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My dog Rylee has a large tumour growing slowly on the back of his neck it is under the skin and has been there almost three years now. The vets thought it may be a fibrosarcoma they said if they removed it, it would very likely come back in a few months so we didn't. He is on chinese herbs made for dogs to help his mucus and a cervical formula for the tumour.I have him on flax oil as well as a homemade diet but I can't seem to shrink it, can you suggest help for shrinking this tumour and reccommend the best way to relieve his discomfort? He also has acupunture/chiropractic treatments every two wks. Yes I am one of those people who will do anything for their dog.I desperately want to give him quality of life NATURALLY. If possible.
Dear Lori,
You are doing a wonderful job with Rylee. To have it slowly growing over 3 years is very good. Even when we begin our dogs with what we think best (no vaccines, raw meat diet, holistic treatment of any tiny problems), they are still exposed to many negative influences.
You may want to work with a medical intuitive to see if there are other options that would help at this point. Talk frankly with your acupuncturist and chiropractor about it. There are many stellar chinese medicine veterinarians (Steve marsden and Dr. Xie, for example) who will consult with your veterinarian to treat cancer. It is best to stay with one major modality - for now Chinese Medicine - until it is no longer helping. That is the question. would homeopathy be better? I do not know. That is the conversation you need to have, along with maybe trying the consult route for a few months.
In addition, Reiki, HTA, TTouch, flower essences, animal intuitive healers cannot hurt and will not interfere with the success you have had so far.
It seems like you have been giving him quality of life so far, and just need to continue or add in a few of the gentler modalities.
If you would like to consult with me, call 410-771-4968, and I can dialogue with you about the choices you could have and who is in your area. Also useful would be to purchase the Healthy Animal's Journal to record the great things Rylee is doing along with tracking symptom changes.
Christina Chambreau
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Dr. Christina Chambreau
Expertise
I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species, though mostly I work with dogs and cats. Depending on the condition and the type of animal, I will be able to give very specific treatment suggestions such as what flower essences, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, diet changes, lifestyle changes or herbs that may be helpful - not drugs. I can also suggest where you can go for further education or to find a specialist in a specific holistic field. I can help you understand why your animal is ill and what improvements can be expected. I do not check messages more than every one to two days, so PLEASE DO NOT ask about EMERGENCIES - call your local veterinarian. I cannot diagnose your animal. I cannot prescribe specific treatments. I am no longer very current with conventional treatments, so cannot answer questions on those. I am not an expert on birds or small critters. I will give you helpful connections about hose species.
Experience
I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 and began using homeopathy in my practice after a client introduced me to it. By 1988 I was using exclusively holistic treatments. I began lecturing in 1987 and have spoken at veterinary conferences, health food stores, people's homes, churches, veterinary college conferences - anywhere people want to learn more about keeping their animals healthy.
Organizations
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (I helped found this one)
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
National Center for Homeopathy
American Veterinary Medical Association
Publications
I have written in many magazines, journals and newspapers. A few include Bark Magazine; Journal of the AHVMA; Baltimore Dog Magazine; Whole Dog Journal; Tiger Tribe; Wolf Clan. I have also been frequently interveiwed on radio and TV.
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Certified Veterinary Homeopath (CVH)
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