NEOPLASTIC

Species affected: Cats, Dogs
Background: The incidence of cancer is increasing in veterinary medicine. Any factor weakening the immune system may increase the likelihood of disease. Many purebred dogs are particularly susceptible to certain types of neoplasias; breakdown in the immune system is probably behind many cases. Exposures to toxins, genetic predisposition and other factors play a role.
Symptoms: The presenting signs can be varied depending on the organs involved.
Diagnostics: As needed based on presenting signs.
Special Notes: Natural treatments can be used with conventional chemotherapy, if desired, and can be helpful in combating some of the side effects (see the appropriate conditions for more detailed treatments—i.e. therapy for chronic vomiting).
Principles for Supplementation: Natural treatment involves a multifaceted approach supporting the immune system, cellular health and a wholesome diet.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—NEOPLASTIC

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
L-CarnitineVET12	Cats: 1 capsule sid	Helps oxidize fatty acids.
CurcuVETSA5012	Cats: ½ capsule sid	Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Hepatoprotective effects are due in part to direct free radical scavenging; but curcumin also enhances the body's natural antioxidant system, which increases glutathione levels, thereby aiding in hepatic detoxification and inhibiting nitrosamine formation.
Hepagen-Fc12	Cats: 1capsule bid	Balanced formula supports the hepatic detoxification pathways.
Liver Protect27	Cats: ½-1 scoop sid (mixed with food)	Cleanses and regenerates the liver. Protects liver and improves liver function; antioxidant, antiperoxidative, and anti-inflammatory effects; protects against effects of prednisone; promotes liver regeneration.
Manganese Citrate12	Cats: ¼ capsule bid	Increases level of SOD; activator of many enzymes and constituents of some metalloenzymes; involved in bone and cartilage development, reproduction and lipid metabolism; antacids can inhibit absorption.
Milk Thistle27	1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid	Supports normal detoxification process. Protects the liver.
Oxygenics26	Cats: ¼ tablet sid	Combination of antioxidants and herbs that support liver detoxification function and contribute to the formation of superoxide dismutase.
PerfusiaVET12	Cats: ¼ capsule bid	Source of arginine; supports the urea cycle.
Pyridoxal 5’- Phosphate12	Cats: ¼ capsule sid	Pyridoxal-5’-phosphate is the active form of vitamin B6. Animals with compromised liver function may have a problem converting B6 to this active form.
Omega PlusVET12	Cats: 1 gelcap sid	Anti-inflammatory.
Small Animal Antioxidant12	Cats: 1 capsule sid	Antioxidant with potent nutraceutical and plant-based antioxidants.
Vetri-Liver8	Cats: 2 bid of the bite-size	Designed to support liver health, methylation, and detoxification functions.