One of the reasons that cancer kills so many pets is that, unlike the other members of your family, they can’t tell you when they feel unwell, or something hurts. This means that their cancers are often found only when they are advanced enough to cause significant physical issues and pain. The treatments available before now, which have typically included one or a combination of therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, cryosurgery, hyperthermia, or immunotherapy may be less effective in later-stages of disease, and they are often prohibitively expensive for owners. Sadly, even with the current treatments available, according to Blue Cross, pet owners can only expect their pet to live for around 12 months once they’re diagnosed.

As a result, many pet owners have found themselves forced to make the heart-breaking decision of whether to euthanize their pet, or simply treat their pain, because the pet is too old or too sick to withstand treatment, or because they cannot afford cancer treatment. Without treatment, most pets will only live around 3 months.

An effective solution to this tragic situation has been found in Artemisia annua, which has been shown to be effective against a wide range of pet cancers. To date, research has focused on its effectiveness in dogs, showing that dogs with cancer who were treated with Artemisia annua capsules alongside existing cancer treatments, lived longer. 

Crucially, consumption of Artemisia annua is associated with no negative side effects, but many pets resist swallowing capsules. 

Fortunately, new products are being developed that incorporate Artemisia annua into easy-to-eat, nutritionally balanced pet treats. By substituting your previous treats with these, you can include Artemisia annua in your pet’s regular diet, to build and maintain shield against cancers, and treat them before they become too advanced.

What’s more, Artemisia annua is a naturally occurring plant in many parts of the world, which can be easily and cheaply grown. This makes it an affordable, accessible and effective treatment and preventative against pet cancers, that can be easily incorporated into your pet’s everyday life, for their continuing health and well-being.

1. https://fetchacure.org/resource-library/facts/ 

2. Gardner, H. L.; Fenger, J. M.; London, C. A. “Dogs as a Model for Cancer” Annual Review of Animal Biosciences 2016, 4, 199-222.

3. https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/coping-cancer-dogs