Roscoe the Bassett Hound fought prostate cancer for 21 months, and his mom is sharing everything she learned that helped him thrive. Dog prostate cancer can be missed because early symptoms look like simple UTIs, but when Renée Michael felt something was wrong with her beloved Roscoe, she didn’t wait.…
Pet insurance claims through Nationwide are revealing trends about which dogs are at higher risk of developing cancer. Nationwide Pet Insurance has released several white papers looking at trends in dog cancer diagnoses. In this episode, Dr. Jules Benson explains their paper “About the Size of It: Scaling Canine Cancer…
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. Although there are many romantic ideas about where acupuncture comes from and how it works, the truth is rooted in science and…
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. The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the few locations in the world studying histotripsy, also known as high-intensity focused ultrasound…
Buddy the Bulldog is a dog cancer success story, and against the formidable foe hemangiosarcoma no less! When Buddy was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, Laura and Richard were devastated. Even worse, he did very poorly after his first chemo treatment. With chemotherapy now off the table, they changed tactics and focused…
Give yourself grace. That is Dr. Barrow’s top advice if you can’t afford expensive treatments for your dog’s cancer. Dr. Lauren Barrow is a veterinarian, dog lover, and mom to a child who had cancer. This gives her a unique perspective on the challenges of giving and receiving a cancer…
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. Tasha McNerney is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia, and she’s sharing all the details on what your dog’s veterinary care team does to keep your…
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. Tesoro was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma in Feb. of 2017 when he was 6.5 years old. Diana and Tesoro’s cancer fight lasted two…
Dog nasal tumors are extremely fragile and frequently bleed. But why? Oncologist Brooke Britton explains. Nosebleeds are often the first thing a dog lover notices when their dog has a nasal tumor, and this horrifying symptom can continue even after treatment is started. Caller Holly wants to know why nosebleeds…
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. There are lots of things that you can do to help your dog feel happy and fulfilled, and to increase the human-animal bond.…
Caller Darlene just found out her dog has a possible mass in her stomach, but no symptoms of stomach cancer. What should she do? Darlene’s dog just had an anal gland tumor removed. Her vets were concerned that it had spread to the lymph nodes, so she had a follow-up…
-Does your dog seem off? Trust your gut, says oncologist Dr. David Vail. Whether it’s cancer or something else, early detection improves outcomes. There are very few signs that directly indicate your dog has cancer. Even a lump could be an infection or a benign growth. Many common early signs,…
Clare and James share the new shows that we are serving up this week at Dog Podcast Network. We have so many things to be grateful for--and #1 is you. Thanks for being a part of our community.
Oral melanoma is an aggressive cancer, but catching it and starting treatment early can yield good results. Marjorie called in to our Listener Line to ask what the best treatment options are for early oral melanoma. Oral melanoma is an extremely aggressive dog mouth cancer, but catching it early does…
PEMF therapy is safe, easy to use at home, provides relief for pain and inflammation, and may even have some anticancer effects. Veterinarian Erica Ancier explains how pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) can fit into your dog’s cancer treatment plan (or other health needs!). This modality is safe for most…
Do you know which dog skin cancer can be caused by the sun? Oncologist Brooke Britton explains cutaneous hemangiosarcoma. Many dog lovers have experienced the insidious cancer hemangiosarcoma, which develops in the blood vessels. But caller Lou has a question about cutaneous hemangiosarcoma, a less-common form that develops on the…
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. General practitioners (or your regular vet) are fabulous at screening for diseases like dog cancer. But when it comes to a medical problem…
What do birch trees and caterpillars have in common? Both can grow medicinal mushrooms that help dogs with cancer. Dr. Robert Silver joins us again to talk about specific mushrooms that can help dogs with cancer, including chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane, maitake, reishi, shiitake, and turkey tail. He also discusses…
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. Dr. Robert Silver is a longtime veterinarian with a passion for integrative therapies that can work alongside traditional treatments. One of his special…
Barbara has been managing her dog’s bladder cancer with piroxicam, but a new vet says surgery might be an option. Oncologist Dr. Brooke Britton explains the challenges of doing surgery to remove bladder tumors, from the importance of the location of the tumor to special considerations the surgeon will have…
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Dog cancer treatment decisions are rarely easy. And they can be as hard on veterinarians as they are on owners. Researchers from Cornell University surveyed over 400 veterinarians, and 99% of them said they have experienced clients wanting to pursue futile care for their pets. So what is futile care,…
Petco Love has invested $18 million in dog cancer funding, and continues to expand their offerings to help dogs. Petco Love is a nonprofit organization (previously known as the Petco Foundation) that offers several programs to help dogs and the people who love them. Petco Love’s President, Susanne Kogut, explains…