Dog Cancer Answers
If your dog has cancer, this podcast can help. Vetted advice from real veterinarians who answer your questions. Call our listener line to ask your question: 808-868-3200.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 295
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
Checking Your Dog’s Symptoms on the Internet? Here’s What You Need to Know │ Dr. Alex Avery #75
If we think that our dog is sick, we may naturally jump online to check for symptoms. While internet research can be easy and helpful, there are risks that affect our pets if the source is incorrect.…
00:26:03 |
Fri 28 Aug 2020
Tripawds: Life With A Three-Legged Dog | Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson #74
When the vet recommended amputation for their dog, Rene and Jim were terrified. Little did they know that this diagnosis would help them do a 180 and start living life to the fullest again.
As it tu…
00:33:25 |
Fri 21 Aug 2020
Therapy After Leg Amputation for Dog | Dr. Erica Ancier #73
Cancers that affect our dog's limbs, like Osteosarcoma, often result in amputation. The aftercare and recovery process can seem daunting, however there are alternative approaches to rehabilitation th…
00:21:58 |
Fri 14 Aug 2020
Early Dog Cancer Prevention and Vaccine Trials | Dr. Demian Dressler #72
Should I enroll my dog in the Vaccination Against Canine Cancer Study (VACCS)? What else can I do to prevent my dog from getting cancer?
We all love the idea of a cancer vaccine, even when it’s way …
00:09:50 |
Fri 07 Aug 2020
Dog Acupuncture | Dr. Tori Countner #71
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 al…
00:25:54 |
Fri 31 Jul 2020
Cannabis for Dogs with Cancer | Dr. Gary Richter #70
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, economi…
00:30:49 |
Fri 24 Jul 2020
Leading My Dog’s Cancer Treatment Team │ Lauren Ebbecke #69
“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…
00:23:00 |
Fri 17 Jul 2020
Dog Not Eating? When to Worry │ Dr. Demian Dressler #68
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 …
00:08:31 |
Tue 07 Jul 2020
Dog Cancer Supplements and Dog Cancer Remission │ Dr. Demian Dressler #67
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…
00:08:36 |
Tue 30 Jun 2020
Treating the Whole Dog | Dr. Lori Cesario #66
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…
00:33:42 |
Fri 26 Jun 2020
When Should I Put My Dog Down? | Dr. Demian Dressler #65
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 ep…
00:12:31 |
Tue 23 Jun 2020
The Other Side of the Exam Table | Dr. Katie Berlin #64
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 h…
00:49:46 |
Fri 19 Jun 2020
Amelanotic Melanoma Dogs Vaccine │ Dr. Demian Dressler #63
If your dog has amelanotic melanoma, will Oncept, the melanoma vaccine, help? Dr. Dressler answers this important listener question.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: F…
00:07:54 |
Tue 16 Jun 2020
The Clean Pet Food Revolution | Dr. Ernie Ward #62
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 au…
00:38:38 |
Fri 12 Jun 2020
Fish Bad for Dogs with Cancer? │ Dr. Demian Dressler #61
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 g…
00:08:31 |
Tue 09 Jun 2020
Prednisone for Dogs - Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects | Dr. Tammy Powell #60
Pred: 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 and find out about…
00:30:59 |
Fri 05 Jun 2020
Side Effects of Prednisone in Dogs │ Dr. Demian Dressler #59
How long is too long, when it comes to prednisone use in our dogs? Debbie asks, and Dr. Dressler answers.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to O…
00:07:23 |
Tue 02 Jun 2020
Medicine for Dogs in Pain | Dr. Demian Dressler #58
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.…
00:32:32 |
Fri 29 May 2020
End of Life for Dogs - How to Know When to Euthanize │ Dr. Demian Dressler #57
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 thought…
00:07:49 |
Thu 28 May 2020
Dog Won't Eat? What To Do | Dr. Sue Ettinger #56
“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 o…
00:17:17 |
Fri 22 May 2020
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