Cat Cancer Dietary Supplements

Veterinarian Reviewed on April 1, 2014 by Dr. Janice Huntingford

Cat Cancer Dietary Supplements

If your cat has been diagnosed with Cat Cancer you will want to ensure that you do everything possible to help them recover and get fit again. Often your vet will advise you to place them on a specific diet to coincide with their treatments. These diets can help them to build up their immune system and be healthier and fitter to fight the disease. You have to help your cat to build up the strength to fight this disease and they can get better with your help.

Why a specific diet

When your cat has cancer, their cells will begin to be destroyed and quite often so does their vital organs. You want to help to rebuild the tissues that are being destroyed and by giving your cat a diet that is rich in omegas, protein and fatty acids this will help to achieve this. If your cat is lacking fat then the body will have to take it from other places and these are often the organs. Often if your cat is not receiving the right diet and supplements then they will in fact die from organ failure and not cancer.

What supplements are the best?

[[Cat Omega Fatty Acids and omega 3, 6 and 9 are very important for helping your cat to rebuild the fats in their bodies. Fish oil is often given to cats as it is high in all of these and can be added easily to their foods. You will be surprised how much your cat loves the fish oil and it really won’t be a chore to feed it to them. You should also try to feed your cat animal-based fats and proteins as these can help to rebuild their protein levels. Any food that you choose to give them should be high in meat and when reading the labels on their food you should try to avoid grains.

Changes to your cat’s diet

You may need to change the brand of food that you are giving to your cat, as what was important for their diet would have now changed. Although you will still want them to eat healthily, you should try to avoid grains and carbohydrates and provide more meat and high protein foods. Raw meat is very good for them and although you might be worried in the beginning if you start off slowly introducing it then they will be fine. You should aim to give them 75% of meat in their diet and this can be in several different forms.

Other foods to give to your cat

Raw meat in any form is great for your cat with cancer you can either cube it very small or even mince it for them. Vegetables and fruit can also help and some cats will love them others may not be so keen but you could try to include them in their food. Raw eggs are advised as they are high in protein and yogurt and cottage cheese are also very good for your cat. Although you might think the diet seems strange it can benefit your cat and their recovery will be quicker.

Read also: Cat Diabetes
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Dr. Janice Huntingford
Janice Huntingford, DVM, has been in veterinary practice for over 30 years and has founded two veterinary clinics since receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She has studied extensively in both conventional and holistic modalities. Ask Dr. Jan

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