Tripawd Talk Radio

Bonus Trailer: Dog Cancer Answers podcast highlights from episode featuring Tripawds Founders and Be More Dog authors Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson discussing life on three with Jerry after his amputation due to osteosarcoma.

Listen to the full episode at https://dogcanceranswers.com/jerry

Find all Tripawds resources at https://tripawds.com/start

Get the book and gifts at https://bemoredog.net

Find Dog Cancer Survival Guide Book and Webinars at:
https://store.dogcancerblog.com/#_l_1a

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Tripawds Podcast Episode #94: What is the number one tip to help prevent osteoarthritis in Tripawds, and what can you do right now improve quality of life for aging pets who have it? Find out with Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. Recorded May 14, 2020.

Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon and certified canine rehab therapist. She practices at Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle and is the Medical Director of SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center where she specializes in treating dogs with all sorts physical issues. Needless to say, she sees a LOT of Tripawds.

We invited Dr Kirkby Shaw on the show, because she founded CARE - Canine Arthritis Resources and Education. Pet Parents and Veterinarians alike can find helpful resources about arthritis, pain management, weight management, adjusting your home - and your pets activity - at http://www.caninearthritis.org

Find more helpful articles and episodes about preventing arthritis in dogs and caring for arthritic Tripawds at https://tripawds.com/tag/arthritis

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Tripawds Podcast Episode #93: Pet Health Insurance! Nobody wants it, yet every pet parent needs it. But which company is best? Finding the cheapest plan is NOT the answer. Find out why, and learn all about pre-existing conditions for amputee dogs and cats. Also learn the importance of requesting a Medical History Review when selecting pet insurance on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. Recorded February 27, 2020.

Doug Kenney DVM, Your Pet Insurance Guide
Dr. Kenney is a retired general practice veterinarian and a leading veterinary expert on pet health insurance. To help pet parents make good choices about pet insurance, Dr. Kenney wrote the book Your Guide To Understanding Pet Health Insurance, which helps pet owners understand how pet insurance works and guides them through research to make an informed pet insurance company decision. He blogs and podcasts about pet insurance on his website, Your Pet Insurance Guide: http://www.PetInsuranceGuideUS.com

Janna Mahan, Director of Claims, Embrace Pet Insurance
After 15 years working as a Registered Veterinary Technician, Jenna joined Embrace as a Claims Adjuster in 2011. Jenna was promoted to lead, then manager, and was made Director of claims and Chief Underwriter in 2017, overseeing nearly 50 members of the claims team. Jenna is responsible for implementing time saving system changes and advancements that get Embrace policyholder’s claims' processed quickly and efficiently. Learn more at http://www.embracepetinsurance.com

Find more helpful articles and episodes about selecting the best pet health insurance for Tripawds at https://tripawds.com/tag/pet-insurance/

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Tripawds Podcast Episode #92: Chemotherapy doesn't have to be scary! What is the most important factor when considering chemotherapy for your dog or cat with cancer? And why is it also important to think about nutrition, the clinical experience, and our emotions? Find out from Dr Vanessa Rizzo, on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio.

PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded before COVID-19 distancing restrictions we announced. Please practice safe physical distancing and abide by your vet's regulations.

Guest: Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, ACVIM (Oncology)
Oncologist & Medical Director of Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists

Dr. Rizzo is a board certified veterinary medical oncologist in the Pacific Northwest. As Medical Director and chief oncologist at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists, she knew she wanted to treat pets with cancer since starting veterinary school at Western University College of Veterinary Medicine in Southern California.

Dr. Rizzo a 3-year residency program in medical oncology at Cornell University and today in addition to oncology care, her unique specialty practice also incorporates integrative vet medicine such as nutrition consulting and acupuncture. Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists also goes the extra mile by taking a Fear Free approach to helping animals feel at ease in the clinic while undergoing cancer care and other serious conditions.

Today we will talk about how the Fear Free experience can make cancer care less scary for pets and people, and what newcomers to veterinary oncology can expect if they decide to pursue treatment.

Learn more about Dr. Rizzo:
http://pugetsoundvetspecialists.com

Find a certified Fear Free vet clinic near you:
https://fearfreepets.com

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Tripawds Podcast Episode #91: Thinking of getting a brace your Tripawd? Find out why custom orthotics are best, and why it's important to consult with your vet first, on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. Recorded on December 19, 2019.

As an amputee himself, Ben Blecha understands the importance of comfort and function for prosthetics and orthotic devices. But when it comes to dogs, you can't just ask them how they feel to determine a perfect fit. That's why he founded Hero Braces in 2005, to help provide limb stability for dogs who need it. Whether used as an alternative to surgery, or to help provide support when missing a limb, custom orthotic braces are the best solution. Listen to Rene's discussion with Ben to find out why.

More about Orthotics for Tripawds:
https://tripawds.com/tag/ortho/

Prosthetics for Tripawds:
https://tripawds.com/tag/prosthetics/

Hero Dog Braces:
https://goherogo.com

Tripawds Podcast Episode #89: In this short teaser episode, Life and Laughter Coach Dave Berman chats with Tripawds founders Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano about their new book, Be More Dog: Learning to Live in the Now. They briefly discuss the significance of living in the now, and how a MUTTS comic strip helped them realize what their three legged dog Jerry was teaching them as they traveled the country in an RV after his bone cancer diagnosis and amputation. To Be Continued...

Find complete details about Be More Dog and the foreword by MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell at https://bemoredog.net

Tripawds Podcast Episode #90: What is CBD? Is it safe for pets? And why isn't your vet talking about it? Find out on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio. Recorded on December 12, 2019.

CBD for pets is a hot topic everyone seems to be talking about these days, except your vet. Why is that? On this episode of Tripawd Talk, we welcome back an expert in the field of veterinary pain management to discuss the use cannabinoids for dogs and cats, what we know, and why your vet doesn't want to talk about it. You'll hear about specific conditions CBD has been proven to help with clinical studies. We'll discover how to choose a good product, and learn about the importance of reviewing the Certificate of Analysis before you purchase. Our guest in an expert in pain management for pets. Veterinary Technician Specialist, and Director of Education and Development at ElleVet Sciences, mister Stephen Cital.

More about CBD for Pets:
https://nutrition.tripawds.com/tag/cannabis/
https://www.ellevetsciences.com/

Tripawds Podcast Episode #88: This is the final episode in a four part series where we are sharing the complete unedited audio from interviews we performed with faculty members at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on October 3rd, 2019. Find our edited video interviews at youtube.com/tripawds. Find all Tripawd Talk podcasts, and, let us know what you think of this series of shows at tripawds.com/radio.

We had the honor of sitting down with one of our most respected previous guests during our visit to Davis. Dr Denis Marcellin-Little is a leading expert in veterinary orthopedic surgery and Professor of Surgical & Radiological Sciences. This episode of Tripawd Talk includes the complete interview from two videos we produced about remaining limb surgeries and osteoarthitis in three legged dogs. Dr Denis and Rene also discuss 3D printing technology and how it is being used for implants and other orthpoedic procedures. We also discover the single most important thing people can do to help keep their Tripawds fit and strong. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #87: This is the third of our four-part series sharing the complete unedited audio from interviews we held with faculty members at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on October 3rd, 2019. Watch all the video interviews from our visit on the Tripawds Youtube channel at youtube.com/tripawds. Find all Tripawd Talk episodes, and, let us know what you think of these full audio podcasts at tripawds.com/radio.

Everyone would love to see a cancer vaccine. Well, the people behind the Vaccine Against Canine Cancer study currently underway at three teaching hospitals around the U.S. are working hard to make that a reality. Rene sat down with Dr. Jenna Burton who is leading the efforts at UC Davis. We'll learn all about the VACC Study, how it works, and what it takes to participate. 

If you live near UC Davis, find out more at tri.pet/vacc-ucd. Near Colorado State University, visit  tri.pet/vacc-csu and in Wisconsin, please check tri.pet/vacc-uw  

Tripawds Podcast Episode #86: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio we continue our series to provide the complete audio from video interviews we pproduced with faculty members at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on October 3rd, 2019. Find our edited video interviews on the Tripawds Youtube channel at youtube.com/tripawds. Find all Tripawd Talk podcasts, and, let us know what you think of the full audio  from these interviews at tripawds.com/radio.

Dr. Amy Kapatkin is Professor of Surgical & Radiological Sciences at UC Davis, and we were fascinated by the work she is doing which involves regrowing bone with the use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein or BMP. We wanted to share her story of Ethel, a 2-year-old Yorkshire terrier, with a severely broken leg that never healed after multiple surgeries. Amputation was the only option if the BMP procedure was not appropriate for Ethel. So Rene asked Dr Kapatkin for details about what happened. We'll learn all about BMP, how it works, and when it can be used. Spoiler Alert: Little Ethel still has all her legs!

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