possible mouth tumor in my dog

Question
2 weeks ago my 10.5 yr rottie was bleeding from her mouth.  I took to the wellness clinic and was told it could be a tumor in her mouth.  She was given cephalexin 2 caps twice a day fpr 15 days and yin Chao formula 1 pill twice aday for 10 days.  I went back a week later and was told the tumor seemed to have gone down a little as now you can see a tooth, they were not sure if it was the antibiotic or the herb.  I was given another rx for the Yin Chao for 10 days.  We are seeing a vet for a holistic and regular consultation on Monday.  I know they will need to do a biopsy and have been reading alot about natural remedies but am so unsure of the doses.  I have brought linseed oil and bloodroot as I work for a compounding pharmaceutical company.  Any suggestions what I should do first??  How much essaic tea for my 85 -90lb dog??  Please advise.  Many thanks in advance.  Rachel.

Answer
Dear Rachel,
I am sorry to hear about the tumor in your Rottie's mouth.  You are on the right track with the Essiac Tea.

If your pet weighs 55-85 lbs.
USE 2 ounces twice per day.

If your pet weighs 85 lbs. or more,
USE 3 ounces twice per day.

These doses are a bit higher than Rene Caisse's original chart for essiac dosages for pets, but we have seen best results with pets who had a much larger dose than Rene's recommended doses. The dosages above are a minimum level to give your pet the best chance of improved health. To have the best hope for good results, increase the dose as much as possible.

NOTE: One issue with large doses for pets is the amount of rhubarb the animal will be consuming. Rhubarb is a laxative (which is one of the reasons it's in the essiac formula). Dogs and cats (and most other pets as well) have shorter digestive systems than humans, and they will be more susceptible to diarrhea. Therefore, the recommendation that a large dose of essiac be taken must be balanced against the downside of causing diarrhea in your pet. You'll need to find the happy medium that works best for your pet.

Mix the tea with some liquid and give on an empty stomach where possible (1 hour before meals, or 2 hours after).  For best results get your dog to drink this, or alternatively get a needle-less syringe and squirt into her mouth.  As a last resort, you can put onto food, as getting it this way is better than not getting it at all.
Only brew up enough tea for diluting and taking, to last 2 weeks at the most.  So you will need to brew smaller quantities than you would for a person.

In regard to the linseed oil - you could give her 2 table- spoons per day mixed into her meals.

Bloodroot - while thought to be a powerful anti-cancer agent, it can cause vomiting and should never be used if there one is pregnant, has intestinal or gastric problems (including ulcers), hernias, or if central nervous system stimulants have been given.  Excess vomiting will lead to dehydration.
Dosage directions seem to be: 10-20 drops per day, or 1 - 1.5 capsules daily.  However, I strongly recommend you check out this dosage with your vet as I have not used this herb before.

Another natural remedy that is very good for tumors is Maritime Pine Bark Extract.  This is a potent extract that has been known to kill tumors and cancerous cells.  It is very expensive, but certainly worth sourcing out if you can afford it.

As far as her diet goes, make sure she is getting raw and natural foods.  If she is on dry or canned foods I would slowly stop these and introduce raw meats, fruits and veggies.
I do hope this has been helpful.  We can also make up herbal cancer remedies if you wish, so do let me know.
Keep me informed as to how things go.
With kind regards,
Silva.
www.roxysworld.com.au