Tripawd Talk Radio

Tripawd Talk Radio #125: What is UC II and how can it help Tripawds who are so prone to developing osteoarthritis? Find out from Jope Founder Dr Christine. Wondering which joint supplement is best for three legged dogs? Don't miss this episode! Learn all about osteoarthritis in dogs. Especially, how it is so common among Tripawds, and only gets worse over time. And, discover which supplement has the most studies and proven science about how it helps prevent OA from getting worse and manage related joint pain. Tripawds are more prone to developing OA. And once diagnosed, it doesn't get better. But you can help prevent it from getting worse. Hear how UC-II helps, and how Jope is working for Tripawds spokesdog Nellie. Learn more at https://petjope.com JOPE COUPON CODES: Up to 4 Bags Code: Partner24!<4 https://tri.pet/jope-4 #ad Save More on 4+ Bags Code: Partner24!>=4 https://tri.pet/jope-6 #ad Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio #124: Have you ever noticed your cat or dog's muscles twitching near the incision site during recovery from amputation surgery? Or, have they ever jumped up with a sudden yelp weeks later? These are common signs of nerve pain, and phantom limb pain. Gabapentin and other pain medications are often prescribed to address this, but what exactly is "Nerve Pain" and how can Sensory Re-education help? Ilaria Borghese is the creator of the Thera Paw orthopedic dog boot, and founder of Vital Vet - an amazing resource for all special needs pets. And, we're excited to have her on the show today. Ilaria talks with Rene to help us understand the difference between General Pain and Nerve pain. We discuss phantom pain and muscle memory. And, she explains how the desensitization protocol can help rewire the brain after limb amputation, without additional medication. Ilaria walks us through "Sensory Re-education" with simple, practical steps you can take to aide in your pet's amputation recovery, and nerve pain management. RESOURCES: Nerve Pain After Injury or Amputation https://vitalvet.org/blogs/news/nerve-pain-after-neurological-injury-or-amputation https://www.therapaw.com/ https://vitalvet.org/ https://tripawds.com/tag/phantom-pain https://tripawds.com/tag/pain-management You may also be interested in Farabloc: Episode #70: Effects of EMF on Pain in People and Animal Amputees https://downloads.tripawds.com/2018/04/04/emf-effects-on-pain/ https://gear.tripawds.com/tag/farabloc Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #121: All Tripawds experience pain before, during, and after surgery. But how do you know? And what treatments are best? Learn how to talk with your vet about proper pain with Dr. Tamara Grubb on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. Guest Bio: Dr Grubb is current President of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia. She is an international pain management educator and lecturer, as well as a certified veterinary acupuncturist, with many more credentials. Learn more about Dr Grubb's work in Veterinary Anesthesia, Analgesia and Continuing Education at https://vetaace.com/ RESOURCES: International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management https://ivapm.org American Animal Hospital Association Find an AAHA Accredited Hospital: https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/hospital-locator/ Is My Tripawd in Pain? https://tripawds.com/2022/09/14/tripawd-cat-or-dog-in-pain/ Download the BEAP Pain Signs Chart for Dogs: https://tripawds.com/2020/07/15/pet-pain-signs/ Download the Guide to Acute Pain Guide for Cats: https://tripawds.com/2022/01/12/tripawd-cat-pain/ Tripawds Pain Management Articles & Vet Interviews https://tripawds.com/tag/pain-management Tripawd Talk Radio https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #123: Continuing our discussion with Dr Mandi from Healing Arts Animal Care, today we're taking a deep dive into the world of prosthetics for amputee pets. Is your dog a good candidate prosthetic use? Which prosthetics are the best? Find out with Dr Mandi on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. Dr Mandi Blackwelder is a canine rehab therapist certified in 2013. She's been a vet since 1998. And she is currently expanding her practice at Healing Arts Animal Care in Beaverton, Oregon. Part 1: Episode #122 All About Rehab for Tripawds with Dr. Mandi Learn more about Dr. Mandi or make an appointment at https://healingartsanimalcare.com/ Get reimbursed for your Tripawd's first visit with a certified rehab therapist at https://tripawds.org/rehab/ Tripawds Prosthetic Articles & Vet Interviews https://tripawds.com/tag/prosthetics/ Tripawd Talk Radio https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #122: How do you know how far is too far when walking your Tripawds? And when is too early to start rehab exercises after amputation? Find out with Dr Mandi on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio This episode is all about the benefits of proper rehabilitation treatment and exercise for three-legged dogs and cats. Dr Mandi Blackwelder shares her whole body approach and multi-faceted treatment for amputee dogs including nutrition, supplements, chiropractic care, massage, and of course rehab exercises. Dr Mandi is a canine rehab therapist certified in 2013. She's been a vet since 1998. And she is currently expanding her practice at Healing Arts Animal Care in Beaverton, Oregon. Learn more about Dr. Mandi or make an appointment at https://healingartsanimalcare.com/. Get reimbursed for your Tripawd's first visit with a certified rehab therapist at https://tripawds.org/rehab/. Tripawds Rehab Articles https://tripawds.com/tag/rehab/ Tripawd Talk Radio https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #120: In this episode, we're talking all about integrative veterinary medicine. What is it? What treatments are used, and what conditions do they address? And, how can these alternatives to Western medicine help our three legged friends. Especially when it comes to a cancer diagnosis. Dr Henry Pasternak answers all these questions, and more. Practicing integrative medicine for more than 34 years, Dr Paternak wrote the book on the subject in, "Healing Pets With Nature's Miracle Cures" which discusses in great detail how holistic and conventional medicine can work together effectively. We talk about how acupuncture helps dogs with arthritis, and the importance of nutrition and herbs to both heal and help prevent disease. With many Tripawds diagnosed with some form of cancer, we spend a lot of time discussing immunity. We discuss other holistic approaches including fecal transplants and ozone treatment, and more. RESOURCES: Pasternak Veterinary Center https://www.pasternakvetcenter.com/ Tripawds Holistic Pet Care Articles https://tripawds.com/tag/holistic/ Tripawd Talk Radio https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #119: Meet the first vet to perform cementoplasty in the United States and hear how canine cancer hero Colt is doing four months later, on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio... Cementoplasty is the next generation bone substitute procedure from BioceraVet, a promising alternative to amputation and traditional limb sparing techniques for dogs diagnosed with bone cancer. You can learn all about Cementoplasty from BioceraVet in Tripawd Talk Radio episode #108. Today we're talking with Dr Shaina Stewart, who was the first vet in the United States to perform the Cementoplasty procedure. And, Colt's Mom Hayley joins us to talk about how well he's doing four months later. RESOURCES: Cementoplasty for Osteosarcoma Dogs and Cats Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #108 https://tripawds.com/2022/05/04/cementoplasty-for-osteosarcoma-dogs/ Biocera-Vet https://www.thera.vet/en/biocera-vet Dr. Shaina Stewart Soule PetSound Animal Hospital, Cary, NC https://www.petsoundah.com/our-staff Tripawd Talk Radio https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #118: What is the MIMIC study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines, and what does Whiskey have to do with it? Today we're going to talk about Whiskey and lung mets. We have two guests to help us learn all about a clinical trial studying advancements in treatment for metastatic cancer in dogs. Dr. Chris Thomson is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, who specializes in surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and interventional radiology. He is also an active participant in clinical research with Ethos Discovery, with projects focusing on minimally invasive treatments for osteosarcoma and other cancers. And that's why we're excited to to talk with him today. Dr Thomson is working on the MIMIC clinical study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines. That's a mouthful, but it means making advances in resection of lung metastases in dogs, with quicker recovery, some surprising results, AND more data toward finding curative treatments for metastatic cancers. And that's Where Whiskey comes in. We recently profiled this canine cancer hero in the Tripawds News blog. She received treatment for lung mets from osteosarcoma in the MIMIC trials. So, we also have Whiskey's mom Eleni Merkh joining us to tell us how that went. RESOURCES: Clinical Study: Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines (MIMIC) https://www.ethosdiscovery.org/clinical-study/minimally-invasive-metastasectomy-in-canines-mimic/ Osteosarcoma Metastasis Surgery Study Helps Whiskey the Tripawd Thrive! https://tripawds.com/2022/11/23/osteosarcoma-metastasis-surgery/ MIMIC: Real Patient Story from A Real Pet Owner https://www.ethosvet.com/blog-post/mimic-real-patient-story-from-a-real-pet-owner/ Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #117: On this is episode we're excited to discuss one of our favorite topics: Rehab therapy for three legged pets. And we've got an expert with us help explain the benefits. Dr Ana Esquivel is a practicing veterinarian who recognized her geriatric patients were in need of special attention beyond the typical drug therapy prescribed for their pain management. She studied Medical Acupuncture and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. She now operates ACE of Paws, the only dedicated Canine Rehab Clinic in Albequerque New Mexico. And, three of her patients have been recipients of our Tripawds Rehab grant, which will reimburse anyone who take their three legged dog or cat for rehab evaluation by a certified therapist. Why is canine rehab so important, especially during amputation recovery? What treatments are best for Tripawds, and how do you find a good therapist? Dr Ana Esqivel helps us explain on this episode of Tripawd talk Radio. Episode Video: TBD Guest Bio: After practicing for over a decade in New Mexico, Dr. Ana Esquivel recognized that most of her patients were geriatric and in need of special attention. Because of this, Dr. Esquivel became more familiar with aging canines' physical needs and how to maintain mobility and a higher quality of life. Studying Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians revealed that most of her patients could benefit from more than the prescribed drug therapy for their pain management. After helping her dog Samantha through a third knee surgery, Dr. E decided it was necessary to broaden her background to include integrative medicine. By 2018 Dr. E had completed training through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and added Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist to her credentials. Dr. E and her husband John recognized the high demand for Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation in Albuquerque. The two sprang into action to become business owners. They opened Albuquerque's only stand-alone Canine Rehabilitation Clinic, ACE of Paws. Ace Of Paws: https://www.aceofpaws.com/ RESOURCES How to find Canine Rehab Therapy: https://tri.pet/findrehab Tripawds Rehab Reimbursement Grants: https://tripawds.org/rehab At Home Rehab Programs: https://tri.pet/athomerehab Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #116: On this is episode we're honored to have the Director of the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) with us to talk about grief and loss. We've helped many Tripawds members cope with all sorts of stress and grief over the years. But that's not easy when everyone copes differently. From dealing with a cancer diagnosis or major surgery, to end of life care, grief affects all pet parents at some time. That's why Dr. Katie Lawlor helped co-found the Pet Loss Community offering grief support to pet parents. You can learn more at PetLossCommunitySupport.com. Dr Lawlor is a clinical psychologist interested in veterinary medicine especially when it comes to the human-animal bond, grief, and loss. Episode Video: https://youtu.be/ApAy5SwrL6A Guest Bio: Katie Lawlor is a clinical psychologist based in Northern California. Her areas of interest are centered in veterinary medicine especially when it comes to the human-animal bond, grief and loss, neuropsychology, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She currently serves as the Director of the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) and is the Co-Founder of the Pet Loss Community offering grief support to pet parents. Prior to her career in clinical psychology, Katie held positions with NBC News in Beijing and New York City, the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, and the Governor’s Office of California. Find Dr Lawlor on Instagram: @petlosspsychologist @veterinarymentalhealth RESOURCES: Pet Loss Support Community https://www.petlosscommunitysupport.com/ Veterinary Mental Health Initiative https://www.shanti.org/vmhi/ The Legend of Beezer & Boomer (Book Review & Author Interview) https://tripawds.com/2009/12/08/the-b-brothers-help-you-help-tripawds/ Tripawds Coping With Loss Forum https://tripawds.com/forums/coping-with-loss/ Penny Jars Measure a Dog’s Quality of Life https://tripawds.com/2011/10/25/penny-jars-measure-a-dogs-quality-of-life/ Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #115: What is the OncoK9 Early Detection Cancer Test? What cancers does it screen for? And what can be done when results reveal a positive Cancer Signal Detected? Find out on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio... This is Tripawd Talk Radio episode number 115, and we're going to be discussing promising advancements in the detection of canine cancer. Nearly half of all dogs get diagnosed with some form of cancer. Wouldn't it be great to have an accurate early cancer detection test for early cancer detection in dogs? And what can you do if a cancer signal is detected. Well, we're about to find out. Keep listening as Rene talks with Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist Doctor Andi Flory – Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder at PetDx, creators of the OncoK9 Early Detection Cancer Test. Episode Video: https://youtu.be/aOOnu-B8lhI Learn more about OncoK9 PetDx.comPet Parents PageResourcesWhen to start Cancer Screening? OncoK9 Cancer SAFE™ (Screening Age For Early detection) tool https://cancersafe.petdx.com/ Test failures and false positive or false negative results may occur. To review OncoK9 disclosures, please visit the OncoK9 Test Limitations & Risks web page. Check out all episodes and subscribe. Free gift for Tripawd Talk Radio listeners! Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #114: Adopt, don't shop! We all know that. But how do you find the best rescue when welcoming new dog or cat into your home? And how can you avoid scams by working with a reputable shelter? Find out from Pawdoption Guide creator Bethany Muir on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio... Bethany Muir is a Registered Veterinary Technician from Ontario, Canada. She's mom to rescue dogs and a human bi-pawd too! As founder of Pawdoption Guide, she's helping prospective pet parents make good dog adoption choices by addressing topics like the best ways to find local adoptable dogs, creating an adoption application that gets noticed, how to find and work with reputable rescues. She also helps new pet parents with resources for bringing your rescue pet home, pet integration techniques, positive reinforcement training and finding solutions for post-adoption dog behaviors. Episode Video: N/A Pawdoption Guide https://www.pawdoptionguide.com/ Find canine rehab near you and get reimbursed. https://tri.pet/findrehab Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #113: (Part 2 of 2) How does a custom rear-limb prosthetic help Tripawd Husky Boris love life on three legs? Find out from Tara and Orthopets founder Martin Kauffman on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. We're excited to continue our discussion about prosthetics for amputee pets, with Orhtopets founder Martin Kauffman. We now have Tara Eichenberger with us to provide a pet parent prospective on prosthetics for Tripawds. Her Husky Boris is a happy canine customer loving life on three legs with help from a custom-made rear-limb prosthesis made by OrthoPets. Tara and Boris are joining us from Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates - proving how Orhtopets is a world-leader in veterinary orthotic devices. Be sure to catch episode number 112 where we talk in more detail about the latest developments in pet prosthetics. We're looking forward to hearing about Boris and how his is working out. Episode Video: https://youtu.be/kzIPwu3vD0c Orthopets - Custom Made Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices for Pets https://orthopets.com/ Previous Orthopets Interviews https://tripawds.com/tag/orthopets Prosthetics for Tripawds https://tripawds.com/tag/prosthetics Find canine rehab near you and get reimbursed. https://tri.pet/findrehab Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #112: (Part 1 of 2) Pet prosthetics are often the first thing new Tripawds members ask about. Today we have a special treat for anyone interested in prosthetics for pets. This is episode number 112, and it is part one of a two-part series where we'll be talking with the founder of OrthoPets, the leader in developing custom Orthotics and Prosthetics for Animals – and, one of their recent rear-limb canine prosthetic customers. Martin Kaufmann founded OrthoPets in 2004 with the simple mission to improve mobility for animals. You can learn more at orthopets.com. We first interviewed Martin in 2013. The industry has evolved quite a bit since then. And Orthopets is now the largest, most respected provider of veterinary orthotic and prosthetic solutions for animals. We'll also hear from Tara Eichenberger about her Tripawd Boris. Episode Video: https://youtu.be/ViGdv5K8yxw Orthopets - Custom Made Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices for Pets https://orthopets.com/ Previous Orthopets Interviews https://tripawds.com/tag/orthopets Prosthetics for Tripawds https://tripawds.com/tag/prosthetics Find canine rehab near you and get reimbursed. https://tri.pet/findrehab Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #110: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel. We are always excited to share news about cutting edge treatments for canine osteosarcoma and other limb cancers. Especially those proving successful as an alternative to amputation. So, today we're thrilled to learn about Histotripsy. That's a new non-invasive tumor treatment currently in clinical trial at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. And, we have assistant professor and board certified surgical oncologist Dr. Joanne Tuohy to tell us all about it. Dr. Joanne Tuohy is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with a background in integrative cancer care and translational research. She holds a Ph.D. in comparative biomedical sciences (immunology) and is an assistant professor of surgical oncology at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Histotripsy is a tumor oblation technique that uses ultrasound technology but does not require any heat. As of this recording date (March 10 , 2022) Histotripsy treatment is currently only available in the clinical trials listed below. Episode Video: https://youtu.be/ogn_ujpvn78 Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine https://vetmed.vt.edu/ Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, DACVS–Small Animal https://vetmed.vt.edu/people/faculty/tuohy-joanne.html Clinical Trial: Histotripsy for treatment of canine appendicular osteosarcoma https://vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/histotripsy-osteo.html Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #108 Cementoplasty and the Biocera-Vet Bone Substitute for Veterinary Orthopaedics https://downloads.tripawds.com/2022/02/25/theravet/ Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe: https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #109: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel. We know that moderating physical activity for new Tripawds is important to ensure a quick safe recovery. But how do you tire energetic dogs and keep them stimulated? Well, brain games and food puzzles can be exhausting for dogs, and fun! We learned with Wyatt that Nose Work and Scent Training are great ways to keep dogs engaged and entertained. And today, we have an licensed AKC scent work judge Nancy Almann from TheBrainyCanine.com to tell us all about it. Episode Video https://youtu.be/S_N1Ztjt7cs The Brainy Canine https://thebrainycanine.com Brainy Canine Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIrCCMsiUFESDfqryODeKg Nosework Tips for Tripawds https://gear.tripawds.com/tag/nosework/ Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe: https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #108: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel. We always like sharing news about cutting edge treatments when it comes to limb loss for our pets. So we're very excited to have two osteoarticular disease experts with us today, from TheraVet. That's the maker of Biocera-Vet, which is the next-generation bone substitute now being used in unique veterinary orthopedic treatments. Julie Schurgers and Fanny Guillerminet are going to help us understand arthrodesis, corrective osteotomy, palliative cementoplasty for osteosarcoma, and other ways BioceraVet is helping restore mobility and quality of life to animals suffering from debilitating osteoarticular conditions. Episode Video: https://youtu.be/jSGai8DAUI0 Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.thera.vet https://www.theravet.com (Coming soon.) Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe: https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #107: Today we're excited to have a special guest back with us who we first talked to back in 2010. Providing proper nutrition is a major part of caring for our dogs and cats. With amputation, or cancer, and weight management, this becomes even more important. Everyone wants to know What's the best food for my dog? And that's where Dog Food Advisor comes in. Mike Sagman created dogfoodadvisor.com as a free public service website designed to help you make a more informed decision when buying dog food. We're going to talk about the pet food industry, why he created the site, how foods get rated, and more. Find the video for this and all past shows on the Tripawds YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/fQiGR8jIcIs Resources mentioned in this episode: Dog Food Advisor https://dogfoodadvisor.com Tripawds Podcast Episode #7 Dog Food Advisor Interview Healthy Pet Food Recommendations Tripawds Nutrition https://nutrition.tripawds.com Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe: https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #106: On this show we speak with Dr Rachel Venable about how pet cancer care consulting makes treatment more accessible than ever, for everyone. Dr. Venable is a Board Certified medical oncologist who obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri. She completed her residency at the renowned CSU Flint Animal Cancer Center. And, she's founded the Pet Cancer Care Consulting service as a way to help pet owners who want to consult with a veterinary oncologist but cannot access one in their area. This means that anyone can consult with a board certified oncologist and their vet to discuss the best treatment plan for their pets with cancer, wherever they are. Coping with your pet's cancer is challenging enough. With only about 450 boarded veterinary oncologists in the US and Canada, what do you do without access to vet oncology services near you? Learn all about remote Pet Cancer Care Consulting with Dr. Rachel Venable on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio... Resources mentioned in this episode: Pet Cancer Care Consulting https://petcancercareconsulting.com/ Podcast: Torigen Immunotherapy Vaccine: Hope for Pets with Cancer https://tripawds.com/2021/07/07/torigen-immunotherapy-vaccine/ Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncology https://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/ Tripawds News: Pet Cancer Immunotherapy (Vaccines) https://tripawds.com/tag/immunotherapy/ Watch Episode Video: https://youtu.be/NHFDcj-qrEA Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe: https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #105: On this episode we talk with Dr. Brooke Britton about combination therapy for dogs with osteosarcoma. Specifically, we discuss her monthly chemotherapy treatments with both Palladia and Carboplatin for Jake – a 14+ year old three legged German Shepherd mix. Topic: Combination therapy for canine cancer, including Monthly Chemotherapy for Dogs with Osteosarcoma (and other innovative limb cancer therapies) Our Guest: Brooke Britton DVM DACVIM (Oncology) is a board-certified veterinary oncologist based in New York City. A New York native, Dr. Britton obtained her veterinary degree from Cornell in 2007. After completing her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, she returned to New York and practiced at BluePearl Veterinary Partners for several years. She is now a private consultant. Dr. Britton focuses on providing proactive, cutting edge, evidence-based therapy for companion animals, with an emphasis on maximization of quality of life during treatment. Resources mentioned in this episode: Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncology https://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/ Jake's Story: https://tripawds.com/forums/treatment-and-recovery/one-year-after-front-leg-amputation-from-osteosarcoma-more-info-on-chemo-therapy-combo-carboplatin-palladia/ Watch Episode Video: https://youtu.be/Dm3Z78aLQFg Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe: https://tripawds.com/radio Support the show! (https://tripawds.com/support) Support the show