This may come as a shock but 50% of all cats over the age of 10 have some form of cancer.
Extensive research and advances in veterinary medicine and oncology have helped to extend the life of cats with cancer. Unfortunately, these treatments often take a large physical toll on the pet, as well as a great expense to the owner. Alternative therapies offer great hope, whether they are used to offset the toxic effects of cancer treatment, or, as an alternative to conventional treatment.
The ability of your cat to survive cancer depends on how quickly it is diagnosed, the type of cancer, and your commitment to ferret out the potential causes in your home. Different types of cancer will require slightly different treatments, but in all cases, the underlying cause of cancer is a weakened immune system.
The Cornerstone of Health- The Immune System
The body is made up of billons of cells. As old cells die, they are automatically replaced with new "identical" cells. In a healthy body, the amount of cells replicated equals the amount of cells that die off: Any cells that are abnormal are targeted by the immune system and removed before they replicate.
When the immune system does not perform its function correctly, two things happen:
1. The old cells do not die off when they should,
2. The faulty immune system fails to recognized the abnormal cells and replicate them. These abnormal cells begin to bind together, and form a cancerous mass.
Primary Causes of Cat Cancer
There are many causes, but recent research has shown that two of the cornerstones of pet ownership, vaccinations and manufactured pet foods contribute to immune system break down.
Since a compromised or faulty immune system ultimately leads to cancer, it is logical to assume that supporting the immune system can help to prevent cancer in healthy pets, as well as encourage the immune system to fight back against cancer cells in sick cats.
Extensive research and advances in veterinary medicine and oncology have helped to extend the life of cats with cancer. Unfortunately, these treatments often take a large physical toll on the pet, as well as a great expense to the owner. Alternative therapies offer great hope, whether they are used to offset the toxic effects of cancer treatment, or, as an alternative to conventional treatment.
The ability of your cat to survive cancer depends on how quickly it is diagnosed, the type of cancer, and your commitment to ferret out the potential causes in your home. Different types of cancer will require slightly different treatments, but in all cases, the underlying cause of cancer is a weakened immune system.
The Cornerstone of Health- The Immune System
The body is made up of billons of cells. As old cells die, they are automatically replaced with new "identical" cells. In a healthy body, the amount of cells replicated equals the amount of cells that die off: Any cells that are abnormal are targeted by the immune system and removed before they replicate.
When the immune system does not perform its function correctly, two things happen:
1. The old cells do not die off when they should,
2. The faulty immune system fails to recognized the abnormal cells and replicate them. These abnormal cells begin to bind together, and form a cancerous mass.
Primary Causes of Cat Cancer
There are many causes, but recent research has shown that two of the cornerstones of pet ownership, vaccinations and manufactured pet foods contribute to immune system break down.
Since a compromised or faulty immune system ultimately leads to cancer, it is logical to assume that supporting the immune system can help to prevent cancer in healthy pets, as well as encourage the immune system to fight back against cancer cells in sick cats.
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