Animal Case Studies with Taurox™

Denise the Cat: "A Miracle" - Owner's report

Denise is a small gray cat who was approximately 13 years old at the time she started Taurox in mid-December of 2001. A month earlier, her symptoms and other evidence suggested she had intestinal lymphosarcoma, although this was not confirmed. At the time of the preliminary diagnosis, Denise's condition was extremely poor. In fact, her deterioration was so rapid that death appeared imminent within 2-3 weeks.

Denise had the following symptoms at the start:

rapid and profound weight loss
sunken, dull eyes
severe nausea; no appetite
severe lethargy, weakness, withdrawal, depression
poor response to antibiotics
thinning, dull coat; hair loss around eyes

Certain that Denise would die soon without some sort of treatment, the veterinarian and owner agreed that Denise's best hope was to begin Taurox immediately since Taurox has been found to be helpful in the treatment of lymphoma in cats and dogs, and it would not have the risk of chemotherapy. Denise started with the 6X dose, one drop daily.

Within about 2 weeks of taking Taurox, her condition stabilized. She wasn't deteriorating anymore. Within 3 weeks of treatment, her appetite started improving from barely eating 1 oz. of wet food a day to eating 2 oz. a day. The most noticeable turning point for Denise started about 4 weeks after beginning Taurox. During the 4-6 week period, I noticed the following substantial improvements in all areas (appetite, coat, eyes, activity, etc).

In October 2002, her condition included:

greatly improved appetite -- wants to eat 3-4 times per day (increased from twice a day)
greatly reduced nausea
stable weight
bright, clear eyes; further improved coat (increased thickness)
greater activity (very playful, runs around the house, leaps on top of furniture)
greatly improved mood (affectionate, attentive, etc.)
vast improvement in overall general condition

" ….Taurox 6X has turned out to be a miracle for Denise. Without a doubt, it saved her life. Whatever is wrong with Denise (perhaps lymphosarcoma or IBD) responds very well to Taurox 6X. I don't believe Taurox has been curative for her; however, it most definitely has kept her illnesses at bay, i.e. has enabled her to live with them…. and enabled her to maintain an excellent quality of life. Particularly noteworthy has been the absence of any toxic side effects." (Note that the problems returned when on the 8x, which she gave her upon running out of 6x, but eventually improved after resuming 6x.)

Note: In 2003 she seemed to need two drops instead of one, and as of August 2004 she is still maintained on 2 drops a day. She is not a completely healthy animal, and may need some other intervention, but her owner does not want to subject her to medical testing to get a more definitive diagnosis. Even a healthy 15.5 year old cat would find such testing stressful. With the daily Taurox, she is relatively stable and functional. Two and a half years from a time she was expected to die, she is a loving pet.

"Wonder Dog" Dodge

Dodge, a 90 lb. Bouvier de Flanders breed, was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma the day after Christmas 2003. That day the dog's veterinarian performed an operation to remove what he thought was a hernia, but found the cancer, which he biopsied. Dodge subsequently had an ultrasound examination. It revealed two malignant groin tumors, which were interpreted as metastasis to lymph nodes. The prognosis was sad: His vet estimated he would pass away in three to six months.

In mid January 2004, his owners began prescribed holistic treatments of Yunnan Paiyas, Blood Terrain, IP6 with Inositol and anti-oxidants. But Dodge continued to deteriorate and had worsening symptoms of fatigue and avoided his food.

In mid February, though, a visiting friend gave the owners Integra TH™ with Taurox SB™ for Dodge to try. His owners continued his other nutritional supplements, but added two full doses of Integra to his treatments each day. After a few days, Dodge began to act more energetically.

His owners were encouraged until in early May when a very large mass, measuring four by eight inches (10 x 20 cm) developed under his right shoulder. Dodge found walking very difficult. That month, his vet aspirated the depth of the mass, but the needle came out dry, indicating that the mass was solid. It was interpreted as growing tumor with no signs of regression. Dodge's owners understood that the mass was inoperable. The vet counseled Dodge's owners on end of life issues. Nevertheless, his owners increased his Taurox dose around that time to three daily doses.

Dodge's condition deteriorated further and his owners began discussing putting him down. On a particularly rough Saturday they decided to let him go on Monday. But, the owner remembers that Saturday pm Dodge managed to eat some raw salmon and began to perk up a bit. By Sunday, the mass burst and began draining puss and bloody tissue outside of his body. Dr. Taub, a pathologist, believes this represents immune mediated tumor death and expulsion. It left a cavity the size of a tennis ball, a very large open wound. Dodge was taken back to the vet who regretted that he had not taken a biopsy of the mass nor photographed it. The vet commented that he had never seen anything like it! His assistant gave Dodge the name "Wonder Dog". He also said that Dodge might not survive the healing of this huge wound and prescribed high dose antibiotics, Dodge continued to improve and the wound filled in as healthy tissue grew.

A month later, only one small tumor remains at the site. Dodge is gaining strength and healing, with improved energy levels and a great attitude. The open wound has healed significantly with the open area decreased by about 75 percent.

Note: As of December 2004, Dodge appears happy and healthy. His owner reports that he's running, jumping and playing.

"An excellent quality of life"

A 14 year old female Yorkshire with a tumor, estimated to weigh about 2 pounds, in the liver and one adrenal gland that was not otherwise treated. The tumor was originally discovered by manual exam; no biopsy or other studies were done to determine the type of cancer or definitively prove it was cancer. Surgery was not advised. Taurox SB™ 6X was given at a dose of 3 drops per day. Given the large size and location, the veterinarian kept saying that she "should have been symptomatic (loss of appetite, vomiting, digestive problems) and rapidly going downhill, but she appeared to be doing great [for 3 months]". Taurox greatly improved her quality of life -- healed her mouth sores, restored her appetite and greatly increased her energy) -- "it appeared to afford her an excellent quality of life right up to the end", which was 24 hours after a "normal, active" day. She and her owners were spared the long period of decline that is so often associated with chronic diseases including cancer.

One of the Taurox™ distributors shared this story:

A horse had a rampant infection throughout the body that surfaced in a hoof. The horse had an enlarged heart and erratic heartbeat. The owners had tried allopathic (conventional) and natural medicine to no avail. The owner has a health food store and when all failed someone there recommended 7X Taurox SB™. They ordered 2 bottles and applied 6 drops orally 4 times a day for the horse. The owner called [the distributor] and reported that in 5 days the infection had cleared up.

Reprinted from the Allergy Research Group Newsletter
In Focus March 2004

Overall I have found, based on blood analysis by veterinarians and client responses, a remarkable improvement in quality of life and life-extension."
Janis Daniel Dees,
Veterinary Nutritional Consultant

I first became aware of COBAT when I attended a lecture given at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Conference by a former researcher at NIH, in December of 2001. Some of the immunological responses witnessed by researchers at the University of Maryland are remarkable. COBAT'S anti-tumor, and therefore, life-extending potential with respect to melanoma and myeloma progression in lab animals is fascinating (Knight, et al., see Animal Model pg. 3). It is exciting to see promising results regarding the regulation of immune system function and the effects it has on TNF - all without potential toxic side effects! I was eventually appointed Director of Companion Animal Studies for the use of COBAT for one and a half years, actively participating in the studies.

This included becoming involved on a first-hand basis with observing and documenting the overall benefits and effects of the compound on animals with cancer. As a Veterinary Nutritional Consultant for nearly 20 years, I have been utilizing nutritional therapies for the support of animals in disease states, including various stages of cancer. Our companion animals are experiencing the very same disease states and treatments that humans do everywhere.

We are thus well equipped to judge the quality of life changes in animals. The same chemotherapeutic drugs, radiation and surgery techniques are used by veterinary professionals. The extreme fatigue, anorexia and depression commonly experienced by animals with cancer can occur with or without the use of chemotherapy or radiation. In the currently accepted understanding, our animal companions don't have the thought process needed to believe that they will feel better soon. The mystical workings of an animal mind are not capable of experiencing a placebo effect - at least no more than a good tasting biscuit or favorite snack might provide.

Case Histories

The following case histories are examples of the veterinary use of COBAT with animals that have fatigue in my personal involvement:

Case 1: Snooks M., a 9-year-old female Boxer was diagnosed with an aggressive mast cell tumor on her front left shoulder in August of 1999.

The growth was surgically removed with a poor prognosis for any long-term survival. Chemotherapy was decided against. In September of that year I worked with Snooks, changing her diet to a raw food diet with nutritional support as the sole method of strengthening her immune system. In the beginning, she had ups and downs, but was mostly comfortable.

Over time her energy increased - long walks with her Mom and a great appetite showed she was ready to stay here for at least a bit longer. Snooks developed an additional tumor mass on her left rear leg, but otherwise she appeared relatively unaffected.

At this stage COBAT was started. Her energy increased and she appeared to have very little down time. She continued to feel well and have a great life. Snooks was doing quite well for an 11 1/2 year-old Boxer. Later, COBAT was discontinued. Following discontinuation,
there were noticeable side effects: the gingival tissue around her teeth started growing proliferatively, her stamina diminished, her walks became shorter, she became quieter, and she started having central nervous system symptoms. The doctors believed the cancer had metastasized to her brain. Also, the cancer had noticeable spread to her spleen and her liver. As time passed, she lost her battle with cancer. However, Snooks outlived her original prognosis over 2 1/2 years. I often wonder if the COBAT had been continued, what the outcome would have been.

Case 2: In January of 2003, Jager M., a 10 1/2-year-old spayed female Newfoundland Hound was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on her left buccal mucosa, near her molars. By the time surgical excision was performed, the mass was the size of a large lemon. Clean margins were not obtainable due to the location of the mass because part of her jaw would have had to been removed. She was put on two different antibiotics, aspirin and a narcotic pain reliever as well as prednisone (contraindication for COBAT). Her condition was weakening and her front left elbow was swollen as well. She was in pain when she walked. Her appetite was diminished and she had lost her lust for life. At times, her Dad would have to carry her home because she just couldn't walk the return trip from the park where she had loved to play in her younger years.

We then put her on a fresh food diet and supplements to reduce inflammation, improve immunity and protect her GI tract. She also initiated use of COBAT 6x. Gradually, she recuperated from the effects of surgery. One month later she was able to resume walks with her Dad and her stamina increased. Her appetite continued to improve. According to her Dad, Jager starting acting much younger - out walking her companion dog and enjoying her playtime at the park.

Over the next several months she continued using COBAT in conjunction with her supplements. Her quality of life had improved to the degree where the years had fallen away from her. Sometime during the month of September she discontinued the COBAT and continued on a limited version of her supplement program. Jager continued to enjoy good quality of life until late November of 2003, when her kidneys stopped functioning and we lost her. She had long outlived the original prognosis - the oral lesion never returned and her lungs never appeared to be affected. I can only conclude that COBAT had some effects on preventing what we would typically expect to be the next metastasis site, as well as helping to keep her quality of life high.

Case 3: Rahula, a 15-year-old neutered male Siamese, developed a loss of attitude, appetite and had marked abdominal enlargement in mid September of 2001. He was examined and a blood chemistry profile was run. The abnormal values showed elevated AST and Total Protein, and no measurable GGT, or Alkaline Phosphatase. Elevated
Total and Direct Bilirubin were also noted. The initial diagnosis was intracellular hepatic disease.

The medications prescribed, were Pepcid AC, Lactulose and Amoxicillin. His condition did not noticeably improve. He was lethargic and anorexic. A second opinion was obtained mid October and an orange sized growth was palpable on his liver. The diagnosis was changed to liver cancer. The drugs were discontinued and he was put on a fresh food diet with concurrent nutritional supplementation to support immune system function and liver detoxification. He was expected to survive three to four months.

Albumin, Total Protein, Globulin and Bilirubin normalized, as did AST, however, Alkaline Phosphatase and GGT did not. His attitude and appetite slowly improved, as did his interest in returning to his normal daily activities. His abdomen however, remained distended and the growth on his liver unchanged when examined in late March 2002. At this time, he was started on COBAT. His Alkaline Phosphatase and GGT normalized. The other values continue to show stability.

Rahula continues to show improvement in the quality of his life; he is alert; his appetite is good, his weight stable and he is enjoying his normal daily activities. On July 5th, Rahula celebrated his 17th birthday and as of mid September, 2003, COBAT was discontinued and he was considered to be in remission.

Janis Daniel Dees has been a consultant specializing in the field of Veterinary Nutrition for almost 20 years. Working to enhance quality of life by utilizing methods correcting metabolic imbalances and deficiencies.
In addition to writing articles for national publications, chairing lectures and conducting workshops, she is currently writing a book on animal nutrition and healing.

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