When my dog Marty was first diagnosed with cancer, the vet recommended that we start him on traditional radiation treatments right away.  Daily doses of radiation that would shrink the tumor and make him feel better - for a while at least.  Because after the first round of treatments there'd be little more the vets could do for Marty (you can't keep a dog on radiation forever, after all), and soon the cancer would take over again.  And then, after about six months…, Marty would be dead.ank you for visiting Marty's and my website.  While you're here, I'll do my best to help you care for your dog and heal this terrible disease.

     I asked if there was any chance he might live longer than that, but they said "no, it's too late." The Cancer had advanced too far.

     After some major research and soul searching I decided NOT to put Marty through these conventional treatments - and instead chose to find natural remedies that would boost Marty's natural immune system to give him the best chance to heal.  Together we'd try to "hit a home run" and eliminate the cancer for good, rather than take a brief 6-month extension on his life.  And I can definitely say that 14 months later, with Marty still strong, energetic, and most importantly very much alive, I was thrilled I'd made this decision and spared Marty the suffering and side effects of the vets' short term radiation "solution".

     Now I'm no vet, and it may be just my opinion, but in my mind traditional cancer treatments (chemotherapy and radiation) often generate a lot of suffering for dogs and offer only the chance for short term success.  Chemotherapy and radiation work by poisoning the cancer cells - while hoping that the poison introduced into the patient's system doesn't kill the patient as well.

     And, yes, in many cases, "traditional" western cancer treatments can work.  Why?  Because in many cases - especially in humans who are young and strong - the patient DOES have the strength and energy needed to survive the process.  And given our 60+ year life expectancy, who cares if we suffer a few miserable months/years, if it gives us the chance to live cancer free for years to come.

     In our pets, however, these treatments don't work quite as well.  Dogs are generally smaller and lighter and can't handle the same levels of poisons we can endure.  Plus, as owners, we're unwilling to deal with the horrific side effects of hitting our pets with full doses of these treatments (hair fallout, massive nausea, cardiac failure, etc.), so the reduced ("Low Dose") dosages that we use for dogs tend to be less effective in the long run.  And with a lifespan of just 10-15 years, how much suffering can we put our pets through for a few more short years of life.

     I had a friend who was a Veterinary Oncologist (Cancer Specialist), and she once explained to me that in her practice "You don't cure dogs of cancer."  That the best they could do was "ease their symptoms and give them the best possible quality of life for some short period of time."  I think that's the attitude of many veterinarians towards canine cancer - don't cure them; just make them comfortable for a while.

     And in most cases, "conventional" canine cancer treatments (like chemotherapy and radiation) come with their own built in "time limit."  They're pretty much known quantities - a high likelihood that your dog WILL go into remission, but only for a short period of time.  And after that short remission, there will be little the traditional vets can do to repeat the process.

     And then, once the traditional chemotherapy or radiation treatment ends, your dog's weakened state will likely make it next to impossible for his natural immune system to fight the growing cancer the second time around.  That's why it's pretty rare for dogs to live much longer than the original "time limit" set by the conventional vets.

     So, should you put your dog through traditional treatments like radiation or chemotherapy?  That's for you alone to decide.  But before you decide I strongly recommend that you ask your vet some tough questions to find out what you can "really" expect from these treatments.  For example -

     • What side effects will your pet have to endure…?  These side effects are certainly minimized by the reduced dosages and ancillary medicines that vets use on our pets - but it's safe to assume there will be SOME side effects and that these treatments will NOT be pleasant for your and your dog.  I can't tell you how many stories I've read of people working hard to minimize these side effects to make these treatments easier for dog and owner

     • And what results can you really expect in the end?  In most cases, I expect they will give you a "time limit" of how long they can extend your dog's life before the treatment stops being effective (for Marty that time limit was 6 months)

     If that's what you want - a strong chance at a short term life extension - then by all means, choose these conventional options.  Just know the natural healing possibilities you may be giving up in exchange.  Because, unfortunately, in most cases you can't have both.

     All I can say is that, for me, except in extreme circumstances where it was far too late for natural cures to work, and I was willing to "buy" a few extra months of life for my dog - I would never put my dog through these conventional treatments.  The choice I made with Marty, and the one I'd make again in a heartbeat, was to choose natural remedies that STRENGTHEN his immune system instead.

     And like I said, 14 Months later, I was happy I'd made the decision to take the risk.  Extremely happy.  With their option, Marty would have DEFINITELY been dead within 6 months.  Instead, 14 months later, Marty was still happy and strong.

     So remember, there ARE options - I wrote a whole book about natural alternatives that have helped thousands of dogs live way past the "time limits" that their vets tried to place on them...

     If you haven't done so already I invite you to click on this link to learn more about the complete book, or if you'd prefer, I have a free special report that you're welcome to download to walk you through all the things you need to know to give your dog the best possible chance to live.

     Just fill in the form below and I'll send you the Story of Marty and what I learned about curing dog cancer - and I'll show you how to get even more information that can help your dog heal.

     But whatever you do to help your dog, I encourage you to get started as soon as possible.

     Time is the most precious thing we have with our pets - and, unfortunately, right now the clock is ticking and your time is running out...  Please, let's do everything we can to save your dog - but we need to start right now!

     I hope this information helps you and your dog in this cancer battle - and that Marty's death will not be in vain.  And please let me know if there is ever anything I can do to help.