The Best and Worst Foods for Dog Cancer | Dr. Susan Recker

[@DogCancer]

Does your dog like any of these foods? Let us know!

[@grth3929]

Shopping List for Dogs with Cancer 1. Sardines • Preparation: Packed in water or olive oil (if using olive oil, start small due to fat content) • Serving: 1 sardine for a 20-pound dog, 3 times a week 2. Mushrooms • Varieties: Button, Cremini, Oyster, Shiitake, Maitake, Turkey Tail, Chaga • Preparation: Chop finely or puree, lightly cook with a bit of olive oil • Serving: Up to ¼ cup per day for a 50-pound dog 3. Cruciferous Vegetables • Varieties: Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage • Preparation: Chop and let sit for 15-20 minutes, lightly cook • Serving: Gradually introduce to avoid GI upset 4. Berries • Varieties: Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries • Preparation: No cooking needed, can be given fresh • Serving: 10-20 blueberries per day for a 50-pound dog Foods to Avoid 1. High-Heat Cooked Foods • Avoid: Grilled, baked, broiled meats, and browned foods 2. Artificial Preservatives • Avoid: Nitrates, Nitrites, Ethoxyquin, BHA, BHT 3. Rancid Fats • Avoid: Old or improperly stored oils and fats, check freshness of food 4. Artificial Colors • Avoid: Foods with any added artificial colors 5. GMOs • Avoid: Non-organic corn, soy, and other common GMO crops 6. Excess Omega-6 Fatty Acids • Avoid: Corn oil, vegetable oil, high omega-6 plant sources Helpful Tips • Fresh Food: Opt for fresh, whole foods whenever possible. • Gradual Introduction: Introduce new foods slowly to monitor for any adverse reactions. • Balance: Ensure a balanced diet by incorporating a variety of the recommended foods.

[@FlatStella1]

That took me some time to read,BUT you brought it all in this video!!!!THANK YOU!!! SPREAD the news!!!!

[@Ouralbleu1]

Paris, nov 4th 2023 I have been listening your interesting communication about cancer in dogs and the various recommanded / forbidden foods. In the forbidden foods, you name grappes. I heard the same in France and I am totally astonished. As a child, I spent all my school vacations in Bourgogne. Me and my dog used to bloat ourselves with grappes, directly on the cèpe de vigne (from the branches of the wine) and neither me nor the dog ever got sick. So ???? ? My dog was a Spanish spaniel who lived 13 years.

[@DogCancer]

We now know that tartaric acid, which is found in high concentrations in grapes, is the issue. The levels vary in different varietals, and at least one veterinarian I know, like you, remembers dogs eating grapes years ago with no issue. This is Molly, and my dogs in CT always ate wild grapes, right alongside me, as well. Perhaps the levels of tartaric acid have changed over the years, but for sure, poisoning is occurring with both grapes and raisins. www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2021-04/what-causes-grape-toxicity-in-dogs-playdough-might-have-led-to-a-breakthrough/

[@user-fv7lr3ue3v]

Thank you for the great advice 🙏🙏

[@DogCancer]

You're so welcome!

[@Jaxsun12]

Great informative conversation. I do most of this already, and my dogs truly love cruciferous vegetables. I never tried the Sardines because I thought they were to salty for dogs, and had read something concerning salt water fish for dogs. I think I'll read up on that as it would be a great source other than Flax, for Omega 3s. Thank you Molly Jacobson and Dr. Susan Recker.

[@DogCancer]

You are more than welcome, Jack, thank you for your kind words!

[@shannonthejeepgirl]

I roasted some Maitake mushrooms at 375 for 30 minutes for myself. Would that be considered too high of a heat for dogs? Thank you for this video, also!! Lots of really good info.

[@DogCancer]

The temperature of the food is what matters, not the temperature of the pan. As Dr. Recker pointed out, it's whether they get that dark crust on them. None? Totally go for it!

[@Ida-Adriana]

I read something about Turkey Mushrooms (IIRC) killing tumours. Also Fenbendazole, CBD, Serrapeptase - there’s studies.

[@shannonthejeepgirl]

@@Ida-Adriana My 10 year old German Shepherd was diagnosed with bone cancer 5 months ago, he gets a raw diet with 2.5 ccs of fenbendazole and you wouldn’t even know he had cancer if I didn’t tell you.

[@DogCancer]

@@Ida-Adriana YES -- there are so many things that can help, some more than others. Tons of research -- and some actually in dogs -- about turkey tail, we've been recommending it since 2007. www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/turkey-tail-mushroom-for-dogs/ Here's our article on fenbendazole, which is definitely a potential chemo drug because it works the same way that several chemo agents currently used do ... although at the doses needed to treat cancer, it probably has just as many side effects, so it would be another tool, but not necessarily the "best" agent. We'll see! www.dogcancer.com/articles/drugs/fenbendazole-for-dogs/ CBD is an amazing comfort tool and has some mild anti-cancer effects: www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/cbd-for-dogs-with-cancer/

[@RVFreeDa]

Is doctor Recker the same as the person Dr. Becker? I enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@maroleenanas1244]

Heyyy thank you for this podcast I enjoyed this conversation so much its too long but I get earned so information and warning foods❤️❤️🙏 We should spread the awareness And I wanna ask some questions please Q1. Is kibble or dry food bad for dogs with cancer??? ➡️As I read alot with my searches that Kibble they are very high in carbohydrates + they contain preservatives as acrylamide and some compounds which is carcinogenic substances and cause free radicals leading to cancer, In addition to dr recker that says that also food that produce in high temp changes it's chemical structure of compounds

[@DogCancer]

Some kibble shaped foods are not cooked at high temperatures, but many are. Here's an article that will help explain it: www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/foods-dogs-should-not-eat/

[@maroleenanas1244]

Q.3 And my final question what the components or what the meal consists for dog with cancer to gain weight??? bec once i had known that my dog has cancer and I have changed the whole meal which is I chop (carrots,cucumbers,broccoli,bell pepper,oat grain with boiled 1/4 chicken or liver & stimes with grilled fish) And I also adds some turmeric & ginger powder to the meal my dog's get skinny so I searched if I can put some ghee in his meal to give him some fats bec I mean he gets so skinny like I can see his thoracic cavity bones and also I don't wanna to enter much carbohydrates to his body for the cancer cells so what should I do

[@DogCancer]

Some healthy carbohydrates are good for dogs with cancer-- oatmeal and brown rice can be particularly helpful for extra energy and to help with weight. Look at this article: www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/dog-cancer-diet/

[@maroleenanas1244]

Okay so can I ask a question plz ●How much can I give my dog oatmeal per day!? His cocker spaniel , 11 y/o and his weight about 12 kg

[@DogCancer]

@@maroleenanas1244 our article on oatmeal can help you with how much to give per day, and you can doublecheck with your veterinarian, of course: www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/oatmeal-for-dogs/

[@williammcnamara108]

is kibble considered crunchy brown food?

[@susanbedard2295]

It's not " FOOD"

[@williammcnamara108]

@@susanbedard2295 kibble is not food? even the grain free stella and chewy, kibble mixed with freeze dried raw?

[@yamilarivera7292]

@@williammcnamara108 kibble is highly processed "food", you do the math.

[@theresebannon7488]

We're traveling this Sping and Summer with our cancer dog. We stay in our camper. Would pre- cooking slow cooked turkey necks and freezing portions until I'm ready to fix my dog's meal be alright?

[@DogCancer]

We don't see a problem with that, freezing is an excellent way to preserve freshness. The only question is keeping them that way! Have a wonderful time!

[@carlgshock]

Is white rice good for your dog?

[@DogCancer]

White rice plus either boiled chicken or boiled hamburger is often used as a "bland diet" if a dog has been having really tough digestive issues like diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea. The reason it's used is because white rice is very easy to digest, and so it provides quick nutrition that doesn't upset the stomach too much. This is good for the short term, or for long term diets if your veterinarian recommends it. However, in general, brown rice is a better choice for dogs with cancer. The starches in brown rice are very complex and take a longer time to break down, so they don't tend to spike blood sugar the way white rice can. Brown rice also has some distinct anti-cancer benefits! www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/brown-rice-for-dogs/

[@maroleenanas1244]

Q.2 Another Q plz Is bread & pasta also bad for dogs with cancer!?? And what about replacing them by oat

[@DogCancer]

You will find this article helpful: www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/dog-cancer-diet/

[@RVFreeDa]

So is cooking in a pressure cooker is cooking with high heat?

[@DogCancer]

Especially not at low cooking temps. We use one all the time!

[@69peacedog]

I would grow Brussel sprouts and broccoli just for my dogs they love eating them right off the plant.

[@GriffMom2]

I'm a newbie to the dog cancer world, 15.5y/o with liver cancer, and kidney damage. Tryingnto find balance of giving her what she will eat, vs what she "needs" to eat. Great information, considering i just boiled chicken for her and boiled the veggies 😢

[@DogCancer]

It is so hard to balance multiple health issues! But when it all starts to feel overwhelming, remember that the single most important thing is that your dog eats *something.* Give that beautiful old dog a hug for us, and good luck

[@GriffMom2]

@@DogCancerIt's certainly reached overwhelming. Thanks so much for your advice and kind words. I used to laugh because she loved brussel sprouts so much, but won't touch them now. Did eat some wet kibble last night, and caught her stealing potato chip. I feel like I'm feeding the cancer, but if I'm honest, I'm probably spoling her with her final treats. I will try sardines though!Love and hugs are being given...thanks so much for wisdom I can carry into the future, and share with friends.

[@DogCancer]

@@GriffMom2 sometimes all we can do is give them something to eat, not the "right thing" to eat. That is 100% OK. Hope she makes it through this rough patch, and you will look back and know you did what you could. And that's enough

[@GriffMom2]

@DogCancer, Your kindness and genuine concern for these animals does not escape me. I'm pleased to report a little Shih Tzu finally ate ground turkey & cruciferous veggies last night. Food settled & we did a small celebration dance :)

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

That blue highlight following the words is annoying. Why would you do that??

[@DogCancer]

We'll pass your thoughts on to the video team!

[@chinookvalley]

I've got epilepsy, I thot it was just me.

[@DogCancer]

We are beginning to recut our audio podcasts as videos and this was the first one we finished :-) here's the link to the non-bouncing-ball video version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3LKgJV_hM14g8k

[@robertcravensr2504]

You have ten minutes of information, and take 54 minutes to share it. My dog has cancer, so I'm doing as much research as I possibly can. I don't have 44 minutes to waste on blah, blah, blah.

[@DogCancer]

Hi! We totally get how frustrating it can be when you want just the facts and it feels like they're being held back! You might be happier with our website, where you can read articles on each of the foods mentioned. Here's the section on diet: www.dogcancer.com/diet-and-lifestyle/ And this article might be of particular use to you. www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/dog-cancer-diet/

[@taast5157]

Agreed. Really annoying to try to watch the entire chitchat.

[@cooladesmile1]

about your sous vide...i'm not eating or feeding my dog anything cooked in plastic!

[@DogCancer]

We totally get it, and generally recommend avoiding plastic, too, because many of the compounds are known carcinogens. www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/can-plastic-cause-cancer-in-dogs/ However, the inert ethylene bags used for sous vide cooking contain no BPAs or other concerning chemicals ... and the super low temps of sous vide actually are safer than most other methods in terms of not releasing harmful compounds into food! www.thekitchn.com/how-safe-is-sous-vide-cooking-229843

[@soggygremlin]

you're not getting away from glyphosate....i mean it's everywhere

[@DogCancer]

Very true, but every little bit we do in the right direction helps, right? As long as glyphosate use is allowed in the U.S., we must do what we can to avoid it, and perhaps just as important for the future, let retailers and manufacturers and legislators know why we are making the choices we are making.

[@kaitlyncrowley2130]

We were giving my dog sardines and told my vet. We got a slap on the wrist, and she said that they’re too high in fat and salt content which can cause GI issues, and in severe cases, sodium poisoning and pancreatitis. What’s your take? @dogcancer

[@DogCancer]

Sardines packed in water are a good choice, but it's true, they may still be too naturally high in oil for some dogs. Our article on sardines is here: www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/sardines-for-dogs/