My 12-year-old dog, Emmy, is kicking cancer’s butt! She’s transformed over the last four weeks. Here’s how we’re doing it.

After a kidney cancer diagnosis (Tubular Adenocarcinoma of the kidney), and a less than one year survival prognosis (if we removed the cancerous kidney and followed with chemo). We decided to fight it with science and nutrition. The goal, no suffering, and good, happy days for as long as possible. So far, we’re winning!

At diagnosis (4/12/16), Emmy had periodic vomiting, very little appetite, and lethargy. She was losing weight, was disengaged and mostly wanted to be alone, which is very unusual for my girl. I knew she didn’t feel good. Was she leaving? My first goal was to see if I could get her eating again.

The day after diagnosis I changed her diet from Simple Formula Wellness dog food (which I believe to be a high-quality food) to an all-human grade diet plus Nancy’s Mighty Medley Superfood Supplement. 

Emmy’s appetite immediately improved! Our results so far . . .  Emmy is jumping up and down when it’s time to eat. She rolls around in the backyard. We walk 2-3 times a day.

That doesn’t look like a dog that’s dying to me. The cancer is still there, but she isn’t suffering. She’s happy, engaged and making the most of every day.

Nancy, you have been such a gift to her and us for all these years. We are so grateful for you and your guidance! 

VET VISIT UPDATE: “When I saw that you were coming in for a bump on her gum, I thought what?! This dog is a miracle. She should’ve been dead a long time ago. She looks great. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it. I don’t believe she is in any pain. She looks like an old dog; but she doesn’t look like an old dog with cancer.”

You should’ve seen Emmy dancing around, smiling, so chipper this morning!

UPDATE: Emmy is now 13 years old. Last April she gave up eating and connecting with family. She still has cancer but is playful, happy and has a great quality of life for a senior dog with cancer!

Shelly L., Raleigh, NC