Ask any pet parents their biggest fear for their pets and the response is likely to include ‘Canine Cancer’. Canine Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs.
There are foods that can help prevent cancer in dogs or fight the adverse effects of cancer. It’s always a good idea to consult your vet before making any dietary changes for your pup.
As the month of May is the #NationalPetCancerAwareness month, Here are a few foods that may have cancer-fighting and cancer-preventing qualities.
1. Animal Fat and Protein
Tumors take a lot of protein from other areas of the body, leaving less protein available for muscle growth, disease immunity, and wound healing. To make sure your dog’s body has enough protein, they’ll need a high-protein diet. Animal fats and protein should make up the majority of the diet for a dog to prevent cancer.
2. Broccoli
Broccoli is rich in glucosinolates, which are broken down into biologically active compounds. These compounds protect cells from DNA damage, make carcinogens inactive, induce cell death in tumors, prevent tumor blood vessels from forming, and provide anti-inflammatory effects.
#ProTip: Give broccoli in small amounts.
3. Turmeric
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. It works as a cancer preventative as well as a treatment. Curcumin interferes with cancer development and can reduce or even kill tumors. Combining it with coconut oil can help increase the absorption of curcumin.
#ProTip: Do not give powdered turmeric. Natural turmeric only!
4. Apples
Apples are an antiangiogenic food, meaning it prevents the formation of new blood vessels from existing blood vessels. This is important in fighting cancer because it stops blood vessel formation in tumors, which starves the tumors and prevents them from growing. In tests on dogs, antiangiogenic foods starved tumors with a 60% response rate.
5. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is high in beta-carotene which is converted in Vitamin A within the body. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that prevents damage caused by free radicals. Beta-carotene, which gives pumpkin its orange color, can also slow cancer growth and boost enzymes that help clear cancer causing substances from the body.
6. Coconut Oil
The fatty acids in coconut oil provide numerous health benefits. For instance, they have anti-tumor properties. Coconut oil is beneficial for the skin and can clear up precancerous lesions. It protects against cancerous growths. Coconut oil can also kill bacteria which is associated with higher stages of cancer.
7. Blackberries
Blackberries are rich in anthocyanins, giving them powerful anti-inflammatory effects. In India, blackberries are ranked as one of the top 17 antioxidant variants of berries. They boost defenses against free radicals and can easily be mixed with other foods for a tasty treat for your pups.
Know any other cancer-preventing foods for dogs? Let us know in the comments!
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References:
1. https://dogtime.com/lifestyle/50861-10-foods-help-fight-prevent-cancer-dogs
2. https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/health/anti-cancer-diets-for-dogs/
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