Are Natural Pet Remedies the Answer?
One of the most frequent causes of death in pets is cancer. By the time a pet reaches the age of 10, chances are better than 50/50 that the pet will have cancer. While many times cancer does not respond well to traditional treatment, there is hope in some natural pet remedies that you can use at home. What do you watch for? Some signs include: • a firm lump that grows and does not go away • an increased appetite with continued weight loss • respiratory problems • anemia and overall weakness Lymphoma and mast cell tumors are the most common malignant cancers in dogs. Lymphoma is also the most common type in cats with Feline Leukemia Virus a close second. What causes pet cancer? Age seems to be a factor as cancer causes over 50 per cent of the deaths of pets 10 years and older but exact causes of pet cancer remain unclear. Certain breeds seem predisposed to cancer with Golden Retrievers at the top of the list. Boxers are a close second. There are also environmental factors with exposure
