Indy, a Golden Retriever and participant in the groundbreaking Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, left a profound legacy in the fight against canine cancer. Join Molly Jacobson as she talks with Indy’s mom, Kim Peri, and Dr. Mike Lappin about Indy's journey with lymphoma, the challenges of his treatment, and the incredible community that has formed around the study. Discover the lessons learned from this longitudinal research and how it’s shaping the future of cancer treatment for dogs. This heartfelt episode highlights the enduring impact one dog can make.

Highlights:

• Introduction to Indy and his diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma.

• Insights into the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and its goals.

• Dr. Mike Lappin’s role in the study and his efforts with the DNA Repository.

• Kim’s reflections on Indy's unique legacy and the supportive community.

• Lessons learned about spay/neuter timing, cancer risks, and proactive care.

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Related Links:

Morris Animal Foundation’s Dog Cancer Research podcast episode: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/trials-and-research/morris-animal-foundations-dog-cancer-research-dr-janet-patterson-kane-deep-dive/

Golden Retriever Lifetime Study: https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/golden-retriever-lifetime-study

Golden Retriever DNA Repository: https://grca.org/about-the-breed/health-research/dna-repository/

OFA DNA Repository: https://ofa.org/about/dna-repository/

The Golden Retriever Foundation: https://goldenretrieverfoundation.org/GRF/

Canine Valley Fever Project: http://www.caninevalleyfeverproject.com/

PetDx Clinical Studies: https://petdx.com/clinical-studies/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:30 - Introducing Kim Peri and Dr. Mike Lappin

01:15 - Meeting Indy: A Secret Santa Story

02:30 - Indy's Lymphoma Diagnosis

04:00 - Inside the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

07:15 - What We’ve Learned About Spay/Neuter Timing

12:00 - The Emotional Connection Between Participants

16:45 - DNA Repository: Advancing Canine Research

22:00 - Indy's Final Days: A Family’s Farewell

28:00 - Kim’s Advocacy for Dog Cancer Research

34:15 - Continuing Indy's Legacy: Joining New Studies

40:00 - How Training Builds Bonds Between Dogs and Humans

45:30 - The Community of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

53:00 - Closing Reflections: A Dog’s Impact on the Heart

Get to know Dr. Mike Lappin: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/mike-lappin-dvm/

Get to know Kim Peri: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kimberly-a-peri/

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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