Fighting Cancer in Dogs
Fighting Dog Cancer Two of my dogs got cancer -- and both beat it. Here's what I learned along the way. note: This story originally ran in October of 2012. It offers some excellent advice, so we’re showcasing it again in honor of World Cancer Day . Pamela Mitchell’s recent Dogster article “ 10 Things I Tell People Who Just Learned Their Dog Has Cancer ” really hit home for me. Cancer has threatened my dog family twice. We fought back, and cancer lost both times. My beloved Sam and Tiki have both crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but it wasn’t cancer that sent them there, and they lived to 17 and 14, respectively. I’d like to share my experience and suggest some alternative therapies that worked for me in the hope it may help if your dog receives a cancer diagnosis. 1. First Step: Fight Back! Don’t accept that cancer will win. I’ve found it helps to visualize cancer as a relentless, hungry monster with an army of millions as backup. Like the villain in a horror movie, it only appears dea...