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Ok, I realize that probably all has been said on this subject and I did read the nutritions blog. still, I would really like some opinions:
Although late, I did finally come across the Dog Cancer Survival Guide (not available in German, nothing close to adequate available in German, I feel like we are years behind on that subject for some reason) and I started cooking accordingly. Now, I will continue doing just that if that gives us even a theoretical sliver of a chance. However, (apart from it being expensive, not very convenient and time-consuming) I keep reading here about feeding raw, for example. I have looked into TruDog and The Honest Kitchen, which, I gather, are similar to raw. Again, neither brand is available over here.
Sorry if I'm not making sense yet. I guess the questions are: if I go by Dr. Dressler, cooked is preferabe over raw, right? Would I then feed raw-like brands like the ones above? Or are they comparable for the dehydration methods??
Also, if I were to start producing dog food all of the above means (and correct me here), that a dog with cancer would need a different "menu" to a healthy one? But what does a good nutrition-ratio (healthy as well as sick) consist of??
All this coming from somebody who always used to say she would never start cooking for a dog if she can't find time to cook for herself...
Thank you
Tina
Guardian of Manni the Wonderdog. -Or was it the other way around?
Osteo and amputation in Dec 2015. Second, inoperable, primary osteosarcoma found in June 2017.
The end of our adventures came Dec 10, 2017. 2 years to the day.
I should add: I do understand, of course, that different illnesses require (or prohibit) certain foods (we've been battling thyroid issues for years). I am just wondering about general nutrition ratios (is there a rule of thumb??) and cooked vs. raw, I guess.
Guardian of Manni the Wonderdog. -Or was it the other way around?
Osteo and amputation in Dec 2015. Second, inoperable, primary osteosarcoma found in June 2017.
The end of our adventures came Dec 10, 2017. 2 years to the day.
When Murphy was diagnosed, the oncologist told us that he needed to be on a grain-free food. She explained to me that grains turned into sugar, and that cancer feeds off sugar. We have 3 dogs and we have always free-fed them. But we switched Murphy over to grain-free food that we buy at the pet store and we kept Cassie & Max on regular dog food. We don't cook for him, unless he's just being stubborn and won't eat lol. We normally buy Blue Buffalo for him - the dry food, although lately we've added in canned food and he really eats better.
I know some do cook, or do raw. Some do a lot of supplements. We haven't.
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
I keep reading here about feeding raw, for example. I have looked into TruDog and The Honest Kitchen, which, I gather, are similar to raw. Again, neither brand is available over here.
I'm so glad you read the Tripawds Nutrition blog !
Oncologists recommend NOT feeding raw when a dog is going through chemo because of the weakened immune system of the patient. Most vets don't like it even when a dog isn't fighting cancer. But we've had people here do it without any problems, however their dogs were already eating raw before the cancer diagnosis.
guess the questions are: if I go by Dr. Dressler, cooked is preferabe over raw, right? Would I then feed raw-like brands like the ones above? Or are they comparable for the dehydration methods??
Yes, cooked food is preferred in this case. Raw dehydrated food is made with a different process than raw freeze-dried foods, but they are equally nutritious in my opinion. They are a great alternative to feeding fresh raw and have much less risk involved.
However, if we could do it all over again with Jerry, I would definitely follow Dr. Dressler's nutrition guidelines.
P.S. You are awesome for doing your research even when the material isn't in your native language. Good job mom!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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