Episodes
Sept. 30, 2024
Old Dog Care Tips to Prevent Silent Suffering | Mary Gardner, DVM #256
Is your dog silently suffering? Uncover the hidden dangers of aging and learn how to give them the comfort they deserve in their final days.
Sept. 16, 2024
What Is Plastic Made of and Other Terrifying Plastic Facts | Charlotte Hacker, MS, PhD #255
Plastics are filled with dangerous substances, and they impact our health and the health of our dogs.
Sept. 2, 2024
Found a Lump on My Dog and Other Bad Signs | David Vail, DVM, MS, Dip. ACVIM (Oncology) #254
Is that lump on your dog cancer? Don’t wait to find out. Early detection literally saves lives.
Aug. 19, 2024
A Dog Nutritionist on Dog Cancer Diets and More | Lindsey Bullen, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) #253
Can the right diet be medicine for a dog with cancer? This veterinary nutritionist says “yes.”
Aug. 5, 2024
Dog Surgery Recovery Guide for Dog Owners | Kate Basedow, LVT #252
It’s critical that you know how to care for your dog in the first days and weeks after surgery.
July 29, 2024
Dog Surgery Day! Essential Tips for Dog Owners | Kate Basedow, LVT #251
The day of dog surgery is super stressful. Here’s how to be organized and thorough.
July 22, 2024
Dog Surgery Pre-Op Checklist for Dog Owners | Kate Basedow, LVT #250
What you do in the days and weeks before surgery can help your dog sail through!
July 8, 2024
Maximize Your Dog Cancer Vet Investment | Dr. Megan Duffy #249
Whether you are seeing a veterinary oncologist once to get your options, or choose to pursue treatment, you should maximize your investment in that expensive specialist consult.
June 24, 2024
26 Signs Your Dog Might Be Dying | Molly Jacobson #248
How do I know if my dog is dying? There are 26 signs you can look for.
June 10, 2024
Pet Health Insights with The Pet Health Zone | Dr. Jules Benson #247
Want an idea of what you are dealing with when it comes to your pet’s health? There’s a new online calculator that offers a wealth of insight!
May 27, 2024
Radiation for a Dog with TCC | Dr. Megan Duffy #246
Heather’s veterinary oncologist wants to use radiation on her dog with transitional cell carcinoma. Is that a good idea?
May 13, 2024
Your Dog Cancer Story | Molly Jacobson #245
It’s a good idea to get your dog cancer story in alignment with your dog’s cancer story ASAP.
April 29, 2024
AI in Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Kelly Diehl #244
To say AI in veterinary medicine is a game-changer may be the understatement of the 21st century.
April 15, 2024
T Cell Infusion for Lymphoma in Dogs | Dr. Megan Duffy #243
Are T-cell infusions still experimental in dogs? Who qualifies, and what are the things we should think about if our own dog has lymphoma?
April 1, 2024
Alternative to Chemotherapy for Dogs with Osteosarcoma | Tammie Wahaus of ELIAS Animal Health #242
Why isn't there an alternative to chemotherapy for dogs with cancer like osteosarcoma? Regulation! Let's nerd out on the regulatory process with a biotech entrepreneur.
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?
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.