Every Dog is Different
It is quite enough to deal with the challenges of a beloved canine companion that is suffering through all of the traumatic events involved with cancer and its treatments. And, when it comes to facing the challenges involved with trying to help your furry friend to want to eat….well, let the games begin.
Each dog will react to the cancer treatments, the chemotherapy and radiation in different ways. Above all of the loving attention that you offer to your dog, you must be sure that through it all, the animal continues to eat. There are not any specific rules that govern what to feed, necessarily. Just that every dog is unique in the ways in which they will react to the medications and treatments and what works for one dog will be an ill matched feeding plan for another.
Here are a few guidelines to which you are able to adhere relatively closely:
Animals with cancer will lose weight basically due to the tremendous amount of metabolic distress that occurs within their body.
Organic foods, treats, and supplements are a good idea as they do not add anything additional to the body systems of those already compromised by the disease. And, they are often easier to digest. The more natural the better.
If you use a crockpot to cook your own dog food, the aromas are often enough to entice even the most hesitant canine companion to sniff out what’s cooking.
Seek the guidance of an animal nutritionist and/or canine oncologist who has experience with preparation of cancer diets for dogs. They will help to evaluate the nutritional needs of your furry friend and keep the proper amounts of carbohydrates, fats, vitamins-minerals and proteins in line.
Be creative, kind, responsible and respectful of your animal best friend through all ages and stages of his life with you.
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