Helpful Information to Share

Although Weasel's health hasn't changed, I do have new news to provide based on this past week, which I hope can provide assistance to others.

About 4 days ago, Weasel vomited all of his dinner.  I don't take these matters lightly and thought that I may need to improve upon the treatment I'm providing him with.  I immediately gave him 1 drop of MMS - something I had decided against, which was diluted in 13 drops of water, with 1 drop of the activator.  It may have been coincidence, but shortly after he seemed fine again and ate some food I gave him.  I started looking up MMS a lot more seriously, as this may be a method of treatment that I can't walk away from.  MMS taken directly can have many negative side effects such as nausea.  I can't afford to have Weasel feel anything of the sort as he'll lose trust in his food.  There is however a method to convert MMS into what is called CDS.  CDS is taking the 'gas' vapours from the MMS and the activator, and releasing it into a bottle of water.  That solution when taken, does not have any of the side effects from taking MMS directly.  On top of that, the bad taste is removed.  I watched a YouTube video that explains how this concoction can be made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5UHdyeNCbI

I've ordered a syringe online and will test out this method in a couple of weeks.  I'm only giving Weasel a drop a day of this solution, which may be ineffective but I don't dare go up to a level that could cause issues.

In my research for treating cancer, I came across two very useful holistic remedies.  One is called European Mistletoe and the other is Curcumin.  European Mistletoe is actually used in conjunction with chemo and radiation therapy for people, as it nullifies the negative side effects.  It's also used for those who wish to take a holistic approach exclusively.  The success of using European Mistletoe for many forms of cancer is incredible!  Unfortunately for Weasel and I, it's pretty much ineffective for pancreatic cancer.  Pets with other forms of cancer such as liver cancer, can do what's called Mistletoe Therapy which involves injections 2-3 times per week.  Your holistic vet can train you in how to administer the injections so that you can do it from home, instead of driving your kitty back and forth all week which is very hard on a pet.  I highly recommend that you take the time to search in Google for 'Mistletoe Therapy' and 'cancer' to read the impressive case studies out there.  Also, please note that although Mistletoe is deadly to cats when eaten, the extract that is injected into them is not and can prove to be quite beneficial.

What I have successfully been able to administer is Curcumin.  It has virtually no taste as long as you don't purchase Turmeric, which I believe is the spice version that contains Curcumin.  The capsules are rather large so I knock out a small amount on a plate that measures about 1/2" in diameter, as you don't want to give a small cat the same dosage as a full grown adult human.  I mix it with a small amount of half and half cream and add chunks of chicken from the roast I make each week.  The chicken seems to grab the milk mix.  I have a very finicky cat so I'm truly blown away that he eats it and am very thankful.  This website goes into further details on dosage amounts: http://margaret.healthblogs.org/2007/10/11/curcumin-for-cats/

Also, here's just one of many sites that talks about how effective Curcumin is in fighting cancer: http://www.naturalnews.com/037879_curcumin_cancer_cells_turmeric.html

In addition to researching these new aids in the fight against cancer, Weasel and I went by the Holistic Vet Clinic in Newmarket and saw our friend Dr. Haghighat.  Dr. Haghighat was very pleased to see Weasel's progress and informed me that he's gained 3 lbs since his last visit.  This is great news!  Dr. Haghighat was very kind and supportive, listening to my concerns and as usual, focused on the positive and how far we've come with such positive results.  It's nice to talk to someone who cares as much as you do about the wellbeing of your pet and has so many positive insights to share or remind others of.  He was also, as usual very helpful with information and with treating Weasel.  Weasel had an acupuncture treatment which harmonized him and made him very relaxed.  I took a photo of him and you can see the small needle near his back end.  Shortly after this picture was taken he stretched his front paws out to get comfortable so he felt pretty darn good which is rare at a vet's office haha.

Weasel also received vitamin B injections which stimulates the appetite, and received a holistic remedy that consisted of several different herbs mixed into one concoction.  I believe Dr. Haghighat mentioned that one of the remedies was red leaf clover which I haven't heard of yet.  We also picked up a new bottle of a mix the vet makes that helps with appetite and digestion.

Dr. Haghighat also introduced me to a new remedy which is called 'Deer Velvet'.  Essentially it's an additional immune system booster but also has many other beneficial outcomes which you can read on numerous sites.  What I was interested in reading was this statement: "Deer velvet antler has long history of use as a traditional medicine. Although there is not enough evidence that velvet antler can actually totally cure cancer, it still shows that it helps increase the survival rate of the cancer  patient. In some cases, it helps prevent the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body, preventing a full-blown cancer." (http://www.velvetdeerantler.org/benefits/cancer-and-deer-velvet-antler/)

This comes in a tablet and has a slight fish scent so if your kitty enjoys fish, they'll love this.  I'm going to start by grinding up half a tablet each day and add it to a treat.  Initially I'll give it to him separately but if Weasel enjoys it, I'll add it to the other treats I'm already providing him with.

Although there is a lot to look up when treating cancer holistically, it's well worth your research.  The results of treating Weasel have been remarkable.  I'm hoping he exceeds all expectations and perhaps will one day be a documented success story that helps many others.  Also, keep in mind that although it seems like a lot of work, you eventually find your rhythm and a setup that works for both you and your kitty.  It doesn't really take up that much time for me to feed him and apply the naltrexone each day.  It's just part of my new daily routine in life.

Nothing New to Report Which is Good News!

I've been away for a while but that's due to the fact that we're chugging along quite nicely on our current treatment regime.  Weasel is doing very well and is still his usual fussy self, being finicky to the nth degree about what he eats.  Eventually we find something remarkably tasty to feed him which inspires his appetite yet again.  A part of me worries that his fussy ways are the cancer but as far as I can recall, he's been like this.  He hasn't vomited in a while so I think he's stabilized.  I haven't weighed him in a while either to see if he's lost the weight we successfully put back on him.

I looked thoroughly into the MMS treatment option but it's not possible for us.  We can barely get Weasel to eat 3 times a day, let alone once an hour.  I also can't risk him becoming nauseous which occurs as you increase the amount of drops administered.  If he associates that with food, then our efforts to date will be lost.  It's been a constant uphill battle to get him excited about food, unless of course, he's stealing it off a counter, then it's the best thing he's ever had.  MMS leaves a funny taste in the mouth as well which I can't risk him associating with the food.  He's unfortunately too difficult to give drops too orally for that to be an option. The stress on him wouldn't be worth it.

Periodically I will check the blog to see if anyone has left comments but I won't be posting updates unless I have new information to add.  As long as Weasel continues to remain well and our regime stays as is, there's little need for me post.  I've thoroughly enjoyed hearing back you though, so please continue to post your experiences with treatment options or to share your challenges, as either myself or another individual visiting the site, may have helpful insight to share, or support at the minimum.  My goal is to have this blog become a beneficial source for anyone who's pet is dealing with cancer.

Perhaps Some Need for Concern...

July was a very busy month for me as I was fully enrolled in school within an intensive program.  Luckily Weasel was doing well, so I was able to focus on my studies.  This past week however, I've become quite concerned about his well-being once again.  Every day for the last 5 days or so, I've woken up to find vomit on the floor.  He's not holding his food at all.  The only hope I have is that each time, there has been a small fur ball in the midst of the food.  What I'm wondering is if the fur ball was the instigator, or, since he's a long haired cat, it's inevitable that there would be fur in there from grooming and it's the cancer that's ultimately causing the vomiting.  A part of me thinks I have this cancer properly corralled and he'll die of old age, but I suppose I need to be realistic about this.  There is a huge chance that I've only bought time and the cancer is a lot more aggressive than my treatments.  I'll keep an eye on Weasel and see if this phase passes, as he has been sick in the past but pulled through.

So far, Weasel has continued to eat his roasted chicken based treat each day that consists of Life Gold, Essiac Tea and Tissue Salts, so I've finally found a solution that he doesn't grow tired of which is good.

I wish I had better news to report.  I'm hoping this is purely a fur based issue...