{"id":64,"date":"2024-11-14T19:28:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2021\/01\/28\/natural-alternatives-to-surgery-for-dog-lipomas\/"},"modified":"2021-01-28T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T16:00:00","slug":"natural-alternatives-to-surgery-for-dog-lipomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/14\/natural-alternatives-to-surgery-for-dog-lipomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Alternatives To Surgery For Dog Lipomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A lipoma is a growth of fat cells contained in a thin capsule, usually found just below the skin. They\u2019re often referred to as fatty tumors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lipomas are most often found on the torso, neck, upper legs and armpits, but they can occur almost anywhere. Lipomas are the most common noncancerous soft tissue growth, especially in older dogs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019ve been observing lipomas on dogs for 40 years and I\u2019ve made some observations I\u2019d like to share with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Lipomas And The Immune System<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First of all, I want to make it clear that these growths are a sign of chronic disease and not an acute issue. Lipomas are the body\u2019s way of ridding itself of toxins and other unwanted material. But because the body is out of balance, it can\u2019t remove toxins through normal channels such as the \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kidneys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Liver&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intestines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When the endocrine and immune systems aren\u2019t functioning at full capacity, the body does the next best thing. It tries to encapsulate toxins and remove them through the largest excretory organ of the body: the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boost your dog\u2019s immune system \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lipomas and other fatty tumors are like a lump of dirt that you would sweep under the rug when you don\u2019t know what else to do with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the US, statistics show that 1.7 million dogs have treatment for lipomas every year. And this doesn\u2019t include all the other lumps and bumps that appear on dogs as they reach middle age or older.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019m certain that the US spends close to a billion dollars or more on the treatment of lumps on dogs each year. But I don\u2019t recommend surgical removal unless the lipoma is threatening the life of the dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For every one of these bumps that get removed, more will return. As a surgeon for 25 years, I saw how removing one lump resulted in many lumps appearing later on in the dog\u2019s life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is because surgery removes only the tip of the iceberg. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Surgery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will do nothing to address the toxins causing the fatty tumor. And it will leave scar tissue behind, which blocks the point of discharge the body needs to release those toxins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once the scar tissue forms, the toxins feeding the tumor go deeper into the patient\u2019s body. And this causes damage to deeper organs and organ systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once present, lipomas are difficult to treat so prevention is the best approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Detox your dog\u2019s system with chlorella \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Causes Lipomas In Dogs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In my experience, there are 3 key contributors to lipomas in dogs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Poor Diet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carbohydrates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, preservatives and other toxins in processed foods contribute to fatty tumor growth. Water is also an important part of your dog\u2019s diet and you should avoid tap water. It can contain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">chemicals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which can damage your dog\u2019s thyroid and upset his endocrine system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Drugs and Chemicals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The products used on dogs to control <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fleas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ticks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and worms are not only toxic to insects and parasites. They\u2019re also toxic to your dog. And there are natural and effective ways to control these internal pests without toxic residue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vaccines and other pharmaceutical products are also loaded with contaminants. You should avoid them whenever you can.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Environment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog\u2019s environment is a major source of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">toxins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, especially if properties in your area use pesticides. In the spring and summer, the pest trucks are everywhere, spraying poisons to kill ants, fleas, ticks and everything else in their path. I recommend you never use any of these products in your home or yard \u2013 ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As for the bugs, they\u2019re supposed to be there so, for the sake of our environment, leave them alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you walk your dog in parks or areas that likely use pesticides, wash your dog\u2019s feet off with soap and water when you get home. This will help to prevent him from licking or absorbing the toxins through the pads of his paws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid these common immune stressors \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By focusing on improving these three areas of your dog\u2019s life you can help prevent lipomas. But what do you do if your dog has already developed a lipoma? <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Shrink Your Dog\u2019s Lipoma&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My choice of treatment for fatty tumors is to first stop supplementing the toxins by avoiding those mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next, you must&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">help your dog to remove any existing toxins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and aid his body in its detoxification and healing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I recommend a natural diet, filtered water, no drugs, chemicals, pesticides or vaccines on or around my patients. Treatment choices include \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Classical homeopathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gemmotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aromatherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bovine colostrum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fatty acid supplementation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Glandulars<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All these modalities will complement the body\u2019s healing capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember that surgery is a suppressive treatment and will only drive the toxins and disease deeper into the patient. You should only use it as a last resort in any dog, no matter what issue you\u2019re dealing with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lipoma is a growth of fat cells contained in a thin capsule, usually found just below the skin. 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