A Path With Paws

In 2010 I became frustrated seeing so many animals with cancer that I couldn’t help because my practice was too full. Realizing that I had a lot of good information to share, I embarked on a three year journey to download everything cancer related from my brain. My Cancer Care eBook is the result.

While this eBook will likely always be an evolving work, its current form is available here — Integrative and Holistic Cancer Therapies for dogs and cats — for whatever you consider a fair price. If you buy it, you will receive updated versions whenever I edit it (I’m primarily working on grammar and structure).

All chapters of my eBook are also listed below, much like an FAQ for cancer treatment. Bookmark this page as a reference, and please share it with your friends! Why? Read A World of Sharing and Trust. This is my vision for our world!

I am so happy to be able to share this with you!

Integrative and Holistic Methods for Treating Cancer in Dogs and Cats

• Introduction
• How to use the book
• How to determine when to use western/holistic medicine
• Questions to ask your vet when your animal companion has cancer
• A little about western medicine’s treatment of cancer
• How to integrate all modalities
• How to find a good holistic vet to work with
• Above all quality of life
• Diets for cancer in cats and dogs- You are what you eat, a fighting cancer machine
• Working with picky appetite in dogs with cancer
• How to medicate your cat or dog
• Treating weight loss in cats and dogs with cancer
• Chinese medicine and cancer- phlegm nodules and blood stagnation
• How to pick the right herbals without chinese theory – Whoa! Can you explain that in english?
• Acupuncture for animals with cancer – stoking the healing power within
• Acupressure for animals with cancer – healing touch
• How to Safely Surf the Internet When Searching For Cancer Information and Products
• Supplements and Single Herbals for Cancer
• Herbal treatments – plants holding cancer at bay:

• Sanshedan Chuanbeiye – toxins in small amounts to fight cancer
• Artemisinin – when cancer cells kill themselves
• Xiao Chai Hu Tang – herbs to fight cancer reversing triple burner obstruction
• Chai Hu Jia Long Mu Li Tang
• Hoxsey-like formula for dogs and cats with cancer
• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang – supporting the lungs against cancer
  • Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang – treating liver tumors
  • Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang – treating tumors of the lower abdomen
• A magic vial of Yunnan Baiyao – stopping bleeding
• Si Miao San – slowing down cancer and inflammation
• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang – chemotherapy herbal support for dogs and cats

• Where to Find Herbs
• Supporting chemotherapy with antioxidants and herbs
• Integrating therapy with radiation
• Healing from surgery
• Cats – some thoughts before you treat
• Types of cancer and their treatments
• A mini protocol for any cancer:

• Osteosarcoma – Three legged and happy
  • Sometimes Three Legs Are Better Than Four – Maggie’s story
• Hemangiosarcoma – internal abdomen and spleen
• Hemangiosarcoma of the heart
• Lymphoma – Chemotherapy and herbs with a side of acupuncture
  • Izzy’s Joy
• Mast cell tumors of the skin
  • Clementine – boxer kisses fully intact
• Mast Cell Tumors grade 3 and internal mast cell cancer
• How to Treat Liver Tumors in Dogs Holistically and with Herbs
  • Cosmo – star dog
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Transitional Cell carcinoma
  • Rooney’s Wisdom
• Prostate Cancer in dogs
• Fibrosarcoma
• Mammary Cancer
• Breathing Through Cancer – how to prevent lung failure and control lung metastasis
  • Prognoses Are Only As Good As The Paper They Are Printed On – Lou’s Story

• Other cancer resources
• Saying goodbye to our animal friends – how to decide when it is time to help them die
• How to prevent cancer in dogs and cats

Below is a list of common symptoms, diseases, or illnesses, followed by the name of the herbal formula(s) we recommend. Each of these formulas can be purchased on our etsy shop, Kingdom of Basil. Formulas with blue links have additional information available in a separate blog post.

If you already know a formula by its name, visit our alphabetical List of Herbal Formulas instead.

If you wish to buy any of these formulas, you can find them on our Kingdom of Basil Etsy site.

• Abdominal Cancer – Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Anxiety in Dogs – Calm and Peaceful Formula
• Autoimmune Disease – Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Back Pain from nerve or disc compression – Back Support Formula
• Bladder Cancer – Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang+
• Blockage in Qi flow (aka Triple Burner Obstruction) – Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Brain / Cognition – Heart and Brain Support
• Cancer (also see specific cancer types) – Xiao Chai Hu Tang; Si Miao San; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Chemotherapy Support – Chemotherapy Support Formula (Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang); Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Chronic Cough – Xiao Chai Hu Tang; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Cushings – Si Miao San
• Digestion Poor / Emaciation – Eight Treasures
• Diarrhea – Stop Diarrhea Formula/Zhi Xie San
• Disc Disease – Back Support Formula
• Heart Disease – Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Heart Issues – Heart and Brain Support
• Hemangiosarcoma – Chai Hu Jia Long Mu Li Tang
• Immune System Support – Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang; Eight Treasures; Xiao Chai Hu Tang; Jade Wind Screen
• Inflammation / Inflammatory Disease (skin, gut, joints) – Si Miao San
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease / IBD – Si Miao San
• Itching (mild) – Xiao Feng San
• Joint Issues – Senior Dog Support Formula
• Kidney Cancer – Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang+
• Kidney Support for Cats – Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
• Liver Support / Elevated Enzymes – Liver Support Formula
• Liver Tumors – Ge Xia Fu Zhu Yu Tang +; often combined with Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Lung Cancer – Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Lung Metastasis – Xiao Chai Hu Tang; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Lung Respiratory Infections – Jade Wind Screen; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Lymphoma – Modified Hoxsey; Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Mast Cell Tumors – Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Mobility – Senior Dog Support Formula
• Nasal Cancer – Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Obstructed Chi (aka Triple Burner Obstruction) – Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Organ Health – Senior Dog Support Formula
• Osteosarcoma – Modified Hoxsey; Boneset if there is bone involvement to help with pain
• Pain – Senior Dog Support Formula
• Proprioception Issues (toes drag or turn under) – Back Support Formula
• Prostate Cancer – Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang+
• Skin Cancer – Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +
• Skin Disease – Qing Ying Tang
• Squamous cell carcinoma – Modified Hoxsey
• Tumors of the Upper Body – Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang +

Below is a list with short descriptions of the herbal formulas sold through my etsy shop, Kingdom of Basil, organized alphabetically by name. Those with blue links have additional information about the formula available in a separate blog post.

Alternatively, you can explore our List of Symptoms to identify which herbal formulas are recommended for your dog or cat based on the symptoms you’re observing.

If you wish to buy any of these formulas, you can find them on our Kingdom of Basil Etsy site.

• Back Support Formula – I use this herbal formula mostly for animals with disc disease and conscious proprioception deficits (i.e. toes drag or turn under) and/or pain related to nerve or disc compression.
• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang/ Chemotherapy Support Formula – This formula helps to support animals going through chemotherapy. It especially helps to support the immune system.
• Calm and Peaceful Formula – This herbal formula is used to calm down anxious dogs. It should not be used in cats.
• Chai Hu Jia Long Mu Li Tang – I mainly use this formula for animals with hemangiosarcoma of the abdomen or heart. It is the same as xiao chai hu tang but more cooling.
• Cat Kidney Support/Liu Wei Di Huang Wan – this formula supports older cats with kidney dysfunction.
• Eight Treasures – This formula helps support the immune system and digestion in older and weak dogs. It can be especially helpful for dogs who are emaciated.
• Ge Xia Fu Zhu Yu Tang + – This formula helps to support dogs with liver tumors. Often combined with Xiao Chai Hu Tang
• Heart and Brain Support – Containing ginkgo and hawthorn this formula supports blood flow, brain function and heart function.
• Jade Wind Screen – This formula is used to stimulate the immune system and work with animals with chronic or reoccurring respiratory infections.

• Liver Support Formula – This herbal formula supports the liver especially in animals with elevated liver enzymes.
• Modified Hoxsey – I use this herbal formula for many of the cancers that are inflammatory such as osteosarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and lymphoma. Works best in dogs who run hot. Boneset can be added if there is bone involvement to help with pain.
• Qing Ying Tang – A formula for severe skin disease. It clears blood fire.
• Senior Dog Support Formula – A supportive herbal formula for older dogs with joint issues. This formula helps with longivity, organ health, pain and mobility.
• Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang+ – A formula I use for animals with tumors in the lower abdomen especially the kidneys, prostate and bladder. I often pair this formula with Xiao Chai Hu Tang.
• Si Miao San – a strong anti-inflammatory formula. Used to support dogs with Cushings, it can also help with inflammatory disease of the skin, gut and joints. It is also used for cancer. Many of the dogs that do well on this formula run hot but like to sunbathe.
• Stop Diarrhea Formula/Zhi Xie San – Helps stop diarrhea in dogs
• Xiao Chai Hu Tang – This herbal formula is one of the most widely studied for cancer worldwide. It is very helpful for cancers of the abdomen, lung metastasis, and lymphoma. It is also supportive of the immune system and often used with chemotherapy. It can help with chronic cough. It treats a Chinese syndrome called Triple burner obstruction. It is also used in some autoimmune diseases.
• Xiao Feng San – a formula for mild itching
• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang + – This formulas is often used for tumors of the upper body and for lung metastasis. It can also be helpful for skin cancers, especially mast cell tumors. It is often paired with Xiao Chai Hu Tang for cancer. It promotes healthy blood flow to the lungs and is also used to support dogs with chronic and acute cough and/or heart disease.

In 2012, because of all the requests that Dr. McCullough received for a place to buy good quality herbal formulas for animals, she opened her online shop Kingdom of Basil on Etsy (named after her beloved black cat Basil).

There you’ll find all of the herbal formulas described on this website—the very same herbs Dr. McCullough uses to treat all of the animal patients in her Seattle clinic—personally sourced, blended and ground by her.

Not sure which formula(s) to choose?

View a list of symptoms, diseases or illnesses to find the formulas we recommend >

View a list of herbal formulas organized by name >