive measures are needed. Cancer cells utilize carbohydrates for fuel and compete for the body for amino acids. However, these cancer cells do not metabolize fats. Some data suggests that high fat diets can help the patient overcome the effects of cancer and even reduce cancer expansion. A number of herbal products can stimulate the immune system to attack cancer or block the mediators which the tumor uses to spread to other areas of the body, mediators which the tumor needs to survive. The following is a guide to the integrative treatment of cancer, using those compounds where there is scientific data to support their use in cancer management, helping the patient survive the disease.<br />
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Although eating healthy is the best tool in the fight against cancer, once cancer takes hold certain dietary changes may be help the patient fight against the effects of the cancer. <i>Tumor cells rely heavily upon carbohydrates for their energy</i> and rob the body of amino acids. On the other hand, <i>tumor cells cannot utilize lipids (fats) for energy while the rest of the body can. As such, diets with increased fat content may slow tumor growth, allowing the patient to fight against the tumor. Protein content must be maintained a levels sufficient for tissue repair, but carbohydrates should be held to a minimum. </i>For those who prefer to prepare their dogs food, the following diet contains the ingredients important for cancer patients. In addition, it supplies the important nutrients for cancer protection. For those who can not cook for their dog, a commercial food should be of good quality, moderate protein (AT LEAST 22%) content, low carbohydrate (3-13%) content, and high fat (55-60%) content."<br />
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The vitamins and antioxidants for cancer patients are the same for all dogs, including vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, beta-carotene, ginkgo bilboa, green tea and grape seed extract. In addition, the membrane stabilizers omega-3-fatty acids, gammalinolenic acid and coenzyme Q-10 are important for cancer patients. Many of the antioxidants help stabilize DNA and help reduce cancer development or progression. Some data suggests that antioxidants can reduce the effectiveness of radiation and chemotherapy, but this is not well documented. It may be best to stop antioxidants 3 days before radiation therapy or at the start of chemotherapy, reinstituting the antioxidants a few days later. Most of the herbal antioxidants are good for preventing cancer, too.<br />
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Another Chinese herbal remedy with similar properties comes from the root of a plant in the pea family, Astragalus membranaceus. This plant is a relative of our locoweed, which is toxic to livestock. The Chinese species is nontoxic, the source of a very popular medicine called huang qi that you can buy in any drugstore in China for use against colds, flus, and other respiratory infections. Recent studies in the West confirm its antiviral and immune-boosting effects, and preparations are now available in most health food stores here. Follow the directions for adult dosing.<br />
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Cat's Claw (una de gato):<br />
Cat's claw (name derived from the pattern of thorns found on the vines), Uncaria tomentosa, comes from the Peruvian rain forest and was traditional used by the indigenous people to threat cancer and arthritis. Recent studies indicate that it contains immune-enhancing substances, including several antioxidant compounds. These compounds may account for the antitumor properties reported for cat's claw. Treatments have been reported to lead to remission of brain and other tumors. While published data is lacking, cat's claw should be considered in tumors of the central nervous system. Use ¼ the adult human dose for small dogs, ½ for medium dogs and the equivalent dose in large dogs.<br />
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Reishi and Maitake Mushrooms:<br />
Like astragalus, mushroom extracts stimulate the patient's immune system by presenting unique macromolecules to the intestinal tract, where they alter the immune regulation by intestinal antigen processing systems. In addition, maitake mushroom extract has been shown to activate NK Killer cells which attack tumor cells and to prevent destruction of T-Helper cells. There is no known toxicity from these mushroom extracts. Use ¼ the adult human dose for small dogs, ½ for medium dogs and the equivalent dose in large dogs.<br />
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Other Dietary Supplements:<br />
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Milk Thistle:<br />
Milk thistle is an herbal product that helps protect the liver from toxic damage. It may be useful in treating chronic active hepatitis or as a prevention of injury from other drugs. It has been used to protect the liver from damage from chemotherapy in human patients. It may also help prevent<br />
damage from traditional anti-convulsants (phenobarbital). I recommend starting at 1 capsule twice a day.<br />
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<b>"By Dr. Charles Loops DVM</b><br />
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Amygdalin (Laetrile) – also known as Vitamin B17, amygdalin is found in the seeds of apricots, peaches, cherries and plums. I have very little experience in using this in animals. <u><i>No evidence of curative responses. </i></u><br />
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Arginine (L–Arginine) – an amino acid shown to have some cancer fighting properties when extra supplementation is added to diet. I recommend 500mg. to 1500mg. daily added to food. Available online and in health food stores.<br />
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Artemisinin – an extract of sweet wormwood from China used mainly as an anti-malarial drug but may have cancer fighting properties. There have been several recent articles about using this with osteosarcoma. Anti-oxidants may interfere with effectiveness if given within 6 hours. Toxicity is very low. Dosages in the range of 80mg. to 100mg. twice daily for a large dog have been proposed. Available online<br />
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Astragalus – see Chinese Herbs<br />
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Bioflavonoids – found in foods containing Vitamin C. Compounds such as citrin, hesperidin, rutin, and <b>quercetin</b>. Seem to support the anti-oxidant properties of Vitamin C.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="fsx05">Brewer's Yeast: Has been shown
to help animals resist infection. It is a rich source of B vitamins,
amino acids, selenium, chromium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium,
copper, manganese, iron, zinc, and other trace elements. (Natural
Remedies for Dogs and Cats by CJ Puotinen)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="fsx05">(Lucy loves the nutty taste it adds to her food) </span></span></span> <br />
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Carnivora – extract of the Venus Flytrap, an insect eating plant. Seems to have cancer fighting properties but probably works by stimulation of T-helper cells. <i><b>I have not seen any dramatic or significant results in cases where this was used.</b></i> Dosage extrapolated from human dosages. Expensive. I have concern for environmental impact to the plant. It is a rare species. Available online.<br />
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Cat’s Claw (Una de gato) – from the vine of a Peruvian plant. Has anti-oxidant and immune enhancing properties. May be useful. Use extrapolated human dosages. Widely available.<br />
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Chinese Herbs - There are many Chinese herbal combinations for cancer therapy. The two I most often use in my practice are Astragalus 10+, a combination of Astragalus and ten other herbs to boost the immune system, and Chih-ko and Circuma, a tumor fighting combination of herbs. Dosages vary.<br />
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Chlorella – a fresh-water, single celled algae taken for high chlorophyll content, anti-oxidant effect, and high vitamin content. Seems to have cancer fighting properties. Larger doses may be more effective. Widely available.<br />
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CoEnzyme Q10- naturally occurring substance found in sardines, soybean and grapeseed oils, sesame seeds, pistachios, and spinach. Seems to have cancer fighting properties when given at the 300mg. per day level or greater. Expensive at high doses. Widely available.<br />
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Colostrum – first milk from cow’s after parturition. Has immune factors that help boost T-helper Cells along with other immune boosting properties. Most beneficial in high doses. Widely available, online and health food stores. See Transfer Factor also.<br />
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Curcumin (Tumeric) – yellow pigment that is the main component of Tumeric, an Indian herb in the ginger family. Seems to have anti-carcinogenic properties at many levels of cancer as a prevention and treatment. Has been used effectively for tumor shrinkage topically as a paste also. Exact dosages unknown. Available in grocery stores and specialty stores.<br />
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Echinacea – an herbal stimulant for the immune system. Doesn’t seem to be of use in cancer. Better used as an herbal for acute infections. <b>Astragalus is better for cancer use.</b><br />
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Essiac – a combination of herbals taken as a tea, tincture or capsule. Formulas vary somewhat but all contain burdock, Indian rhubarb, sheep sorrel, and slippery elm. Historically has been given in treating cancer both for pain relief and tumor shrinkage. <b>Mainly the effects seem palliative; recent use for treating cancer seems less effective. My research would agree with the latter. I have seen very little in positive responses. </b>Essiac is Caisse spelled backwards, the last name of the Canadian woman who formulated the herbal combination. The recipe was originally from a Native American Tribe based in Ontario, Canada. Widely available in many forms. Dosages extrapolated from human dose.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="fsx05">Evening Primrose Oil: This oil stimulates the thymus to produce t-cells, which help fight infection and cancer. (<u>Keeping Your Dog Healthy the Natural Way</u> by Pat Lazarus)<br />
GLA from evening primrose oil, have been found to kill a number of
tumor-cell lines and cause a significant reduction in tumor growth in
animal studies. (<u>Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer</u>" by Donald Yance)</span></span> <br />
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Fish Oil – a rich source of Omega 3’s which have been shown to have cancer fighting and preventative effects. Salmon Oil is probably the best source. Dosages range from 1000mg. to 5000mg. daily. Found in many combination products with Flaxseed Oil and Borage Oil. Straight Fish Oil seems better utilized for dogs and cats, whereas the combination products work well for people. Widely available.<br />
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Flaxseed Oil – used the same way as fish oil. Often used in combination with cottage cheese to fight cancer.<br />
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Goldenseal – used as herbal immune stimulant. <b>Astragalus seems more appropriate.</b><br />
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Grapeseed Extract (Pycnogenol) – a potent anti-oxidant. Useful as a part of any cancer protocol. Dosages are 1-2 mg. per lb. body weight per day. Doesn’t seem useful in higher dosages. Widely available. Some think Pycnogenol, a similar substance extracted from Pine Bark, is more potent. It is also more expensive.<br />
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Green Tea – seems to have several anti-carcinogenic properties both for prevention and treatment. May be impractical, as large amounts are probably required to have much effect therapeutically. Widely available.<br />
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Hoxsey Formula – <i>similar to Essiac and Objiwa</i> - a combination of herbals containing red clover, buckthorn bark, barberry bark, chaparral, licorice root, Cascara amarga, and prickly ash bark. Bloodroot is sometimes added to make an external formula for topical application. There are many formulations available. <b>There are no studies supporting its effectiveness.</b><br />
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Inositol – an unofficial B-vitamin. Found in many high fiber foods. Converted to lecithin in the body. May have some cancer fighting properties such as angiogenesis or the reduction of blood supply to tumors. <b>IP6 is similar.</b> Dosages extrapolated from human dosages. Widely available.<br />
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Iscador (Mistletoe) – fermented extracts from European mistletoe. Often injected, rather than taken orally. Used widely in Europe. <b>Has had only mixed results in research</b>, although varieties of extracts available to me have been limited.<br />
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Maitake Mushrooms (Shitake) – stimulates T-helper cells and generally boosts the immune system. Potent immune boosters. Found in many combination products. Dosages extrapolated from human dosages. Widely available.<br />
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<b>Lipoic acid (alpha-lipoic acid)</b><br />
<b>Melatonin</b><br />
<b>Milk Thistle</b><br />
<b>NAC – N-acetyl-cysteine</b><br />
- all natural supplements that stimulate the production of glutathione in the cells. Glutathione is the ultimate antioxidant, because it is the one that works at the mitochondrial level within the cell. Both as a cancer preventative and an adjunct therapy where cancer is already present, I strongly recommend these products and use it as part of my protocol. Glutathione is classified as an “orphan drug” (though not a drug at all) by the FDA for promoting weight gain and preventing weight loss with cancer patients. It also has a strong anti-inflammatory effect with the addition of Cordyceps mushrooms, plus the glutathione produced destroys free-radicals and restores normal cellular function.<br />
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Nosodes (Isodes) – remedies made from cancer cells or tumors and taken orally or injected. These can be made specifically from the patient’s own tumor (Isode) or a generic tumor can be used (Nosode). These are diluted and succussed and work homeopathically. I have read about some results with this approach depending on the type of cancer and the patient. Hard to find.<br />
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Omega 3’s – active ingredient in Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oils and Borage Oil. Helpful in prevention and treatment of cancer.<br />
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Poly MVA – supposedly a DNA nutrient that repairs abnormal genes that have set the cancer cascade in motion. A natural substance generally well-tolerated, <b>I have seen some cats react adversely to it.</b> Considered a mineral-vitamin. <b>I have seen little difference in cases where this was used. Very expensive. </b>Dosages extrapolated from human dosages.<br />
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Pycnogenol – see Grapeseed Extract<br />
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Quercetin – a bioflavonoid. Seems most helpful with stomach cancers. Dosages extrapolated from human dosage. Available online and in health food stores.<br />
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Selenium – trace mineral complimentary and synergistically with Vitamin E. Helpful in prevention of cancer and may be useful in treatment in conjunction with Vitamin E. Mega doses not recommended. Dosages range from 50 to 200mcg. Daily. Readily available.<br />
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Shark Cartilage – usage is based on the premise that sharks don’t get cancer. <b>That is not science. Research does not have much going for it. I have not seen any results with shark cartilage use and I object to the harvesting of sharks for this purpose. Amounts required are completely impractical for cats.</b><br />
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Soy Products – anti-carcinogenic effects from fermented soy products have been shown in people. Carnivores don’t metabolize soy protein very effectively and this doesn’t seem to be an effective part of therapy for dogs and cats.<br />
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Spirulina – another “green” supplement. See Chorella.<br />
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Superoxide dismutase (SOD) – neutralizes free radicals that cause cancer and that cancer cells release. An anti-oxidant enzyme. Widely available. Dosages extrapolated for human doses.<br />
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Tamoxifen – blocks estrogen activity that stimulates certain cancers such as mammary tumors. Dosages extrapolated. Prescription medication.<br />
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Transfer Factors (Transfer Factor Plus) –<b> extracts of colostrums </b>where the immune factors have been concentrated into a supplement. Much more specific and concentrated than colostrums, but can be used in conjunction with each other.<br />
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Vitamins A and D are fat soluble and can be overdosed if given high dosages every day.<br />
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B vitamins are water soluble and excess will be excreted, so overdosing is not a problem. In general, giving a B-complex is best so as to keep ratios in line between different B’s. Giving a 10mg. complex to cats and up to a 100mg. complex for larger dogs is appropriate.<br />
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Vitamin C can be dosed high or low. In general, I recommend about 500mg. for a cat daily and up to 2000mg. for a large dog. At these levels any type of Vitamin C can be used for most animals. If you choose to give higher doses, then you should use Ester C’s should be used to avoid stomach difficulties.<br />
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Vitamin E should be given dosing from 100 IU’s daily for cats to 400 IU’s daily for large dogs. There is no evidence to show higher doses are beneficial especially when other anti-oxidants are being given.<br />
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Willard’s Water – a blend of minerals with water in a concentrate. Adding one ounce per gallon of drinking water seems to facilitate the removal of heavy metals from the system. May be useful in helping to detoxify while undergoing cancer therapy.<br />
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Wobenzyme – a German formulation of digestive enzymes that may be helpful in an overall cancer protocol. Formulations contain lipase, amylase, rutin, pancreatin, papain, bromelain, trypsin, and chymotrypsin. Dosages extrapolated from human dosages. "<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The above list is similar but not same as Lucy's list of pills. Just thought I should show other similar research that an actual vet says.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://dognasalcancertreatmentforlucy.blogspot.in/2012/12/dog-cancer-supplements-and-herbs-i-use.html" target="_new">Lucy never did radiation or chemo, she only did the Tippner Protocol. The Tippner Cancer Protocol combines immunotherapy and molecular cancer therapy using off the shelf readily available inexpensive natural substances. She is past 3 years after diagnosis by biopsy</a>
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<a href="http://www.swansonvitamins.com/referral/friend.html?id=de3cd6c1-9567-46ff-9a49-a988155df2f5" target="_new">I buy most of the stuff from Swanson Vitamins. They are cheaper, in capsules for dosage changes, and carry almost everything I give to Lucy except for the Chinese Herbs Stasis Breaker prescription, and the Low Dose Naltrexone prescription. Here is a $5 off coupon link I found</a><br />
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