Have you been curious about the effects that cannabinoids, CBD, hemp and similar products have on animals?

We’re covering all of it in this episode with my special guest Dr. Dawn Boothe.  

Dawn is a board certified veterinary internal medicine specialist and clinical pharmacologist. She also has a PhD in clinical pharmacology and is a professor at Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine.

In today’s episode, Dawn shares everything you need to know about cannabinoids. She’s going to clear up some misconceptions about what we know, what we don't know, and how we can figure out if what we're giving our pet is reaching therapeutic drug levels in the blood.

We’ll be covering how cannabinoids can help with pain and also a few things to keep in mind and be aware of. This week’s episode is going to be helpful for not only dog owners, but also veterinarians. 

I found this topic very interesting and educational so I hope you join us for it! 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-22

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Have you ever wondered what you’d do if your dog swallowed something they weren’t supposed to?

Fear not! 

Today we're talking with Dr. Tina Wismer,  a board-certified veterinary toxicologist and senior director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

She is sharing everything you need to know about what to do if your dog ingests something that they're not supposed to. She’s covering how the poison control center can help you figure out what steps to take, what information you need to tell them when you get on the phone, and she highlights what an amazing resource the Poison Control Center is.

We’re covering the top 10 toxicities that dog owners call the Poison Control Center for, as well as how much a dog needs to ingest for it to be a problem, and what the consequences are of a dog ingesting too much of one of them. 

This is a really important discussion, so I hope you’ll join us for it! 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-21

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We’re back for Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Kendra Pope. 

In case you need a re-cap, Kendra is a board-certified veterinary oncologist and is also certified in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, veterinary food therapy, and Tui-na. 

Last week we discussed nutrition, misconceptions, and the safety of herbs and supplements. 

Today we’re going to dive even deeper into choosing a safe supplement, how to know if it's reliable, and different types of clinical trials going on right now.

Both episodes with Kendra are definitely worth listening to, so if you didn’t catch it, be sure to go back and listen to last week’s episode too! 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-20

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Have you heard terms like “integrative,” “alternative,” or “holistic” medicine and wondered what they actually mean?

Today we’re joined by Dr. Kendra Pope, an integrative oncologist who can tell us all about it. 

There are only a few people in the whole world who have the training Kendra has. She’s a board-certified veterinary oncologist, but she's also certified in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, veterinary food therapy, and Tui-na. 

I wanted to get her on the podcast because I know that there’s a huge interest in integrative medicine right now. Some people also call this holistic or alternative medicine, so Kendra will explain the differences in this episode. 

We’re lucky enough to have her on the podcast for the next two episodes to really explain in detail how these treatments work, the thought process behind establishing a successful protocol, as well as the goals of treatment. We’re talking about this for cancer patients and other chronic diseases. 

In today’s episode, Kendra discusses how nutrition plays a role in her treatment, misconceptions that are really important to be aware of, as well as how she ensures that the herbs and supplements that she prescribes are as safe as possible.

If you want to learn more about how we can treat cancer beyond just surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, make sure to tune in!  

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-19

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Do you have a new puppy or you're thinking about getting one but don't know how to train one? You've come to the right place. 

Today we're talking all things puppies! 

On today's show we cover puppy socialization, how to decrease the chance of them developing bad behaviors, correcting bad behaviors if you notice them forming, and how to make them into good citizens that fit into your family.

There's been a huge puppy explosion over the last six months, so I think this is the perfect opportunity to have my special guest, Dr. Melissa Bain on the podcast to help you integrate your puppy into your life and your family.

Melissa is a professor of Clinical Animal Behavior at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and is board-certified in both veterinary behavior and veterinary welfare. 

If you want your puppy to grow into a well-behaved dog, tune in to find out what you need to be doing for the best chance of success! 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-18

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Did you know that allergies are actually pretty common in dogs?

Today's episode is all about dermatology, specifically allergies, which can have a huge impact on a dog's quality of life. 

Allergies are incredibly common in dogs, but many owners don't realize that their dogs have them. It's something that we really want to get better at identifying, because when allergies are appropriately diagnosed and treated, dogs are significantly more comfortable, and you can make fewer trips to the vet. 

Today’s special guest is Dr. Jennifer Schissler who is an assistant professor of dermatology at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. 

We will be covering how to learn about the signs of allergies as well as how to diagnose and treat them. 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-17

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Today I want to give the spotlight to radiologists!

Radiologists tend to be behind the scenes in veterinary practice. Pet owners don’t really go to visit them, but they are a really important part of veterinary practice. 

So let’s find out more about what they do and why they’re so important from board-certified veterinary radiologist, Dr. Chelsea Kunst. 

Dr. Kunst practices tele-radiology at home with her three crazy dogs and performs ultrasounds for veterinary specialty hospitals near her home. 

She is going to talk to us today about how we use radiologists, how they help us in our everyday practice, and best practices going into radiology.

If you want to learn about what radiology can do for our pets, this will be a great episode to tune in to! 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-16

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Have you ever heard that kibble causes cancer? Or that certain foods can treat cancer? 

Dr. Jennifer Larsen is back for part II of this series to help us separate fact from fiction as far as nutrition and cancer are concerned. 

Dr. Larsen is a Board-Certified Veterinary Clinical Nutritionist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Last week we covered general nutrition, and this week we’re covering diets for cancer patients, supplements, as well as pre and probiotics. 

This is Part II of a two-part nutrition series, so if you haven't listened to last week's episode, I would love for you to do that after you finish this one.

As you probably know, the internet is quick to tell us that kibble causes cancer and that many canine diets can prevent cancer or help in cancer treatment. So the question is...is this true? That’s what we’re going to answer today.

If you’ve been confused about what is and is not safe to feed your dog, be sure to tune in! 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-15

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If there's one question that most dog owners struggle with, it's “what should I feed my dog?” or “what is the best food out there?”

Well, to help sift through the mayhem and bring us the facts is Dr. Jennifer Larsen. She can tell us what the science says vs. what we might think, or what a food company might want us to believe. 

Dr. Larsen is a Board-Certified Veterinary Clinical Nutritionist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Luckily for us, she's going to be here for two episodes! In this episode we'll cover general nutrition, and next week we'll cover cancer supplements and pre/probiotics. Be sure to come back here next week to catch Part II. 

I know you love your dog and want to feed your dog the best type of food, so we're going to clear up some misconceptions and find out a lot of really helpful information from Dr. Larsen today.

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-14

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How do you treat a dog when no options seem viable? For some of you, Dr. Bill Culp might have an answer. 

His goal is to improve the quality of life and extend the life of his patients by discovering new ways to use interventional radiology. What am I talking about? Don’t worry, we’ll cover it all in today’s episode. 

The cases that get referred to Dr. Culp are typically those that have had tumors that we just don't otherwise have a lot of hope for. The tumors are either too large for surgery, don't respond well to chemo, don’t respond well to radiation, or a combination of all three. 

Dr. Culp is doing not only exciting, but also really important work. Today he is sharing the results of his work so far, his current clinical trials, and also talking about what he's most excited for in the next few years.

Join us to find out what interventional radiology is and how it’s bringing hope to previously hopeless cases. 

Show notes available at www.caninecanceracademy.com/podcast-ep-13

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