canine cancer

Tripawds Podcast Episode #32: Dr. Katherine Goldberg founded Whole Animal Veterinary Hospice with a mission to provide home-based, bond-centered veterinary care with a focus on geriatric support and hospice services. It is Dr. Goldberg’s belief that our relationships with animals are particularly poignant during end of life care. Her belief in the importance of whole body care rather than symptom-specific treatment is an underlying philosophy of the entire practice. She is the founder of the Veterinary Society for Hospice & Palliative Care with her close friend & colleague, Dr. Page Yaxley of Michigan State University. This is the only professional veterinary organization dedicated to the advancement of hospice & palliative care, and is laying the groundwork for recognition as a boarded veterinary specialty. Join us as we discuss end-of-life decision-making and care for animals, a critical topic that all pet parents will face at some point. Dr. Goldberg will explain what hospice care is and how it can help make this emotional time easier for you and your animal companion. Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show or call in with your questions! 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #31: Tripawd Talk Radio presents a conversation with three Tripawd Moms. Join us for a conversation with three Tripawd Dog Moms as they share their unique experiences with amputation surgery, recovery and cancer care for their three legged dogs. Meet Lori, mom to Chuck, a 175-lb Saint Bernard diagnosed with osteosarcoma in June 2013. Lori will call us from her home in Illinois and talk about the factors that led to choosing palliative pain-management care over amputation. Read about Chuck You'll also meet Linda, mom to Tucker, a handsome young Chocolate Lab from Ontario Canada who lost his leg last September from an invasive but localized sarcoma on his front right leg. Read about Tucker And last but never least, Tripawd Mom Karma will join us from her home in Georgia to discuss what it was like to make the amputation decision when her 12-year old Brendol was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Read about Brendol   Coonect with hundreds of other active members of the Tripawds Blogs community and discussion forums, sharing their experiences with cancer and/or amputation for their dogs and cats. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #24: Got canine cancer treatment questions? Ask an oncologist on Sunday, June 3 at 6:30 PM Eastern, when we welcome Dr. Avenelle Turner of the Veterinary Cancer Group in Culver City, CA. Dr. Turner practices at the Veterinary Cancer Group, which was founded by Dr. Mona Rosenberg over 20 years ago and is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated veterinary oncology groups in the world. Avenelle Turner, DVM Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology) Dr. Avenelle Turner is a Board-Certified Oncologist. She joined the VCG team in early 2010. Dr. Turner has extensive training in oncologic emergencies, clinical pathology, exotic animal oncology, and grief counseling. The focus of her approach to the practice of oncology is compassionate care and strengthening the human-animal bond. Dr. Turner received her DVM Degree from Colorado State University and completed her internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. She completed a three-year residency in Medical Oncology at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, Texas and was subsequently awarded board certification with the ACVIM. She was most recently practicing at a progressive multi-specialty practice in New York City for the past few years. She has many personal interests including traveling abroad, reading, baking, and personal fitness. She is the proud parent of two tortoiseshell cats and two Dachshunds - Sookie & Romo. Post your questions in the Tripawds Discussion Fourms or join us in the live chat during the show! DISCLAIMER: Tripawds is not responsible or liable for any damages resulting from the use/misuse of information contained herein. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #20: Tune in to this Tripawd Talk Radio interview with Luke Robinson, founder of 2MillionDogs.org, a charitable organization dedicated to discovering the common links between canine and human cancers and the causes of these cancers through comparative oncology research. Thanks to the thousands of dollars raised by everyone who has participated in 2 Million Dogs' nationwide canine cancer fundraising walks, Luke's organization has recently funded its first research initiative: A breast cancer study benefiting both humans and canines at Princeton University. Luke will talk about this exciting new study, the group's upcoming fundraising events and of course his epic two-year journey across America with his beloved dogs, Hudson and Murphy, to raise awareness about canine cancer. Related Reading: 2000 Miles To End, 2 Million Dogs Begins Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show! DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio and Tripawds.com is not a substitute for medical care by a qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian prior to making any medical decisions about your dog’s health. Tripawds.com is not responsible or liable, for any damages resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied herein. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #14: Back by popular demand! Don't miss another informative interview about veterinary oncology for cancer in dogs with Dr. Johnny Chretin, DVM, DACVIM from VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. Please join us for a fun, informative chat about vet oncology with Dr. Johnny Chretin of VCA Animal Hospital West Los Angeles. As head of VCA’s busiest animal oncology clinic in the country, Dr. Chretin and his staff provide breakthrough treatments for all types of cancers, including a bone marrow transplant program for dogs with lymphoma! Tripawds News Blog Dr. Chretin Interviews Tripawds Oncology Videos June 2011 Tripawd Talk Podcast w/ Dr. Chretin. About Dr. Chretin Dr. Chretin received his DVM from Colorado State University and completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at North Carolina State University. Johnny then completed a 3 year residency in Oncology at Tufts University in 2002 prior to joining VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. His interests are in novel chemotherapeutics and strategies to minimize their toxicities. DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio and Tripawds.com is not a substitute for medical care by a qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian prior to making any medical decisions about your dog’s health. Tripawds.com is not responsible or liable, for any damages resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied herein. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #11: Eisen is a bone cancer veteran from Colorado and one of the first Tripawds featured at Tripawds.com back in 2007. As a 12.5-year old German Shepherd Eisen has beaten the osteosarcoma odds for over three years! Instead of chemotherapy, Eisen's Mom chose a holistic medicine route and since 2007 she has had Eisen under the care of the famous holistic vet, Dr. Charles Loops. Learn More about Eisen and Homeopathic Canine Cancer Care at: 2 Years and More: Eisen Fights Bone Cancer with Homeopathy Meet Charles Loops, DVM, Holistic Dog Cancer Vet Birthday Boy Eisen Beats Bone Cancer Odds Eisen Update: Our Newest Tripawd Post questions in the Tripawd Talk Forum, or Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show! DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for entertainment only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #10: Meet two canine amputeees who are at different places in their Tripawds cancer journey. We'll talk about their very different osteosarcoma treatments and nutriton plans, how they are coping, and what their pawrents hope for the future. MEET HANDSOME HURLEY, A NEW TRIPAWD Hansome Hurley is a large, older Rottie-Mix pup from Washington who lost his leg to osteosarcoma in April. Cancer took is right front leg leg but Hurley is proving that it won't take his spirit. He is undergoing chemotherapy at Washington State University and meanwhile, doing great and loving life. AMAZING EISEN: BEATING BONE CANCER FOR OVER THREE YEARS! Eisen is a bone cancer veteran from Colorado and one of the first Tripawds featured at Tripawds.com back in 2007.   As a 12.5-year old German Shepherd Eisen has beaten the osteosarcoma odds for over three years! Instead of chemotherapy, Eisen's Mom chose a holistic medicine route and since 2007 she has had Eisen under the care of the famous holistic vet, Dr. Charles Loops.   Post questions in the Tripawd Talk Forum, or Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show!   DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for entertainment only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice.