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 treatments to increase quality of life through acupuncture, cold laser therapy, nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes. By…
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? Yes, there are benefits, for sure. But a thorny wall of legal, economic, and pharmaceutical complications make it harder for vets to share the growing knowledge.…
“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 squamous cell carcinoma. She also decided bacon-wrapped steak could be a cancer treatment. This True Tail is…
Dr. Dressler recommends a LOT of vegetables in his dog cancer diet. Is the benefit of these veggies just the cancer-fighting nutrition? Is the addition of veggies in a dog's diet only about nutrients? What if they serve another purpose, too? Molly tells a story about her neighbors, migraines, and…
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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 and has some ideas about how to help dogs who won’t eat, eat. Dr. Dressler is co-author the book The Dog Cancer Survival…
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. In this Question & Answer episode, he also explains how we know if a…
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.” Dr. Cesario explains the unique perspective her specialty brings to the table, not just…
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. In this admittedly weepy Question & Answer episode of Dog Cancer Answers, Mary is clearly struggling with questions about…
Are veterinarians “just in it for the money” or are they bleeding heart softies? Or are they just human, like all of us? Well, let’s see: Imagine starting your day by telling a family their beagle has lung cancer. Follow that with a routine cat spay, some stitches, and putting…
If your dog has amelanotic melanoma, will Oncept, the melanoma vaccine, help? Dr. Dressler answers this important listener question. Dr. Dressler is co-author of the book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity. For episode notes, resources, guest bios and a…
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. Listen in on this fascinating Deep Dive episode with the author of The Clean Pet Food Revolution. Other topics covered in this wide-ranging conversation: - Why…
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 long term? Dr. Dressler has an…
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. Pred: miracle drug, or side effect nightmare? It’s used for dozens of problems, including several…
How long is too long, when it comes to prednisone use in our dogs? Debbie asks, and Dr. Dressler answers. Dr. Dressler is co-author of the book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity. For episode notes, resources, guest bios and…
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. This is a must-listen Deep Dive episode, where Dr. Dressler covers the ins…
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. Listen in on his thoughtful answer to Renny’s most agonizing question. Dr. Dressler is co-author of the book…
“My dog won’t eat” is one of the worst things a dog lover can face. 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 offers medical AND non-medical tips…
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?? Dr. Demian Dressler helps untangle a bunch of questions…
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 oncologist, answers your most burning questions about chemotherapy in…
Is amputating a dog’s leg REALLY necessary if they have a bone cancer diagnosis? Can they recover? Sue’s little terrier has bone cancer, and the vet wants to amputate his leg. And Sue wants to know: is amputation REALLY necessary? It’s a super-common question that any dog lover facing osteosarcoma…
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? Well, for lots of reasons, it turns out. Host James Jacobson guides us through a wide-ranging and fascinating Deep Dive episode with guest Dr. Demian…
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. Listen to this Q&A episode to find out what the benefits, risks, and cautions are for you and your dog.…
Is there a perfect diet for a dog with cancer? Does diet even matter when it comes to cancer? Dr. Sue Ettinger, veterinary oncologist and co-author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, weighs in with her “judge-free” advice about diets for dogs with cancer. Hear what she thinks of the…