For many episodes, I have been able to share the voices, thoughts, stories, and research of some of the most respected and inspiring individuals in the veterinary community. I am so thankful and honored that I had that opportunity, and I highly encourage you to listen to all previous episodes you might have missed or skipped.

This episode is the last one on my calendar (at least for now) as I shift to focus my time and energy on my new online oncology consulting service called Vet Cancer Consultants!

This is a decision that I had a hard time with because I love being able to learn alongside you through each episode. I hope to return to it at some point, but in the meantime, I’d love for you to keep the podcast alive by sharing it!

I encourage you to check out my new consulting service, www.vetcancerconsultants.com, reach out to me with any questions you have, and as always, continue learning!

Full show notes for all episodes are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/your-dog-wants-you-to-know-this

Don’t forget to stay connected with me on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy.

Today on the show we’re going to be talking about a difficult but important topic: the high frequency of suicide in the veterinary profession. 

This might come as a bit of a surprise to you if you’re not in the veterinary field, so I wanted to make this episode to increase awareness and talk a little bit about what's being done in the community to support vets and vet staff, talk about why this is happening, and give you some resources that might be helpful. 

To help us navigate this topic, we are joined by Dr. Carrie Jurney. 

Dr. Jurney is a board-certified veterinary neurologist and owner of Jurney Veterinary Neurology, providing neurology services to the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also the current president of NOMV (Not One More Vet), a 501c3 organization that provides financial and professional mental health support to veterinarians and veterinary staff in need.

Dr. Jurney cares so much about this topic, as you’ll hear in the episode, so I knew she would be the perfect person to help us understand what’s going on. 

If you need to know that you’re not alone, or you want to help someone else feel less alone, please join us for this episode. 

Resources Mentioned: 

www.nomv.org

www.jurneyvetneuro.com

www.facebook.com/groups/NOMVet

www.qprinstitute.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-42

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

What does diabetes look like in dogs? How does it compare to humans? 

These are some of the questions that we are going to address today as we talk all about diabetes in dogs with Dr. Ayeley Okine. 

We’ll be covering what a diabetic dog looks like, what canine diabetes is, what predisposing risk factors are, how we make a diagnosis, how we monitor to make sure treatment is working, what treatment looks like, and what the prognosis is. 

Diabetes takes up about 25% of Dr. Okine’s caseload, so it's pretty common and definitely important to talk about. 

Dr. Ayeley Okine is a board-certified veterinary internist. She is a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she practices at Sage Veterinary Centers in the San Francisco Bay Area, and she has a strong professional interest in immune-mediated blood disease and gastrointestinal disease. 

Join us to find out what to do if your dog gets a diabetes diagnosis!

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Okine's YouTube Channel 

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-41

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

Do you worry about how to handle the emotional challenges that come with losing a pet? 

Today we have Dr. Katherine Goldberg back for a second episode, and you are in good hands when it comes to discussing these issues. 

We’re covering some heavy topics today but ones that I think are really important to talk through. These are things like end-of-life decision making, preparing for the loss of a pet, how to talk to a child about it, how to support another dog in the household when a pet is dying, and how to support yourself after the loss of a pet.

I know it’s not the most fun to talk about, but I do feel that the more you can prepare for it properly, the better you can handle the difficult experience when it comes. 

Dr. Katherine Goldberg, DVM, LMSW, is a veterinarian and social worker. She pursued her LMSW at Syracuse University after recognizing the significant human needs that arise in medical environments – for both family members of seriously ill patients, and medical team members themselves. A 2004 graduate of Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she has been instrumental in developing the field of palliative medicine in veterinary environments. She is grateful to have found a “home” in the social work profession, where social justice and the dignity and worth of each individual are core values.

If you need some help dealing with the loss of a pet, or preparing for it in the future, this is a great episode for you. 

Resources Mentioned:

www.petcaregiverburden.com

Dr. Dan Siegel's Healthy Mind Platter

UTenn Veterinary Social Work

UTenn Veterinary Social Work Helpline

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

Dr. Goldberg's Website and Book Recommendations

www.childdevelopmentinfo.com 

How To Talk To Kids About The Death Of A Pet

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-40

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

How do you deal with taking on the role of pet caregiver?

We are lucky to have Dr. Katherine Goldberg who is a veterinarian and social worker with us for two episodes.  On today's episode we are talking about caregiver burden and pet owner self-care.

When a dog is diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, the focus is typically on them. What can we do to make them feel better? What can we do to help them? What can we do to extend their life? 

Amongst all of that, we often forget about ourselves. We are not taking care of our emotional health or even our physical health sometimes. That can really take a toll on a pet parent.

We're going to cover how to care for yourself so you can take the best care of your dog, how to deal with guilt, how to deal with the stress of the illness and more.

If you are suffering from this now or know someone who is, this is a really helpful episode.

Resources Mentioned:

www.petcaregiverburden.com

Dr. Dan Siegel's Healthy Mind Platter

UTenn Veterinary Social Work

UTenn Veterinary Social Work Helpline

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

Dr. Goldberg's Website and Book Recommendations

www.childdevelopmentinfo.com 

How To Talk To Kids About The Death Of A Pet

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-39

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

Do you know what to do if your dog gets nauseous?

In this episode, we are covering everything that you need to know as a pet parent about nausea. This episode is helpful whether or not your dog is going through chemotherapy. 

Any dog is likely to experience nausea at some point in their life, so there’s a lot you should know even if your dog is healthy. 

We're covering signs, causes and best treatments for nausea as well as what you need to know about chemotherapy related nausea.

This is a really valuable episode, so don’t miss it. 

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-38

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

What is a seizure? What does a seizure look like? What are the most common causes of seizures? How do we treat each one?

There are a lot of questions around this, so neurosurgeon Dr. Ane Uriarte is here to answer them!

Dr. Ane Uriarte Dip ECVN MRCVS DVM is a neurosurgeon and neurologist who treats neurological conditions in dogs, cats, and other animals at Foster Hospital for Small Animals. 

First, we are breaking down the difference between a seizure and a fainting episode because they are very commonly confused. 

Then we are talking about Dr. Uriarte’s app that not only helps owners keep track of their dogs medications but it keeps track of their dog seizures and allows owners to get their dog seizures on video. It is also being used for research purposes so we are able to learn more about epilepsy in dogs. 

At the end of the episode, we talk about how she recently repurposed a surgical technique which relieves pain from Chiari-like Malformation in dogs. 

Whether your dog has seizures or you want to know the signs, tune in to this episode. 

Resources Mentioned:

www.canineseizures.org  

https://www.southfields.co.uk/our-team/neurology-team

Follow @ane.neuro on Instagram

Subscribe to Ane Uriarte's YouTube Channel

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-37

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

You might have heard about a link that has been found between certain diets and a type of heart disease in dogs called DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy. 

Despite the fact that this link has been found across at least 7 publications and 1,100 cases, pet food companies still want us to believe that these diets are safe for dogs. 

Dr. Josh Stern is here to explain the controversy and share his research findings. He’s also sharing some of his new research with pharmacogenetics.

Dr. Josh Stern DVM, PhD (Genetics), DACVIM (Cardiology) is chief of the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital's cardiology service and has authored or co-authored more than 80 publications. He runs the Stern Cardiac Genetics lab at Davis, where he's already had significant breakthroughs and contributions to science.

If you want to know more about what to feed your dog be sure to tune in! 

Resources Mentioned:

Stern Translational Cardiac Genetics and Pharmacogenomics Laboratory 

UC Davis Veterinary Medicine: UC Davis Investigates Link Between Dog Diets and Deadly Heart Disease 

FDA Investigation into Potential Link between Certain Diets and Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy 

WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee: Recommendations on Selecting Pet Foods 

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-36

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

I know how important it is to you to be prepared with the best tools for your pets, so today I am equipping you with some of the resources that I believe will help you with that.

This episode is going to be a little bit different than usual because I am sharing eight different resources that I think you should know about as a dog owner!

Some of these will be helpful if you have a healthy pet without any diseases or conditions, and some of them will be helpful if your pet has been diagnosed with a disease or condition. 

There is something for everyone in this episode, so I am sure you will learn something new!

Resources Mentioned:

PubMed - Search scientific studies 

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: Browse By Breed - See what genetic diseases/conditions your breed should be screened for

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: Breed Statistics - See how likely each condition is for each breed

Memorial Sloan Kettering: Search About Herbs - Research interactions and uses of different herbs 

Canine Cancer Academy: Finding Clinical Trials For Your Dog - Search for available clinical trials 

www.vetspecialists.com - Find a veterinary specialist

Colorado State Argus Institute Counseling and Support Services - Get support after a difficult diagnosis 

Podcast Episode 27: Raising Our Standards For Your Dog's Quality of Life w/ Dr. Page Yaxley - Get information about hospice and palliative care

www.pethospice.com - Get information about hospice and palliative care

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement - Get support after pet loss 

The Canine Cancer Academy - Access canine cancer and health articles, podcasts, and guides

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-34

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy 

Remember back in Episode 2 when we talked about the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study? Well, today I have some more golden retriever goodness for you. 

My guest for you today is Dr. Erin Hales. She has a PhD in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis, and she is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Morris Animal Foundation where she is leading their Golden Oldies study.

The Golden Oldies Study is a sister study to the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study with the goal of trying to figure out why some golden retrievers live to old age (more than 12 years old) and why some succumb to cancer at an earlier age. 

She's going to talk all about the study, refresh your memory about the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, tell you how you can participate in the Golden Oldies Study if you'd like to and share her passion for research. She is also reviewing all the ways that the Morris Animal Foundation is helping animals all around the world.

Tune in to find out how these studies are helping us to understand cancer and so much more in Golden Retrievers.

Resources Mentioned:

Apply for your dog to be a Golden Oldie - Golden Oldies Contact Form | Morris Animal Foundation 

Join the Newsletter - Stay Connected | Morris Animal Foundation 

Full show notes and links mentioned in the episode are available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-33

Don’t forget to say hello on Instagram @thecaninecaneracademy and on Facebook Canine Cancer Academy