Cancer in Cats: Causes and Natural Treatments that really work!

Cancer in Cats

"Causes and Natural Treatments that really work!"

It can be hard to imagine how or why cancer in cats is so prevalent. Fifty percent 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 in cats, or, as an alternative to conventional treatment.

There are many different types of cancer in cats, with varying survival and cure rates. Each may be treated differently. But at its essence, the underlying cause of cancer is a weakened immune system.

The Cornerstone of Health- The Immune System

Does strengthening a weakened immune system sound too simple? The body is made up of billons of cells, which are constantly being replaced in a tightly controlled manner. As cells in the body die and are removed by the immune system, new, identical cells are replicated to replace the ones that have died. In the normal, healthy body, the amount of cells replicated equals the amount of cells that die off, and any cells that are abnormal are removed by the immune system before they can replicate.

When the immune system does not perform its function correctly, two things happen:

Cells do not die off when they should, yet more cells are produced, leading to more cells than normal.
Abnormal cells that are not being recognized by the immune system begin to replicate. These conglomerations of abnormal and damaged cells begin to bind together, and form a mass, what is called cancer.

Primary Causes of Cat Cancer

What factors create a weakened immune system? There are many causes, but recent research has shown that two of the cornerstones of pet ownership, vaccinations and commercial pet food, are contributing causes to immune system to break down.

Since a compromised or faulty immune system can cause what 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.

Lymphoma and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Lymphoma is the most common type of cancer in cats, accounting for almost 33% of total cancers. While lymphoma in general is caused by the same cellular degradation and malfunction as all cancers, gastrointestinal lymphoma is a unique cancer whose development may be preventable in some cases.

GI Lymphoma in cats is often associated with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). IBD in cats is a group of gastrointestinal disorders that lead to an increase in the number of inflammatory cells found in the lining of the intestinal tract. Chronic vomiting and or diarrhea are the most common symptoms. While the exact cause is often unknown, it may include immune system dysfunction, food allergies and sensitivities.

The increases in inflammatory cells that develop as a result of IBD have been directly linked to the development of GI lymphoma in cats. Often cats may experience chronic vomiting or diarrhea over many years, frequently unnoticed, and at some point the resulting inflammation and scar tissue that develops in the lining of the intestine can transition to cancerous cells, leading to the development of lymphoma.

Veterinarians choose to treat IBD with anti-inflammatories and other medications. The natural approach recommends herbal anti-inflammatories, soothing agents, and soil-based probiotics. The best way to prevent any GI disorder or disease is to make sure the GI tract has the benefit of SBOs on a regular basis.

If your cat is experiencing chronic diarrhea, vomiting or other stomach upsets, and has not responded to conventional treatment, he or she is at increased risk for developing GI lymphoma.

The Roll of Good Bacteria

By providing a strong immune system and gastrointestinal foundation for your cat, you can help to prevent the development of lymphoma and cancer in cats.

If your cat already has cancer, fortifying the immune system can be a powerful adjunct to traditional therapies, making them more effective, and thus increasing the cure rate of cancer in cats and thereby extending their lives.

As the Royal Society of Medicine of Great Britain has noted, "90% of all chronic disease is caused by an unhealthy intestinal system". For this reason, we feel that improving gastrointestinal health has a synergistic effect on improving cats response to medical treatment, as well as improving immune system health. In addition, cats with cancer often develop vomiting and diarrhea as a direct result of the insult occurring to their body, which can further weaken their immune system by impeding the absorption of essential nutrients and energy necessary to fight the cancer.

Good bacteria, or "probiotics" are essential to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract. These healthy bacteria help to digest nutrients, fight disease, and maintain good health. In any time of stress or illness, the good bacteria in the gut can die off, leading an animal predisposed to further illness, chronic vomiting and diarrhea, and a weakened immune system. Supplementation with a proven effective probiotic product in cats can help to restore the natural balance of the gut, fighting and preventing disease, and encouraging a strong immune system.

Which Cancer Therapy is Best?

Conventional treatment includes chemotherapy, and a cocktail of toxic medications. The holistic approach uses targeted all-natural supplements to fortify the immune system. Vitality Science is a pioneer in the field of alternative therapies to treat and prevent chronic illness and cancer in cats.

Your cat's immune system is the cornerstone of health. By supporting the immune system, and by extension, providing a healthy gastrointestinal foundation, you can help to prevent the development of cancer in healthy cats.

In the event that your cat is on chemo and other medications, changing their diet and adding soil-based probiotics, and pet lipids will help them better deal with the effects of medication making treatments more effective, thus extending life and increasing the cure rate of cancer in cats.

Vitality Science's Treatment-Resistant Program is a unique combination of natural herbs and supplements that work to reduce inflammation in the gut, restore the correct balance of "good bacteria" in the GI tract, reduce and remove pathogens in the gut, and enhance the cats natural immune system to allow for a quicker, smoother healing process. The cornerstone of this powerful, natural treatment program is Feline Comfort, a balanced combination of unique soil-based probiotics, digestive enzymes, as well as soothing and healing ingredients to heal and enhance the gastrointestinal function in cats. In addition, the Treatment-Resistant Program contains a natural anti-inflammatory for the intestinal tract and a combination digestive enzymes to facilitate proper absorption of nutrients.

Our flagship product, Pet Flora, has been developed with great care. This powerful soil-based probiotic has the highest level of bio-availability, containing 28 active strains of soil-based probiotics (SBO's).

Taken alone, Pet Flora is an excellent source of good bacteria for healthy animals, encouraging a healthy immune system, and preventing chronic disease and illness related to poor gastro-intestinal health. As a part of our cancer-fighting line of products, Pet Flora works with our other immune and body system enhancing supplements to give your pet the most support as he or she fights cancer.

Vitality Science's Celloquent is a powerful, synergistic blend of 13 of the most effective immune-enhancing ingredients. Together, they work to support and balance the immune system, and reduce the toxic load in the body. In healthy cats, Celloquent is an effective way to support and maintain a strong immune system, especially for cats with cancer. In cats diagnosed with or being treated for cancer, Celloquent helps to assist the immune system in fighting diseased cells, and supports an immune system weakened from illness and the effect of anti-cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation.

The ingredients in Celloquent have been carefully balanced to provide the utmost immune support in the most effective dosages. These ingredients include:

Active Aloe- an ultra-pure form of aloe with the highest levels of bioavailability
Lactoferrin- a milk derivative with documented anti-viral, antimicrobial, anti-cancer and immune enhancing effects.
Agrimos- binds intestinal toxins, reducing stress on the immune system
Dried Yeast Fermentate- balances and nourishes the immune system to strengthen resistance and maintain wellness.
Ascorbyl Palmitate- supports the immune system by enhancing white blood cell function and activity, increasing interferon levels and antibody responses. A highly bio-available form of ascorbic acid, it also works as a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger.
arabinogalactan an excellent source of dietary fiber, with additional therapeutic benefits as an immune stimulating agent and cancer protocol adjunct.

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