Re: Reversing cachexia/weight loss
I have a question related to natural treatments for continued weight loss, but in an animal. Our dog was diagnosed with intestinal cancer, but no confirming biopsy (too invasive). Finally stopped months of diaherrea with an herbal formula and diet below. I opted not to give her Prednisone, and have been feeding her the following 3 x/day:
Cooked chicken, veggies, potatoes and yams
Enzymes: Protease, Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase
Vitamin/antioxidants: Selenium, Ascorbic acid, Vita A, E, wheat sprout/grass, desiccated liver, barley and alfalfa grass
Herbs: burdock, sheep sorrel, slippery elm, chinese rhubarb
Pancreatin enzyme (pig)
Her energy is low and she continues to lose weight, even with increased food amounts. She tested negative for an enzyme deficiency.
I've read to avoid rice as it supposedly 'feeds' cancer cells, and to stay with a single protein source. I tried adding goats milk and coconut oil to her meals for added calories, but it results in loose stools.
Appreciate any information people have on dealing with rapid weight loss/poor energy in an animal. Thank you!
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