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Cannabis is being studied more and more in both human and veterinary medicine, and if your dog has cancer, you have probably seen at least one person recommend CBD oil. But all of the terms can be very confusing and may sound the same.
Knowing what each term means can help you and your veterinarian determine if CBD is appropriate for your dog and help you to choose a safe and effective product.
Here are a few of the terms discussed in today’s show:
Cannabis is a plant with many compounds reported to have medicinal properties. These compounds are called cannabinoids.
The two most famous cannabinoids are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC has hallucinatory psychoactive effects and can be toxic to dogs, while CBD has much more calming effects and is safe for dogs.
Marijuana and hemp are both categories of the cannabis plant. Marijuana refers to a cannabis plant with over 0.3% THC, while hemp refers to a cannabis plant that has 0.3% THC or less.
And when choosing a product, a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is critical so that you know exactly what is in each product!
Listen in to hear more, and check back next week for part one of our in-depth discussion on CBD with veterinarian Dr. Narda Robinson.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
CBD for Dogs with Cancer (article): https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/cbd-for-dogs-with-cancer/
Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: A Critical Review (peer-reviewed paper): https://www.ahvma.org/wp-content/uploads/Cannabis-in-Veterinary-Medicine-A-Critical-Review-Vol-61_LR-3-2.pdf
Cannabis to Help Dogs with Cancer – A Veterinary Oncologist Perspective (podcast): https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/supplements/cannabis-to-help-dogs-with-cancer-a-veterinary-oncologist-perspective-dr-trina-hazzah-deep-dive/
Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: A Critical Review (podcast): https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/supplements/cannabis-in-veterinary-medicine-a-critical-review-dr-trina-hazzah-deep-dive/
CBD Oil for Dogs (podcast): https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/supplements/cbd-oil-for-dogs-dr-demian-dressler-deep-dive/
Cannabis for Dogs with Cancer (podcast): https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/supplements/cannabis-for-dogs-with-cancer-dr-gary-richter-deep-dive/
Exercise-induced euphoria and anxiolysis do not depend on endogenous opioids in humans (peer-reviewed paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453021000470
Chapters:
0:00 Start
3:16 Cannabis and Cannabinoids
5:28 CBD and THC
7:21 Marijuana and Hemp
11:11 Endocannabinoid System
14:23 Certificate of Analysis
About Today’s Guest, Kate Basedow LVT:
Kate Basedow grew up training and showing dogs, and her passion for canines has affected all parts of her life. She earned a BA in English from Cornell University and an AAS in Veterinary Science from SUNY Delhi, and is a licensed veterinary technician in the state of New York. Her writing on dog-related topics has earned numerous awards from the Dog Writers’ Association of America and the Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers. Kate currently serves and adores two Belgian Tervuren and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
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Veterinarian Adrienne Anderson explains how ultrasound for dogs works, when it is used, and where you can get it done with your dog. This “stellar diagnostic” lets your vet see what is going on inside your dog’s abdomen and heart in real time, without requiring sedation or surgery.
Many vet hospitals have their own basic ultrasound machine, or you can take your dog to a specialist to get a more thorough exam.
Listen in for all of the details on dog ultrasounds, as well as how this technology can be used to take biopsy samples.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
Ultrasound Examination in Dogs article: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/ultrasound-examination-in-dogs/
Related Links:
HIFU: How Sound Waves Can Destroy Tumors podcast
Dog Cancer Diagnosis: An Overview article
Radiographs (X-Rays) for Dogs article
Chapters:
0:00 Start
3:34 What Ultrasound Can Show
5:42 Getting an Ultrasound
11:07 Ultrasound Guided Biopsy and Cystocentesis
14:32 Availability
19:42 Cost
21:13 Extremely Safe
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Adrienne Anderson:
Dr. Anderson grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She left for college to attend CU Boulder and majored in geography and anthropology. She subsequently went on to earn a Master’s degree in physical anthropology. With a long-held passion for animal care, she began working in veterinary medicine after graduation.
A painful cancer diagnosis in her own dog catalyzed a desire to be a veterinarian. She went back to school to complete the necessary coursework to apply to veterinary school. She attended Colorado State University and became a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She had both of her two beautiful baby girls during her education there.
She lives in Boulder, CO, with her two daughters and husband. Dr. Anderson has been practicing small animal medicine since graduation and is thrilled to now be able to combine her passion for communication, writing, and medicine to help a large population learn about and process topics in canine cancer.
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We know that humans who endure chronic pain often also experience anxiety and depression. So what about our dogs?
Vet Tech Specialist Tasha McNerney explains some of the behavioral changes you might see if your dog is experiencing chronic pain, as well as a variety of the different medications and therapies that can be used to help relieve or prevent that pain from occurring.
And while we don’t know for sure yet, it is also possible that dogs who are constantly stressed out become more sensitive to pain and experience discomfort, just like people do.
Listen in to learn how to recognize possible chronic pain versus acute pain, what conditions might cause chronic pain, and when to seek veterinary help if your dog just doesn’t seem right.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
Pain Scoring Systems from North Carolina State University: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/research/labs/clinical-sciences/comparative-pain-research/clinical-metrology-instruments/
Related Links:
Pain Management PLUS: Natural Pain Relief for Dogs article
Pain Control for Dogs After Surgery podcast episode
Stress in Dogs article
Chapters:
0:00 Start
3:04 Behavior Changes Matter
7:28 Don’t Let Pain Wait
9:10 Pain Scoring
11:47 Multimodal Pain Control
15:14 Signs of Distress
19:49 Chronic Pain and Depression
22:16 Emotion and Stress
26:55 Changes in Appetite
27:50 Lack of Joy
29:00 Windup Pain
33:02 Gabapentin
39:41 Distress Causing Pain or Pain Causing Distress?
About Today’s Guest, Tasha McNerney VTS:
Tasha is a Certified Veterinary Technician from Glenside, PA. She is also a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner and works closely with the IVAPM to educate the public about animal pain awareness. Tasha became a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha loves to lecture on various anesthesia and pain management topics around the globe and was recently named the VMX 2020 Speaker of the Year for veterinary technicians. Tasha travels across the U.S. to consult with veterinary hospitals on best anesthesia practices. Tasha has authored numerous articles on anesthesia and analgesia topics for veterinary professionals and pet parents. In her spare time Tasha enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and son, and recording the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Podcast.
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Many dog lovers have had a dog they consider to be their “heart” dog – an extra special bond with an extra special dog. Veterinarians are no different! Dr. Adrienne Anderson was blessed with Ludo.
Listen in to hear about how Ludo impacted her life, and how she got through the grief of losing him two years ago.
Related Links:
Pets are Family article
How to Cope and Prepare for Your Dog’s Death podcast episode
Dog Cancer True Tail: Dunbar podcast episode
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Adrienne Anderson:
Dr. Anderson grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She left for college to attend CU Boulder and majored in geography and anthropology. She subsequently went on to earn a Master’s degree in physical anthropology. With a long-held passion for animal care, she began working in veterinary medicine after graduation.
A painful cancer diagnosis in her own dog catalyzed a desire to be a veterinarian. She went back to school to complete the necessary coursework to apply to veterinary school. She attended Colorado State University and became a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She had both of her two beautiful baby girls during her education there.
She lives in Boulder, CO, with her two daughters and husband. Dr. Anderson has been practicing small animal medicine since graduation and is thrilled to now be able to combine her passion for communication, writing, and medicine to help a large population learn about and process topics in canine cancer.
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Dr. Susan Recker is a veterinarian with a passion for nutrition. In this episode, she recommends four foods that can benefit any dog with cancer and six things to avoid when choosing foods for your dog.
The best foods for dog cancer are sardines, mushrooms, cruciferous veggies, and berries. Listen in to learn how these foods can benefit your dog, how much to feed, and how often to feed.
Foods to avoid are foods cooked at high heat, artificial preservatives, rancid fats, artificial coloring, GMOs (but not for the reason you might think), and excessive omega-6 fatty acids. Listen in to learn more about these potentially detrimental compounds and how you can cut them out of your dog’s diet.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
Animal Diet Formulator: https://animaldietformulator.com/
Related Links:
Broccoli for Dogs article
Acrylamide in Dog Food article
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dog Cancer Part 1 podcast episode
Chapters:
0:00 Start
2:39 Diet and Cancer
6:08 #1: Sardines
11:21 #2: Mushrooms
13:37 Nutrition from Food Not Supplements
16:23 Cooking Mushrooms
18:24 #3: Cruciferous Vegetables
24:43 #4: Berries
28:02 Foods to Avoid
28:34 Avoid Foods Cooked Under High Heat
34:57 Avoid Artificial Preservatives
37:42 Avoid Rancid Fats
41:31 Avoid Artificial Colors
42:14 Avoid GMOs
44:32 Small Changes Matter
46:02 Avoid Excessive Omega-6 Fatty Acids
48:24 No One Thing Caused Your Dog’s Cancer
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Susan Recker:
Dr. Susan Recker grew up in Iowa, steeped in a firm sense of responsibility for the earth and its creatures.
After graduating from veterinary school at Iowa State University, she practiced small animal medicine in WI and IL. She saw a growing need for outside-the-conventional-box treatments, so she became certified in veterinary spinal manipulation therapy (chiropractic).
Dr. Recker is also a committed and meticulous educator. Given a laptop, a cubicle, and a starter budget, Dr. Recker designed and established an accredited veterinary technician program at Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn, WI. Writing a balanced, comprehensive curriculum was a delight – and teaching it was just as satisfying. Her students continue to carry her legacy of fervent, proactive animal advocacy.
As Dr. Recker’s experience grows, so does her commitment to high-quality integrative treatments. Her most recent interest is using food as medicine. She formulates complete and balanced diets, reveling in how much joy good food brings to animals and their humans.
Dr. Recker is glad to add DogCancer.com to her life story of loving and serving animals by empowering their humans with education.
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Massage isn’t just about relaxation – it’s so much more. Dr. Narda Robinson is a doctor twice over, and has done massage therapy for both humans and dogs. She explains how massage is all about knowing the anatomy of the being you are working on and paying attention to what you feel with your hands and what your patient tells you.
When is medical massage a good choice for dogs? It can directly benefit patients who are experiencing pain, trauma, anxiety, or even digestion issues. Chronic stress and pain cause a lot of negative changes in the body, and massage can help to relieve that physical and mental discomfort and help get your dog back to feeling good and enjoying their life.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
CuraCore Vet: https://curacore.org/vet/
Canine Massage video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zEslSk6Q8
Canine Medical Massage: Techniques and Clinical Applications book: https://curacore.org/vet/bookstore/
CuraCore Find a Practitioner: https://curacore.org/vet/find-a-practitioner/
Related Links:
Acupuncture for Dog Cancer podcast episode
Massage for Dogs article
Pain Control for Dogs After Surgery podcast episode
Chapters:
0:00 Start
2:32 Hands On Education
5:02 Fascia
9:39 Anatomy and Palpation
12:26 Muscle Shortening and Pain
13:53 Full Body Impact
16:26 Massage Your Dog at Home
19:28 Recognizing Pain
25:42 When to NOT Do Massage
27:49 Knowing When to Stop
33:02 Learning to Do Massage
37:26 Recognizing Pain Part 2
41:54 Choosing a Massage Therapist
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Narda Robinson:
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, is a leading authority on scientific integrative medicine from a One Health perspective. She served as faculty at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1997-2016) and currently leads CURACORE VET and CURACORE MED as founder and CEO. A prominent influencer on scientific integrative medicine in both veterinary and human medicine, Dr. Robinson has cultivated her expertise for over 20 years of teaching, practicing, and research. She directs onsite and online programs on medical acupuncture, medical massage, photomedicine, botanical therapy, and integrative rehabilitation. In June 2022, she founded the organization, SIVMA, i.e., the Scientific Integrative Veterinary Medical Association, to expand learning and research opportunities for practitioners across the globe.
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