Episodes

March 18, 2024

Palladia for Dogs | Dr. Megan Duffy #241

Veterinary oncologists are using the drug Palladia for dogs with many types of cancer now. Dr. Megan Duffy explains why.
March 4, 2024

Grief Writing After a Dog Dies | Sheila Cooperman #240

Can you write your way through grief? Sheila Cooperman’s True Tail about Tucker the Boykin Spaniel suggests it can help.
Feb. 19, 2024

Dog Cancer Tip: Dog Euthanasia or Natural Death? | Molly Jacobson #239

When the end nears, the choices seem to narrow to dog euthanasia or a natural death. Is that the best way to think about it?
Guests: molly , jacob
Feb. 5, 2024

Early Dog Cancer Detection with Urine-Sniffing Worms | Dr. Page Wages & Chan Namgong #238

Worms are helping screen dogs for cancer by sniffing their urine. Could this new screening method help catch dog cancer early?
Jan. 22, 2024

Puppy with Bladder Mass: What Now? | Dr. Lauren Barrow #237

Patrick’s puppy has a bladder mass. It’s desperately unfair … but is it Patrick’s fault his dog has cancer?
Jan. 8, 2024

BIOCERA-VET Cementoplasty for Dog Bone Cancer | Aqui Villamonte Chevalier, DVM, PhD & Dr. Shaina Stewart #236

Cementoplasty has helped humans stabilize bones for decades. Now it’s being used in dog bone cancer.
Dec. 25, 2023

Dog Cancer Tip: The One Word You Shouldn’t Dread | Molly Jacobson #235

Something happens to the human brain when we hear the word “cancer” – and it doesn’t help our dogs.
Dec. 11, 2023

Dog Cancer Tips: 7 Tactics for Handling Change | Molly Jacobson #234

Reeling as you try to cope with a dog cancer diagnosis? We’ve got you. Here are seven tips on how to handle the ever-changing landscape of dog cancer.
Nov. 27, 2023

How to Get a Dog to Eat That Refuses To Do So | Dr. Susan Recker #233

Your dog won’t eat. What on earth do you do? Dr. Susan Recker has lots of great advice for how to get a dog to eat that refuses to do so.
Nov. 13, 2023

Arguing About Dog Cancer | Jeannine Moga #232

Just realized you and your spouse or significant other dramatically disagree on how to handle treatment or euthanasia decisions? Today’s guest has tips.
Guest: Jeannine Moga
Oct. 30, 2023

Pet Health Insurance Is Worth It! | Dr. Amanda Hensley #231

Dr. Amanda Hensley says every pet should have pet insurance, in part because you can “pay ahead” on your likely $10K in unexpected pet health expenses.
Oct. 16, 2023

Genetics in Dogs and People | Elaine A. Ostrander, PhD #230

“The days of doing a siloed approach to science are long gone. Now that we can sequence genomes, now that we can map genomes, everything needs to be integrated,” says Dr. Elaine Ostrander of the National Institute of Health.
Oct. 2, 2023

Detox for Dogs with Cancer | Dr. Nicole Sheehan #229

Dr. Nicole Sheehan is a relentlessly open-minded integrative veterinarian and a liver detox expert.
Sept. 18, 2023

Repurposed Drugs for Cancer (Mast Cell Tumors) in Dogs | Dr. Lauren Barrow #228

Tracie is thinking her dog’s mast cell tumor might benefit from Panacur (fenbendazole). Are there any other repurposed drugs she might consider?
Guest: Lauren Barrow
Sept. 4, 2023

Apoptosis Explained Simply and Why It Matters in Dog Cancer | Amanda Kin, M.S. #227

Biology professor Amanda Kin explains apoptosis as if it’s an episode of Law & Order: SVU. Is the cell dying by accident, suicide, or murder?
Guest: Amanda Kin
Aug. 21, 2023

What Can I Give My Dog with Bladder Cancer? | Dr. Lauren Barrow #226

Gloria’s dog is on piroxicam for their transitional cell carcinoma. What can she feed him and what supplements can she give him?
Guest: Lauren Barrow
Aug. 7, 2023

How Do Genetic Mutations Cause Cancer? | Dr. Jessica Tartof #225

If you’ve researched supplements for dog cancer, you’ve come across curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. Does it help, and how?
July 24, 2023

How Do Genetic Mutations Cause Cancer? | Dr. Charlotte Hacker #224

There are many dog cancer causes, but genetic mutations are at the root of each case. Learn what these microscopic errors are and how they can lead to cancer.
July 10, 2023

Why Venison is Good for Dogs | Dr. Alex Ubell #223

Deer meat for dogs? You bet! Venison is high in protein and healthy fats, making it a great option for many dogs.
June 26, 2023

Can Regular Vets Do Chemo for Dogs? Yes! | Dr. Kristen Lester #222

Your general practice vet may be able to do your dog’s chemotherapy! This can save travel time and money.
Guest: krist
June 19, 2023

Where Do I Start with Supplements for Dog Cancer? | Dr. Jessica Tartof #221

Which supplements for dog cancer are actually helpful? This can depend on what cancer your dog has and other meds he is taking.
June 12, 2023

CBD and Cannabis for Dogs: Then, Now, and Looking Forward Part 2 | Dr. Narda Robinson #220

CBD might be part of the natural dog cancer treatment plan for your pup, but it is important to choose your product(s) carefully.
June 5, 2023

CBD and Cannabis for Dogs: Then, Now, and Looking Forward Part 1 | Dr. Narda Robinson #219

Cannabis dog research has come a long way, and every day we learn more about how this plant can help our dogs.
May 29, 2023

Cannabis vs CBD and Related Terms | Kate Basedow LVT #218

Cannabis or CBD? Hemp or marijuana? What’s the difference? Let’s break down common terms related to cannabis and CBD oil.