Feline Lymphoma is the most common type of cancer in cats, accounting for almost 33% of cat cancers. While lymphoma in general is caused by the same cellular degradation and malfunction as all cancers, gastrointestinal lymphomas’ development may be preventable.
G.I. Lymphoma
GI Lymphoma in cats is often associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 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; at the time of diagnosis, the exact cause is often unknown. Unresolved food allergies and food sensitivities contribute to immune system dysfunction.
The increases in inflammatory cells that develop as a result of IBD have been directly linked to the development of GI lymphoma in cats. Chronic vomiting or diarrhea frequently go 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 steroids and other medications, whereas the natural approach uses Herbal anti-inflammatories, soothing agents, and soil-based probiotics (SBOs). 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 Role of Good Bacteria
The foundation of a strong immune system is a healthy digestive environment. By providing your cat with SBO supplements, you can help prevent the development of lymphoma and cancer in your 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.
The Royal Society of Medicine of Great Britain claims, “90% of all chronic disease is caused by an unhealthy intestinal system”. Clearly, improving gastrointestinal health stimulates the immune system. This also has a synergistic effect on improving your cats’ response to medical treatment, as well as their health. In addition, cats with cancer often develop vomiting and diarrhea as a direct result of the medication insult occurring to their body, which can further weaken their immune system.
Good bacteria, or “Probiotics” are essential to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract. These healthy bacteria help your cat to digest more of the nutrients, fight disease, and normalize the digestive system. In times of stress or illness, the good bacteria in the gut die off quicker, upsetting the delicate balance between good and bad bacteria. This imbalance leads to your cat being predisposed to further illness, chronic vomiting and diarrhea, and a weakened immune system. By supplementing with a clinically proven soil-based probiotic product for cats will quickly restore the natural balance in your cat’s gut. A strong immune system is the best defense to fight and prevent disease.
My little cat Java just passed away. She was a Siamese mix of 15 years old. We tried everything after she started losing weight with vomiting and diarrhea. I did not want to put her thru all the bad stuff like chemo as I had done that with a previous cat and it did prolong his life but it was without the quality I would have chosen for myself. My vet agreed as she has a cat of her own. My Java was on budesonide first along with probiotics and baby food as well as Pedialyte. All in order to give her a sporting chance. That changed to predisolene fluid which appeared to help, but only for a week. Cats are stoic and one has no idea how bad their pain is. Java wanted to live. She ate like a horse and tried so hard to live. But she gave up the fight when I think her pain overcame her will to live. So please be aware that our pets do try so hard to please us that they sometimes suffer more than we really want them to.
My condolences. Life is short and for some it is shorter than others. I am reminded by death to treat all living beings with kindness.
My cat just stopped chemo as it doesn’t work. He has GI Lymphoma large cell for one year. Now only takes prednisone and cerenia. Search for alternate treatment to let him feel better and prolong his life. Yesterday he drank a large volume of water, the vet said his kidney has problem. Any suggestion for me ?
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After a week of vomiting either food or bile, and multiple x-rays, bloodwork, an ultrasound, and an overnight stay in the ICU, my 8 yr old cat Leo has been diagnosed with FIV, FelV, and IBD, which is what we are treating with a hydrolized high protein food, antibiotics, and probiotics. He did fine for over a week, no vomiting, but has started again. The ER vet said if this happens, we should do a biopsy of the enlarged lymph glands to see if it is lymphoma. I will not do chemo, and don’t plan to do the biopsy. Is he in pain? He is still grooming, loving, but very lethargic. What to do?
Hi Robin, This sounds like your cat Leo is very stressed. Please try Gastro Prime Combo. https://vitalityscience.com/product/cat-longevity/ It is anti-inflammatory and soothing to the gastrointestinal tract. Prayers for your sweet cat.
My cat has ibd. No lymphoma. I have him on forti flora and cbd which helps a lot . What product would you recccomend for him?
We would suggest the Gastro Prime Combo for most forms of IBD.