What if your home hides cancer risks for your dog? Discover the truth about pollution and animal health. Originally recorded in 2022, this episode features Dr. Lauren Trepanier from the University of Wisconsin, revealing her groundbreaking research into the link between environmental pollution and dog cancer. Key Topics: • Environmental…
Is your dog silently suffering? Uncover the hidden dangers of aging and learn how to give them the comfort they deserve in their final days. Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love, explains the critical distinctions between geriatric, palliative, and hospice care for dogs. Key Topics: • The difference…
Plastics are filled with dangerous substances, and they impact our health and the health of our dogs. Dr. Charlotte Hacker, a wildlife biologist, has some worrying news about the chemicals commonly found in plastics, such as BPA and phthalates. These and other harsh chemicals in plastics are known to disrupt…
Is that lump on your dog cancer? Don’t wait to find out. Early detection literally saves lives. When cancer makes your dog’s body its home, changes occur. Sometimes those changes are deep in the body, undetectable. But others show up as lethargy, weight loss, digestive upset, and, sometimes, physical lumps…
One out of two dogs who get heat stroke die from it ... so with record high temperatures in play for the last few years, you need to know how to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in your dog, especially if your dog has cancer. Don't…
Can the right diet be medicine for a dog with cancer? This veterinary nutritionist says “yes.” Today we dive deep into the world of veterinary nutrition with Dr. Lindsey Bullen, one of the few board-certified veterinary nutritionists in private practice. The right diet can make a significant difference in managing…
It’s critical that you know how to care for your dog in the first days and weeks after surgery. Surgery is stressful, but after it’s over … it gets worse. You have a lot of things to do at home! Knowing what to expect and how to manage the healing…
The day of dog surgery is super stressful. Here’s how to be organized and thorough. Host James Jacobson is joined by Kate Basedow, a seasoned veterinary technician with extensive experience assisting with dog surgery. She’s got terrific insights into how you can optimize your dog’s experience on their big day.…
What you do in the days and weeks before surgery can help your dog sail through! Host James Jacobson is joined by Kate Basedow, a seasoned veterinary technician with extensive experience in preparing dogs for surgery. Kate shares essential tips on how to ensure the best possible outcome on your…
Whether you are seeing a veterinary oncologist once to get your options, or choose to pursue treatment, you should maximize your investment in that expensive specialist consult. Veterinary oncologist and DogCancer.com contributor Dr. Megan Duffy joins James Jacobson to discuss how to get the most out of that expensive specialist…
