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Tripawds Podcast Episode #65: Dogs are good at hiding their pain. Do you know how to recognize the signs of arthritis in Tripawd dogs? Today we'll learn from veterinary surgeon Hanah Capon, MRCVS annd Managing Director of the CAM (Canine Arthritis Management) organization in the UK. Recognize and Manage Arthritis in Tripawd Dogs a Hannah Capon knows firsthand about the debilitating effects of arthritis in Tripawd dogs. As a veterinarian in the United Kingdom, she treats three and four legged patients with this painful condition. She uses a multimodal approach to canine arthritis in order to alleviate its associated pain and discomfort, giving dogs improved quality and quantity of life. Today on Tripawd Talk, Capon will teach us how to: know the signs of arthritis our pets may be giving us. She'll teach what to do when we suspect our dog has arthrtis. And finally, she will explain the various treatment options available. We'll also learn about the Canine Arthritis Management organization she founded and hear about the exciting walk she is taking in September to raise awareness about canine arthritis management. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #63: All pets will need pain management at some time and Tripawds often need it more than their four-legged pals. Today on Tripawd Talk Radio we learn how veterinary acupuncture can help our threee-legged pets feel better throughout their lives. Our guest is Dr. Nell Ostermeier, DVM, CVA (IVAS) a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and co-owner of Lombard Animal Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Let's Get to the Point with Veterinary Acupuncture for Tripawds From the moment a cat or dog loses a limb, their gait is forever compromised. This can lead to problems down the road, including joint stress, muscle strains and more. Managing their pain is critical and veterinary acupuncture is one drug-free way to do it. Veterinary acupuncture is also great for other conditions like anxiety and today Dr. Ostermeier will share everything we need to know about acupuncture for Tripawds, such as: What conditions can be helped by veterinary acupuncture?How does sticking needles in the body help a pet (or person) feel better?What are the different types of acupuncture available? What conditions are helped by these different types?Can acupuncture be administered when a pet is also on traditional pain management drugs?Who can administer acupuncture? Do vets need a license to practice it in the US? What about other countries?Which Tripawds are good candidates for acupuncture? Can it help with cancer patients too?What can we expect from a session? Will it hurt our pets?How many sessions are usually required before results can be seen? What is the success rate? About Dr. Ostermeier Dr. Nell has been a certified veterinary acupuncturist since 2012. She developed the Integrative Program at her hospital where she treats dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small exotic pets using the best of both worlds -Western and Eastern. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #59: "Join us in welcoming Susan Marie and her Tripawd, Miss Olive, better known as the Doggy Diva! Susan Marie and Miss Olive have quite a story to share. They're not only hosts of the Doggy Diva Radio Show in Sarasota, Florida (http://www.thedoggydiva.com), but each week the dynamic duo attends animal-related events. Their mission is to raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering, adoption, fostering, volunteering and, most importantly, “always loving your pets, because they love you unconditionally." Miss Olive is a Tripawd because she lost her leg and most of her teeth to cancer and neglect. Despite her ruff start in life, she is still a loving pup and an inspiration to all. For Susan Marie it was love at first sight when she discovered Miss Olive waas up for adoption through Italian Greyhound Rescue Florida. Susan Marie already knew how special Tripawds are, because her previous dog Maggy lost a limb to osteosarcoma long before veterinary oncology became mainstream. On today's show we'll talk about the important work they do to raise awareness about animal welfare concerns, adoption, and of course, the magic of three-legged dogs and cats.   

Tripawds Podcast Episode #58: Today on Tripawd Talk Radio we're chatting with author and animal advocate Laurie Kaplan. As creator of the indispensable handbook "Help Your Dog Fight Cancer" and founder of the Magic Bullet Fund, a non-profit fund dedicated to covering treatment costs for those that can't afford it, Laurie shares over 15 years of insight about what it's like to care for a dog with a cancer diagnosis, how we can help others with in their pets' cancer diagnoses and where we can focus our efforts to end this devastating disease. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #55: Many Tripawds parents face the amputation decision under traumatic circumstances. If you're coping with this life-changing choice for your cat or dog, listen to the sage advice from Nat Geo WILD's Animal ER expert Dr. Brian Beale, DVM DACVS. Things to Consider When Facing Amputation in an ER Setting In this 15-minute, informative Tripawd Talk Radio show we'll ask Dr. Beale: How do you assess whether or not a cricially injured animal is a candidate for amputation surgery?How do you know if the leg is worth saving?What are some things a pet parent should consider when you suggest amputation or limb salvage surgery?What's your most memorable amputation recovery story that you can recall?And finally, what is the WILDEST animal you've ever amputated a limb on, and how did they do? More Dr. Beale is a renowened board-certified veterinary surgeon and partner at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) in Houston, Texas.  His work is spotlighted in the Nat Geo WILD show "Animal ER," which follows the highly trained doctors and staff of Houston’s GCVS as they perform high-end, specialized veterinary medicine on domestic and exotic animals. Dr. Brian Beale's innovative treatment plans, extensive experience and surgical skills help to maximize each patient’s chances of a positive outcome. Dr. Beale keeps busy with 10 to 20 surgeries a week. He hosts a weekly radio show about pet health, lectures around the world, and is an adjunct professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also co-author of the industry-defining textbook, Small Animal Arthroscopy. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #48: Learn about holistic remedies to fight pet cancer and other immune system diseases with Dr. Judy Morgan, DVM, Sunday August 16, 6pm EDT / 3pm PTD. Dr. Judy Morgan is an acclaimed holistic veterinarian from New Jersey and the author of the popular guidebook "From Needles to Natural: Learning Holistic Pet Healing" as well as the home cooking for dogs and cats handbook, "What’s For Dinner, Dexter?: Cooking For Your Dog Using Chinese Medicine Theory." For this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio we will discuss: approaches to helping pets cope with cancer and immune system diseases through a modified diet and supplement supportways that we can ensure our pets immune systems remain strong while fighting cancerChinese Medicine theory and how it keeps pets healthy using fresh, wholesome food ingredients More about Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan became one of America’s earliest adopters of natural medicine for cats and dogs after making the switch from solely providing Western veterinary medicine to her patients, to becoming an evangelist for holistic care for cats and dogs. Among her credentials, Dr. Morgan is certified to provide veterinary chiropractic care, acupuncture and food therapy and she is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Southern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, Botanical Veterinary Medical Association, and American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.