Episodes
June 30, 2020
Dog Cancer Supplements and Dog Cancer Remission │ Dr. Demian Dressler #67
Phyllis is giving her dog a bunch of supplements for cancer and wonders – which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should go? Dr. Demian Dressler has three strategies for how to make the decision.
June 26, 2020
Treating the Whole Dog | Dr. Lori Cesario #66
Think veterinary oncologists are just about chemo, radiation, and surgery? Well, Dr. Lori Cesario is about those and much more. This is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an oncologist who treats the “whole dog.”
June 23, 2020
When Should I Put My Dog Down? | Dr. Demian Dressler #65
How do we know when to say goodbye to our pets? And how do we say goodbye? Dr. Demian Dressler thinks we need rituals around our dog’s end of life, too.
June 19, 2020
The Other Side of the Exam Table | Dr. Katie Berlin #64
Are veterinarians “just in it for the money” or are they bleeding heart softies? Or are they just human, like all of us? The way you answer this question will impact your dog’s vet care.
June 16, 2020
Amelanotic Melanoma Dogs Vaccine │ Dr. Demian Dressler #63
If your dog has amelanotic melanoma, will Oncept, the melanoma vaccine, help?
June 12, 2020
The Clean Pet Food Revolution | Dr. Ernie Ward #62
Is a high-protein, low-carb, high-fiber diet for dog cancer meat-based? Dr. Ernie Ward says it doesn’t have to be – and maybe shouldn’t be.
June 9, 2020
Fish Bad for Dogs with Cancer? │ Dr. Demian Dressler #61
Severe food allergies make it hard for this little poodle to keep any food down. Dorothy wants to know – what happens if the wild-caught salmon no longer sits well with her dog? Also, is it safe to give so much fish over the long term? Dr. Dressler answers.
June 5, 2020
Prednisone for Dogs - Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects | Dr. Tammy Powell #60
Prednisone for dogs: miracle drug, or side effect nightmare? It’s used for dozens of problems, including several cancers. And there’s a lot to know to use it wisely and well. Let’s do a Deep Dive.
June 2, 2020
Side Effects of Prednisone in Dogs │ Dr. Demian Dressler #59
How long is too long, when it comes to prednisone use in our dogs? Debbie asks, and Dr. Dressler answers.
May 29, 2020
Medicine for Dogs in Pain | Dr. Demian Dressler #58
Is your dog in pain, even though she’s not crying? Maybe! Is she anxious? Probably! Can you treat one without the other? Let’s find out. Dr. Dressler brings us up to date on pain management for dogs.
May 28, 2020
End of Life for Dogs - How to Know When to Euthanize │ Dr. Demian Dressler #57
Should I euthanize my dog, or let her die on her own terms? Such a simple question. But the answer is anything but. Dr. Demian Dressler gives us much-needed food for thought.
May 22, 2020
Dog Won't Eat? What To Do | Dr. Sue Ettinger #56
“My dog won’t eat” is one of the worst things a dog lover can say. It makes us feel desperate, like our dogs are dying in front of us. Even oncologists feel that way, it turns out, when it’s their own dogs. Dr. Sue Ettinger offers medical AND non-medical tips to help your dog start eating again.
May 18, 2020
Tanovea for Dogs with Lymphoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler #55
Would Tanovea have given Effie more time if it had been around in 2015? Is Tanovea good for dogs with lymphoma? Oh, and, one more question, one we ALL want to know the answer to: did I cause my dog’s cancer??
May 15, 2020
Chemotherapy for Dogs Demystified | Dr. Sue Ettinger #54
How often does a dog really need chemo? Is there flexibility? What if I don’t have time? What if my dog hates the vet? Will my budget be taken into account? What are the side effects? Dr. Sue Ettinger, veterinary medical oncologist, answers your most burning questions.
May 12, 2020
Amputation of Dog Leg? Really?? │ Dr. Demian Dressler #53
Is amputating a dog’s leg REALLY necessary if they have a bone cancer diagnosis? Can they recover?
May 8, 2020
CBD Oil for Dogs│ Dr. Demian Dressler #52
There is evidence that CBD has anti-cancer effects, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-anxiety effects, anti-seizure effects, and even anti-glaucoma effects. So why aren’t more vets recommending it?
May 5, 2020
Vitamin C for Dogs with Cancer │ Dr. Nancy Reese #51
Does vitamin C given by IV help dogs with cancer, or is that just a myth, like some folks insist? Dr. Nancy Reese, veterinarian and epidemiologist, looks at the research.
May 1, 2020
Diet for a Dog with Cancer | Dr. Sue Ettinger #50
Is there a perfect diet for a dog with cancer? Does diet even matter when it comes to cancer? Dr. Sue Ettinger, veterinary oncologist and co-author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, weighs in.
April 28, 2020
What Age Is a Dog Too Old for Surgery? │ Dr. Nancy Reese #49
Are we right to assume that older dogs shouldn’t go through surgery? Is it ever right to put them under? Dr. Nancy Reese has an answer for Louise’s question about her senior Maltese.
April 24, 2020
COVID-19 & Dogs: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus │ Dr. Nancy Reese #48
Are our dogs in danger from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19? Are we in danger from our dogs?? Dr. Nancy Reese, veterinarian and epidemiologist, sets us straight.
April 21, 2020
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Dogs │ Dr. Demian Dressler #47
What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and how should we handle it in our dogs? Dr. Dressler tackles this question from Delisa in Alabama.
April 17, 2020
When Not to Treat Dog Cancer │ Dr. Demian Dressler #46
Is it OK to not treat dog cancer? Dr. Dressler mounts a defense of guardians who have to make painful decisions about their dog cancer treatments.
April 14, 2020
HER2/neu Osteosarcoma Immunotherapy │ Dr. Sue Ettinger #45
Is there a new immunotherapy for dogs with osteosarcoma? Can you get your dog into clinical trials, or is it commercially available?
April 6, 2020
Keto Diet for Dogs with Cancer │ Dr. Demian Dressler #44
Is a keto diet for dogs with cancer important, and … what is it, exactly? Is it a raw diet, or something more? Dr. Dressler’s Deep Dive helps explain.