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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 #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

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #112: (Part 1 of 2)  Pet prosthetics are often the first thing new Tripawds members ask about. Today we have a special treat for anyone interested in prosthetics for pets. This is episode number 112, and it is part one of a two-part series where we'll be talking with the founder of OrthoPets, the leader in developing custom Orthotics and Prosthetics for Animals – and, one of their recent rear-limb canine prosthetic customers.

Martin Kaufmann founded OrthoPets in 2004 with the simple mission to improve mobility for animals. You can learn more at orthopets.com. We first interviewed Martin in 2013. The industry has evolved quite a bit since then. And Orthopets is now the largest, most respected provider of veterinary orthotic and prosthetic solutions for animals. We'll also hear from Tara Eichenberger about her Tripawd Boris.

Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/ViGdv5K8yxw

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

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #109: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel.

We know that moderating physical activity for new Tripawds is important to ensure a quick safe recovery. But how do you tire energetic dogs and keep them stimulated? Well, brain games and food puzzles can be exhausting for dogs, and fun! We learned with Wyatt that Nose Work and Scent Training are great ways to keep dogs engaged and entertained. And today, we have an licensed AKC scent work judge Nancy Almann from TheBrainyCanine.com to tell us all about it.

Episode Video
https://youtu.be/S_N1Ztjt7cs

The Brainy Canine
https://thebrainycanine.com

Brainy Canine Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIrCCMsiUFESDfqryODeKg

Nosework Tips for Tripawds
https://gear.tripawds.com/tag/nosework/

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #108: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel. We always like sharing news about cutting edge treatments when it comes to limb loss for our pets. So we're very excited to have two osteoarticular disease experts with us today, from TheraVet. That's the maker of Biocera-Vet, which is the next-generation bone substitute now being used in unique veterinary orthopedic treatments.

Julie Schurgers and Fanny Guillerminet are going to help us understand arthrodesis, corrective osteotomy, palliative cementoplasty for osteosarcoma, and other ways BioceraVet is helping restore mobility and quality of life to animals suffering from debilitating osteoarticular conditions.

Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/jSGai8DAUI0

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://www.thera.vet

https://www.theravet.com
(Coming soon.)

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #107: Today we're excited to have a special guest back with us who we first talked to back in 2010. Providing proper nutrition is a major part of caring for our dogs and cats. With amputation, or cancer, and weight management, this becomes even more important. Everyone wants to know What's the best food for my dog? And that's where Dog Food Advisor comes in.

Mike Sagman created dogfoodadvisor.com as a free public service website designed to help you make a more informed decision when buying dog food. We're going to talk about the pet food industry, why he created the site, how foods get rated, and more.

Find the video for this and all past shows on the Tripawds YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/fQiGR8jIcIs

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dog Food Advisor
https://dogfoodadvisor.com

Tripawds Podcast Episode #7
Dog Food Advisor Interview Healthy Pet Food Recommendations

Tripawds Nutrition
https://nutrition.tripawds.com

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #106: On this show we speak with Dr Rachel Venable about how pet cancer care consulting makes treatment more accessible than ever, for everyone. Dr. Venable is a Board Certified medical oncologist who obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri. She completed her residency at the renowned CSU Flint Animal Cancer Center.

And, she's founded the Pet Cancer Care Consulting service as a way to help pet owners who want to consult with a veterinary oncologist but cannot access one in their area. This means that anyone can consult with a board certified oncologist and their vet to discuss the best treatment plan for their pets with cancer, wherever they are.

Coping with your pet's cancer is challenging enough. With only about 450 boarded veterinary oncologists in the US and Canada, what do you do without access to vet oncology services near you? Learn all about remote Pet Cancer Care Consulting with Dr. Rachel Venable on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio...

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Pet Cancer Care Consulting
https://petcancercareconsulting.com/

Podcast: Torigen Immunotherapy Vaccine: Hope for Pets with Cancer
https://tripawds.com/2021/07/07/torigen-immunotherapy-vaccine/

Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncology
https://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/

Tripawds News: Pet Cancer Immunotherapy (Vaccines)
https://tripawds.com/tag/immunotherapy/

Watch Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/NHFDcj-qrEA

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #105: On this episode we talk with Dr. Brooke Britton about combination therapy for dogs with osteosarcoma. Specifically, we discuss her monthly chemotherapy treatments with both Palladia and Carboplatin for Jake – a 14+ year old three legged German Shepherd mix.

Topic: Combination therapy for canine cancer, including Monthly Chemotherapy for Dogs with Osteosarcoma (and other innovative limb cancer therapies)
 
Our Guest: Brooke Britton DVM DACVIM (Oncology) is a board-certified veterinary oncologist based in New York City.  A New York native, Dr. Britton obtained her veterinary degree from Cornell in 2007.  After completing her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, she returned to New York and practiced at BluePearl Veterinary Partners for several years.  She is now a private consultant.  Dr. Britton focuses on providing proactive, cutting edge, evidence-based therapy for companion animals, with an emphasis on maximization of quality of life during treatment.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncology
https://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/

Jake's Story:
https://tripawds.com/forums/treatment-and-recovery/one-year-after-front-leg-amputation-from-osteosarcoma-more-info-on-chemo-therapy-combo-carboplatin-palladia/


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https://youtu.be/Dm3Z78aLQFg

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #104:  On this episode we talk with Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael Lucroy about the Torigen immunotherapy vaccine for pets with cancer. The Torigen vaccine is a therapeutic vaccine available from any veterinarian for dogs or cats with cancer.

Dr. Lucroy is the Chief Medical Officer at Torigen Pharmaceuticals, which provides the most advanced cancer care solutions for companion animals, including a "personalized" cancer vaccine to help dogs fight the disease.

He is board-certified in medical oncology and author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications as well as the author of "Help! My Dog Has Cancer: Insights from a veterinary oncologist."

Formerly at Purdue University as an Associate Professor and Chief of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Lucroy has also been in private practice, was part of the R&D Team at Elanco Animal Health, and also Director of Clinical Studies for MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets overseeing research in over 20 specialty hospitals.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Torigen Immunotherapy Pet Cancer Vaccine
https://www.torigen.com/

Help! My Dog Has Cancer: Insights from a veterinary oncologist
https://amzn.to/3bYOO2w

Does Amputation Speed Cancer Metastasis?
2010 Q&A with Dr. Lucroy
https://tripawds.com/2010/03/19/does-amputation-speed-cancer-metastasis/

Watch Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/-WNno9vR38I

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #103:  On this episode we share the stories of two Sporting Tripawds, Tara and Neon. Tara is the winner of the 2020 American Kennel Club ACE Award for Exemplary Companion dog. Her mom Mary Pat selected the Tripawds Foundation for her chosen charity, to which the AKC made a generous donation on her behalf for winning the award. Neon is a champion agility dog who's mom Penny informed Mary Pat about the Tripawds Foundation.

The annual AKC Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence(ACE) are presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Therapy, Service, Search and Rescue and Exemplary Companion dog. The 2020 winners range from a Flat-Coated Retriever that excels at dock diving despite missing a paw (Tara), to a search and rescue dog who sniffed out human remains dating back to 670 A.D.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Flat-Coated Retriever “Tara” Awarded 2020 Exemplary Companion ACE Award
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/flat-coated-retriever-tara-2020-ace-exemplary-companion/

Five Heroic Dogs Honored with 2020 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-2020-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/

The AKC Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/

VIDEO: 2020 AKC ACE Award for Exemplary Companion Announcement
https://akc.tv/watch/6/5754/episode/ace-episode-1-exemplary-companion/

Tripawds Foundation Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab
https://tri.pet/tri-rehab

Find a Canine Rehab Therapist:
https://tri.pet/findrehab

Support Tripawds Foundation to Honor Your Tripawd!
https://tripawds.org/give

Watch Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/1DeEK8-_bAw

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #102:  Tripawds Member Profile - Meet Tripawds blogger Clare Allen and learn how her three-legged "Meg-A-Star" loves life on three legs for the past five years thanks to regular canine rehab with her physiotherapist Phillipa Mitchell.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Meg's Tripawds Blog:
https://megsta.tripawds.com

UK Canine Rehab with Dr. Philippa Mitchell:
http://activepet.co.uk/

Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab:
http://tri.pet/tri-rehab

The Guardian Article:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jul/01/totally-pawesome-at-the-three-legged-dog-convention

Watch Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/xR2KwHeWB8I

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #101:  Learn the truth about CBD and the use of cannabis products for pets. Discover what Veterinary Cannabis Education and Consulting does for pet parents, veterinarians, and the entire pet community.

Discover how effective cannabis is for pain management and for treating other conditions, such as  navigating new situations/environments.

Get answers to Questions about CBD for Pets:

• Can cannabis extinguish aversive memories created prior to amputation?
• How can it control pain/inflammation from injury/surgery/muscular compensation?
• What about controlling phantom pain? Or hyperalgesia?
• Does cannabis help a dog or cat adjust mentally and emotionally to limb loss? Or accepting a prosthetic? 
• And more.

GUESTS:

Dr. Casara Andre, DVM, cVMA
Veterinary Cannabis Education and Consulting

Erin Lukacovic
CCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, BA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Elevation Behavior, L.L.C.

LEARN MORE:
https://www.veterinarycannabis.org/
https://nutrition.tripawds.com/tag/cannabis/

Watch Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/1g8w8bqNSf4

We speak with Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson about the lessons learned from Jerry, a dog with three legs and their website TriPawds.

Then we visit Willits, California and camp at the Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort.

Mentioned on this Episode

• The RV Womens' Alliance and their Drab to Fab project
• Our guests Renee Agredano and Jim Nelson - liveworkdream.com
• Resources for three-legged animals - www.tripawds.com

• Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort - https://www.mendocinoredwoods.com

  • Loose Caboose Cafe - https://loosecaboosecafe.com

  • JD Redhouse Mercantile - https://jdredhouse.com

  • Kemmy’s Pies - https://kemmys-pies.square.site

  • Northspur Brewery - http://northspurbrewing.com

  • Roots of Motive Power - https://rootsofmotivepower.com

  • Our Skunk Train podcast episode - https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0004

• Waggle Pet Monitor - https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-gadget-waggle-pet-monitor989/

• StressLess Camping podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StressLessPodcast/