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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #121: All Tripawds experience pain before, during, and after surgery. But how do you know? And what treatments are best? Learn how to talk with your vet about proper pain with Dr. Tamara Grubb on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio.

Guest Bio: Dr Grubb is current President of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia. She is an international pain management educator and lecturer, as well as a certified veterinary acupuncturist, with many more credentials.

Learn more about Dr Grubb's work in Veterinary Anesthesia, Analgesia and Continuing Education at https://vetaace.com/

RESOURCES:

International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
https://ivapm.org

American Animal Hospital Association
Find an AAHA Accredited Hospital:
https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/hospital-locator/

Is My Tripawd in Pain?
https://tripawds.com/2022/09/14/tripawd-cat-or-dog-in-pain/

Download the BEAP Pain Signs Chart for Dogs:
https://tripawds.com/2020/07/15/pet-pain-signs/

Download the Guide to Acute Pain Guide for Cats:
https://tripawds.com/2022/01/12/tripawd-cat-pain/

Tripawds Pain Management Articles & Vet Interviews
https://tripawds.com/tag/pain-management

Tripawd Talk Radio
https://tripawds.com/radio

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #122: How do you know how far is too far when walking your Tripawds? And when is too early to start rehab exercises after amputation? Find out with Dr Mandi on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio

This episode is all about the benefits of proper rehabilitation treatment and exercise for three-legged dogs and cats. Dr Mandi Blackwelder shares her whole body approach and multi-faceted treatment for amputee dogs including nutrition, supplements, chiropractic care, massage, and of course rehab exercises.

Dr Mandi is a canine rehab therapist certified in 2013. She's been a vet since 1998. And she is currently expanding her practice at Healing Arts Animal Care in Beaverton, Oregon.

Learn more about Dr. Mandi or make an appointment at https://healingartsanimalcare.com/.

Get reimbursed for your Tripawd's first visit with a certified rehab therapist at https://tripawds.org/rehab/.

Tripawds Rehab Articles
https://tripawds.com/tag/rehab/

Tripawd Talk Radio
https://tripawds.com/radio

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #120:

In this episode, we're talking all about integrative veterinary medicine. What is it? What treatments are used, and what conditions do they address? And, how can these alternatives to Western medicine help our three legged friends. Especially when it comes to a cancer diagnosis.

Dr Henry Pasternak answers all these questions, and more. Practicing integrative medicine for more than 34 years, Dr Paternak wrote the book on the subject in, "Healing Pets With Nature's Miracle Cures" which discusses in great detail how holistic and conventional medicine can work together effectively. 

We talk about how acupuncture helps dogs with arthritis, and the importance of nutrition and herbs to both heal and help prevent disease. With many Tripawds diagnosed with some form of cancer, we spend a lot of time discussing immunity. We discuss other holistic approaches including fecal transplants and ozone treatment, and more.

RESOURCES:

Pasternak Veterinary Center
https://www.pasternakvetcenter.com/

Tripawds Holistic Pet Care Articles
https://tripawds.com/tag/holistic/

Tripawd Talk Radio
https://tripawds.com/radio

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #119:

Meet the first vet to perform cementoplasty in the United States and hear how canine cancer hero Colt is doing four months later, on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio...

Cementoplasty is the next generation bone substitute procedure from BioceraVet, a promising alternative to amputation and traditional limb sparing techniques for dogs diagnosed with bone cancer. You can learn all about Cementoplasty from BioceraVet in Tripawd Talk Radio episode #108.

Today we're talking with Dr Shaina Stewart, who was the first vet in the United States to perform the Cementoplasty procedure. And, Colt's Mom Hayley joins us to talk about how well he's doing four months later.

RESOURCES:

Cementoplasty for Osteosarcoma Dogs and Cats
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #108
https://tripawds.com/2022/05/04/cementoplasty-for-osteosarcoma-dogs/

Biocera-Vet
https://www.thera.vet/en/biocera-vet

Dr. Shaina Stewart Soule
PetSound Animal Hospital, Cary, NC
https://www.petsoundah.com/our-staff

Tripawd Talk Radio
https://tripawds.com/radio

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #118:  What is the MIMIC study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines, and what does Whiskey have to do with it?

Today we're going to talk about Whiskey and lung mets. We have two guests to help us learn all about a clinical trial studying advancements in treatment for metastatic cancer in dogs.

Dr. Chris Thomson is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, who specializes in surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and interventional radiology. He is also an active participant in clinical research with Ethos Discovery, with projects focusing on minimally invasive treatments for osteosarcoma and other cancers. And that's why we're excited to to talk with him today.

Dr Thomson is working on the MIMIC clinical study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines. That's a mouthful, but it means making advances in resection of lung metastases in dogs, with quicker recovery, some surprising results, AND more data toward finding curative treatments for metastatic cancers.

And that's Where Whiskey comes in. We recently profiled this canine cancer hero in the Tripawds News blog. She received treatment for lung mets from osteosarcoma in the MIMIC trials. So, we also have Whiskey's mom Eleni Merkh joining us to tell us how that went.

RESOURCES:

Clinical Study: Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines (MIMIC)
https://www.ethosdiscovery.org/clinical-study/minimally-invasive-metastasectomy-in-canines-mimic/

Osteosarcoma Metastasis Surgery Study Helps Whiskey the Tripawd Thrive!
https://tripawds.com/2022/11/23/osteosarcoma-metastasis-surgery/

MIMIC: Real Patient Story from A Real Pet Owner
https://www.ethosvet.com/blog-post/mimic-real-patient-story-from-a-real-pet-owner/
 

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #117:  On this is episode we're excited to discuss one of our favorite topics: Rehab therapy for three legged pets. And we've got an expert with us help explain the benefits.

Dr Ana Esquivel is a practicing veterinarian who recognized her geriatric patients were in need of special attention beyond the typical drug therapy prescribed for their pain management. She studied Medical Acupuncture and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. She now operates ACE of Paws, the only dedicated Canine Rehab Clinic in Albequerque New Mexico. And, three of her patients have been recipients of our Tripawds Rehab grant, which will reimburse anyone who take their three legged dog or cat for rehab evaluation by a certified therapist.

Why is canine rehab so important, especially during amputation recovery? What treatments are best for Tripawds, and how do you find a good therapist? Dr Ana Esqivel helps us explain on this episode of Tripawd talk Radio. 

Episode Video: TBD

Guest Bio: After practicing for over a decade in New Mexico, Dr. Ana Esquivel recognized that most of her patients were geriatric and in need of special attention. Because of this, Dr. Esquivel became more familiar with aging canines' physical needs and how to maintain mobility and a higher quality of life. Studying Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians revealed that most of her patients could benefit from more than the prescribed drug therapy for their pain management. 

After helping her dog Samantha through a third knee surgery, Dr. E decided it was necessary to broaden her background to include integrative medicine.  By 2018 Dr. E had completed training through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and added Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist to her credentials.

Dr. E and her husband John recognized the high demand for Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation in Albuquerque.  The two sprang into action to become business owners. They opened Albuquerque's only stand-alone Canine Rehabilitation Clinic, ACE of Paws.

Ace Of Paws:
https://www.aceofpaws.com/

RESOURCES
How to find Canine Rehab Therapy:
https://tri.pet/findrehab

Tripawds Rehab Reimbursement Grants:
https://tripawds.org/rehab

At Home Rehab Programs:
https://tri.pet/athomerehab

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #116:  On this is episode we're honored to have the Director of the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) with us to talk about grief and loss. We've helped many Tripawds members cope with all sorts of stress and grief over the years. But that's not easy when everyone copes differently. From dealing with a cancer diagnosis or major surgery, to end of life care, grief affects all pet parents at some time.

That's why Dr. Katie Lawlor helped co-found the Pet Loss Community offering grief support to pet parents. You can learn more at PetLossCommunitySupport.com. Dr Lawlor is a clinical psychologist interested in veterinary medicine especially when it comes to the human-animal bond, grief, and loss.

Episode Video: https://youtu.be/ApAy5SwrL6A

Guest Bio: Katie Lawlor is a clinical psychologist based in Northern California. Her areas of interest are centered in veterinary medicine especially when it comes to the human-animal bond, grief and loss, neuropsychology, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She currently serves as the Director of the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) and is the Co-Founder of the Pet Loss Community offering grief support to pet parents.

Prior to her career in clinical psychology, Katie held positions with NBC News in Beijing and New York City, the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, and the Governor’s Office of California.

Find Dr Lawlor on Instagram:
@petlosspsychologist
@veterinarymentalhealth

RESOURCES:

Pet Loss Support Community
https://www.petlosscommunitysupport.com/

Veterinary Mental Health Initiative
https://www.shanti.org/vmhi/

The Legend of Beezer & Boomer (Book Review & Author Interview)
https://tripawds.com/2009/12/08/the-b-brothers-help-you-help-tripawds/

Tripawds Coping With Loss Forum
https://tripawds.com/forums/coping-with-loss/

Penny Jars Measure a Dog’s Quality of Life
https://tripawds.com/2011/10/25/penny-jars-measure-a-dogs-quality-of-life/ 

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #115:  What is the OncoK9 Early Detection Cancer Test? What cancers does it screen for? And what can be done when results reveal a positive Cancer Signal Detected? Find out on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio...

This is Tripawd Talk Radio episode number 115, and we're going to be discussing promising advancements in the detection of canine cancer.

Nearly half of all dogs get diagnosed with some form of cancer. Wouldn't it be great to have an accurate early cancer detection test for early cancer detection in dogs? And what can you do if a cancer signal is detected. Well, we're about to find out. Keep listening as Rene talks with Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist Doctor Andi Flory – Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder at PetDx, creators of the OncoK9 Early Detection Cancer Test.

Episode Video: https://youtu.be/aOOnu-B8lhI

Learn more about OncoK9

• PetDx.com
• Pet Parents Page
• Resources

When to start Cancer Screening?
OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™ (Screening Age For Early detection) tool
https://cancersafe.petdx.com/

Test failures and false positive or false negative results may occur. To review OncoK9 disclosures, please visit the OncoK9 Test Limitations & Risks web page.

Check out all episodes and subscribe.

Free gift for Tripawd Talk Radio listeners!

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #114:  Adopt, don't shop! We all know that. But how do you find the best rescue when welcoming new dog or cat into your home? And how can you avoid scams by working with a reputable shelter? Find out from Pawdoption Guide creator Bethany Muir on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio...

Bethany Muir is a Registered Veterinary Technician from Ontario, Canada. She's mom to rescue dogs and a human bi-pawd too! As founder of Pawdoption Guide, she's helping prospective pet parents make good dog adoption choices by addressing topics like the best ways to find local adoptable dogs, creating an adoption application that gets noticed, how to find and work with reputable rescues. She also helps new pet parents with resources for bringing your rescue pet home, pet integration techniques, positive reinforcement training and finding solutions for post-adoption dog behaviors.

Episode Video:
N/A

Pawdoption Guide
https://www.pawdoptionguide.com/

Find canine rehab near you and get reimbursed.
https://tri.pet/findrehab

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #113: (Part 2 of 2)  How does a custom rear-limb prosthetic help Tripawd Husky Boris love life on three legs? Find out from Tara and Orthopets founder Martin Kauffman on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. We're excited to continue our discussion about prosthetics for amputee pets, with Orhtopets founder Martin Kauffman. We now have Tara Eichenberger with us to provide a pet parent prospective on prosthetics for Tripawds. Her Husky Boris is a happy canine customer loving life on three legs with help from a custom-made rear-limb prosthesis made by OrthoPets.

Tara and Boris are joining us from Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates - proving how Orhtopets is a world-leader in veterinary orthotic devices. Be sure to catch episode number 112 where we talk in more detail about the latest developments in pet prosthetics. We're looking forward to hearing about Boris and how his is working out.

Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/kzIPwu3vD0c

Orthopets - Custom Made Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices for Pets
https://orthopets.com/

Previous Orthopets Interviews
https://tripawds.com/tag/orthopets

Prosthetics for Tripawds
https://tripawds.com/tag/prosthetics

Find canine rehab near you and get reimbursed.
https://tri.pet/findrehab