Many pet owners come to me seeking input into their decision of whether to enter into or continue with a program of chemotherapy as part of their dogs cancer treatment.

My first advice, whatever the cancer or the circumstances, is to immediately start your dog on a course of a powerful antioxidant-Maritime Pine Bark Antioxidant and there is no possible reason for not doing so. A collapse of aspects of the immunity is the fundamental cause of all cancers and it is important to reverse this as soon as possible to offer the best chance of healing.

The place for chemotherapy is to directly attack the rapidly growing cancer cells using chemical agents which target such cells. These agents are basically strong poisons and they quite quickly put a serious strain on the metabolism and the immune system as the body tries to break these poisons down and get rid of them.

The herbal Chemotherapy support formulation which I make up includes the herbs; Chamomile, St Mary's Thistle, Alfalfa, Rosehips, Thuja, Parsley, Fennel, Blue Flag, Ginger and Liquorice. I also include the Bach Flowers; Rescue Remedy, Walnut, Wild Oat, Scleranthus, Honeysuckle and Crab Apple.

The fact is that the chemotherapy does its work and the herbs assist the body by minimising the side effects.