Episodes

Sept. 22, 2020

Exam Room Series: Hemangiosarcoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler #82

What is hemangiosarcoma and what are the warning signs that your dog may have it? Is there treatment for hemangiosarcoma? Can I give my dog supplements to help with this cancer? For advice and answers to these common dog parent questions, this episode has it all.
Sept. 21, 2020

Exam Room Series: Osteosarcoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler #81

What is osteosarcoma? What does micrometastasis mean? Can dogs live happy lives on three legs? Is your dog in terrible pain? If these are some of the questions that you are wondering after hearing your dog’s osteosarcoma diagnosis, Dr. Dressler has your answers in this episode.
Sept. 18, 2020

Exam Room Series: Mammary Gland Cancer │ Dr. Demian Dressler #80

Your vet wants to spay your girl – should you do it? At what age? Should you spay your adult dog who has already developed breast cancer? In this short but informative episode, Dr. Dressler covers these questions are more.
Sept. 18, 2020

Exam Room Series: Mast Cell Tumors │ Dr. Demian Dressler #79

Mast cell tumors (MCT) are the most common type of cancer seen in dogs. So, why do so many dogs get them? Is there something that we are doing as dog parents that are predisposing our dogs to growing these types of tumors? With these questions rolling around in your mind, you walk out of the vet of…
Sept. 14, 2020

Exam Room Series: Lymphoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler #78

What happens when you can’t just cut out the cancer? Dr. Demian Dressler talks about lymphosarcoma and why we should replace the phrase “life expectancy” with “gained life expectancy.”
Sept. 4, 2020

Exam Room Series: Introduction | #77

This series is geared for dog lovers who recently received a dog cancer diagnosis. Each episode focuses on a specific canine cancer. It provides information about the cancer and typical treatment options for that particular cancer.
Sept. 3, 2020

Essential Oils For Dogs: Safety, Uses & How To Find Reputable Brands | Dr. Janet Roark #76

Like most vets, Dr. Janet Roark didn’t have any faith in essential oils. Her doubts were nursed by the number of shady products on the market. But when a good essential oil rapidly cured her debilitating headache, her curiosity was piqued. How had voodoo treatments triumphed after months of convent…
Aug. 28, 2020

Checking Your Dog’s Symptoms on the Internet? Here’s What You Need to Know │ Dr. Alex Avery #75

When it comes to our dog’s health, you are not alone if you check for symptoms on the internet. A simple online search can provide a wealth of information. But as we all know, there are always risks. In this episode, Dr. Avery, veterinarian and founder of Our Pets Health, explains why there is a gr…
Aug. 21, 2020

Tripawds: Life With A Three-Legged Dog | Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson #74

When the vet recommended amputation for their dog, Rene and Jim were terrified. Little did they know that this diagnosis would help them do a 180 and start living life to the fullest again. As it turns out, three legged dogs don’t just thrive—they can teach us a lot about this adventure called life…
Aug. 14, 2020

Therapy After Leg Amputation for Dog | Dr. Erica Ancier #73

My dog has gone through amputation surgery to remove a leg. What happens next? Can mobility therapy help my dog have a good quality of life as a Tripawd?
Guest: Erica Ancier
Aug. 7, 2020

Early Dog Cancer Prevention and Vaccine Trials | Dr. Demian Dressler #72

Should I enroll my dog in the Vaccination Against Canine Cancer Study (VACCS)? What else can I do to prevent my dog from getting cancer? Dr. Dressler explores these questions in this Q&A show.
July 31, 2020

Dog Acupuncture | Dr. Tori Countner #71

Dog cancer treatments often seem frighteningly invasive. That’s partly why Dr. Tori Countner believes in a holistic approach and treatments to help alleviate your dog’s anxiety and pain. She works alongside standard Western treatments to increase quality of life through acupuncture, cold laser ther…
July 24, 2020

Cannabis for Dogs with Cancer | Dr. Gary Richter #70

Do cannabis and CBD have benefits for dog cancer? Why doesn’t my vet recommend products? How do I know which are worth my money?
July 18, 2020

Leading My Dog’s Cancer Treatment Team │ Lauren Ebbecke #69

“You cannot treat your own dog’s cancer,” said the veterinary oncologist. “You’re looking at months,” she said. Lauren respectfully disagreed. Over the next year she gathered her veterinary care team and treated Sage’s squamous cell carcinoma. She also decided bacon-wrapped steak could be a cancer …
July 7, 2020

Dog Not Eating? When to Worry │ Dr. Demian Dressler #68

Jen’s dog Devin hasn’t eaten in days, and keeps sniffing his food and then walking away. What is going on? Should she worry? Dr. Demian Dressler answers.
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.