From the folks at ChiDog:
Oliver, a 13.5-year-old deaf Dalmatian-Poodle mix who had been living with multiple benign SQ lipomas on his abdomen for years.
In October, Oliver’s owners transitioned him to Chi Dog’s Water Diet, ( cooked ground pork and barley) and avoided all processed food in his diet. The results were remarkable:
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Most of his lipomas have disappeared.
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The larger ones are noticeably smaller.
As holistic veterinarians, we know that lipomas are an accumulation of substantial phlegm due to Spleen Qi Deficiency. A whole food diet supports the Spleen Qi, and avoiding processed food such as dry kibble will prevent Phlegm.
The Water Diet: A whole food approach to support the Spleen Qi
Chi Dog’s Water Diet leverages Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) principles to target underlying imbalances:
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Cooling Properties: The Water Diet neutralizes excess heat and inflammation, which can exacerbate phlegm and fatty deposits.
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Low Carbohydrate Composition: At only 9% carbs, this diet reduces insulin spikes and systemic inflammation, critical factors in metabolic disorders.
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Whole-Food Nutrition: By eliminating ultra-processed kibble and incorporating human-grade, minimally processed ingredients, the diet supports better lymphatic and circulatory health.
The Clinical Impact
Lipomas are benign, but their presence can indicate underlying systemic inflammation and metabolic imbalance. By addressing these root causes through nutrition, we can offer patients a non-invasive, supportive treatment option. Oliver’s transformation highlights the importance of integrating whole-food therapy into veterinary care.
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