This past winter, our American Bulldog, Delilah, developed a growth on the side of her neck, that grew very rapidly over the course of a few days. Having lost one of our dogs years early to Mast Cell Cancer, we took her right to the vet. He believed that was what it was, but would not know for sure until it was removed and sent to pathology.
We were very upset. I did a great deal of research and started her on an antihistamine until her surgery. Antihistamines are recommended for Mast Cell Tumors, because it can help stop them from spreading.
She came through the surgery fine and came home with an inflatable donut on her neck. About a week later we got better news than we could imagine. Mast Cell Tumors are classified in different grades and by their mitotic index. A grade 1 or a grade 2 with a mitotic index that is less than 5 can behave like benign tumors. Delilah’s came back with as a grade 2 and a mitotic index of 0. That was fabulous news, especially since the vet had thought it was a very aggressive, high-grade Mast Cell Tumor.
This meant Delilah did not need additional treatment and the average life expectancy before a recurrence was 5 years. Since our sweetheart is 7, this was great news to us. Of course, we want her to have more than 5 years, but considering what we thought we were dealing with, we are ecstatic.
The cancer diagnosis got us thinking about all of our dogs ( we have a Westie and Maltese too!) and keeping them as healthy as possible. In speaking with my vet and other pet owners, it seems cancer is so very common these days. When I see that, it makes me think that it is coming from what we are feeding our pets. With so many pet foods on the market, it can be a challenge to know which are best.
I found a dog food I really like, and wanted to share it with you. Petcurean is a family owned Canadian company that manufacturesĀ premium-quality pet food recipes; Go!, Now Fresh, Gather and Spike Treats for dogs and cats. They took the time to speak with me and recommend the best food based on our pets’ needs.
Every Petcurean recipe is created using the highest quality, healthiest and most flavorful ingredients available, selected through a trusted network of farmers, ranchers and producers, who must meet or exceed very stringent health, safety and qualityĀ criteria. All ingredients are sourced from North America, New Zealand and Australia. Petcurean does not use by-products, un-named meat or any ingredients from China in their pet food or treats.Ā
Petcurean pet foods are sold exclusively through pet specialty retailers in the United States, Canada and more than 20 countries internationally.
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We ordered the GO! DAILY DEFENCEā¢ Whole Body Preventative Care for Life. The GO! DAILY DEFENCEā¢ recipes are nutrient packed and nutritionist-recommended to give our dogs the preventative care they need to stay strong. All 3 love the chicken flavor and we love that they have healthy food we feel good about.
Even the bag is different and has a very nice resealable strip that keeps their food nice and fresh.
Petcurean has many different pet food recipes and treats. With the wide selection of premium-quality food for dogs and cats, you are sure to find something that addresses your pet’s’ needs.
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I like the Summit Three Meat Original Large Breed Recipe food.
My German Shepherd was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor this past spring. I was absolutely devastated; however, her diagnose is “good” and they were able to remove all of the tumor. We have done herbal tincture treatments and they have given her an average life expectancy of 3 more years. She will be 6 in February, so I suppose that is pretty good, but its so hard to lose a dog. Good luck with your situation!
I learned they use market fresh meat.
Grain Free Turkey Stew with Bone Broth
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ranchers and farmers.
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you can take a quiz and it will tell you exactly what food your doggie or kitty should be eating!
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I like Now FreshGrain Free Small Breed Adult Recipe.
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LIMITED INGREDIENT Pollock Recipe for Cats
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Learned they use fresh meat.
i learned they help protect our water supply
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Petcurean is a family owned business, and is still owned by the two people who originally founded the company in 1999
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We have an older cat that would love to try the Daily Defence Chicken Stew.
I’d like to try the GO! FIT + FREE
Grain Free Adult Dog Food
I like the Summit Three Meat Adult Dog Food.
My Heidi would like the Spike Grain Free Catfish Jerky for Dogs.
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