Cancer in Dogs and Cats. Natural Herbal Treatments

No doubt we are in the era of great researches and advancement and are taking a new leap in the world but there is one thing we haven’t achieved yet. We are still not able to find out the real cause of cancer. We are not sure that what exactly causes cancer but surely there are some factors that make a person or our pet more prone to the disorder. These are stress, pollution, colorings and preservatives and an insufficient diet.

The above mentioned factors and others can harm your pet's immunity and a retarded immune system can surely loses the natural ability to fight against the cancerous cells.

Symptoms of Cancer

Atypical discharges from the nose, eyes or other body openings
Decreased appetite, notable weight losses or gains
Excessive water consumption
Difficult, unusual or uncontrolled waste exclusion
Atypical activities, sudden viciousness or lethargy
Atypical lumps, limping or complexity getting up or lying down
Extreme head shaking, scratching, and licking or biting any part of the body
Dandruff, loss of hair, opens sores, and a ragged or dull coat.
Bad breath or too much tarter deposits on teeth
Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
Sores that do not heal
Bleeding or expulsion from any body opening
Unpleasant odor
Difficulty eating or swallowing
Hesitance to exercise or loss of stamina
Relentless lameness or stiffness

Commonly seen pet Cancers are:-

Skin cancer - Skin tumors are very frequent in older aged dogs, but are less common in cats. Most skin cancer in cats is malignant, but in dogs they are frequently benign. All skin tumors should be examined by the veterinary doctor.
Breast cancer- 50 % of all breast tumors in dogs and eighty five percent of all breast tumors in cats are metastatic. Spaying your pet between six and twelve months of age will very much decrease the risk of breast cancer. Surgery is the treatment of choice for this type of cancer.
Head & Neck cancer - Cancer of the mouth is widespread in dogs and less frequent in cats. Accumulations on the gums, bleeding, odor or difficult eating are signs to watch for. Many bulges are malignant, so early destructive treatment is essential. Cancer may build up inside the nose of both cats and dogs. Bleeding from the nose, complexity breathing or facial swelling may happen.
Lymphoma – It is a common form of cancer in both dogs and cats. It is differentiated by growth of 1 or many lymph nodes in the body. A virus is the sources for most of these cancers in cats. Chemotherapy is commonly effectual in controlling this type of cancer.
Testicles cancer- these tumors are rare in cats and common in dogs, particularly those with hold testes. Most of these cancers are curable with surgery.
Abdominal Tumors – abdominal tumors inside the abdomen are frequent. It is hard to make an early diagnosis. Weight loss and abdominal extension are common signs of these tumors.
Bone cancer- Bone tumors are most frequently seen in large breed dogs and hardly ever in cats. The leg bones, near joints, are the most frequent sites. Persistent lameness and bump of the leg is an early sign of disease.

It is extremely painful to know that your pet is having cancer. But one should never loose the hope as in ayurveda we have some herbs which as given mid blowing results in treating the cancers

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) - It is also called 'Indian ginseng or winter cherry’ and is one of the most significant Ayurvedic herbs, supplementing with growth, health and energy. Customary use can help to nurture the blood and augment hemoglobin levels. Current studies have established that Ashwagandha has anti-tumor properties and can help to avert or slow the development of cancers. It is an effectual anti-inflammatory and has outstanding calming properties. This herb is often suggested as a tonic to help with recovery after illness.
Sandpushpa – It is botanically known as Lochnera rosea. It is an ayurvedic herb that has shown great prospects in treating the cancer. It has a property by which it does not let the body’s cell to divide limitlessly. More over it is also helpful in checking out the uncontrolled growth of cells. It is also helpful in increasing the body’s immunity.
Triphala – triphala is an herbal supplement that has been an herb of choice for treating cancers. Recent researches have supported this fact. Triphala enhances the immunity of the body thus helps in fighting against the cells causing cancer. Triphala since long has been a drug of choice of treating various disorders and diseases.