If you are reading this article chances are you have a cat with some type of cancer. I sympathize with you as my family is currently experiencing the same thing, though the homeopathic remedy (C-Caps), along with a steroids prescribed by our veterinarian, and diet modification (listed at the bottom of this page) seems to be at least holding this terrible disease at bay for the time being. What might come as a surprise is that 32 percent of all cats over the age of ten will die from some type of cancer, with about half being ravaged by tumors that are easy to see and examine. Of course that leaves the other half which may not be recognized until it is too late. Another interesting fact is that sarcomas caused by vaccines occur in approximately 1 in 1,000 felines. For reasons unknown cats have a higher probability of cancer than do dogs or other domestic animals with most cases occurring in middle-aged to older animals from 10 to 15 years. There is one exception to this rule however and that is lymphoma which occurs mostly in younger cats. One widely held belief as to why our feline companions are so vulnerable to cancer is their susceptibility to feline leukemia virus and the feline immunodeficiency virus. Common sites of involvement are lymph nodes (lymphoma) and circulating blood cells (leukemia), but any organ or tissue in the cat’s body can be affected. Taken together, these two diseases account for approximately 40 percent of all internal cancers, most of which are lymphomas. Feline leukemia is terrible in itself but often triggers other serious cat diseases such as feline infectious peritonitis, glomerulonephritis, cancer of the spinal cord, toxoplasmosis, and anemia. It virtually certain that the weakening of the immune system associated with feline leukemia is the reason why so many secondary diseases tend to show up over time, adding to the rapid decline often seen in cats with this disease. Skin tumors are common in cats accounting for around one out of every four cases. The good news is many are not malignant and are generally treatable. The next most frequent type of cancer in cats is breast cancer which accounts for 17 percent of cases. Defining Cancer in Cats Cancer is a condition in which rapid cell division and tissue growth occur at the expense of organ-specific function. For example a biopsy taken from a cancerous kidney would reveal tissue that has little resemblance to that taken from a healthy kidney. The cancerous area would not function as kidney tissue should nor help the kidney make urine. If the cancer goes untreated, it eventually replaces the kidney while simultaneously metastasizing to other parts of the body. Over time, through a number of possible events, death is the likely outcome. Cancer in cats is graded on stages according to the degree of malignancy. Low grade cancer continues to grow locally and can reach a large size. They spread to distant organs only late in the course of the illness. High grade cancers spread early and rapidly, when the primary tumor is still very small, and may not become detectable until it is too late. What this means to those of us with cats who have low grade cancer is that, with a little luck, we just might be able to hold off the unthinkable for a while with the help of homeopathic remedies, smart diets choices, keeping our feline friend active, keeping stress levels to a minimum, and timely guidance from our veterinarian. On the other hand rapidly spreading high grade cancers will require drastic measures and even then the deck is certainly stacked against success. Can Diet Help With Cancer in Cats As you may have guessed the answer is yes. According to the Cat Veterinarian Handbook the diets most effective at controlling cancer are those that dramatically reduce or eliminate simple sugars, are low in complex carbohydrates and sugars, contain moderate quantities of easily digestible protein, and contain certain types of fats such as omega 3 fats now found in many pet foods. These dietary guidelines tend to “starve” the cancer cells and help the normal cells stay healthy. Additionally, any foods or supplements which tend to boost immune system function are another helpful cancer fighting area worth considering. Other forms of cancer treatment for cats include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, cryotherapy (freezing), and hyperthermy (heat probes). Homeopathics For Slowing Cancer Growth in Cats |
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