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.…
Dog ultrasound is one of the many tools used to help diagnose cancer. Best of all? It’s painless! Veterinarian Adrienne Anderson explains how ultrasound for dogs works, when it is used, and where you can get it done with your dog. This “stellar diagnostic” lets your vet see what is…
Is my dog depressed? If you’ve asked this question, the behavior changes you are seeing may indicate that your dog has chronic pain. We know that humans who endure chronic pain often also experience anxiety and depression. So what about our dogs? Vet Tech Specialist Tasha McNerney explains some of…
Veterinarian Adrienne Anderson talks about her “heart dog,” Ludo the Great Dane mix. Many dog lovers have had a dog they consider to be their “heart” dog – an extra special bond with an extra special dog. Veterinarians are no different! Dr. Adrienne Anderson was blessed with Ludo. Listen in…
Food is medicine! Veterinarian Susan Recker recommends the best foods for dogs with cancer and food types to avoid for these pups. 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…
Massage health benefits can apply to your dog too! Learn the science of how massage helps dogs relax and feel better. Massage isn’t just about relaxation – it’s so much more. Dr. Narda Robinson is a doctor twice over, and has done massage therapy for both humans and dogs. She…
Did you know that plastic breaks down over time, leaching chemicals that can cause cancer? Your dog may be at risk from plastics in your home. Plastic was a wonder material. It makes our lives easier, and can be produced synthetically without depleting natural resources like elephants or camphor trees.…
Ivermectin is great for parasitic infections in dogs. Ivermectin as a cancer treatment? Not so much. Caller Debbie has gotten her dog with lymphoma through chemo, and he is in remission. But she has some questions after someone recommended that she put her dog on ivermectin as a follow-up to…
Indy the Golden Retriever was part of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, bringing us another step closer to solving the cancer puzzle. Oh, and he surfed. Kim Peri is a Golden Retriever lover with a passion for philanthropy and paying it forward. Dr. Mike Lappin is a veterinarian with Goldens…
Your dog is restless and anxious, and suddenly chewing and scratching at his red, irritated mast cell tumor. Is he having a degranulation event? Mast cell tumors are fairly common in dogs. These tumors develop from mast cells, a type of immune cell that contains little packets or granules of…
Lilli’s dog cancer success story spans three years, two surgeries, a whole lot of vets, and one really loving human dad. A lump was first found in one of Lilli’s anal glands in early 2020, right as the world shut down due to the COVID pandemic. Despite many challenges and…
Monepantel is a hopeful dog lymphoma treatment currently in clinical trials. This easy-to-give tablet seems to keep dogs stable and feeling good. If you live in Australia, New Zealand, or Texas, your dog might be eligible to join a clinical trial studying the drug monepantel. Monepantel was originally developed as…
Integrative oncologists discuss everything from medicinal mushrooms to genetic testing of dog cancer tumors. The future of dog cancer treatment is bright! Integrative oncologists Dr. Kendra Pope and Dr. Trina Hazzah discuss the current state of integrative and holistic oncology for dogs and their hopes for the future. Topics include:…
Pain control for dogs after surgery is not just about drugs! There are so many other things your vet does to help your dog and that you can do at home. As a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, Tasha McNerney knows her way around pain detection and control. And she says…
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.…