A Daily Pill for Dog Lymphoma? The Promise of Monepantel Explained | Kim Agnew, BVSc #287

Originally aired in 2023, Molly Jacobson interviews Dr. Kim Agnew about the groundbreaking trials of Monepantel, a sheep dewormer repurposed as a potential treatment for canine lymphoma. Discover the science behind this innovative therapy, its potential to stabilize lymphoma, and how it compares to traditional treatments like chemotherapy and prednisone. 

Key Topics: 

• What is Monepantel, and how was it discovered? 
• The mechanism behind Monepantel's ability to target cancer cells. 
• Early trial results: Quality of life and stability for dogs with B-cell lymphoma. 
• How Monepantel compares to prednisone and chemotherapy. 
• Insights into ongoing and future clinical trials. 
• How dog lovers can participate in studies. 

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Related Videos: 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAZrPM1X8ww  

Related Links: 

PharmAust Dog Lymphoma Clinical Trial: https://www.pharmaust.com/petdogtrial/ 

Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:30 Meet Dr. Kim Agnew and Monepantel Overview 

01:15 The Origin of Monepantel: From Dewormer to Cancer Fighter 

03:30 How Monepantel Targets Cancer Cells 

07:00 Insights on Clinical Trials for Canine Lymphoma 

09:30 Benefits of Monepantel: A Daily Pill for Dogs 

12:00 Comparing Monepantel to Chemotherapy and Prednisone 

14:45 Early Trial Results: Stabilizing Lymphoma in Dogs 

18:30 Why Lymphoma Was Chosen for Trials 

20:00 Potential for Treating Other Cancers in Dogs 

23:15 How to Enroll Dogs in Clinical Trials 

26:45 Side Effects and Safety of Monepantel 

31:00 Future Trials and Research Goals 

34:30 Closing Thoughts and Resources 

33:55 Closing Remarks and Resources 

Get to know Kim Agnew, BVSc:

https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kim-agnew-bvsc/    

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