Welcome to the Dog Cancer Answers podcast. The following episodes feature Dr. Demian Dressler

Would metronomic chemotherapy benefit your dog? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler and they define metronomic chemotherapy and identify how it is useful as a chemotherapeutic treatment for dog cancer. Topics Covered: What is Metronomic Chemotherapy How does this differ from the maximum tolerated dose What happens during chemotherapy: treatments, side effects and…read more

Are you familiar with Kinavet-CA1® for dogs? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler and they discuss the use of Kinavet-CA1®, an FDA approved drug for dogs, as a chemotherapeutic treatment for dog cancer. Topics Covered: What is Kinavet? How does it differ from Palladia Safety Precautions This episode is sponsored by The Dog…read more

Are you familiar with Palladia for dogs? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler and they discuss the use of Palladia, an FDA approved drug for dogs, as a chemotherapeutic treatment for dog cancer. Topics Covered: What is Palladia? When to use Palladia and for which types of cancer Safety precautions This episode is…read more

James Jacobs interviews Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger, co-authors of “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide,” and they discuss the importance of diet in treating dog cancer and the potential impact of carcinogenic foods. Topics Covered: What are carcinogens and how they can cause changes in DNA Diet stress The importance of treat days for life-quality…read more

Are you unfamiliar with the ways dog cancer can be diagnosed by veterinarians? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler and they discuss and describe the different medical procedures used by veterinarians and oncologists in the diagnosis of dog cancer. Topics Covered: The difference between a Fine Needle Aspirate and a Biopsy General anesthesia…read more

Has your dog’s cancer caused you moments of guilt and doubt? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, and they talk about negative emotions, such as guilt and blame, and how to redirect those thoughts and feelings. Topics Covered: Emotional Management: Blame and Guilt Negative thinking This…read more

What is the difference between a dog lover and a dog guardian? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger and they define the role of a dog guardian and how becoming your dog’s guardian may help when dealing with your dog’s cancer. Topics Covered: The difference between a dog lover and a dog guardian…read more

Are you feeling frustrated that your dog’s cancer wasn’t noticed sooner? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, and they discuss the normal, human reactions of frustration and blame and how to move beyond and get empowered. Topics Covered: Why your vet didn’t catch your dog’s cancer…read more

Are you concerned about your dog’s lack of appetite? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger and they define cancer cachexia and discuss some ideas as to how you may deal with your dog’s loss of appetite and vitality. Topics Covered: What is cancer cachexia The seriousness of cancer cachexia What you can do…read more

Are you concerned that your dog is experiencing diarrhea as a side effect of her cancer? James Jacobson interviews Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger and they discuss the various causes of diarrhea as it relates to dog cancer and some of the methods that may help attain gastrointestinal relief for your dog. Topics Covered: Diarrhea…read more