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Reeling as you try to cope with a dog cancer diagnosis? We’ve got you. Here are seven tips on how to handle the ever-changing landscape of dog cancer. Dog cancer mom Molly Jacobson has been helping thousands of people facing dog cancer since 2007, and she’s here to share seven…

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Dr. Jeanine Moga explains what moral injury is. Watch the full episode now about Arguing about Dog Cancer.

Your dog won’t eat. What on earth do you do? Dr. Susan Recker has lots of great advice for how to get a dog to eat that refuses to do so. How do you get a dog to eat that refuses to do so? Force doesn’t work. Neither does pleading.…

Just realized you and your spouse or significant other dramatically disagree on how to handle treatment or euthanasia decisions? Today’s guest has tips. Sometimes you only find out you and your partner have dramatically different perspectives after disaster strikes. It’s hard enough to cope with a dog cancer diagnosis on…

Dr. Amanda Hensley says every pet should have pet insurance, in part because you can “pay ahead” on your likely $10K in unexpected pet health expenses. Taking care of a dog or other pet adds up over time. In addition to the daily overhead expenses of food and shelter, there’s…

Listen to the full version of this Podcast episode : https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/diet-and-lifestyle/the-best-and-worst-foods-for-dog-cancer-dr-susan-recker/ Dr. Susan Recker is a veterinarian with a passion for nutrition. In this episode, she recommends four foods that can benefit any dog with cancer and six things to avoid when choosing foods for your dog. The best foods…

The days of doing a siloed approach to science are long gone. Now that we can sequence genomes, now that we can map genomes, everything needs to be integrated,” says Dr. Elaine Ostrander of the National Institute of Health. When Elaine Ostrander decided to focus her genetics work on dogs,…

Dr. Nicole Sheehan is a relentlessly open-minded integrative veterinarian and a liver detox expert. Notes: If Dr. Nicole Sheehan sees a liver working too hard in routine blood work, she moves to a detox protocol as a matter of course, and especially if the dog has cancer. Why? Because an…

Tracie is thinking her dog’s mast cell tumor might benefit from Panacur (fenbendazole). Are there any other repurposed drugs she might consider? It’s so exciting when a familiar drug in one area shows promise as a new treatment for another health problem. Researchers and clinicians pay attention, especially when the…

Enter the fascinating world of cell death, where nosy neighbors can tell each other to “die, already” … and cells can wake up one day and realize there’s something very, very wrong. Also, learn how cancer manipulates the conscientious cells to make them blissfully unaware of their own wrongdoing ……

Gloria’s dog is on piroxicam for their transitional cell carcinoma. What can she feed him and what supplements can she give him? Today’s Listener Line call is from Gloria, whose dog has transitional cell carcinoma (a common form of bladder cancer). Piroxicam is a common drug used in bladder cancer…

If you’ve researched supplements for dog cancer, you’ve come across curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. Does it help, and how? “Turmeric saved my dog” you’ll hear online. And it’s true that this dark yellow spice, used for thousands of years, has a host of benefits. But it’s really hard…

There are many dog cancer causes, but genetic mutations are at the root of each case. Learn what these microscopic errors are and how they can lead to cancer. Your dog has trillions of cells, each one containing DNA with about 19,000 genes. Every day, cells die and are replaced…

Deer meat for dogs? You bet! Venison is high in protein and healthy fats, making it a great option for many dogs. Veterinarian Dr. Alex Ubell tells us all about the nutritional benefits of venison for dogs, as well as things to consider when deciding where to get venison for…

Your general practice vet may be able to do your dog’s chemotherapy! This can save travel time and money. Dr. Kristin Lester is a general practice veterinarian who also offers chemotherapy for her cancer patients. You heard right – any vet can do chemotherapy, not just oncologists. Not all “regular”…

Which supplements for dog cancer are actually helpful? This can depend on what cancer your dog has and other meds he is taking. Billy called in to our Listener Line with a question about supplements for dog cancer. Integrative veterinarian Jessica Tartof explains that each dog will likely benefit from…

CBD might be part of the natural dog cancer treatment plan for your pup, but it is important to choose your product(s) carefully. This is Part 2 of our discussion of cannabis and CBD for dogs with Dr. Narda Robinson. In this episode Dr. Narda discusses how CBD can fit…

Cannabis dog research has come a long way, and every day we learn more about how this plant can help our dogs. Dr. Narda Robinson has been involved with cannabis and CBD in dogs since Colorado State University first started looking into it. In this episode she talks about her…

Cannabis or CBD? Hemp or marijuana? What’s the difference? Let’s break down common terms related to cannabis and CBD oil. Cannabis is being studied more and more in both human and veterinary medicine, and if your dog has cancer, you have probably seen at least one person recommend CBD oil.…