Skin tumours are the most common tumours in dogs, about 20 different types occur and they can be benign or malignant. The tumours can arise from either deeper or surface layers of skin or the fibrous or fatty tissues. Most benign tumours grow slowly, are well defined and do not appear to be inflamed whereas malignant ones may grow rapidly , ulcerate and can invade adjacent tissues.
It is interesting that certain breeds of dog are more suspect to particular types of tumours, such as mast cell cancers are more likely in Boxers and Bulldogs, squamous cell with Bassett Hounds and Scottish Terriers while Daschunds are prone to liphomas.
We are successfully treating skin cancers topically with an Ointment extract of Comfrey, Equisetum, Thuja and Maritime Pine, with the added Bach Flowers of Honeysuckle and Rescue Remedy, mixed into an ointment base.
Melanomas are skin tumors occurring most commonly on ears and noses, the tumours themselves are black and can occur on the head area. They are often benign but can be malignant. Melanomas can appear small on the outside but internally be invasive.
In some cases it is painful to spread ointment on an active cancer. In these cases we can provide the herbal ingredients separately and these may be sprayed on the area. 25ml for $18.50.
This preparation is applied once or twice per day directly to the cancer itself.
Some home remedies, like fresh chickweed juice applied topically, seem to help in many cases but care should be exercised as this juice is highly irritant. It should never be used near sensitive tissues like around the eyes, lips or anal area.
I also recommend trying the Melanoma Internal Herbal Treatment.