Ask
any veterinarian and they will tell you that cancer is sharply on
the rise in all animals, including both pets and farm animals. This is largely in part due to the commercialization of food
and the resulting lack of nutrients (including antioxidants and
fiber) in it, along with the increasing presence of toxic chemicals,
preservatives, and pesticides in food that kill natural good
bacteria and erase the benefits of adding vitamins into feeds.
Symptoms
Damage from cancer may be internal but externally visible. Possible symptoms a veterinarian may observe through
individual evaluation prior to the outset of the disease may
include:
- Anemia
(potentially indicated by low energy in your pet)
- A
pale-lavender or purple-colored tongue
- Thin
and possibly tense or taut pulse
- Very
fine powdery dander
- Coat
dryness and dullness
- Hair
Loss
- Restless
Sleep
- Low-grade
skin rash and other skin problems
- Sudden
outset or chronic exhibition of fear, aggression, timidity,
territoriality, and/or anxiety
- General
skin problems
If you happen to notice any of these warning signs in your pet, you should
consult your veterinarian immediately, as identifying cancer early
on in its development is key to facilitating treatment. Although these above signs may not individually be definitive
signs of cancer, your veterinarian should be able to run proper
tests on your pet to determine the exact nature of their health
issue.
Aggravating
Factors
There are a number of factors – mostly diet-related – that can often
aggravate the above-mentioned symptoms. Your veterinarian is the only trained professional to make an
assessment as to whether these symptoms may be the precipitates of
cancer or are related to other conditions for your individual pet. But some warning signs include:
- Soft/slippery pulse
- Tongue swelling or scalloping, coating
- Greasy coat and waxy ears
- Undigested food in stool
- Consuming rotten debris
- Depressed appetite
- Purple masses
- Engorged vessels and varicosities
- Purple tongue
- Wiry pulse
- Choppy pulse
Furthermore, note that
“common” problems like lack of energy, dull coat, hair loss,
obesity, and unruly behavior are actually not normal. Many mistakenly believe these conditions are actually the
“new normal” because so many pets are suffering from these
conditions. Many fail
to realize that such conditions are often indicators of
malnourishment and mal-absorption of nutrients. If your pet exhibits any such conditions, seek the attention
of your vet immediately, and they should be able to help recommend
an action plan to try to correct those conditions.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by
the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
