Episodes

Dec. 21, 2020

Is Amputation the Best Option for My Dog? │ Dr. Nancy Reese Q&A

This week’s episode of Dog Cancer Answers features returning guest, Dr. Nancy Reese. Dr. Nancy addresses a listener line question about amputation for a dog with a non-metastatic synovial cell sarcoma. She gives listeners a …
Dec. 14, 2020

Herbal Treatment for Bleeding Tumors in Dogs │ Dr. Demian Dressler Q&A

Do you have a dog with a bleeding mass, such as a hemangiosarcoma tumor? This week we interviewed world renowned veterinarian and author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, Dr. Demian Dressler. Dr. Dressler shares his expertis…
Dec. 7, 2020

How to Cope and Prepare for Your Dog’s Death | Wendy Van de Poll Deep Dive

No one wants their dog to lose their cancer battle, but the truth is that cancer can be unpredictable in its response rate to treatment and in survivorship. Which is why we interviewed this week’s special guest, Wendy Van de…
Nov. 30, 2020

Flea and Tick Prevention: Factors to Consider When Choosing a Product │ Dr. Nancy Reese Q&A

I think we can all agree that fleas and ticks are a problem. Especially considering the risk factors of the types of diseases that ticks can carry, as well as the risks of anemia associated with an infestation of fleas. This…
Nov. 23, 2020

Foods That Help Fight and Prevent Cancer in Dogs │ Dr. Judy Morgan Deep Dive

Holistic veterinarian, Dr. Judy Morgan, joined us this week to talk about making balanced and nutritious homecooked meals that are easily digestible, taste delicious and are enticing to your dog. Best of all, she explains ho…
Nov. 16, 2020

Can Dogs Eat Garlic? │ Dr. Demian Dressler Q&A

With so many mixed signals about the benefits of giving fresh garlic to dogs with cancer, it’s no secret that this topic has become such a controversial one. To clear up some of the controversy, we brought in lead author of …
Nov. 9, 2020

Could a Vaccine Prevent Dog Cancer? │ Dr. Nancy Reese Q&A

Have you ever wondered why you can take your dog to the vet to get vaccines to help protect them from diseases like parvo, rabies, and kennel cough? Yet, there hasn’t been a vaccine developed that would help protect them fro…
Nov. 2, 2020

Fight Cancer & Disease Through the Gut – Nutrition, Fleas and More | Dr. Nick Thompson Deep Dive

Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. Nick Thompson discusses a wide range of topics in this week’s episode of Dog Cancer Answers. Educating our listeners on everything from the microbiome, the science behind epigenetics and cancer gen…
Oct. 26, 2020

Is Peanut Butter Bad for Dogs? │ Dr. Demian Dressler Deep Dive

Dogs love the taste and smell of peanut butter (PB), but the real question is, should we be giving it to them? In this quick but informative episode, Dr. Dressler gives his advice on if peanut butter is good or bad for dogs,…
Oct. 19, 2020

Cannabis to Help Dogs with Cancer – A Veterinary Oncologist Perspective | Dr. Trina Hazzah Deep Dive

When fifteen-year-old Trina Hazzah got a part-time job cleaning animal cages, she had no idea she would become a veterinary oncologist, much less co-found the Veterinary Cannabis Society. Two advanced degrees, a journey thro…
Oct. 12, 2020

Traditional and Classic Chinese Medicine for Dog Cancer | Dr. Cynthia Lankenau Deep Dive

An old-school vet with an exclusively holistic practice, Dr. Cynthia Lankenau rolls with the punches. She will tell you that Traditional Chinese Medicine is only the tip of an older, more impressive iceberg called Classical…
Oct. 5, 2020

Treating Dog Cancer Naturally – Why I made the Switch to Becoming a Holistic Veterinarian | Dr. Katie Woodley Deep Dive

For many of us, our dog’s cancer diagnosis can be scary, frustrating, and it can leave us feeling a little helpless. Especially, if your traditional veterinarian does not give you any options or is skeptical about the effect…
Sept. 28, 2020

My Dog Has Cancer: What Do I Need to Know? │ Molly Jacobson Deep Dive

How do you keep breathing? And should you get an oncologist on board? And how do I cope with my guilt? Members of the Facebook group Dog Cancer Support offer their hard-won wisdom.
Sept. 25, 2020

Exam Room Series: Melanoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler

Melanomas in dogs are very common, but not all melanomas are the same. So, when should you be worried about finding a melanoma tumor on your dog? Dr. Dressler answers these questions and discusses the most common locations t…
Sept. 25, 2020

Exam Room Series: Perianal and Anal Sac Tumors │ Dr. Demian Dressler

In this episode, Dr. Dressler joins us to discuss the causes of perianal and anal sac tumors. Learn what causes this cancer, what increases your dog's risk for a malignant tumor, and how regular check-ups could help find the…
Sept. 25, 2020

Exam Room Series: Brain Tumors │ Dr. Demian Dressler

Brain tumors in dogs are not very common. While your dog is less likely to be diagnosed with a brain tumor, early diagnosis can still be challenge because the symptoms present like a seizure disorder. For some dog owner’s it…
Sept. 25, 2020

Exam Room Series: Nasal Cavity Cancers │ Dr. Demian Dressler

When chemotherapy or traditional surgery is not suitable to treat a specific kind of cancer, what techniques do veterinarians turn to? In this episode, Dr. Demian Dressler discusses nasal cavity cancer in dogs. To find out m…
Sept. 25, 2020

Exam Room Series: Oral Cancers │ Dr. Demian Dressler

In this episode of Dog Cancer Answers, Dr. Dressler covers some of the common types of oral cancers in dogs. He explains that some of these tumors are caused by malignancies, while others may be benign. The management, treat…
Sept. 24, 2020

Exam Room Series: Transitional Cell Carcinoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler

Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) is one of the most underdiagnosed cancer in dogs. This is because the tumor will often develop in the bladder lining or other small areas of the urinary tract, which results in symptoms of p…
Sept. 22, 2020

Exam Room Series: Hemangiosarcoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler

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 par…
Sept. 21, 2020

Exam Room Series: Osteosarcoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler

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 dia…
Sept. 18, 2020

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

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

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? W…
Sept. 14, 2020

Exam Room Series: Lymphoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler

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.”