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Tripawds Podcast Episode #85: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio Rene discusses, the benefits and potential of performing a lifetime study to analyze the long-term effects of limb amputation on dogs. 

Here at Tripawds, we are passionate about educating people to help their amputee pets live a long healthy life on three legs. And so is today's guest: Dr Felix Duerr, from Colorado State University's department of Small Animal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. We have had the honor of meeting Dr Duerr a number of times, and having him as a previous guest on the show. Over the years, we have tossed around the idea of a lifetime study for amputee dogs. Something similar to the popular "Golden Retriever Lifetime Study" currently underway, could provide important insight into the mobility challenges and biomechanical changes Tripawds experience over time. But what would it take to perform a lifetime "longitudinal study" like this? We'll learn what that term means, the important discoveries such a study might reveal, and the challenges to make it happen. 

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Recorded October 7, 2019.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #84: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio we introduce a new feature for listeners. We will now be sharing the complete unabridged audio from video interviews we hold with veterinary oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, rehab therapists, and other pet health specialists. Find the edited videos and subscribe at https://youtube.com/tripawds. And, keep listening to Tripawd Talk for our unabridged discussions with experts about topics of importance to anyone with pets facing amputation or a limb cancer diagnosis.

We kick off this new segment with our recent visit to UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. This is the first of four interviews we held with faculty there about the cutting edge work they are doing. Dr. Robert Rebhun is Associate Professor and Researcher in Surgical & Radiological Sciences at UC Davis. He is working on a new study about immunotherapy for cancer that has spread to the lungs of dogs with osteosarcoma or melanoma. Rene get the details about this IL-15 study, and how it differs from the Interleuken-2 research that has been done. We'll learn how this inhalation therapy is administered, and what Adoptive Cell Transfer means. This interview was recorded on October third, 2019. For complete details about the study and info about how to participate, please visit https://tri.pet/ucd-il15

Tripawds Podcast Episode #83: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio we enjoy another "Meet Your Tripawds Pals" segment. Meet Tripawds Helpline Host Sally (aka: benny55) and hear her tips for anyone new to having a three legged dog or cat. 

If you've ever posted in the Tripawds discussion forums, you have likely heard from Sally. She has been a huge part of the community since 2013, when her beautiful Mastiff Happy Hannah was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Hannah thrived as a rear-leg Tripawd for just over one year. Later, Sally rescued Frankie, a crazy front-leg Tripawd hound dog who amuses us all with his crazy antics - and sidekick Merry Myrtle, a four-legged blind Mastiff. Sally continues to help the community every day in many important ways, including her Tuesday shift as a host on the Tripawds Helpline. Learn more about Tripawds' resident angel Sally, and the tips she has to share others facing amputation for their own beloved dogs and cats.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #82: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio, you'll hear the success story of Boone, the three legged hunting dog who has defied the odds by beating osteosarcoma for six years since his amputation - without chemotherapy.

Boone's dad, our guest Dan Thompson, attributes Boone's health and longevity to the holistic treatment plan they chose, including medicinal mushroom based immunity supplements from K9 Medicinals.

Dorla Saling from K9 Medicinals will also be joining us to discuss how these supplements have evolved over the years. This program includes no sponsored content and no advertising, though in the interest of full disclosure, K9 Medicinals has been a long-time supporter of Tripawds.

Read all about Boone's holistic treatments, watch videos of him in action, and learn much more about immunity supplements in the Tripawds Nutrition blog at nutrition.tripawds.com. Find information about immune support and more success stories at K9Medicinals.com.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #81: "Shark Tank" deal winner Wild Earth is on a mission to make the world a better place for pets, people, and the planet. Tune in as we speak with Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Ernie Ward to discover the benefits of this plant-based protein pet food, learn all about the fungal protein "Koji", and debunk misconceptions about so-called "vegan dog food" - an all too common misnomer for this sustainable alternative to current pet foods containing factory farmed animal products.

Ernie Ward, DVM is an acclaimed pet obesity expert and author who first appeared on Tripawd Talk Radio in Episode #56: Help Your Tripawd Get Slim with Dr. Ernie Ward

Learn more about healthy nutrition for three legged dogs and cats in the Tripawds Nutrition Blog and find a special gift for listeners in the Tripawds Downloads Blog.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #80: Learn about recent developments in the fight against cancer in pets and people with a new osteosarcoma immunotherapy vaccine for dogs currently being developed by ELIAS Animal Health and the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine from lead clinician Dr. Jeffrey Bryan.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #79: In the first edition of our new "Meet Your Tripawd Pals" segment, long time member Karen (aka: krun15) discusses the resources that helped her through Tri-Pug Maggie's mast cell cancer tumor amputation and how that helped her prepare for life on three legs with Tri-Puggle Rescue Mutt Ellie.

Pet parents facing amputation for their dogs and cats find lots of help by joining the Tripawds community at tripawds.com, often making quick friends with others who understand exactly what they're is going through. These Tripawds Pals point new members to helpful resources, while offering advice, comfort and support. And in the coming episodes, we're going to introduce you to more of them.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #78: Join us in the second of this special two-part Tripawd Talk Radio discussion with Dr. Alane Kosanovich Cahalane, DVM, about her work with animal amputees, as well as her activism in the #NotOneMoreVet movement. Dr. Cahalane is the first board-certified specialist in small animal surgery to practice in Hong Kong at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Hong Kong. She specialises in orthopedic, neurologic, cancer treatment, and soft tissue surgeries in companion animals. She is also an ardent advocate for the campaign #NotOneMoreVet, a movement building public awareness about the high suicide rate within the veterinary profession (nearly 1 in 6 veterinarians consider suicide at least once in their careers!). Dr. Cahalane's TEDxWanChai talk, The Partnership That Might Save Your Pet’s Life, is a thought-provoking spotlight on  why veterinarians deserve our trust, loyalty, and regard so that #NotOneMoreVet will succumb to suicide. Part 2: How to Work with Our Vet for a Happy Outcome What is the #NotOneMoreVet campaign about?How do pet parents add to stress in the veterinary workplace?What are some things we can do to help our vets be the best practitioner for our pets? Guest: Dr. Alane Kosanovich Cahalane, BSc, MA, DVM, DACVS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animals Please visit the Tripawd Blogs Community for more helpful pet amputation resources and assistance programs. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #77: Join us in the first of this special two-part Tripawd Talk Radio discussion with Dr. Alane Kosanovich Cahalane, DVM, about her work with Hong Kong dogs and cats, as well as her activism in the #NotOneMoreVet movement. Dr. Cahalane is the first board-certified specialist in small animal surgery to practice in Hong Kong at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Hong Kong. She specialises in orthopedic, neurologic, cancer treatment, and soft tissue surgeries in companion animals. During her four years of internship and residency training, Dr. Cahalane was directly mentored by world-renowned veterinary surgical specialists, as well as leading specialists in the disciplines of anesthesia, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, and oncology. Dr. Cahalane spent several years in a busy specialty referral practice in the United States. Part 1: What Hong Kong Residents Can Teach Us about Pet Parenting How Hong Kong pet parents view the role of dogs, cats and other pets in the householdTheir feelings about amputation and special-needs, handicapped petsHow pet parenting in Hong Kong differs from those of us in the westAnd most importantly, what we can learn from Hong Kong pet parenting styles Guest: Dr. Alane Kosanovich Cahalane, BSc, MA, DVM, DACVS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animals Please visit the Tripawd Blogs Community for more helpful pet amputation resources and assistance programs. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #76: Don't miss this informative conversation with Dr. Alex Avery, a veterinary surgeon and founder of one of the internet's best pet health resources, OurPetsHealth.com. Through fun videos, blogs and photographs, Dr. Alex is dedicated to enriching the lives of pets by empowering pet parents with accurate, helpful information about preventative health care, illness and other situations faced by pets. Dr. Avery graduated from Vet School at the University of Bristol in the UK in 2006 and has since helped companion animals live healthier lives in both the UK and New Zealand, where he is currently practicing. During this fascinating chat with Dr. Alex, you will learn about topics near and dear to every member of the Tripawds community...including:     - Boosting appetite after surgery     - Proper pain management     - Understanding pet health supplements For more podcasts and, helpful gear and many more pet amputation resources and assistance programs, please visit tripawds.com