Episodes

May 8, 2023

My Heart Dog Ludo | Dr. Adrienne Anderson #215

Veterinarian Adrienne Anderson talks about her “heart dog,” Ludo the Great Dane mix.
Guest: anderson
May 1, 2023

The Best and Worst Foods for Dog Cancer | Dr. Susan Recker #214

Food is medicine! Veterinarian Susan Recker recommends the best foods for dogs with cancer and food types to avoid for these pups.
April 24, 2023

Medical Massage for Dogs | Dr. Narda Robinson #213

Massage health benefits can apply to your dog too! Learn the science of how massage helps dogs relax and feel better.
April 17, 2023

Does Plastic Cause Cancer in Dogs? | Dr. Charlotte Hacker #212

Did you know that plastic breaks down over time, leaching chemicals that can cause cancer? Your dog may be at risk from plastics in your home.
Guest: hacker
April 10, 2023

Ivermectin for Dog Lymphoma? Nope | Dr. Brooke Britton #211

Ivermectin is great for parasitic infections in dogs. Ivermectin as a cancer treatment? Not so much.
April 3, 2023

Dog Cancer True Tail: Golden Retriever Hero Indy | Kim Peri & Dr. Mike Lappin #210

Indy the Golden Retriever was part of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, bringing us another step closer to solving the cancer puzzle. Oh, and he surfed.
March 27, 2023

All About Degranulation Events | Dr. Brooke Britton #209

Your dog is restless and anxious, and suddenly chewing and scratching at his red, irritated mast cell tumor. Is he having a degranulation event?
March 20, 2023

Dog Cancer True Tail: Lilli | John Mcleish #208

Lilli’s dog cancer success story spans three years, two surgeries, a whole lot of vets, and one really loving human dad.
Guest: John Mcleish
March 17, 2023

Dog Cancer Answers Trailer

Vetted Advice From Real Veterinarians To Help Your Dog Fight Cancer | Award-winning podcast
March 13, 2023

Monepantel: A Future Treatment for Dog Lymphoma | Dr. Kim Agnew #207

Monepantel is a hopeful dog lymphoma treatment currently in clinical trials. This easy-to-give tablet seems to keep dogs stable and feeling good.
Guest: Kim Agnew
March 6, 2023

Pain Control for Dogs After Surgery | Tasha McNerney CVT #206

Pain control for dogs after surgery is not just about drugs! There are so many other things your vet does to help your dog and that you can do at home.
Feb. 27, 2023

Dog Cancer True Tail: Roscoe's Legacy | Renée Michael #205

Roscoe the Bassett Hound fought prostate cancer for 21 months, and his mom is sharing everything she learned that helped him thrive.
Feb. 20, 2023

Dog Cancer Risk Linked to Size | Dr. Jules Benson #204

Pet insurance claims through Nationwide are revealing trends about which dogs are at higher risk of developing cancer.
Guest: benson
Feb. 13, 2023

Acupuncture for Dog Cancer | Dr. Narda Robinson #203

Can acupuncture cure dog cancer? Nope. But it can do a whole lot to help your dog feel better and alleviate side effects from illness and medications alike.
Feb. 6, 2023

HIFU: How Sound Waves Can Destroy Tumors | Dr. Joanne Tuohy #202

Use sound waves to make tumors explode with a cloud of tiny bubbles? Check! This experimental therapy may be the future of bone cancer treatment in dogs.
Jan. 30, 2023

Dog Cancer True Tail: Buddy Beats Hemangiosarcoma | Laura Gillespie #201

Buddy the Bulldog is a dog cancer success story, and against the formidable foe hemangiosarcoma no less!
Guest: gill
Jan. 23, 2023

How to Think About Dog Cancer Expenses | Dr. Lauren Barrow #200

Give yourself grace. That is Dr. Barrow’s top advice if you can’t afford expensive treatments for your dog’s cancer.
Guest: Lauren Barrow
Jan. 16, 2023

All About Anesthesia for Dogs | Tasha McNerney CVT #199

Anesthesia for dogs doesn’t have to be scary. One weird nap for your dog, one amazing opportunity for vets to provide lifesaving medical care.
Jan. 9, 2023

How Tesoro Spent $60,000 on Dog Cancer Treatment | Diana Gerba #198

This True Tail includes almost every dog cancer treatment in the books and a whole lot of love shared by one woman and her special Bernese Mountain Dog.
Guest: Diana Gerba
Jan. 2, 2023

Why Do Nose Tumors Bleed? | Dr. Brooke Britton #197

Dog nasal tumors are extremely fragile and frequently bleed. But why? Oncologist Brooke Britton explains.
Dec. 26, 2022

Easy Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Dogs with Cancer | Kate Basedow #196

Stress can prevent treatments from working well, but you can fix that. Learn ways to increase quality of life for dogs with cancer at home, for free.
Dec. 12, 2022

Can Anal Gland Cancer Spread to the Stomach? | Dr. Brooke Britton #195

Caller Darlene just found out her dog has a possible mass in her stomach, but no symptoms of stomach cancer. What should she do?
Dec. 5, 2022

Early Dog Cancer Warning Signs | Dr. David Vail #194

Does your dog seem off? Trust your gut, says oncologist Dr. David Vail. Whether it’s cancer or something else, early detection improves outcomes.
Guest: David M. Vail
Nov. 21, 2022

Best Treatment for Early Oral Melanoma in Dogs | Dr. Brooke Britton #193

Oral melanoma is an aggressive cancer, but catching it and starting treatment early can yield good results.