Dog Cancer Answers

How Type B for Balance Treats Dog Cancer | Molly Jacobson #133

When your dog is diagnosed with cancer, you have lots of information to process and lots of decisions to make. What is the prognosis? Can the tumor be removed with surgery? Will chemotherapy or radia…

00:14:09 | Mon 27 Sep 2021

How Type A for Action Treats Dog Cancer | Molly Jacobson #132

When your dog is diagnosed with cancer, you have lots of information to process and lots of decisions to make. What is the prognosis? Can the tumor be removed with surgery? Will chemotherapy or radia…

00:16:23 | Mon 27 Sep 2021

The X Factor In Dog Cancer: Your Personality Type | Molly Jacobson #131

What is your priority when choosing treatment options for your dog with cancer? Whether you are an Action-oriented go-getter, Comfort-first caretaker, or someone who likes to Balance all of your opti…

00:26:33 | Mon 27 Sep 2021

Tagamet and Benadryl for Dogs | Nancy Reese, DVM, MPVM, PhD #130

We've been helping folks fight dog cancer since 2008, and over the years we’ve seen dozens of fads come and go. There’s always a new "cure” being touted. The ones that actually DO help tend to stick …

00:28:22 | Mon 20 Sep 2021

Supplements for Dogs with Cancer | Dr. Demian Dressler #129

Today’s episode is a monster – a full hour with Dr. Demian Dressler, author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide focused on supplements for dog cancer. Dr. Dressler touches on the hallmarks of cancer, an…

01:03:39 | Mon 13 Sep 2021

Anal Tumor Surgery In Older Dogs │ Dr. Nancy Reese #128

When is a dog too old for surgery? Dr. Nancy advises John, parent to a 13-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, about whether to go ahead with surgery for his dog. There are some specific questions she’d as…

00:16:55 | Mon 30 Aug 2021

Is Colostrum Good for Dogs? │ Dr. Nancy Reese #127

So, Debra’s dog really perked up on colostrum. Is this her imagination? Dr. Nancy Reese, our chief medical editor, answers this and more. It turns out that colostrum is not snake oil – it’s very help…

00:14:50 | Mon 16 Aug 2021

Cold Laser Therapy for Dogs: Does It Work? | Dr. Dressler #126

There are some specific questions you should find out from your veterinarian before you decide to use cold laser therapy for your dog. Dr. Dressler goes over the factors that should influence your de…

00:15:34 | Mon 02 Aug 2021

Using Oncology, Acupuncture, Herbs & Nutrition to Fight Cancer | Dr. Kendra Pope #125

Many oncologists are skeptical of integrative medicine, even though pet parents REALLY want to use it. Kendra Pope is no skeptic. She’s a board-certified oncologist who practices in Red Bank, New Jer…

01:00:44 | Mon 19 Jul 2021

Dog Mesothelioma Diagnosis | Dr. Dressler #124

Renee’s dog has mesothelioma, and she’s got a nagging question. Why did it take so long for her veterinarian to get the diagnosis right? Dr. Dressler explains why some cancers – especially rare ones …

00:15:41 | Mon 05 Jul 2021

Morris Animal Foundation's Dog Cancer Research | Dr. Janet Patterson-Kane #123

The Morris Animal Foundation has been around for over 70 years. They are the leader in researching not just dog health, but cats and wild animals, as well. Over three thousand dogs have participated …

00:39:44 | Mon 21 Jun 2021

I’m Flat Broke ... And I Want to Save My Dog! │ Molly Jacobson #122

When you can’t afford surgery for your dog, have to pay vet bills with money you don’t have, or can’t afford to go to the vet at all, it feels awful. And others can judge you, making everything worse…

00:30:40 | Mon 07 Jun 2021

Memorial Day Special: Sgt. Stubby, American War Hero | JT Doyle & Ann Bausum

It’s Memorial Day, the day when Americans honor servicemembers who never made it out of their uniforms. So we’re taking a break from our regular schedule to bring you the astonishing story of a true …

00:10:24 | Mon 31 May 2021

Super Aggressive Dog Prostate Cancer | Dr. Demian Dressler #121

Dr. Dressler fields in a Listener Line call from Betsy about her dog Remy. Poor Remy came into her life as a senior rescue right at the start of the pandemic ... and now he has prostate cancer. Was h…

00:16:14 | Mon 17 May 2021

Clinical Trials for Dog Cancer | Dr. Trina Hazzah #120

There are multiple clinical trials going on for dogs with cancer right now. Are they worth enrolling in? What if you don’t live near a big university? How do you start researching clinical trials? Wh…

00:33:29 | Mon 10 May 2021

Why Is My Dog Not Eating? | Dr. Trina Hazzah #119

Dr. Trina Hazzah, integrative oncologist, is concerned about loss of appetite. When a dog won’t eat, it’s a sign that something is wrong … but what? It could be any number of things. And the cause of…

00:24:22 | Mon 03 May 2021

Dog Testicles Not Dropping Plus Spay/Neuter Advice | Dr. Trina Hazzah #118

Is dog testicles haven’t dropped, is that a risk for future cancer? If the veterinarian can’t find dog testicles when they neuter … should we keep looking? It’s a conundrum for Kim from Sequim, our c…

00:18:27 | Mon 26 Apr 2021

Hemangiosarcoma Dog Symptoms: What Happens in the Last Days | Dr. Trina Hazzah #117

Sharon calls in to our Listener Line with a question. Her corgi’s getting closer to the prognosis timeframe the surgeon predicted. Now he’s gagging a few times a day. Is this the cancer coming back, …

00:18:42 | Mon 19 Apr 2021

Pancreatitis Dog Diet for Cancer │ Dr. Nancy Reese #116

Susan calls in with a question about the dog cancer diet. Can it be used with a dog with pancreatitis? Or is it too high in fat? Dr. Nancy Reese, our chief medical editor, outlines the general modifi…

00:15:22 | Mon 12 Apr 2021

Melatonin for Cancer from Lifestyle and Supplements | Dr. Demian Dressler #115

Our grandmothers used to say “go to bed and stay there,” whenever someone got sick. Medical science is now saying that was better than good advice. It may be the best advice we can take. And it also …

00:25:02 | Mon 05 Apr 2021

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