Tripawd Talk Radio

Tripawds Podcast Episode #68: Hear Dr Sarah Boston discuss details about the new veterinary limb sparing surgical procedure she has published: Bostonplasty: Limb shortening as a strategy for limb sparing treatment of appendicular osteosarcoma of the distal radius in a dog. Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #67: Tripawds members get closer to their three-legged heroes and angels with expert animal communicator Stacy Krafczyk of All Spirit Healing, in a live group call. Coping with change is hard. When change happens because of a leg amputation or the death of a beloved animal, it helps to get another perspective from a gentle soul who lives exceptionally close to the spirit lives of animals. Stacy Krafczyk is one such person, and on Sunday November 19 we were honored to have Tripawds favorite animal communicator return for a special one-hour live call-in session with more than a dozen members of the Tripawds community. Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #66: Join leading orthopedic surgeon Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little from U.C. Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio to learn about the implication and use of internal and external prosthetics and other othotic devices for three legged dogs and cats. Find many more helpful resources about amputation for at tripawds.com/start. Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #65: Dogs are good at hiding their pain. Do you know how to recognize the signs of arthritis in Tripawd dogs? Today we'll learn from veterinary surgeon Hanah Capon, MRCVS annd Managing Director of the CAM (Canine Arthritis Management) organization in the UK. Recognize and Manage Arthritis in Tripawd Dogs a Hannah Capon knows firsthand about the debilitating effects of arthritis in Tripawd dogs. As a veterinarian in the United Kingdom, she treats three and four legged patients with this painful condition. She uses a multimodal approach to canine arthritis in order to alleviate its associated pain and discomfort, giving dogs improved quality and quantity of life. Today on Tripawd Talk, Capon will teach us how to: know the signs of arthritis our pets may be giving us. She'll teach what to do when we suspect our dog has arthrtis. And finally, she will explain the various treatment options available. We'll also learn about the Canine Arthritis Management organization she fou

Tripawds Podcast Episode #64: When our pet gets cancer one of the first things we want to do is change their food. But it's hard to know the right way to do it and what's best to put in their bowls. That's why today we're honored to have vet nutrition expert Dr. Jennifer Larsen, DVM, PhD, DACVN on our show! Dr. Larsen is Associate Professor of Clinical Nutrition at the University of California at Davis. She has extensive knowledge about pet food nutrition needs and today she'll share the best dog and cat cancer diet tips. For the next 30 minutes Dr. Davis will explain science-based facts about cancer and pet nutrition. Among other things we'll learn: Can commercial pet food cause cancer?What happens to the body when cancer takes over?How does cancer affect our pet's nutrition needs?Can a better diet help our pets fight cancer? Is there such a thing as a "cancer diet" for pets?What is the most important thing we should know about our pet's dietary needs while f

Tripawds Podcast Episode #63: All pets will need pain management at some time and Tripawds often need it more than their four-legged pals. Today on Tripawd Talk Radio we learn how veterinary acupuncture can help our threee-legged pets feel better throughout their lives. Our guest is Dr. Nell Ostermeier, DVM, CVA (IVAS) a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and co-owner of Lombard Animal Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Let's Get to the Point with Veterinary Acupuncture for Tripawds From the moment a cat or dog loses a limb, their gait is forever compromised. This can lead to problems down the road, including joint stress, muscle strains and more. Managing their pain is critical and veterinary acupuncture is one drug-free way to do it. Veterinary acupuncture is also great for other conditions like anxiety and today Dr. Ostermeier will share everything we need to know about acupuncture for Tripawds, such as: What conditions can be helped by veterinary acupuncture?How does sticking needles in the body help a pe

Tripawds Podcast Episode #62: Are home cooked pet food diets really better for cats and dogs? A group of vet nutritionists are looking at fresh versus store-bought pet foods in a groundbreaking new study. On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio we'll speak with pet nutrition expert Dr. Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA. Fresh Versus Store-Bought Pet Foods Study Needs Your Support Millions of dogs and cats are fed high heat processed, commercial foods throughout their lives. But is this really the best nutrition we can offer? Heat treatment of foods can cause a reaction between the proteins and sugars called "the Maillard reaction" which results in the formation of what is termed dietary Advanced Glycation End- Products or AGEs. Studies have shown that elevated levels of AGEs in tissues are associated with age-related diseases in humans, rats, and dogs including diabetes, cataracts, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, renal disease, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. Dietary AGEs and their accumulati

Tripawds Podcast Episode #61: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio we will learn how amputation impacts dogs and cats' bodies. Our guide is Dr. Denis J. Marcellin-Little, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, VSMR and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at North Carolina State University. Chances are you're already familiar with Dr. Marcellin-Little's work. Over the last few years he's become world famous for orthopedic breakthroughs in animals such as the first total knee replacement in a cat. "I am interested in limb sparing and the design, fabrication, and implantation of custom orthopedic implants," he writes in his bio. And that he's doing. In his breakthrough implants known as transdermal osseointegration, Dr. Marcellin-little creates titatnium implants that attach to animals' legs and prosthetics. He has successfully performed this procedure on more than six dogs and two cats as of 2015. Today we'll discuss amputation as a concept, amputation of a front leg versus the back leg,

Tripawds Podcast Episode #60: This episode of Tripawd Talk Radio will discuss an exciting study currently underway at Colorado State University, "Evaluation of Partial Amputation in Dogs". This study will examine how partial amputee Tripawds cope with artificial limbs (prosthetics). The study is led by Dr. Felix Duerr, DMV ACVS Diplomate, ACVSMR who oversees CSU’s Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program. The year-long study is currently seeking front or rear limb amputee dogs and their owners. Dr. Duerr will discuss which dogs are ideal candidates to participate in the study, the benefits of participating and things that owners will need to do in order to receive a free prosthetic device, and all rechecks and aftercare associated with the prosthetic device for the duration of the study. For more interviews with Dr. Duerr about his work in orthopedics for three legged dogs, please visit http://tripawds.com/tag/csu-ortho/ This episode of Tripawd Talk Radio is made possible by TruDog. S

Tripawds Podcast Episode #59: "Join us in welcoming Susan Marie and her Tripawd, Miss Olive, better known as the Doggy Diva! Susan Marie and Miss Olive have quite a story to share. They're not only hosts of the Doggy Diva Radio Show in Sarasota, Florida (http://www.thedoggydiva.com), but each week the dynamic duo attends animal-related events. Their mission is to raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering, adoption, fostering, volunteering and, most importantly, “always loving your pets, because they love you unconditionally." Miss Olive is a Tripawd because she lost her leg and most of her teeth to cancer and neglect. Despite her ruff start in life, she is still a loving pup and an inspiration to all. For Susan Marie it was love at first sight when she discovered Miss Olive waas up for adoption through Italian Greyhound Rescue Florida. Susan Marie already knew how special Tripawds are, because her previous dog Maggy lost a limb to osteosarcoma long before veterinary oncology

Tripawds Podcast Episode #58: Today on Tripawd Talk Radio we're chatting with author and animal advocate Laurie Kaplan. As creator of the indispensable handbook "Help Your Dog Fight Cancer" and founder of the Magic Bullet Fund, a non-profit fund dedicated to covering treatment costs for those that can't afford it, Laurie shares over 15 years of insight about what it's like to care for a dog with a cancer diagnosis, how we can help others with in their pets' cancer diagnoses and where we can focus our efforts to end this devastating disease. Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #57: Tripawds is honored to interview Cyndie Courtney, DVM, creator of "VetChangesWorld.com"! Have you ever left the vet's office with a ton of questions you didn't get answered? Do you ever feel like you're not getting your concerns across to your vet? If you've ever thought that "speaking up" makes you look like a jerk, this is the show for you. In this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio Dr. Courtney will teach how to communicate with your vet so your pet gets the care you want. We'll talk about: What a vet's typical day is like, and why you might sometimes feel that you didn't get the information and advice you'd hoped for.Why and how to ask questions about a suggested treatment -- instead of stating what you might have heard before as fact.How to know when the time is right for a second opinion -- and how to ask for one without feeling like you're insulting your vet. Dr. Cyndie Courtney is a practicing veterinarian in Kan

Tripawds Podcast Episode #56: It's easy to miss those extra pounds our Tripawds are wearing. Thankfully it's easier for dogs and cats to lose weight than it is for us. If you suspect your dog or cat is exceptionally “fluffy,” then sit back and learn these weight loss ideas for pets on three (and four!) legs. Your guide today is the acclaimed pet weight loss veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM. “The most important decision that pet parents make every day regarding their pet's health is what they feed it,” says Dr. Ward. “You've got the most powerful tool in your hand: the ability to precisely measure food every day,” he explains. Most pet parents are shocked to learn that even exercise is not as important as the amount and type of food. Learn all this and more in this Tripawd Talk Radio episode! Dr Ernie Ward is an internationally recognized veterinarian known for his work in the areas of general small animal practice, life extension and longevity, practice management and leadership, long-term

Tripawds Podcast Episode #55: Many Tripawds parents face the amputation decision under traumatic circumstances. If you're coping with this life-changing choice for your cat or dog, listen to the sage advice from Nat Geo WILD's Animal ER expert Dr. Brian Beale, DVM DACVS. Things to Consider When Facing Amputation in an ER Setting In this 15-minute, informative Tripawd Talk Radio show we'll ask Dr. Beale: How do you assess whether or not a cricially injured animal is a candidate for amputation surgery?How do you know if the leg is worth saving?What are some things a pet parent should consider when you suggest amputation or limb salvage surgery?What's your most memorable amputation recovery story that you can recall?And finally, what is the WILDEST animal you've ever amputated a limb on, and how did they do? More Dr. Beale is a renowened board-certified veterinary surgeon and partner at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) in Houston, Texas.  His work is spotlighted in the Nat Geo WI

Tripawds Podcast Episode #54: Please join us for another informative talk with special guest Dr. Doug Kenney, author of the Pet Insurance Toolkit - new and revised for 2016! See our previous Tripawd Tolk Radio podcast with Dr. Kenney: How to Choose the Best Pet Insurance Policy Dr. Doug Kenney is a practicing veterinarian in the Memphis, Tennessee area who is dedicated to helping pet parents choose the best health insurance policy for their companion animals. He is the author of the Pet Insurance Toolkit, a downloadable e-book that helps pet parents understand the ins and outs of pet insurance policies and choose the best policy for them. He also hosts a podcast show, The Pet Insurance Guide Podcast. Dr. Kenney's goal is to share a veterinarian’s perspective on pet insurance by highlighting things he feels are essential in a pet insurance policy, based on common conditions seen at the typical veterinarian’s office. He also provides a free, regular podcast that gets into the details of how pet insurance w

Tripawds Podcast Episode #53: Human and animal amputees are often adversely affected by EMF (Electro Magnetic Frequencies) in our environment.    On this episode we’ll learn why and how amputees are more affected by EMFs and what we can do to help reduce and minimize the side effects of exposure.  Our guest to explain it all will be Dr. Don Nixdorf, DC, clinician  and Board of Advisors member for Farabloc Development Corporation, producers of “Farabloc,” a clinically-proven, 30-year old holistic medical aid that reduces exposure to high frequency electro magnetic fields, which helps to alleviate chronic pain and sports injuries in people as well as pets. Learn more about Farabloc for Tripawds. Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #52:  Dogs are Cancer Scientists with Paws - Learn why clinical trials for dogs and people are the most promising path to treating and ultimately curing cancers, with Colorado State University's Dr. Christine Hardy, DVM. Join us as we learn why clinical trials for dogs and people are the most promising path to treating and ultimately curing cancers, when we talk with Colorado State University's Dr. Christine Hardy, DVM. In her role as Director of Operations and Development for CSU's Flint Animal Cancer Center, Dr. Hardy is getting the word out about "One Cure," an initiative to share the importance of participating in clinical trials when animals and humans are diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Hardy tells us "I am very proud to be full time back at the FACC as of January 2015 and oversee Operations and Development,,,and couldn’t be more honored to be a part of our team where we strive to make a difference for all cancer patients." Also joining us is Dr. Kr

Tripawds Podcast Episode #51: Tonight on Tripawd Talk Radio, we’ll talk with Dr. Mike Petty, about ways to determine if your pet is in pain and the treatment options that he feels are worth pursuing. Dr. Petty is the owner of Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital and Animal Pain Center, both in Canton, Michigan. He is the immediate past president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management and the coauthor of the 2015 American Animal Hospital Association Pain Guidelines.  Also, he is the author of the upcoming book, Dr. Petty’s Pain Relief for Dogs, which can be pre-ordered on Amazon and will be available wherever books are sold on February 1.   Read the Tripawds review of Dr Mike Petty's book: Learn How to Manage Your Dog’s Pain with Dr. Petty’s New Guide Please Note: We will NOT be taking live calls during this episode but will be consider addressing any questions posted for this show the Tripawds Discussion Forums.   Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #50: Guest: Arlene Weintraub (http://arleneweintraub.com), author of the new book by ECW Press, "Heal: The Vital Role of Dogs in the Search for Cancer Cures" (http://healdogsandcancer.com/heal/) Join us for a fascinating discussion with Arlene Weintraub, who has a very personal connection to the disease after losing her sister to gastric cancer. In her important new book, she puts comparative oncology in layperson's terms while exploring the fascinating role dogs are playing in the search for a cure for cancer. In this episode Weintraub will explain how vets, oncologists and dogs are working together to discover new cancer treatments — cutting-edge therapies designed to help both dogs and people suffering from a variety of cancers, including osteosarcoma and mast cell tumors. Got questions for Arlene? Call (646) 716-5450 during the show or loin us in the Tripawds Live Chat at http://tripawds.com/chat/ Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #49: Guests: Dr. Harvey Cohen, founder Dr. Harvey's Fine Health Foods for Companion Animals and Wendy Shankin-Cohen, President/CEO of Dr. Harvey's https://www.drharveys.com/ Day: Sunday Sept. 20 Time: 6:00 PM Eastern Join us as we welcome Dr. Harvey Cohen, founder of Dr. Harvey's Fine Health Foods for Companion Animals. Dr. Harvey is a chiropractic physician with a deep love for animals and a lifelong passion for keeping them healthy. As a pioneer in the field of holistic animal nutrition, Dr. Harvey was one of the first animal advocates to educate pet parent about the hazards found in some commercial pet foods, such as added chemicals, dyes and preservatives. By advocating for healthy animal diets during a time when holistic pet food was unheard of, many thought he was crazy. But the evidence couldn't be denied: pet after pet who ate the diets formulated by Dr. Harvey showed great improvement in their overall health and quality of life after making the switch. On