The big C

Even though technically February is Cancer Awareness month for humans (well we made this assumption due to there being a Pet Cancer Awareness Month in May) we have decided to jump on the proverbial bandwagon and kind of hijack February 4th as World Cancer Day for Hounds as well as humans. We don't want to wait until May to share the info.

That scary C word. We dread it, yet so many of us know very little about it, even if we've lost a pet or pets to it. 

Last year we lost two cornerstone Beagle boys here at Beagle in Mind to cancer. 
The shock that rippled through our lives losing two beloved Beagle boys within 10 days of each other, years before their time has us on a mission.

​Through the hurt has come a need to educate ourselves so we can make as many people as possible aware that there ARE things that can be done to prevent cancer in our pets. And if it is too late to prevent it there are certainly countless options to make them comfortable.

There is so much information out there and there will always be new and more research done. We try to lean towards the more natural options but always consult with your veterinary specialist regarding anything we mention. The one thing that continuously  stares at us the more we learn is that there simply is not a "blanket"/"one-for-all" answer by means of any sort of therapy, holistic or otherwise. It depends on the dog which again reiterates why it is oh so important that you know your dog and know them well. If you don't then you will get completely overwhelmed if or when times get stressed and intense and you will struggle to separate your emotions from your fears and possibly make hasty decisions that aren't in the best interest of your pet but rather in the best interest of protecting your emotions.

Please continue reading for several links to websites and videos we have found helpful in our journey to learn more about cancer as well as book suggestions. 

The Truth about Pet Cancer docu-series

This little (Actually, its HUGE) series we HIGHLY recommend. If you can afford to purchase it, do so, we doubt anyone would be disappointed. 
​This is episode 1 to give you an idea.

https://shop.thetruthaboutcancer.com/pages/the-truth-about-pet-cancer/?

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Treating Pet Cancer

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Ways to reduce your pet's cancer risk

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Good reading

Get it here:

Of all the reading we came across this book , in our opinion, really was the best we found. 

About the book:

If your dog has cancer, you need this book. No matter what you've heard, there are always steps you can take to help your dog fight (and even beat) cancer. This scientifically researched guide is your complete reference for practical, evidence-based strategies that can optimise the life quality and longevity for your dog. No matter what diagnosis or stage of cancer your dog has, this book is packed with precious advice that can help now. Discover the Full Spectrum approach to dog cancer care: * Everything you need to know about conventional western veterinary treatments (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) including how to reduce their side effects. * The most effective non-conventional options, including botanical nutraceuticals, supplements, nutrition, and mind-body medicine. * How to analyse the options and develop a specific plan for your own dog based on your dog's type of cancer, your dog's age, your financial and time budget, your personality, and many other personal factors. Imagine looking back at this time in your life, five years from now, and having not a single regret.
You can help your dog fight cancer and you can honour your dog's life by living each moment to the fullest, starting now. This book can help you as it has helped thousands of other dog lovers. 

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Beagle in Mind would like to start a Dog Cancer Support Group

If you have lost a dog to cancer, you have recently learnt that your dog has cancer or you would like to know more about dealing with a dog with cancer, please sign up below. We would like to start a world wide support group where Beagle Parents can support and learn from one another. Not just through yet another facebook group but through interaction. By seeing what sort of interest there is it will give us the indication of the direction we can take. We look forward to getting to know you.

In loving memory of
Fudge (14/09/2006 - 16/08/2019)
and
Solomon (18/06/2007 - 26/08/2019)