Dog Cancer Causes Hiding In Your Home | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, Ph.D., DACVCP, DACVIM (SAIM) #257

Originally recorded in 2022, this episode features Dr. Lauren Trepanier from the University of Wisconsin, revealing her groundbreaking research into the link between environmental pollution and dog cancer.

Key Topics:

Environmental Pollutants and Cancer in Dogs: Dr. Trepanier’s research links pollutants such as ozone, benzene, trichloroethylene, and herbicides to cancer in dogs.
Lymphoma Study: Ongoing studies on Boxers and Golden Retrievers with lymphoma aim to determine how air pollutants, including ozone and VOCs, may trigger cancer.
Bladder Cancer Study: The research also investigates dogs with bladder cancer, focusing on household pollutants like arsenic and acrolein, which are linked to bladder cancer in humans.
Human-Dog Connection: Dr. Trepanier explains how dogs' cancer risks from pollutants can also provide insight into potential cancer risks for humans.
One Health Initiative: The episode discusses how the One Health initiative encourages collaboration between veterinary and human medical professionals to advance research and treatment.
Practical Applications: Dr. Trepanier offers suggestions on how dog owners can mitigate cancer risks, including reducing exposure to VOCs and herbicides.

Links and Resources:

Dog Cancer Survival Guide by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger
Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
AKC Canine Health Foundation
One Health Alliance
Canine Health Foundation
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
Boxer Lymphoma Study Recruitment Flier
Transitional Cell Carcinoma Study Recruitment Flier

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Related Videos:

A fantastic interview with Dr. Janet Patterson-Kane of Morris Animal Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEvFhsC_TyY

Related Links:

Our article on Pollution and other Environmental cancer causes: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/pollution/

Learn about pharmaceuticals in the drinking water: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/pharmaceuticals-in-drinking-water/

Our article on Bladder Cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/bladder-cancer-in-dogs-including-transitional-cell-carcinoma/

Our article on Lymphoma: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/lymphoma-in-dogs/

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Environmental Toxins and Cancer in Dogs

01:30 - Ozone and Air Pollution’s Link to Cancer

03:00 - Fracking and Cancer Risks in Dogs