Sept. 25, 2020

Exam Room Series: Brain Tumors │ Dr. Demian Dressler

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 can be hard to recognize when their dog is having a seizure. In this episode, Dr. Dressler provides insight on the symptoms of brain tumors, factors that can make early detection complicated and what to consider when determining your dog’s treatment options.

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Dog Cancer Answers

Brain tumors in dogs can be difficult to diagnose. While this cancer is often discovered through seizure disorders, it can be difficult to identify if a dog is having a seizure because they can show up differently in different dogs. In this episode, Dr. Dressler shares some common clinical signs of seizures, explains how treatment plan analysis plays a factor in the way your veterinarian decides to treat your dog’s brain cancer, and how your dog may benefit from using a  Full Spectrum approach to their cancer care. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:

The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger.

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/full-spectrum-cancer-care/what-is-full-spectrum-cancer-care/ by the Dog Cancer Vet Team

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/cancer-type/brain-tumor/signs-of-brain-cancer-in-dogs/ by Dr. Demian Dressler

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/choosing-treatments/what-is-treatment-plan-analysis/ by Dr. Demian Dressler 

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/full-spectrum-cancer-care/dog-cancer-diet/diet-and-dogs-with-cancer/ by Dr. Sue Ettinger

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/full-spectrum-cancer-care/supplements/new-ways-to-boost-immunity/ by Dr. Demian Dressler

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/full-spectrum-cancer-care/supplements/immunity-and-dog-cancer/ by Dr. Demian Dressler

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/book-excerpt/how-can-i-help-my-dog-with-cancer/by The Dog Cancer Vet Team

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/your-role/emotional-management/disruptive-stress-and-dog-cancer/by Dr. Demian Dressler

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/cancer-causes/depression-stress-and-dog-cancer/ by Dr. Demian Dressler

https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/full-spectrum-cancer-care/brain-chemistry/use-psychosomatic-techniques-to-fight-canine-cancer/ by Dr. Demian Dressler

You can reach out to Dr. Demian Dressler directly on his veterinary hospital’s website: https://VetinKihei.com.    

To join the private Facebook group for readers of Dr. Dressler’s book “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide,” go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport/   

About Today’s Guest, Dr. Demian Dressler: 

Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM is internationally recognized as “the dog cancer vet” because of his innovations in the field of dog cancer management. A dynamic educator and speaker, Dr. Dressler is the author of the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity.   

Dr. Dressler is the owner of the accredited practice South Shore Veterinary Care, a full-service veterinary hospital in Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Dressler studied Animal Physiology and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis before earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University.   

"Your dog does NOT have an expiration date, and there are things ALL cancers have in common that you can help fight. Imagine looking back at this time five years from now and not having a single regret."  - Dr. D  

You can find hundreds of articles Dr. D wrote about dog cancer on his immensely popular website: https://www.dogcancerblog.com/meet-the-veterinarians-dr-dressler/  

Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network

This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. 

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