<p>I know there are many dog owners on this forum and I thought this was interesting–
[Preventing</a> Cancer in Dogs - Well Blog - NYTimes.com](<a href=“Preventing Cancer in Dogs - The New York Times”>Preventing Cancer in Dogs - The New York Times)
Among other things, they recommend giving dogs a half cup of pureed cruciferous vegetables three times a week. I’m going to start.</p>
<p>My dog just loves raw broccoli. Maybe he’s not so weird after all…</p>
<p>We lost our first two greyhounds to cancer. There is anecdotal evidence that this breed is prone to that disease. Approximately 25% of retired greyhounds develop cancer.</p>
<p>BTW, these kind of discussions tend to bring out the worst in people—attacking others who own pedigree dogs; or mutts; or don’t adopt dogs; or use store bought dog food; or feed or don’t feed vegetables; or whatever your pet theory of the world is that other people don’t agree with. See the comments on the article.</p>
<p>As an aside, The Ohio State University appears to be the academic experts on greyhounds in this country having an entire program dedicated to them at the vet school. They have a video of a greyhound with three legs who appears to be doing just fine, [Bosha</a> Walking and Negotiating Stairs :: The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University](<a href=“http://vet.osu.edu/2108.htm]Bosha”>http://vet.osu.edu/2108.htm). I have seen a three-legged greyhound at the dog park in Chicago by Ohio St. that seems to have adapted quite well.</p>
<p>The tOSU greyhound program is here: [Greyhound</a> Health and Wellness Program :: The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University](<a href=“http://vet.osu.edu/GHWP.htm]Greyhound”>http://vet.osu.edu/GHWP.htm)</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing!!!</p>
<p>Anything to keep our dear pets healthy!!!</p>
<p>There was just an article (Tuesday I believe) in the Wall Street Journal about Golden Retrievers and cancer. It was very enlightening. You could probably find it online. I have a 7 year old Golden.</p>
<p>I wish the article talked about the dangers of dog food, the overwhelming majority of which is garbage that is really bad for the dog’s health.</p>
<p>Frustratingly, the article referenced didn’t say why they recommend “cruciferous” vegetables?</p>
<p>tsdad; I agree with your “btw” comments!</p>
<p>As an aside, if your pets have cancer, don’t give them shots. We’ve had two die from cancer shortly after getting shots (we didn’t know about the cancer). They went downhill quickly. The shots didn’t cause the cancer, but they did knock down their immune systems, allowing the cancer to explode. In the future, if our pets show any sign of illness, we’re skipping the shots, even if it’s just a limp (one sign of the cancer our pet had was a limp which we mistook for an injury).</p>
<p>We lost two goldens to cancer. We have two now (both rescues). One hasn’t been feeling well and she was tested for cancer today. (Seems spleen cancer which is a common killer in goldens is seen in the eyelids). So far she is clear. </p>
<p>Unfortunately we are allergic to broccoli et al. But we love brussel sprouts and asparagus, so they enjoy that often. I’ll buy whatever it takes to keep our youngest children healthy.</p>
<p>Incidentally akck, my inlaws had the same experience with a limp that was cancer. I’m sorry for your loss. But thank you for the advice.</p>