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
Arguing About Dog Cancer | Jeannine Moga #232
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 your own; when you also fight…
00:40:09 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Pet Health Insurance Is Worth It! | Dr. Amanda Hensley #231
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 the yearly expenses of routine vet care. But what about other expenses? Dr…
00:46:09 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Genetics in Dogs and People | Elaine A. Ostrander, PhD #230
When Elaine Ostrander decided to focus her genetics work on dogs, some of her colleagues thought she’d lost her way. But she’s proven, over and over, that comparing dog genes to human genes unlocks m…
01:03:12 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
Detox for Dogs with Cancer | Dr. Nicole Sheehan #229
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 overworked liver …
00:53:42 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
Repurposed Drugs for Cancer (Mast Cell Tumors) in Dogs | Dr. Lauren Barrow #228
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 drug is inexpensive and ea…
00:32:32 |
Mon 18 Sep 2023
Apoptosis Explained Simply and Why It Matters in Dog Cancer | Amanda Kin, M.S. #227
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 ca…
00:32:42 |
Mon 04 Sep 2023
What Can I Give My Dog with Bladder Cancer? | Dr. Lauren Barrow #226
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 because it reduces inflammati…
00:15:13 |
Mon 21 Aug 2023
Curcumin for Cancer in Dogs | Dr. Jessica Tartof #225
“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 to get into the bloodstream, which mea…
00:30:29 |
Mon 07 Aug 2023
How Do Genetic Mutations Cause Cancer? | Dr. Charlotte Hacker #224
Your dog has trillions of cells, each one containing DNA with about 19,000 genes. Every day, cells die and are replaced by new ones after copying their genetic material… and sometimes those copies in…
00:31:02 |
Mon 24 Jul 2023
Why Venison is Good for Dogs | Dr. Alex Ubell #223
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 dog.
As well as being delicious,…
00:28:58 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
Can Regular Vets Do Chemo for Dogs? Yes! | Dr. Kristen Lester #222
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” vets…
00:53:17 |
Mon 26 Jun 2023
Where Do I Start with Supplements for Dog Cancer? | Dr. Jessica Tartof #221
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 different supplements, b…
00:12:10 |
Mon 19 Jun 2023
CBD and Cannabis for Dogs: Then, Now, and Looking Forward Part 2 | Dr. Narda Robinson #220
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 into a cancer treatment plan, the legal complications of can…
00:36:49 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
CBD and Cannabis for Dogs: Then, Now, and Looking Forward Part 1 | Dr. Narda Robinson #219
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 first time going to a grower oper…
00:41:49 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
Cannabis vs CBD and Related Terms | Kate Basedow LVT #218
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. But all of the terms can be ve…
00:26:50 |
Mon 29 May 2023
How Does Ultrasound for Dogs Work? | Dr. Adrienne Anderson #217
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 going on insid…
00:30:53 |
Mon 22 May 2023
Emotional Experience of Pain in Dogs | Tasha McNerney CVT #216
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 the behavioral changes you might …
00:52:17 |
Mon 15 May 2023
My Heart Dog Ludo | Dr. Adrienne Anderson #215
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.
Li…
00:08:52 |
Mon 08 May 2023
The Best and Worst Foods for Dog Cancer | Dr. Susan Recker #214
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 d…
00:59:04 |
Mon 01 May 2023
Medical Massage for Dogs | Dr. Narda Robinson #213
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 explains how massage is all about knowin…
00:54:01 |
Mon 24 Apr 2023
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