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non-invasive treatment of canine fatty tumors

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Question
Scout, our 10-year old German Shepherd mix, has an enormous fatty tumor on her side that the vet "debulked" with surgery and it immediately grew back twice the size. She also has one on her groin that is bigger than a grapefruit which is causing her to have problems climbing stairs and a bit with walking. She has a number of small ones...and I think there are some internally that we can't feel (for example, her "voice" has become raspy since the tumors began to grow, which makes me think there is something near her vocal cords). She doesn't appear to be in pain, but we know if the tumors continue to grow there will be big problems. Since the surgery seemed to stimulate the tumor growth (in addition to the fact that it was really rough on her) we don't want to go that route. I've read a little online about alternative treatments, but there doesn't seem to be any consensus that I could discern. Any direction would be greatly appreciated!

Answer
Hi Susan,
I would take her to a Chinese medicine practitioner that uses herbs, acupuncture and diet. I assume there was a biopsy. Sometimes even though cancer is not found, there could still be an indication of this.
Do not vaccinate her anymore. I would get her on a naturally home cooked prepared diet that would help melt the tumors. You can find someone in your area or contact me via my site. www.thenatureofthebeast.org that can help you choose foods that are not "phlegm producing."

Each individual needs to be assessed for root causes of origin- tumors are possibly  blood stagnation and or of  phlegmatic origin often and depending on the source would have a different set of herbs and dietary recommendations.  Exercise and massage to stimulate the lymph is important, too.
Lipomas are often "phlegm" as the Chinese see it.
and formulas they  may use are San Ren Tang, Wei Ling Tang or Gui Pi Wan. I would not start any of these until I had a diagnosis of what caused the underlying imbalance so you can treat appropriately.
A Chinese medicine practitioner able to offer the complete realm of Chinese medicine would be able to help you.
Avoid food allergens, grains, and ensure completeness of digestion.
Best of luck to you and your doggy!!
Shanti