The diet described below is purposefully vague and designed only to get you thinking the diet is not balanced for long term health maintenance and should be constructed only under the supervision of your veterinarian. Another excellent protein source is soybean, so tofu may be substituted for meat on occasion. The remainder should be a mixture of vegetables, which should be provided in variety. Many owners like to feed pets fruits, but you should remember that the sweet taste comes from simple carbohydrates, so fruits should be somewhat limited. Most pet owners find that their animals do well with no starches added to the diet, but if your pet seems to lose energy, consult a veterinarian and find a low percentage to add to the diet.
Carbohydrates come from grains like wheat, oats, barley, rice and corn.
These can be added in the form of cooked oatmeal, barley, pasta, brown rice, potatoes, quinoa, etc. Many people make a large batch of food, then freeze meal size portions so that it is fresh when thawed and fed to the pet. Nutraceuticals, hormones, herbs and other supplements There are quite a few considerations that go into designing a supplement program for a cancer patient. Below is a brief listing of supplements that may be helpful as adjuncts to cancer treatment. Vitamin A and beta-carotene enhance immune function and may prevent some forms of cancer.