Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nov. 14, 2022
How Does PEMF Therapy Help Dogs with Cancer? | Dr. Erica Ancier #192
PEMF therapy is safe, easy to use at home, provides relief for pain and inflammation, and may even have some anticancer effects.
Nov. 7, 2022
Will Cutaneous Hemangiosarcoma Come Back? | Dr. Brooke Britton #191
Do you know which dog skin cancer can be caused by the sun? Oncologist Brooke Britton explains cutaneous hemangiosarcoma.
Oct. 31, 2022
Confused by Dog Cancer Diagnosis? Get a Second Opinion | Dr. David Vail #190
You’re not the only one confused by dog cancer. A second opinion with an oncologist is the best way to get the latest treatment and diagnosis information.
Oct. 24, 2022
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dog Cancer Part 2 | Dr. Robert Silver #189
What do birch trees and caterpillars have in common? Both can grow medicinal mushrooms that help dogs with cancer.
Oct. 17, 2022
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dog Cancer Part 1 | Dr. Robert Silver #188
When it comes to dog cancer, beta glucans put the magic in mushrooms. Learn how mushrooms are harvested for supplements and how they can help your dog.
Oct. 10, 2022
Is Surgery an Option for Bladder Cancer? | Dr. Brooke Britton #187
Barbara has been managing her dog’s bladder cancer with piroxicam, but a new vet says surgery might be an option.
Oct. 3, 2022
What Is Futile Care in Veterinary Medicine? | Dr. Nathan Peterson #186
Dog cancer treatment decisions are rarely easy. And they can be as hard on veterinarians as they are on owners.
Sept. 26, 2022
How Petco Love Helps Dog Cancer Funding | Susanne Kogut #185
Petco Love has invested $18 million in dog cancer funding, and continues to expand their offerings to help dogs.
Sept. 19, 2022
Can Lipomas Hide Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs? | Dr. Brooke Britton #184
Is that soft lump on your dog just a fatty tumor… or is it something more sinister? Caller Jenny brings attention to how malignant cancers can look harmless.
Sept. 12, 2022
Dog Cancer True Tail: Dunbar | Dr. Katie Berlin & Tara Diehl #183
Dunbar’s no cat, but he does seem to have nine lives. With the help of his loving owners and great veterinary team, he has been fighting cancer since 2019.
Aug. 29, 2022
Update & Fall Preview Part 2 | Molly Jacobson #182
Listen in for the dog cancer stories and information you can expect from us this fall!
Aug. 22, 2022
A Blood Test for Dog Cancer? Meet OncoK9 | Dr. Andi Flory #181
Thanks to a little dog named Poppy, we now have a blood test that can detect dog cancer before the dog experiences any symptoms.
Aug. 15, 2022
Summer Break! Update & Fall Preview | Molly Jacobson #180
We’re taking a couple weeks off this summer, but we still have plenty of dog cancer resources available 24/7.
Aug. 8, 2022
Providing the Best Care for Senior Dogs | Dr. Mary Gardner #179
Are the changes in your older dog part of aging, or are they signs of cancer? Dr. Mary Gardner weighs in on how to support senior and geriatric dogs.
Aug. 1, 2022
All About Radiation for Dogs | Jenny Fisher #178
What kills brain cancer cells, takes only 5-7 minutes, and provides pain relief from osteosarcoma? Radiation therapy.
July 25, 2022
Is a Week Too Long for Dog Breast Cancer Surgery? | Dr. Brooke Britton #177
A dog with mammary cancer has three problems: her tumor is very large, she has started chewing at the tumor, and her surgery isn’t for another week.