• Benefits of Marshmallow Root for Dogs
    Jul 1 2023

    Marshmallow isn’t just about roasting s’mores over a campfire. It’s a herbal medicine that has been used for thousands of years … going back as far as ancient Egyptian times.


    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/benefits-of-marshmallow-root-for-dogs/


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    13 mins
  • What is Rendering? How Dog Food is Really Made!
    Jun 25 2023

    The rendering of edible and inedible materials takes place in two separate regions of integrated rendering facilities; inedible and edible rendering processes are divided. All edible rendering must originate from carcasses that have been inspected and passed by the USDA.


    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/how-dog-food-is-really-made/


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    3 mins
  • 6 Signs Your Dog is Healthy
    Mar 10 2023

    In addition to regular checkups with a family veterinarian, including routine wellness procedures such as an annual blood panel, fecal testing and urine analysis, these indicators should be noticeable to pet owners. Here are six signs your dog is healthy.

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/6-signs-your-dog-is-healthy/

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    6 mins
  • Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas?
    Mar 1 2023

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/can-dogs-eat-chickpeas/

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    4 mins
  • Metronomic Chemotherapy in Dogs
    Feb 17 2023

    Metronomic chemotherapy in dogs is a relatively recent type of chemotherapy that employs low doses of oral (pulse) chemotherapy administered on a regular basis. The chemotherapy is provided at lower doses than traditional chemotherapy since it is given every day or every other day, resulting in a lower toxicity profile. Because of the lower toxicity, there are usually fewer adverse effects.

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/metronomic-chemotherapy-in-dogs/

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    5 mins
  • How Flea and Tick Meds Can Shorten Your Dog’s Life
    Feb 17 2023

    Flea and tick prevention for your dog might be challenging. So, what are your options if you’re trying to avoid toxins? You and your dog are coping with an out-of-control flea or tick infestation. You’re both yearning for relief from the scratching.

    Don’t get discouraged. Here’s everything you’ll need to sift through all of the options and pick the best flea and tick prevention for dogs.

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/how-flea-and-tick-meds-can-shorten-your-dogs-life/

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    20 mins
  • Preventing Premature Aging in Dogs
    Feb 15 2023

    Premature aging due to inflammation can feel a bit overwhelming to address due to the various causes, but there are three key steps to remember:

    • Remove inflammatory triggers
    • Add anti-inflammatory foods
    • Build a diverse and healthy microbiome (probiotics can help)

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/preventing-premature-aging-in-dogs/

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    15 mins
  • CBD for Bladder Cancer in Dogs: New Research
    Feb 15 2023

    Research on cannabis’ impact on cancer cells has recently become more extensive. There is always more evidence demonstrating the advantages. What could be a ground-breaking relationship between cannabis and cancer treatments is just getting started. Promising new research examines the use of CBD for canine bladder cancer.

    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://dogcancerfoundation.org/cbd-for-bladder-cancer-in-dogs-new-research/

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    6 mins