Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Ruffles' our Cocka Peca Poo was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma in November 2006 at 4 RUFFLES_12years old. Our Vet referred us to UC Davis which is a top vet school here in California. After spending $1700.00 we were told that we could expect between surgery, radiation treatments and chemo to spend at least another $7500.00 and the results would be that her tongue would probably hang out of the side of her month and they could not guarantee life expectancy. In my research, most write ups on this procedure gave a seven (7) month to two (2) year life expectancy. Given the pain she would endure and the possible difficulty she would have eating after the surgery, we decided not to take this option. We looked around for a more natural and less invasive program. That's when we found McDowell's Herbal Treatments'. Ruffles' was started on the Squamous Cell Carcinoma Support and Maritime Pine Bark Extract from McDowell's Herbal Treatments within 7 days of making contact with the team. We gave the drops every day as advised. As the months went by we saw the Cancerous tumors change and reduce in size. When we returned to the Vet in April 2008 he was amazed at Ruffles' progress. The little SCC nodules on her nose were gone after one year and her gums are almost normal. She Has no problems eating or chewing on bones and currently weighs a healthy twenty-one (21) pounds. However, I do feel that without the Squamous Cell Carcinoma Support and Maritime Pine Bark Extract the cancer could possibly return. Even though the cancer is cleared up, there are times when I can see that her palet where the tumor is, turns red and I can still see a tiny bump. The redness always fades after a few days and returns to the normal pink color. Ruffles' gets a lot of love and attention and I think that also helps her to stay well. As we approach four years we could not be happier with Ruffles' and with McDowell's Herbal Treatments. The staff is helpful and always willing to offer advice and support. We recommend them unconditionally to other dog lovers whose "best friend" has Cancer. Thanks again for all of your help.