ONE CATS BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER

http://catwithcancer.blogspot.com/search/label/curcumin%20dosage%20for%20cats
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Helpful Information to Share

Although Weasel's health hasn't changed, I do have new news to provide based on this past week, which I hope can provide assistance to others.

About 4 days ago, Weasel vomited all of his dinner.  I don't take these matters lightly and thought that I may need to improve upon the treatment I'm providing him with.  I immediately gave him 1 drop of MMS - something I had decided against, which was diluted in 13 drops of water, with 1 drop of the activator.  It may have been coincidence, but shortly after he seemed fine again and ate some food I gave him.  I started looking up MMS a lot more seriously, as this may be a method of treatment that I can't walk away from.  MMS taken directly can have many negative side effects such as nausea.  I can't afford to have Weasel feel anything of the sort as he'll lose trust in his food.  There is however a method to convert MMS into what is called CDS.  CDS is taking the 'gas' vapours from the MMS and the activator, and releasing it into a bottle of water.  That solution when taken, does not have any of the side effects from taking MMS directly.  On top of that, the bad taste is removed.  I watched a YouTube video that explains how this concoction can be made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5UHdyeNCbI

I've ordered a syringe online and will test out this method in a couple of weeks.  I'm only giving Weasel a drop a day of this solution, which may be ineffective but I don't dare go up to a level that could cause issues.

In my research for treating cancer, I came across two very useful holistic remedies.  One is called European Mistletoe and the other is Curcumin.  European Mistletoe is actually used in conjunction with chemo and radiation therapy for people, as it nullifies the negative side effects.  It's also used for those who wish to take a holistic approach exclusively.  The success of using European Mistletoe for many forms of cancer is incredible!  Unfortunately for Weasel and I, it's pretty much ineffective for pancreatic cancer.  Pets with other forms of cancer such as liver cancer, can do what's called Mistletoe Therapy which involves injections 2-3 times per week.  Your holistic vet can train you in how to administer the injections so that you can do it from home, instead of driving your kitty back and forth all week which is very hard on a pet.  I highly recommend that you take the time to search in Google for 'Mistletoe Therapy' and 'cancer' to read the impressive case studies out there.  Also, please note that although Mistletoe is deadly to cats when eaten, the extract that is injected into them is not and can prove to be quite beneficial.

What I have successfully been able to administer is Curcumin.  It has virtually no taste as long as you don't purchase Turmeric, which I believe is the spice version that contains Curcumin.  The capsules are rather large so I knock out a small amount on a plate that measures about 1/2" in diameter, as you don't want to give a small cat the same dosage as a full grown adult human.  I mix it with a small amount of half and half cream and add chunks of chicken from the roast I make each week.  The chicken seems to grab the milk mix.  I have a very finicky cat so I'm truly blown away that he eats it and am very thankful.  This website goes into further details on dosage amounts: http://margaret.healthblogs.org/2007/10/11/curcumin-for-cats/

Also, here's just one of many sites that talks about how effective Curcumin is in fighting cancer: http://www.naturalnews.com/037879_curcumin_cancer_cells_turmeric.html

In addition to researching these new aids in the fight against cancer, Weasel and I went by the Holistic Vet Clinic in Newmarket and saw our friend Dr. Haghighat.  Dr. Haghighat was very pleased to see Weasel's progress and informed me that he's gained 3 lbs since his last visit.  This is great news!  Dr. Haghighat was very kind and supportive, listening to my concerns and as usual, focused on the positive and how far we've come with such positive results.  It's nice to talk to someone who cares as much as you do about the wellbeing of your pet and has so many positive insights to share or remind others of.  He was also, as usual very helpful with information and with treating Weasel.  Weasel had an acupuncture treatment which harmonized him and made him very relaxed.  I took a photo of him and you can see the small needle near his back end.  Shortly after this picture was taken he stretched his front paws out to get comfortable so he felt pretty darn good which is rare at a vet's office haha. "

HEMANGIOSARCOMA in cats and dogs

http://www.lapoflove.com/diseases/Hemangiosarcoma.pdf
"What is it?
Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is an aggressive, malignant cancer of blood vessels that
often grows as a mass in the spleen, liver, or heart, but can also be found growing
in other places in the body. Animals usually present to their veterinarian for sudden
collapse due to internal bleeding from the mass. In most cases, by the time the animal
is showing clinical signs, the cancer has spread to other areas of the body, such as the
lungs. Diagnosis of HSA is suggested by chest and abdominal radiographs (x-rays),
abdominal ultrasound and aspiration of abdominal fluid, and biopsy of the mass via
exploratory surgery.
How is it treated?
Unfortunately, while there are treatment options available, there are no cures for this
disease. While surgery may be an effective option for removing the primary tumor
and temporarily stopping bleeding, it is not capable of removing all of the metastatic
disease, which is usually microscopic at the time of diagnosis. Chemotherapy is often
used in conjunction with surgery to help combat the microscopic cancer cells.
What is the prognosis for hemangiosarcoma (HSa)?
A diagnosis of HSA almost always carries a poor prognosis, the only exception being
dermal HSA originating from the skin with no internal involvement. If treatment is
not an option, euthanasia should be considered to prevent suffering from internal
bleeding. Surgery alone to remove the primary tumor carries a median survival time of
1-4 months, while chemotherapy in addition to surgery carries a median survival time
of 6-8 months. Even with surgery and chemotherapy, the disease will progress and the
cancer cells with continue to metastasize, creating masses throughout the entire body.
Hemorrhages may occur from each cancer site, which may cause transient weakness
until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding does not stop, the patient will start to show
signs of shock and collapse. A personalized treatment plan is important to slow the
progression of HSA. Talk to your veterinarian regarding the best\\ treatment protocol
for your pet.
What symptoms can present as the disease progresses?
Early STagES:
x Loss of appetite
x Weight loss
x Lethargy
x Exercise intolerance
x Vomiting/diarrhea
x Pale gums
x Possible distended abdomen
laTE STagES:
x Persistent early stages
x Reclusive behavior
x Distended abdomen
x Dull mentation
x Difficulty breathing
x Panting, gasping for breath
x Possible black, tarry stool
x Sudden collapse
x Unable to rise

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer_in_cats 

Cancer in cats

Could my cat be a blood donor?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/libertyville/community/chi-ugc-article-could-my-cat-be-a-blood-donor-2013-12-06,0,5827046.storyJust like people, sometimes cats are in need of a blood transfusion. Veterinary clinics (especially emergency and specialty clinics) are in need of donors so that they have blood on hand for emergency cases. By checking with your local specialty clinic, you can find out how your pet may help and if there are added benefits for your pet donating.

Why are blood donors needed? 
There are a variety of reasons veterinary clinics need blood for transfusions. Cats that suffer from acute blood loss caused by trauma, internal bleeding or cancer would likely need a transfusion to survive. Blood transfusions are also helpful in cases of anemia (from kidney failure, immune problems or feline leukemia), clotting issues, hemophilia or other health issues

Benefits of donating blood
When your cat donates blood, he or she is saving a life. Specialty clinics also offer incentives to blood donors like examinations, blood work monitoring and heartworm preventative if your pet is able to donate four to six times a year. Feline blood donors are screened for a number of infectious diseases, hemoglobin levels and metabolic screenings at no charge to you.

Who can donate? 
Cats that are good candidates meet the following criteria –

• Healthy and up-to-date on vaccines
• Between 2 to 7 years old
• Has not had a blood transfusion
• Medication free except for heartworm and flea and tick prevention
• At least 10 pounds of lean body weight
• Indoor only
• Feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) negative
• Hasn’t been bred "

Comprehensive guide to cancer diagnosis and treatment in cats and dogs

Comprehensive guide to cancer diagnosis & treatment in cats & dogshttp://petcancercenter.org/

Sound-induced seizures in cats

http://www.icatcare.org//surveys
"Witnessing your cat having a seizure is a very upsetting and distressing event. A seizure is a sudden and uncontrolled burst of electrical activity that may cause chomping and chewing, foaming at the mouth, jerking of the legs, and the passing of urine or stools. Cats are usually unresponsive during a seizure and gradually regain normal consciousness thereafter.

Although seizures commonly occur without any obvious trigger, we have found over the years that cats may have seizures in response to particular noises. Some of the sounds that we have known to trigger seizures in cats include the sound of breaking the tin foil from treatment or tablet packaging, the crinkling of tin foil, a metal spoon dropping into a ceramic feeding bowl, a daisy wheel printer (now a thing of the past), a digital alarm, the hammering of a nail, the clicking of an owner’s tongue or even the slapping of an owner’s forehead!

This is not something that is unique to cats. In human patients, the condition where seizures occur in response to a trigger is known as reflex epilepsy. If this trigger is a sound then the term audiogenic reflex epilepsy is used. Little is known about the condition in people or cats. Therefore, with the backing of International Cat Care, Davies Veterinary Specialists are looking to find owners who have cats with suspected noise-induced or audiogenic seizures. The aim is to use this information to help cats and it may even become useful to help people who suffer from this difficult condition.

If you think your cat may have auditory induced reflex seizures, or you would like further information, then please contact Mark Lowrie either by email:mll@vetspecialists.co.uk or telephone 01582 883950."

Fighting Cat Cancer in Smarter Ways

http://www.naturalcatcareblog.com/landing/fighting-cat-cancer/

Fighting Cat Cancer in Smarter Ways
"If your life has been touched by feline cancer, my heart goes out to you—more than you know.

One of my biggest motivations for getting more serious about natural cat care and eventually creating this blog was that I had a feline soul mate diagnosed with high-grade intestinal lymphoma–and I was knocked flat with despair and shock.

How did it happen? Where did I go wrong, and…“what do we do now?”  Should we try chemotherapy, which only promised to extend her life several months, or should we try an alternative?

I was not prepared. And it didn’t go that well. I spent endless hours researching options and trying to save her, but it was all too little, too late.

That’s why a dream for this blog is to give you a place to go if you’ve lost a cat to cancer and want to know how to prevent that from happening again. Or if you have a cat cancer diagnosis and want to get some helpful information.

If you want to make sure your cat never gets cancer

I’m always looking into how prevent cat cancer. Here’s a great starting place:

• Go grain-free, like the foods here, if you want to prevent intestinal cat cancer (it’s a common one). Cats eating grains appear much more likely to quietly develop IBD, which many experts believe is a precursor to the deadly intestinal lymphoma.  (You may be interested in another vet’s post about this on ConsciousCat.net too.)
• See 3 other things I discovered that appear to likely to prevent cancer in cats.

See also Jean Hofve, DVM’s extensive article on preventing cancer in cats.

If your cat has been diagnosed with cancer

Here’s what I have for you so far…

One of the most important things I learned

I want to tell you this right away because I believe it was a factor in our cat not beating cancer.

Most cancer-killing methods, even many alternative ones, will essentially breed stronger cancer cells. That’s because the tiny little cells that survived start growing and breeding, given half a chance. These are the cells that were strong and smart enough to be resistant to the stuff you were using to kill them.

Think of how over-use of antibiotics has spawned stronger, antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It’s the same kind of problem.

This means you must keep up the fight and not ease off until an expert you really trust confirms that every single cancer cell has been totally wiped out. (That’s different from just saying a tumor is gone, by the way.)

So if you are using chemotherapy and your cat isn’t doing well with it, you may need to ease off the chemo but you’ve got to keep going strong then with an alternative that she does tolerate well. One way or another, you need to make sure the cancer is getting constant, even treatment—no letting up too early.

One cat’s success story

See Incurable to Cancer-Free in One Year: How Nate-the-Cat Survived High Grade Lymphoma. This interview made me very happy! My only regret is I didn’t hear about this approach when I needed it."

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