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First time posting....... I have a 10 year old Samoyed and Great Pyrenees mix. Â We are on day 8 after front leg amputation. Â Day 3-5 was extremely hard for my baby girl. Â We are getting stronger each and every day which I'm grateful for. Â
I have been reading and reading all the forums and all the blogs trying to figure out what the best supplements would be for my girl with cancer. Â She was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma, which got into her bone. Â I would appreciate any information you can give me about supplements. Â Supplements that you feel work and are very good for a canine with cancer. Â
Thank you, Kiana & Fiona
Hi Kiana, welcome! I will have more to share tomorrow but until then check out our Tripawds Nutrition blog if you haven't already, lots of good ideas there!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I hope your girl is feeling better! These seemed pretty good for us, but they were recommended for both arthritis + 3-leg mobility:
https://www.pet.....og-and-cat
https://www.pet.....mirra-cote
Whatever supplements you go with, I always hear that fish/salmon oils are a must ... I'm sure someone has more concrete info than me though 🙂
Good luck!
Thank you for getting back with me. Â The more I read the more confused I get. Â
Hi Kiana & Fiona,
Welcome! Â I have also heard that fish oil is very good for dogs fighting cancer. Â The one that was recommended to me is Thorne Super EPAVET. Â I give Zato an herbal complex called Life Gold - Canine Cancer Support. Â You put a certain # of drops on his food.
Tracy & Zatoichi 
Tracy & Warrior Angel Zatoichi 💓
Zato was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in October 2016. He triumphed through radiation and amputation with dignity and grace. After living a life of love and happiness, Zato earned his angel wings on February 19, 2018. Read his story here.
Thank you very much for getting back with me, Tracy & Zatoichi. Â I will look into these two products . Â
Has anyone used a  product called  Poly MVA?   I had a friend tell me about it and I was just wondering if anybody has used it and what their thoughts are.  Â
Kiana and Fiona, as you can see we have our favorites in the Tripawds Nutrition blog . However, I strongly recommend working with your oncologist and a vet nutrition / natural medicine expert to come up with a good plan. It's easy to throw lots of money into supplements that may or may not work for her particular cancer and health situation. And it's confusing, which can create a stressful situation at home. Consulting with vet experts who are aligned with how you want to approach treatment will go a long way in your happiness, and your wallet.
Where are you located? Maybe we can help find a good natural medicine vet if that's how you want to approach her treatment.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I second what Jerry said - find a vet who will work with you! Â I know at the beginning of our journey, I got all kinds of things trying to throw everything I could at Zato's cancer! Â But there wasn't any method to it other than let's try this and oh -something new! - let's try that!
I spoke with some great conventional vets who tried to be supportive but I could tell they had no faith in anything that was not traditional. Â So yes, find a good vet open to such things, or even better a homeopathic vet, and see what they recommend. Â Right now we're working with Dr. Charles Loops and I think others here like him, too. Â
Tracy & Zatoichi
Tracy & Warrior Angel Zatoichi 💓
Zato was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in October 2016. He triumphed through radiation and amputation with dignity and grace. After living a life of love and happiness, Zato earned his angel wings on February 19, 2018. Read his story here.
Thank you Jerry, Tracy & Zatoichi...... you are right I do need to consult with a holistic doctor.  I would like to find somebody, who is good  locally, I live in the Denver Colorado area .   I also have read wonderful comments about Dr. Charles Loops. Â
msparkcity said
...I live in the Denver Colorado area . Â Â I also have read wonderful comments about Dr. Charles Loops. Â Â Â
Contact CSU.
Colorado State University is one of the best veterinary teaching hospitals in the nation.
Dr Loops also offers remote consultations.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Please let us know what happens!
Tracy & Zatoichi
Tracy & Warrior Angel Zatoichi 💓
Zato was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in October 2016. He triumphed through radiation and amputation with dignity and grace. After living a life of love and happiness, Zato earned his angel wings on February 19, 2018. Read his story here.
Also, in Boulder, Colorodo. ONLY NATURAL PET is a great resource for holostic/,alternative supplements,etc. I called them years ago (from Virginia) and, if I recall correctly, it seems they had a Holistic Vet available for questions...or they referred me to someone...can't quite remeber..
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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