Tripawd Talk Radio

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Tune in for the best amputation recovery and care tips for three legged pets, and their people. Hosted by the Tripawds Blogs community founders Jim & Rene, and spokesdog Wyatt Ray. Keep listening for interviews and informative discussions with veterinary surgeons, oncologists, rehab therapists and other specialist veterinarians as well as pet parents sharing their own amputation recovery experiences, treatment plans, and results for their own amazing three legged dogs and cats. Learn more and contact the hosts at https://tripawds.com/radio read less
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Understanding and Treating Nerve Pain After Amputation with Ilaria Borghese
Jan 31 2024
Understanding and Treating Nerve Pain After Amputation with Ilaria Borghese
Tripawd Talk Radio #124: Have you ever noticed your cat or dog's muscles twitching near the incision site during recovery from amputation surgery? Or, have they ever jumped up with a sudden yelp weeks later? These are common signs of nerve pain, and phantom limb pain. Gabapentin and other pain medications are often prescribed to address this, but what exactly is "Nerve Pain" and how can Sensory Re-education help?Ilaria Borghese is the creator of the Thera Paw orthopedic dog boot, and founder of Vital Vet - an amazing resource for all special needs pets. And, we're excited to have her on the show today. Ilaria talks with Rene to help us understand the difference between General Pain and Nerve pain. We discuss phantom pain and muscle memory. And, she explains how the desensitization protocol can help rewire the brain after limb amputation, without additional medication. Ilaria walks us through "Sensory Re-education" with simple, practical steps you can take to aide in your pet's amputation recovery, and nerve pain management.RESOURCES:Nerve Pain After Injury or Amputationhttps://vitalvet.org/blogs/news/nerve-pain-after-neurological-injury-or-amputationhttps://www.therapaw.com/https://vitalvet.org/https://tripawds.com/tag/phantom-painhttps://tripawds.com/tag/pain-managementYou may also be interested in Farabloc:Episode #70: Effects of EMF on Pain in People and Animal Amputeeshttps://downloads.tripawds.com/2018/04/04/emf-effects-on-pain/https://gear.tripawds.com/tag/farablocSupport the show
Whiskey and the MIMIC Study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines
Mar 19 2023
Whiskey and the MIMIC Study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #118:  What is the MIMIC study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines, and what does Whiskey have to do with it? Today we're going to talk about Whiskey and lung mets. We have two guests to help us learn all about a clinical trial studying advancements in treatment for metastatic cancer in dogs.Dr. Chris Thomson is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, who specializes in surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and interventional radiology. He is also an active participant in clinical research with Ethos Discovery, with projects focusing on minimally invasive treatments for osteosarcoma and other cancers. And that's why we're excited to to talk with him today. Dr Thomson is working on the MIMIC clinical study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines. That's a mouthful, but it means making advances in resection of lung metastases in dogs, with quicker recovery, some surprising results, AND more data toward finding curative treatments for metastatic cancers.And that's Where Whiskey comes in. We recently profiled this canine cancer hero in the Tripawds News blog. She received treatment for lung mets from osteosarcoma in the MIMIC trials. So, we also have Whiskey's mom Eleni Merkh joining us to tell us how that went. RESOURCES: Clinical Study: Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines (MIMIC)https://www.ethosdiscovery.org/clinical-study/minimally-invasive-metastasectomy-in-canines-mimic/ Osteosarcoma Metastasis Surgery Study Helps Whiskey the Tripawd Thrive!https://tripawds.com/2022/11/23/osteosarcoma-metastasis-surgery/MIMIC: Real Patient Story from A Real Pet Ownerhttps://www.ethosvet.com/blog-post/mimic-real-patient-story-from-a-real-pet-owner/ Support the show
Benefits of Canine Rehab for Tripawds
Feb 20 2023
Benefits of Canine Rehab for Tripawds
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #117:  On this is episode we're excited to discuss one of our favorite topics: Rehab therapy for three legged pets. And we've got an expert with us help explain the benefits.Dr Ana Esquivel is a practicing veterinarian who recognized her geriatric patients were in need of special attention beyond the typical drug therapy prescribed for their pain management. She studied Medical Acupuncture and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. She now operates ACE of Paws, the only dedicated Canine Rehab Clinic in Albequerque New Mexico. And, three of her patients have been recipients of our Tripawds Rehab grant, which will reimburse anyone who take their three legged dog or cat for rehab evaluation by a certified therapist.Why is canine rehab so important, especially during amputation recovery? What treatments are best for Tripawds, and how do you find a good therapist? Dr Ana Esqivel helps us explain on this episode of Tripawd talk Radio. Episode Video: TBDGuest Bio: After practicing for over a decade in New Mexico, Dr. Ana Esquivel recognized that most of her patients were geriatric and in need of special attention. Because of this, Dr. Esquivel became more familiar with aging canines' physical needs and how to maintain mobility and a higher quality of life. Studying Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians revealed that most of her patients could benefit from more than the prescribed drug therapy for their pain management.  After helping her dog Samantha through a third knee surgery, Dr. E decided it was necessary to broaden her background to include integrative medicine.  By 2018 Dr. E had completed training through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and added Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist to her credentials.Dr. E and her husband John recognized the high demand for Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation in Albuquerque.  The two sprang into action to become business owners. They opened Albuquerque's only stand-alone Canine Rehabilitation Clinic, ACE of Paws.Ace Of Paws:https://www.aceofpaws.com/RESOURCESHow to find Canine Rehab Therapy:https://tri.pet/findrehabTripawds Rehab Reimbursement Grants:https://tripawds.org/rehabAt Home Rehab Programs:https://tri.pet/athomerehabSupport the show
Get Help for Pet Loss and Grief Support from Community
Jan 18 2023
Get Help for Pet Loss and Grief Support from Community
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #116:  On this is episode we're honored to have the Director of the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) with us to talk about grief and loss. We've helped many Tripawds members cope with all sorts of stress and grief over the years. But that's not easy when everyone copes differently. From dealing with a cancer diagnosis or major surgery, to end of life care, grief affects all pet parents at some time.That's why Dr. Katie Lawlor helped co-found the Pet Loss Community offering grief support to pet parents. You can learn more at PetLossCommunitySupport.com. Dr Lawlor is a clinical psychologist interested in veterinary medicine especially when it comes to the human-animal bond, grief, and loss.Episode Video: https://youtu.be/ApAy5SwrL6AGuest Bio: Katie Lawlor is a clinical psychologist based in Northern California. Her areas of interest are centered in veterinary medicine especially when it comes to the human-animal bond, grief and loss, neuropsychology, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She currently serves as the Director of the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) and is the Co-Founder of the Pet Loss Community offering grief support to pet parents.Prior to her career in clinical psychology, Katie held positions with NBC News in Beijing and New York City, the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, and the Governor’s Office of California.Find Dr Lawlor on Instagram:@petlosspsychologist @veterinarymentalhealthRESOURCES:Pet Loss Support Communityhttps://www.petlosscommunitysupport.com/Veterinary Mental Health Initiativehttps://www.shanti.org/vmhi/The Legend of Beezer & Boomer (Book Review & Author Interview)https://tripawds.com/2009/12/08/the-b-brothers-help-you-help-tripawds/Tripawds Coping With Loss Forumhttps://tripawds.com/forums/coping-with-loss/Penny Jars Measure a Dog’s Quality of Lifehttps://tripawds.com/2011/10/25/penny-jars-measure-a-dogs-quality-of-life/ Support the show
Histotripsy for Canine Appendicular Osteosarcoma
Mar 16 2022
Histotripsy for Canine Appendicular Osteosarcoma
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #110: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel. We are always excited to share news about cutting edge treatments for canine osteosarcoma and other limb cancers. Especially those proving successful as an alternative to amputation. So, today we're thrilled to learn about Histotripsy. That's a new non-invasive tumor treatment currently in clinical trial at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  And, we have assistant professor and board certified surgical oncologist Dr. Joanne Tuohy to tell us all about it. Dr. Joanne Tuohy is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with a background in integrative cancer care and translational research. She holds a Ph.D. in comparative biomedical sciences (immunology) and is an assistant professor of surgical oncology at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.Histotripsy is a tumor oblation technique that uses ultrasound technology but does not require any heat. As of this recording date (March 10 , 2022) Histotripsy treatment is currently only available in the clinical trials listed below.Episode Video:https://youtu.be/ogn_ujpvn78Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicinehttps://vetmed.vt.edu/Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, DACVS–Small Animal https://vetmed.vt.edu/people/faculty/tuohy-joanne.htmlClinical Trial:  Histotripsy for treatment of canine appendicular osteosarcomahttps://vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/histotripsy-osteo.htmlTripawd Talk Radio Episode #108Cementoplasty and the Biocera-Vet Bone Substitute for Veterinary Orthopaedicshttps://downloads.tripawds.com/2022/02/25/theravet/Find All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe:https://tripawds.com/radioSupport the show
Remote Pet Cancer Care Consulting with Dr Rachel Venable
Dec 31 2021
Remote Pet Cancer Care Consulting with Dr Rachel Venable
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #106: On this show we speak with Dr Rachel Venable about how pet cancer care consulting makes treatment more accessible than ever, for everyone. Dr. Venable is a Board Certified medical oncologist who obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri. She completed her residency at the renowned CSU Flint Animal Cancer Center.And, she's founded the Pet Cancer Care Consulting service as a way to help pet owners who want to consult with a veterinary oncologist but cannot access one in their area. This means that anyone can consult with a board certified oncologist and their vet to discuss the best treatment plan for their pets with cancer, wherever they are.Coping with your pet's cancer is challenging enough. With only about 450 boarded veterinary oncologists in the US and Canada, what do you do without access to vet oncology services near you? Learn all about remote Pet Cancer Care Consulting with Dr. Rachel Venable on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio...Resources mentioned in this episode:Pet Cancer Care Consultinghttps://petcancercareconsulting.com/Podcast: Torigen Immunotherapy Vaccine: Hope for Pets with Cancerhttps://tripawds.com/2021/07/07/torigen-immunotherapy-vaccine/Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncologyhttps://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/Tripawds News: Pet Cancer Immunotherapy (Vaccines)https://tripawds.com/tag/immunotherapy/Watch Episode Video:https://youtu.be/NHFDcj-qrEAFind All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe:https://tripawds.com/radioSupport the show
Combination Therapy for Canine Cancer with Dr. Brooke Britton
Oct 7 2021
Combination Therapy for Canine Cancer with Dr. Brooke Britton
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #105: On this episode we talk with Dr. Brooke Britton about combination therapy for dogs with osteosarcoma. Specifically, we discuss her monthly chemotherapy treatments with both Palladia and Carboplatin for Jake – a 14+ year old three legged German Shepherd mix.Topic: Combination therapy for canine cancer, including Monthly Chemotherapy for Dogs with Osteosarcoma (and other innovative limb cancer therapies) Our Guest: Brooke Britton DVM DACVIM (Oncology) is a board-certified veterinary oncologist based in New York City.  A New York native, Dr. Britton obtained her veterinary degree from Cornell in 2007.  After completing her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, she returned to New York and practiced at BluePearl Veterinary Partners for several years.  She is now a private consultant.  Dr. Britton focuses on providing proactive, cutting edge, evidence-based therapy for companion animals, with an emphasis on maximization of quality of life during treatment.Resources mentioned in this episode:Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncologyhttps://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/Jake's Story:https://tripawds.com/forums/treatment-and-recovery/one-year-after-front-leg-amputation-from-osteosarcoma-more-info-on-chemo-therapy-combo-carboplatin-palladia/Watch Episode Video:https://youtu.be/Dm3Z78aLQFgFind All Tripawd Talk Radio Episodes & Subscribe:https://tripawds.com/radioSupport the show! (https://tripawds.com/support)Support the show