Monday, April 6, 2009

Cat Lymphoma and the Gastrointestinal Tract

By Robert Hart

Cat Lymphoma accounts for almost 33% of cat cancer. While lymphoma in general is caused by the same cellular degradation and malfunction as all cancers, gastrointestinal lymphomas' development may be preventable.

GI Lymphoma in cats is often associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD. IBD in cats is a group of gastrointestinal disorders that develop as a result of inflammation along the lining of the intestinal tract. Chronic vomiting and or diarrhea are the most common symptoms; at the time of diagnosis, the exact cause is often unknown. Unresolved food allergies and food sensitivities contribute to immune system dysfunction.

The increases in inflammatory cells that develop as a result of IBD have been directly linked to the development of GI lymphoma in cats. Chronic vomiting or diarrhea frequently go unnoticed, and at some point the resulting inflammation and scar tissue that develops along the lining of the intestine can transition to cancerous cells, leading to the development of cat GI lymphoma.

Over 95% of the veterinarians in the US have no training in natural remedies. They choose to treat IBD with steroids and other medications; for cancers, like GI Lymphoma, they will likely recommend surgery, and chemotherapy. Holistic vets will first introduce a combination of herbal anti-inflammatories, soothing agents, and soil-based probiotics (SBOs), organic clays... which are clinically proven to restore GI balance and reduce inflammation. Should that apporach fail, more severe options may be necessary.

The foundation of a strong immune system is a healthy digestive environment. The Roll of Good Bacteria: The foundation of a strong immune system is a healthy digestive environment. By providing your cat with SBO supplements, you can help prevent most cases of diarrhea or vomiting from becoming acute or chronic conditions that can develop into GI lymphoma or any other cancer in your cats. If your cat already has cancer, fortifying the immune system can be a powerful adjunct to traditional therapies, making them more effective, and thereby extending their lives. The Royal Society of Medicine of Great Britain claims, "90% of all chronic disease is caused by an unhealthy intestinal system".

Gastrointestinal health is important to your cats' immune system. The sooner it is restored the greater their ability to deal with the toxic effects of conventional medical treatment. In addition, cats with cancer often develop vomiting and diarrhea as a direct result of the medication insult occurring to their body, which can further weaken their immune system by impeding the absorption of essential nutrients and energy necessary to fight the cancer.

It is the imbalance of good and bad bacteria in your cats' GI tract that opens the door for illnesses and diseases, including cancer. In times of stress or illness, the good bacteria in the gut die off even more quickly. Daily supplementation of soil-based probiotic organisms (SBOs), are essential to restore and maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract. These healthy bacteria do more than normalize the digestive system; they help your cat to digest more of the nutrients, to better fight disease.

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