Episodes
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…
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?
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 …
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 squam…
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…
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.
May 29, 2020
Medicine for Dogs in Pain | Dr. Demian Dressler #58
Is your dog in pain, even though she’s not crying? Maybe! Is she anxious? Probably! Can you treat one without the other? Let’s find out. Dr. Dressler brings us up to date on pain management for dogs.
May 28, 2020
End of Life for Dogs - How to Know When to Euthanize │ Dr. Demian Dressler #57
Should I euthanize my dog, or let her die on her own terms? Such a simple question. But the answer is anything but. Dr. Demian Dressler gives us much-needed food for thought.
May 22, 2020
Dog Won't Eat? What To Do | Dr. Sue Ettinger #56
“My dog won’t eat” is one of the worst things a dog lover can say. It makes us feel desperate, like our dogs are dying in front of us. Even oncologists feel that way, it turns out, when it’s their own dogs. Dr. Sue Ettinger …
May 18, 2020
Tanovea for Dogs with Lymphoma │ Dr. Demian Dressler #55
Would Tanovea have given Effie more time if it had been around in 2015? Is Tanovea good for dogs with lymphoma? Oh, and, one more question, one we ALL want to know the answer to: did I cause my dog’s cancer??
May 15, 2020
Chemotherapy for Dogs Demystified | Dr. Sue Ettinger #54
How often does a dog really need chemo? Is there flexibility? What if I don’t have time? What if my dog hates the vet? Will my budget be taken into account? What are the side effects? Dr. Sue Ettinger, veterinary medical onc…
May 12, 2020
Amputation of Dog Leg? Really?? │ Dr. Demian Dressler #53
Is amputating a dog’s leg REALLY necessary if they have a bone cancer diagnosis? Can they recover?
May 8, 2020
CBD Oil for Dogs│ Dr. Demian Dressler #52
There is evidence that CBD has anti-cancer effects, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-anxiety effects, anti-seizure effects, and even anti-glaucoma effects. So why aren’t more vets recommending it?
May 5, 2020
Vitamin C for Dogs with Cancer │ Dr. Nancy Reese #51
Does vitamin C given by IV help dogs with cancer, or is that just a myth, like some folks insist? Dr. Nancy Reese, veterinarian and epidemiologist, looks at the research.