Dog Cancer Life Quality Treatments
Nutrient-Dense Foods and the Dog Cancer Diet
What exactly are nutrient dense foods? And why are they so important when it comes to the dog cancer diet?
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Is My Dog Dying? Here Are Some Warning Signs and Symptoms
How do you know if your dog is dying? Learn what signs to look for, and how to handle them.
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Improving Life Quality with Hospice for Dogs
Hospice for dogs is not about giving up: it’s about focusing on comfort and closeness.
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Playdates for Dogs with Cancer
Dogs are social animals just like us. And, our dogs can get lonely even with our company, especially if they’re the only dog in the house. Dr. Dressler covers this topic in chapter 15 of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, which talks about life quality and “brain chemistry modification” strategies as step five of Full…
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Is Peanut Butter Bad for Dogs?
In most cases, peanut butter is bad for dogs — but there’s a work-around. Read this article to find out how to make peanut butter a healthy treat for your dog.
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Pet Insurance for Dogs with Cancer
Pet insurance for dogs didn’t used to cover cancer costs … but that has changed. Woo hoo!
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Is My Dog Still Happy?
So, is your dog happy? It’s not always easy to tell. But there are certain tell-tale signs that will help you know one way or the other.
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Your Dog Cancer Journal
Keeping a dog cancer journal — even a simple one — can help you and your dog tremendously. It doesn’t have to be fancy or take a long time. If you’ve got a pen, you’re all set.
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Memories of Paws: My Dog with Cancer
My dog, Paws, was a Pembroke Welsh Corgi I adopted when I was only twelve years old, and she was only eight weeks old. She was my first dog, and I still remember holding her in my lap on the car ride home, beyond excited to have her in my family. We literally did everything…
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Bone Broth: A Healthy Addition to Your Dog’s Diet
Bone broth is hearty, satisfying, and nourishing. And best of all — dogs love it.
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Nobel Prize Winning Research, Once Again, Can Help Your Dog
How does your dog’s internal clock help with dog cancer? 2017’s Nobel Prize can point in an interesting direction. (Hint: Dr. D’s been talking about this for years!)
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Safer Flea and Tick Treatments for Dogs
What’s the best way to protect your dog with cancer from fleas and ticks? Susan Harper explores safer flea and tick treatments in detail.
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Luteolin, Apoptosis, and Cancer: New Research That Can Help Your Dog with Cancer
Luteolin is a powerhouse dietary apoptogen, found in vegetables and fruits. Its impact on cancer is profound because it supports apoptosis.
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Supplements for Dogs with Cancer
There are dozens of supplements that are supposed to help with cancer. How do you know which ones are worth using with your own dog?
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Using the Full Spectrum Approach: Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Dogs with Cancer
When my dog was first diagnosed with cancer I spent time every day looking for help for him. It’s what we do. My vet was wonderful, and together we worked out a great conventional treatment plan. But I wanted more. I wanted everything that had any chance of helping. Sound familiar? In addition to terrific…
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Better Life Quality: Play with Your Dog with Cancer
How important is it to play with your dog with cancer? Very!
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Diet and Dogs with Cancer
Dr. Ettinger’s views on diet have changed since she co-authored The Dog Cancer Survival Guide and attended the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Associations’ conference. This is important stuff!
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Facing Dog Cancer? This Is Your First Priority
Want to help your dog with cancer? Learn this, FIRST — it’s the foundation of every cancer journey.
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Is Your Dog’s Food Helping or Hurting?
One of the most important things you can do for your dog with cancer is improving his or her diet, which is why Dr. Demian Dressler, author of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, made food the exclusive focus of step four of his five step approach to cancer care. But how far do you have…
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“Alternative” Strategies That May Help Dogs with Cancer
Some conventional vets find Chapter Fifteen in The Dog Cancer Survival Guide one of the most controversial sections of the book. It’s where Dr. Demian Dressler talks about his fifth step in Full Spectrum cancer care: brain chemistry modification. Dr. Dressler has found that it’s really important to boost your dog’s mood in order to…
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Why Your Personality Is So Important to Your Dog with Cancer
When treating dog cancer, knowing your personality and priorities helps you make treatment choices that will help your dog AND feel right to you.
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How Important Are All Those Expensive Diagnostic Dog Cancer Tests?
You could easily spend over $1,000 just to diagnose your dog’s cancer. Are any of those tests worth it? Which ones?
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Is My Dog Too Old For Cancer Treatments?
Age is not a disease, but when your dog is diagnosed with cancer, it can be confusing to know if your dog too old for cancer treatments. Dr. Dressler explains…
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How to Help Your Dog with Cancer When He Won’t Eat
When your cancer dog won’t eat, it’s really frightening. It makes you think they’re close to the end, right? Don’t panic – try these things to help.
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DogCancer.TV: Amputation for Dogs with Osteosarcoma Cancer
Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, weigh in on amputation as a surgical treatment for dogs with osteosarcoma.
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DogCancer.TV: Lymphoma- What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Cancer
Dr. Dressler and D. Ettinger discuss the detection, diagnosis, and the Full Spectrum Care Approach to the treatment of lymphoma in dogs
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DogCancer.TV: Which Dog Cancers are Best Treated with Chemotherapy
Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, have an in-depth discussion on the utilization of chemotherapy treatments for dog cancers.
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DogCancer.TV: Meet the Veterinarians, Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger
Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger talk about their backgrounds and why they decided to “write the book” on dog cancer.
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DogCancer.TV: Mast Cell Tumors- What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Cancer
Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler talk about the detection, diagnosis, and the Full Spectrum Care Approach to treatment of mast cell tumors in dogs.
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DogCancer.TV: How to know when it’s time to say Good Bye
Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss life quality with dog cancer and the process of how to decide when it is time to say goodbye to your beloved pet.
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