7 Aug 2009
Veterinary Diagnosis: Sarcoids and Cancer
Location: AZ
Human Companion: Karen
July 17, 2009 I got Adobe 5 ½ years ago. I named him Adobe after Harry Carry Jr. That is what the Navajos called him because he had blonde hair. He had a small sarcoid on his nose that looked like a wart. I was not too concerned about it, (neither was my vet) until it started to grow two years ago. He suggested putting Xterra on it. Within a week of starting that TX, a new sarcoid developed on his side/abdomen area. That was removed when it was about the size of a small hen’s egg. I quit the treatment on his nose because he resisted dramatically. Last year I had a biopsy on the area, and it turned out to be cancer. The day after I got the recommendation for removal, I got him into the Equine Hospital. I have seen horses die of Cancer. After he healed from surgery, he got an eye infection. Healed from that, then got a hoof abscess. Then the place behind his eye started to grow. I had a series of five injections and am in the waiting stage.
I have often suspected if I could get his immune system working well that he would have a much better chance at fighting this. That is when I introduced the ground flaxseed and garlic. He is a great little trail horse and takes good care of me. He is between 15-18 years old and is barefoot.
Pictures July 18, 2009
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July 20, 2009
Adobe started on Lisa’s Nutrition Therapy Program and had a Rahseaka Treatment.
Adobe loves his food!
UPDATE - July 23, 2009 – Adobe continues to be more vocal and happy everyday! My folks came by for a visit and couldn’t believe it.
Adobe
Adobe
Hi Lisa!
UPDATE - Sept. 19, 2009
Adobe continues to improve. I am just so amazed! Remember last week when I said his body looked different, but I couldn’t quite tell what it was? Well, I can really see it this week. His muscle tone is much more defined. My farrier was over on Friday, and he saw it and said, “He looks like a younger horse”. He really dose, I can’t believe it! And you can see the sarcoid area is much less inflamed. Isn’t it wonderful? Thanks to you from Adobe and I!
I had horses in AZ too. ONe of the things working against my horses optimal health ..when I look back was the heavily chlorinated water….Even though I had three tanks so the water could “gas off” somewhat…I think that is a problem in and all round Phx. I wish in retrospect I would have used pro-biotics as a matter of course. I was already feeding 5 times a day and doing a bunch of holistic protocols..but with chlorinated water the deck is sorta stacked against us. The other thing I wish I woulda done then….free choice minerals. I had done them and then not done them……where is your horse, we might know some of the same folks…Laurie
laurie g bristow/smith
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