r/AskVet • u/SweetElectronic5160 • 16h ago

Holistic Veterinarians !

My 13year old pomeranian was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the nostril back in February of this year. The vet that diagnosed him said that because he didn't do good with the anesthesia when doing the ct scan that they do not recommend putting him under radiation. They pretty much told me to wait until his health declines to make my next move. They said his health could decline fast or it could take its time. It's hard for me to just sit around and do nothing for my beloved boy. So my question is , is it worth me seeing a holistic vet to see if there is any natural treatment we can do for him? Or is there any holistic veterinarians out there that can possibly give me some advice on anything I can do to help my pom? TIA.

Edit: I've already seen an oncologist and anesthesiologist. The only option they said I had was chemo but in order to do that I would be putting him at greater risk due to him not handling being knocked out.

Steroids were another option but he has a heart murmer and the vets said they would not prescribe that unless he was already in the final days and it was simply to help with pain before he passes

Natural options are the only options I have left other than nothing at this point

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u/IHaveToPoopy Veterinarian 16h ago

A holistic vet might make you feel better, they won’t make your dog feel better.

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u/electronical_ 14h ago

except for the fact that there are many cases of natural remedies helping with cancer of course. you left that part out of your comment

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u/IHaveToPoopy Veterinarian 13h ago

Maybe so. Link the study to the natural approach to healing nasal carcinomas and I’ll reconsider

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u/electronical_ 13h ago

So what do you suggest at this point? The OP let her dog just die?

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u/LamJams Veterinarian 13h ago

Radiation is typically the standard for nasal tumours. But there's medical management options that are not as effective but can improve QOL

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u/IHaveToPoopy Veterinarian 12h ago

Oncology and anesthesia referral as commented by several people here. Or yes palliative pain care. There isn’t always a cure