10 Best Cancer Preventing Foods For Your Dog

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We know it by many names and fear it by them all. Cancer. The word alone has the power to conjure up deep and dark feelings in those of us whose lives have been impacted by it, which is most of us. Statistics show that the majority of American families have relatives who have been diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, our canine family members are at high risk as well. Stats vary largely depending on breed, but overall, between 10-60% of dogs will die because of cancer. In some breeds, like the hugely popular Golden Retriever, the risk factor is at the highest level of 60%. See what breeds are most prone to cancer. Although there is no way to completely prevent cancer in any species (YET!) there are some things dog parents can do to give their loved one the best chance at avoiding this terrible disease. Just like with humans, prevention is the best medicine and food plays a vitally important role. Most Common Types of Canine Cancer There are a handful of cancers that afflict canines most frequently. Those include: Lymphoma: Affects the dog’s immune system...