Which supplements for dog cancer are actually helpful? This can depend on what cancer your dog has and other meds he is taking.
Billy called in to our Listener Line with a question about supplements for dog cancer. Integrative veterinarian Jessica Tartof explains that each dog will likely benefit from different supplements, but there are some ones that she uses frequently for her cancer patients.
Some good starting points to consider are Chinese herbal blends, vitamins, and medicinal mushrooms. Talk to your vet to see if these might be right for your dog, and listen in for more advice and resources!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
- How to Choose the Best Dog Supplements article - https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/best-dog-supplements/
- Dog Cancer Dot Com - https://www.dogcancer.com/
Related Links:
Supplements for Dogs with Cancer podcast episode - https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/supplements/supplements-for-dogs-with-cancer-dr-demian-dressler-deep-dive/
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dog Cancer Part 1 podcast episode - https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/supplements/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dog-cancer-part-1-dr-robert-silver/
Traditional and Classic Chinese Medicine for Dog Cancer podcast episode - https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/traditional-and-classic-chinese-medicine-for-dog-cancer-dr-cynthia-lankenau-deep-dive/
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Jessica Tartof:
Dr. Jessica Tartof is an Integrative Veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced in both equine and small animal Western and Eastern medicine. She became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
She earned her certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (CVSMT) through the College of Animal Chiropractors and the Healing Oasis Center.
A post graduate diploma in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine (CVCHM) was obtained through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.
Dr. Tartof pursued training in alternative therapies to get to the root of a problem instead of simply treating the symptoms, which are the warning signs of larger deeper issues. Treating the symptoms is like cutting the top of weeds instead of digging them up at their root. The symptoms will keep coming back. Alternative therapies allow patients to have more treatment options as “one size fits all” doesn’t work for every patient. She also has a soft spot for working with geriatric and blind patients, improving their quality of life and helping to soothe their aches and pains to keep them moving.
Dr. Tartof has joined many people and their dogs on the cancer journey, and has seen firsthand how integrative therapies can offer high life quality. She is glad to join her DogCancer.com colleagues to help dog lovers find safe alternative veterinary information.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-tartof-dvm-gdipvchm-civt-cva-cvsmt-689013225/
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