You just found out your cat has cancer. Now what?
It can be hard to imagine how or why cancer in cats is so prevalent. Shockingly, 50% of all cats over the age of 10 have some form of cancer.
GI Lymphoma in cats is often associated with inflammatory bowel disease, or 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.
The holistic (natural) approach uses all-natural supplements to fortify the immune system. Vitality Science is a pioneer in the field of alternative therapies to treat and prevent chronic illness and cancer in cats.
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 Roll of Good Bacteria
What factors create a weakened immune system? There are many potential causes, but recent research has shown that two of the cornerstones of pet ownership, vaccinations and manufactured pet foods, are contributing causes to immune system break down. Many household cleaning products and air-fresheners are quite toxic, especially at floor level where your cat is inhaling them.
Since a compromised or faulty immune system contributes to cancer, it is logical to assume that adding supplements that support your cats’ immune system should help to prevent cancer in healthy pets, as well as encourage the immune system to fight back against cancer cells in sick cats.
Primary Causes of Cat Cancer
Your cat’s immune system is the cornerstone of health. By supporting the immune system, and by extension, providing a healthy gastrointestinal foundation, you can help to prevent the development of lymphoma and cancer in cats.
Since a compromised or faulty immune system ultimately leads to cancer, it is logical to assume that supporting the immune system can help to prevent cancer in healthy pets, as well as encourage the immune system to fight back against cancer cells in sick cats.
Good bacteria, or “Probiotics” are essential to restore, or maintain, a healthy gastrointestinal tract. These healthy bacteria help to digest nutrients, fight disease, and maintain good health. In times of illness or pharmacological stress, the good bacteria in the gut die off at a faster rate, leading an animal predisposed to further illness, chronic vomiting and diarrhea, and a weakened immune system.
Be aware that there is a wide discrepancy in the quality of probiotics. The vast majority are dairy-based, derived from cow milk that often contains, BGH, and antibiotic residues. Further, the cultures are often pasteurized and homogenized; processes that kill off most of the beneficial bacteria.
Soil-based probiotic organisms (SBOs) are clinically proven to restore GI balance. Routine supplementation with a broad spectrum soil-based probiotic formula can help to restore, or maintain, the natural balance of the gut. Only through this balance can your cat’s immune system fight and prevent disease. Look for one that has at least 29 active strains.
You can help your cat deal with the effects of traditional therapies by incorporating all-natural supplements formulated specifically to revitalize and fortify those aspects of your cat’s immune system.