Canine Bladder Cancer

This website is such a wonderful find!  My 15+ year old bischon, Bonnie, was diagnosed with TCC last week.  We have been struggling for days over what to do.  Our vet originally recommended surgery.  After much research, I decided no way.  All that I read, showed no benefit and, perhaps, a possible negative - seeding - spreading the cancer. (Also possible with a needle biopsy.  Go to the Purdue Study on Scotties. )   I suggested  Piroxicam as an alternative to our vet, which he has taken the time to research.  He is having a dosage compounded at our local pharmacy especially for Bonnie.  After reading all of these letters, I was so  happy to hear about the other meds and herbal supplements that we can use.   I am curious as to changing her diet.  I have read about eliminating carbs.  She has been on Presciption diet ID for years.   I am also interested in the herbal supplements - echinacae, goldenseal and flax seed oil.  Any more results?  Bonnie has been my best friend for all of her life.  It is so hard to make decisions for someone you love so much.  She is so active and lively.  She doesn't display any of the "bad" effects of this disease.  I can't believe this is happening.  This is a horrible road to go down with no good ending.  I pray for all of us and our "friends".  Debi

Hi Debi..

I am sorry to hear the news.My dog DAISY was diagnosed 12/18/06 and a month prior had he symptoms of long urination.  She is in great health otherwise.  The VetSpecialist of San Diego told us she has 2 months to a year to live (her tumor is only 3/4 of an inch in her bladder (inoperable) SO peroxicam was his only suggesion.  I was proactive and went online to seek alternatve Holistic remedies and found Dr. Budwig ( lived to be 5 ys herself) claiming flaxoil and cottage cheese reduces and possibly gets rid of the tumor altogether.  DAISY has shown very good signs thus far since 12/22.  Right before X-mas we noticed she was running to us for help and didn't want to eat  meal. I immediately gave her this mix 3-4 times a day and she is HAPPY as ever even thought she still takes a long time to pee.  It may take awhile, but I am hopeful iis doingsomething beneficial.

In addition, to build her immune system I put her on a raw food )meat diet once a day alsoiving her chicken with the broth,vegetable ike broccoli and  little brown rice.  They say stay away from kibbles.  Also vitamin c, e, b6,12 in conjunction with the cottage cheese..try it and let me know how your doggie does..Daisy is only 10 yrs old a bearded collie sheepdog and we decided not to give her peroxicam at this time..good luck hope this helps and if you hear anything please let me know.

 

Sandi

 

 

On 1/14/2007 Debimac wrote:

This website is such a wonderful find!  My 15+ year old bischon, Bonnie, was diagnosed with TCC last week.  We have been struggling for days over what to do.  Our vet originally recommended surgery.  After much research, I decided no way.  All that I read, showed no benefit and, perhaps, a possible negative - seeding - spreading the cancer. (Also possible with a needle biopsy.  Go to the Purdue Study on Scotties. )   I suggested  Piroxicam as an alternative to our vet, which he has taken the time to research.  He is having a dosage compounded at our local pharmacy especially for Bonnie.  After reading all of these letters, I was so  happy to hear about the other meds and herbal supplements that we can use.   I am curious as to changing her diet.  I have read about eliminating carbs.  She has been on Presciption diet ID for years.   I am also interested in the herbal supplements - echinacae, goldenseal and flax seed oil.  Any more results?  Bonnie has been my best friend for all of her life.  It is so hard to make decisions for someone you love so much.  She is so active and lively.  She doesn't display any of the "bad" effects of this disease.  I can't believe this is happening.  This is a horrible road to go down with no good ending.  I pray for all of us and our "friends".  Debi

 

 

On 1/15/2007 Doodlebug wrote:

Hi Debi..

I am sorry to hear the news.My dog DAISY was diagnosed 12/18/06 and a month prior had he symptoms of long urination.  She is in great health otherwise.  The VetSpecialist of San Diego told us she has 2 months to a year to live (her tumor is only 3/4 of an inch in her bladder (inoperable) SO peroxicam was his only suggesion.  I was proactive and went online to seek alternatve Holistic remedies and found Dr. Budwig ( lived to be 5 ys herself) claiming flaxoil and cottage cheese reduces and possibly gets rid of the tumor altogether.  DAISY has shown very good signs thus far since 12/22.  Right before X-mas we noticed she was running to us for help and didn't want to eat  meal. I immediately gave her this mix 3-4 times a day and she is HAPPY as ever even thought she still takes a long time to pee.  It may take awhile, but I am hopeful iis doingsomething beneficial.

In addition, to build her immune system I put her on a raw food )meat diet once a day alsoiving her chicken with the broth,vegetable ike broccoli and  little brown rice.  They say stay away from kibbles.  Also vitamin c, e, b6,12 in conjunction with the cottage cheese..try it and let me know how your doggie does..Daisy is only 10 yrs old a bearded collie sheepdog and we decided not to give her peroxicam at this time..good luck hope this helps and if you hear anything please let me know.

 

Sandi

 

On 1/14/2007 Debimac wrote:

This website is such a wonderful find!  My 15+ year old bischon, Bonnie, was diagnosed with TCC last week.  We have been struggling for days over what to do.  Our vet originally recommended surgery.  After much research, I decided no way.  All that I read, showed no benefit and, perhaps, a possible negative - seeding - spreading the cancer. (Also possible with a needle biopsy.  Go to the Purdue Study on Scotties. )   I suggested  Piroxicam as an alternative to our vet, which he has taken the time to research.  He is having a dosage compounded at our local pharmacy especially for Bonnie.  After reading all of these letters, I was so  happy to hear about the other meds and herbal supplements that we can use.   I am curious as to changing her diet.  I have read about eliminating carbs.  She has been on Presciption diet ID for years.   I am also interested in the herbal supplements - echinacae, goldenseal and flax seed oil.  Any more results?  Bonnie has been my best friend for all of her life.  It is so hard to make decisions for someone you love so much.  She is so active and lively.  She doesn't display any of the "bad" effects of this disease.  I can't believe this is happening.  This is a horrible road to go down with no good ending.  I pray for all of us and our "friends".  Debi

 

 

Hi Sandi,

THanks for your reply.  Isn't this website a true comfort!  I spoke with our vet today and mentioned all I had learned about herbal supplements, changing diet and vitamins.  He was very supportive of adding E and B (actually any antioxidant) and Flax Oil to Bonnie's diet.  He did recommend to do it slowly so as not to upset her stomach.   Do you have any dosage info on the vitamins and flaxoil combo?  He was vague.  Bonnie loves cottage cheese so I know I can get her to eat that.  He said an all meat/vegie diet was fine but  for me to do it gradually so she can adjust.  At this point, like you, I am up to trying anything to make her life more comfortable, and, hopefully,  last longer than the 6 months they have given her. Oh, he also told me to give her  a daily dog vitamin.  What kind of treats do you use?

 I hope Daisy and you are having a good day.

 Debi

Hello Debi..

This is what I am doing and seriously on 12/22 she was not wanting to eat and ran to my mom for help..I immediately went online and google searched bladder cancer cures canines holistic and there I found a website: www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com    I read that a mix of 1/4-1/2 cup cottage cheese with 100% flaxoil in a bottle not capsules  you get it at a health food store ( highest Ligna content and organic) 1 tablespoon with the cottage cheese ( I give this to her 3-4 times a day) AND just started giving her a multivitamin with an extra vitamin C to boost her immune system. Plus I give her raw meat once a day (has more vitamins)

mix chicken broth& brocolli, little brown rice with her dinner and even wet food So mixed in the wet I mix this vitamin mixture (it's an herbal vitamin)for dogs with the Vit. C and a little water .start with small amount fotwo weeks..I just started this yesterday. And as treats well we alo give her a

some chicken breast that we cook boiled..she hs her appetite and seemsto be doing very well !!  I did not put her on piroxicam.  I am waiting to see if this tumor shrinks with her next ultrasound in Feb. 

Let me know how your doggie responds.  Many vets just give us advice with meds...but take a look at this site and others as I have it truly an eye opener !!! Keep in touch Debi

Sandi

 

Hello Debi..

This is what I am doing and seriously on 12/22 she was not wanting to eat and ran to my mom for help..I immediately went online and google searched bladder cancer cures canines holistic and there I found a website: www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com    I read that a mix of 1/4-1/2 cup cottage cheese with 100% flaxoil in a bottle not capsules  you get it at a health food store ( highest Ligna content and organic) 1 tablespoon with the cottage cheese ( I give this to her 3-4 times a day) AND just started giving her a multivitamin with an extra vitamin C to boost her immune system. Plus I give her raw meat once a day (has more vitamins)

mix chicken broth& brocolli, little brown rice with her dinner and even wet food So mixed in the wet I mix this vitamin mixture (it's an herbal vitamin)for dogs with the Vit. C and a little water .start with small amount fotwo weeks..I just started this yesterday. And as treats well we alo give her a

some chicken breast that we cook boiled..she hs her appetite and seemsto be doing very well !!  I did not put her on piroxicam.  I am waiting to see if this tumor shrinks with her next ultrasound in Feb. 

Let me know how your doggie responds.  Many vets just give us advice with meds...but take a look at this site and others as I have it truly an eye opener !!! Keep in touch Debi

Sandi

 

Hello Debi..

This is what I am doing and seriously on 12/22 she was not wanting to eat and ran to my mom for help..I immediately went online and google searched bladder cancer cures canines holistic and there I found a website: www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com    I read that a mix of 1/4-1/2 cup cottage cheese with 100% flaxoil in a bottle not capsules  you get it at a health food store ( highest Ligna content and organic) 1 tablespoon with the cottage cheese ( I give this to her 3-4 times a day) AND just started giving her a multivitamin with an extra vitamin C to boost her immune system. Plus I give her raw meat once a day (has more vitamins)

mix chicken broth& brocolli, little brown rice with her dinner and even wet food So mixed in the wet I mix this vitamin mixture (it's an herbal vitamin)for dogs with the Vit. C and a little water .start with small amount fotwo weeks..I just started this yesterday. And as treats well we alo give her a

some chicken breast that we cook boiled..she hs her appetite and seemsto be doing very well !!  I did not put her on piroxicam.  I am waiting to see if this tumor shrinks with her next ultrasound in Feb. 

Let me know how your doggie responds.  Many vets just give us advice with meds...but take a look at this site and others as I have it truly an eye opener !!! Keep in touch Debi

Sandi

 

Hello Debi..

This is what I am doing and seriously on 12/22 she was not wanting to eat and ran to my mom for help..I immediately went online and google searched bladder cancer cures canines holistic and there I found a website: www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com    I read that a mix of 1/4-1/2 cup cottage cheese with 100% flaxoil in a bottle not capsules  you get it at a health food store ( highest Ligna content and organic) 1 tablespoon with the cottage cheese ( I give this to her 3-4 times a day) AND just started giving her a multivitamin with an extra vitamin C to boost her immune system. Plus I give her raw meat once a day (has more vitamins)

mix chicken broth& brocolli, little brown rice with her dinner and even wet food So mixed in the wet I mix this vitamin mixture (it's an herbal vitamin)for dogs with the Vit. C and a little water .start with small amount fotwo weeks..I just started this yesterday. And as treats well we alo give her a

some chicken breast that we cook boiled..she hs her appetite and seemsto be doing very well !!  I did not put her on piroxicam.  I am waiting to see if this tumor shrinks with her next ultrasound in Feb. 

Let me know how your doggie responds.  Many vets just give us advice with meds...but take a look at this site and others as I have it truly an eye opener !!! Keep in touch Debi

Sandi

 

Thanks for the great info.  I am off to the health food store tomorrow to buy supplements.  As I said, my vet advised to gradually add the them so as not to upset her stomach.  I'll let you know how she reacts.  It is so hard.  She runs and plays and acts like nothing is wrong, except when she has to urinate.  It just makes me want to cry. 

 Bonnie's Mom

Thanks for the great info.  I am off to the health food store tomorrow to buy supplements.  As I said, my vet advised to gradually add the them so as not to upset her stomach.  I'll let you know how she reacts.  It is so hard.  She runs and plays and acts like nothing is wrong, except when she has to urinate.  It just makes me want to cry. 

 Bonnie's Mom

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Good luck-

 

Sandi & my Dog DAISY