Cancer Diets: When to Go Organic

As most of us with dogs who have been diagnosed with cancer know, diet plays a very important role in maintaining well-being during the journey with this disease.  Not only can a healthy diet improve how the immune system functions, it can also help to reduce cancer cachexia, which is a common complication of this [...]

New Grain Free Diet from Merrick

For those of you with cancer pups who are following the low-carb/high-protein cancer diet, there is a great new line of grain-free food from Merrick Pet Foods called Before Grain.  Available as dry food in Buffalo, Chicken and Salmon varieties, they also offer canned versions in Beef, Turkey, Chicken, Buffalo, Tripe and Salmon.  Completely grain free, these foods are [...]

The Weed You Want to Keep

Since Georgia was first diagnosed with cancer and I became aware of all of the environmental toxins that can affect our dogs’ health, I have been especially cautious of lawn chemicals, given their direct link to various types of cancer.  As a result, my lawn will probably not be featured on the cover of any Home [...]

The Two Supplements Every Cancer Pup Should Have

When researching nutrition and diet for dogs with cancer, it’s very easy to get confused by all of the information out there on the Internet.  As more and more pet parents investigate, and spend money, on natural and holistic alternatives for their companions, more and more products are becoming available at your local pet food store and through [...]