We have two 15 year old male cats, Taylor and Alex. Someone had abandoned the two of them near our house. They look to be Maine Coons, or a mix of that bread. We took them in and have loved every day with them. They are both indoor / outdoor cats and are feed a high protein dry food daily along with a snack.
Earlier this year, in the spring, Taylor developed a limp that we started noticing and then beginning in June we began to notice that his left shoulder was protruding, a little at first, and then more noticeably. Looked kinda like it was dislocated. Initially, we thought the limp was simply due to old age and protruding shoulder was due to a physical injury from jumping down from a high place. Prior to this he was still eating as usual, somewhat picky, but still as usual. He was also drinking water, behaving and sleeping as he normally would.
So we brought Taylor to the vet in late June (hadn't been since getting all his shots and neutered when he was a kitten). I showed the vet a video of Taylor walking towards me while in the family room, so that he could see his gait in a more natural setting than in the vets office. After he examined Taylor, the vet said he suspected it was a tumor that had wrapped itself around his shoulder. He couldn't say with certainty until an xray was done. When the xray results came back, he confirmed what we had hoped he wouldn't. It was a tumor. The vet said he was pretty certain it was cancerous, but would only be able to know more definitively if we did a biopsy, which of course would be an additional cost. We went through a bunch of scenarios from, if it was cancerous, what are the options for a 15 year old cat? Everything from amputation of the affected leg/shoulder to radiation and chemotherapy. We decided against any of the invasive procedures due to his age and what he might gain (perhaps a few months?) from all of that and instead opted to try and give him as much pain relief as possible (keeping in mind that up to that point, he really hadn't changed his daily behavior). So we went home with a prescription for gabapentin drops to help ease any nerve discomfort / pain. We gave him 1 dose and it made him so drowsy he didn't want to eat, we discontinued it's use.
Well, I'm the type that likes to look for potential alternative solutions. So I started doing some research into any available cat supplements for cancer, knowing that there isn't a 'magic bullet' out there, but rather looking for something that would give our beloved Taylor a better quality of life in his twilight years. Perhaps even slowing the progression of the disease.
I found a number of products to try, and started giving them to Taylor, mixed with his usual daily treat of Temptations Classic dry treats. We have been feeding him these supplements since late June of this year (about 4 months now), and the results are very encouraging. The tumor around his should has shown no visible signs of getting larger and seems to be just a bit smaller, though that could be our wishful thinking (it's not, however getting noticably larger though). He walks with far less limping (perhaps around a 60-70% reduction) and he maintains his daily routine of eating and drinking regularly, going outside to walk around and lay in the sun and climbing our stairs to sleep on our bed in our 2nd story house. So lots of climbing and jumping.
Here are the nutritional supplements we give Taylor once a day:
1/4 Tsp - PureAll by Simien Pets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SQORJSS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1/4 Tsp - Omega-3 by Simien Pets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0161JI55K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1/8 Tsp - Immunity by Bixbi: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048ZAR5G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
10 Drops - CoQ10 by Stay Well Pets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CSWID1Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
8 Drops - Life Gold by Pet Wellbeing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCQR10I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now, I'm not a vet (nor a medical doctor) but I do have a degree in BioChemistry and some graduate work in Molecular Biology / Immunology so I can appreciate what these supplements have the potential to do for animals cells (especially those stressed by a disease like cancer). The number one key thing to remember (in addition to there being no 'magic bullets' out there) is that these are supplements, and not replacements so it's important that some kind of balanced diet is maintained where possible. And while we are hopeful Taylor's tumor is not actually cancerous (benign), we realize it is most likely cancerous (malignant) so we are trying to do everything we can using supplements to give him as many pain free/less pain, quality days as we can going forward - So far, with great results.
My dog was diagnosed last year with cancer. After all kinds of tests due to lymph gland swellings, then vomiting regularly and blood work for tick borne diseases. He was fast going down hill. Vet had him on prednisone and we all know that this is a temporary fix....I looked on your site and found testimonials on this organic pet superfood. I purchased it locally while I waited for the box to arrive from you....WITHIN A WEEK my 13 year old dog who was acting like he was on his death bed (and I believe as did the vet that he was) was no longer lethargic, had lots more energy and by the 2nd week he was running and playing with my other dog. Swellings gone and bumps disappeared completely by the 3rd week. We are now in our second year together!!!!! We are taking this product everyday along with coral calcium and we will never go off of it....My vet even wanted to know what had helped my dog. Trail rides are still on our weekly schedule once again, he keeps up in pace and the next day is never sore as he had been...I APPAULD YOUR PRODUCT AND THANK GOD FOR EVERY EXTRA DAY YOU HAVE GIVEN US!!!!!
I originally bought this Superfood for my 9 year old Golden Retriever, who has Fibrosarcom Cancer in her sinus cavity. I was hoping to stop or slow down the tumor growth. I can't say it help with that but, OMG she is doing so good after two weeks on it. She sleeps less, hangs out with us and seems to be more peppy. I was told by my Vet that she has never seen a dog with this type of Cancer live more then 6 mo. She is going on 7 mo. and is doing really good. I will definitely keep her on this Superfood and giving her all my love until I have to saty goodbye to her!
I prefer to treat things naturally as much as possible, and I don't often write reviews because most products either don't work or are mediocre at best. Not Bixbi Immunity Superfood. We adopted our male cat at 4 months old, he will soon be 6 years old. Shortly after bringing him home we found out that he has the Calicivirus, for which there is no cure. The most frequent symptoms he would get are the horrible rodent ulcers on his lip, which would get very raw. Steroid shots would help heal them somewhat. Last summer I took in two bonded 2 year old boy kitties. This really stressed my resident cat out and he got very sick. My new vet practices Chinese medicine along with traditional and we tried all kinds of things to boost his immune system. Most of the time it was a battle getting him to take the formulas, and thus stressing him out even more. As a last resort my vet mentioned a colleague having success with a 5 Mushroom tincture. I looked it up on Amazon and saw that it had alcohol as a preservative, not something I wanted for my cat, but I did see in the reviews a recommendation to check out Bixbi Immunity. AND BOY AM I GLAD I DID. I bought this product and started Ziggy on it right away... his mouth ulcers began healing immediately and now, after several months, only the scars are left. He has not had a flare up since using this product, which has been just over 2 months now. For the first time I have hope that I have found something that will help him.
My dog was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer over 4 years ago. I have used a nutritionist to help with cancer fighting foods and supplements. My vet reccommended to put her on regular glucosamine which is sugar based even though they say its is different I was advised by the nutritionist not to use the sugar based one. We all know the rule for cancer, no sugar and no carbs! She was on the regular glucosamine for one month (only because I didn't realize it was sugar based) and a huge lump showed up on her neck, I was really freaking out. When my nutritionist told me not to give her the sugar based one that there was other options and he recommend Bixbi since its mushroom based. I took her off the sugar based one immediately and started using Bixbi. She has done very well with it! I want to report one month after using Bixbi her lump is almost gone!! I am so happy that this product works and should be a huge recommendation for other cancer patients like my dog! Needless to say the vet is amazed on how happy and healthy she is! He says she should not be here. It goes to show if you choose the right medications and diet it really will save your life! She is cancer free for 4 plus years!!!
Feature Product
- Supports healthy joints - natural eggshell membrane (NEM) naturally contains Chondroitin and hyaluronic acid. Mushrooms used in joints have been shown to support the body's natural inflammatory response.
- All-natural, grain free, gluten free - Made without grains, glutens, artificial preservatives or flavors
- Usa MADE - All BIXBI products are made proudly in the United States of America.
- Usda organic and NASC Certified - Our products are certified by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) and USDA organic.
- BIXBI does not guarantee the quality of its mushroom supplement products unless they are sold by and fulfilled by amazon.Com. Product Sold by 3Rd party sellers is not guaranteed.
- BIXBI mushroom supplements are organic and full spectrum, meaning they include mycelium, primordia, fruit bodies and extra-cellular compounds
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BIXBI JOINTS contains Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM) and organic mushrooms. NEM naturally contains chondroitin and hyaluronic acid in their natural state to support healthy hip and joint function. The mushrooms contained in JOINTS have been shown to help support the body’s natural inflammatory response.
15 years ago, I had a big grey cat named 'Murphy' who was diagnosed with bone cancer. The vet said she had 1 month to live. I began supplementing her food with IMMUNITY -- just one of the large end of the included scoop in every meal. She lived another 9 months with decent quality of life. It did not cure her cancer but it sure slowed it down. Now I have a sweet Tabby cat named 'Jasper' who is 15 years old. He has been diagnosed with a fast moving cancer in his mouth. I have been giving him IMMUNITY -- same dose as above -- and it is now 9 weeks after the vet said he had 2 weeks to live. He doesn't have long left but once again, the IMMUNITY has slowed his cancer down. My vet still doesn't believe it but I have no doubt. Been through it twice now. I am now feeding it to my other 15 year old cat, 'Mr. Slick', as a preventative. I hope he never has to face cancer like my 'Murphy' and my 'Jasper'.
Our 8 year old Boxer Lab mix has had some perisistent skin issues for a few years now. In addition to developing a bacterial skin infection all around his undercarriage, he's been fighting a non-cancerous abcess that fills with fluid on his neck, eventually swells and bursts, then is a pain to heal. He's been put through the ringer with antibiotics for over 3 years and has had 3 surgeries because of it; we still don't know what's going on with his neck. It seems like he just has persistent problems from the trauma of it all and can't quite get over the hump to stay better.
Fast forward to a few months ago, when we started looking into immune support to help his skin from the inside out. His belly and inside legs are healing, and his neck hasn't filled with fluid at all for nearly 3 months. He is definitely showing signs of being a senior pup, and his body is probably taxed from long-term antibiotics, but he's so much happier, healthier, more energetic... his health problems are just so minimal compared to what we know they can be. And! Our vet approved it, too - for the selenium and Vitamins C and E in particular.
As for it coming in powder form... he's a picky guy with his food, treats, and supplements. I started mixing it with one tablespoon of wet food, as was suggested in other reviews, and now he will eat his powder-sprinkled dry food no problem. Another suggestion is to put the powder in cooled-down chicken broth, and pour that over the dry food. Either way, when they're hungry, they'll have to eat it. :)
Absolutely AMAZING. I swear by this and have for almost 8 yrs now.
Occasionally my corgi decides he wants to lick his paws raw and I mean....RAW. I should've taken a picture because you would just be astounded at the before and after.....anywho, as you can plainly see this item is extremely expensive and so I had stopped using it for a while, instead opting for fish oil and what not because who has that in their budget?? His dog food was already grain free/holistic and all that jazz but now tack on these pricy supplements? (not to mention the glucosamine/chondroitin he already gets because he's a corgi)
So the fish oil for the most part, kept his skin nice and normal....but then we got hit with some very dry weather here in SoCal and his paws just started to itch like crazy and then the obsessive licking started up (I also suspect it's because he's 8 now so he's just getting old man skin/coat LOL) anyway....put him back on this and I'm telling you, in a week, his paw fur was all back after having been licked raw and he is right as rain now. To save myself a little moola, I'm giving it to him every other day after the initial "starter dose" where you kind of pack it into their system...and now it's all about maintenance.
Anywho, if you've tried everything else for your dogs itchy skin/dry coat etc....but not this? Give it a go. It's natural/organic and good for them.
This stuff is amazing! I have an 11 yr old beagle with horrible seasonal allergies. She can easily start needing prednisone from early spring all the way through October and we usually even need to get her a few steroid shots too. This stuff really makes a big difference. If I actually remember to start her early enough- like February then we can safely sale through spring, summer and fall without needing any kind of meds except for an occasional benadryl. Sadly since I had 2 babies within the last 2 yrs. we got a bit sloppy and forgot all about this product so the poor dog was back on prednisone. I just got her back on it now for a couple weeks (no prednisone) and she is already over the itching and scratching. Love this stuff!!!
When we first purchased this product for our 10 yr old boxer we where very skeptical but a good friend suggested it and so we tried it. Our boxer has arthritis and was starting to have a hard time moving around. We have been giving her this product for about 5 months now and it works great! She runs and plays like a puppy at times she still has her stiff days but they are few and far between and she is more active and even runs with the kids again. Highly recommend this product!
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