Holistic Approaches to Fatty Tumors (Lipomas) in Dogs
Holistic veterinarians believe that surgical removal is only one aspect of treatment and that successful treatment must address the problems of stagnation and toxic materials that cause fatty tumors to form in dogs. Holistic veterinarians recommend:
a change in diet,
elimination of toxic wastes, and
increased blood flow to prevent stagnation.
Diet for Dogs with Fatty Tumors (Lipomas)
A change in diet for pets with fatty tumors addresses food
quantity and quality. The ideal diet for a pet with fatty tumors contains enough calories to promote health but not enough calories to promote weight gain. If your dog is overweight, slowly decrease calories by feeding pet food specifically formulated for weight loss. Herbal products with carnitine or green tea, such as Vetri-Lean Plus and Be Well for Dogs can also help dogs lose weight.
The ideal diet for a dog with fatty tumors contains fresh, whole foods including fish, meat, and pureed vegetables. An ideal diet avoids simple carbohydrates found in flour, corn meal, or rice meal because these carbohydrates are readily converted to fat. When it is not feasible to feed home-cooked or fresh whole foods, use a premium kibble with meat or fish as the main ingredient. The kibble should not contain preservatives, chemicals, dyes or materials that your dog's body cannot metabolize because these materials leave toxic wastes in the body. Taste Of The Wild Dry Dog Food is an example of a healthy pet food for dogs with fatty tumors.