Tripawd Talk Radio

Tripawds Podcast Episode #15: Join us for a discussion about how to maintain postive behavior in dogs after any major surgery with renowned trainer and behaviorist Sarah Wilson. Learn how to adapt training techniques for recovering dogs, how to handle pack-mate interaction, and much more! Sarah Wilson is an experienced professional dog trainer, behaviorist and an expert in the human-animal bond. Since 2000, she has run one of the most active dog training and care communities on the the Internet, MySmartPuppy.com. Sarah loves working with all dog/human teams but has a special place in her heart for the shy/sensitive/deficit dogs. She appeared alongside Tripawds founder Spirit Jerry, founder of Tripawds, in PBS Nature's "Why We Love Cats and Dogs," regularly contributes to New England Cable News "The Secret Life of Animals," Comcast's Pets on Demand and Nick Jr.'s "A Pup Grows Up." With eight books to her name (including My Smart Puppy; Good Owners, Great Dogs; Child

Tripawds Podcast Episode #14: Back by popular demand! Don't miss another informative interview about veterinary oncology for cancer in dogs with Dr. Johnny Chretin, DVM, DACVIM from VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. Please join us for a fun, informative chat about vet oncology with Dr. Johnny Chretin of VCA Animal Hospital West Los Angeles. As head of VCA’s busiest animal oncology clinic in the country, Dr. Chretin and his staff provide breakthrough treatments for all types of cancers, including a bone marrow transplant program for dogs with lymphoma! Tripawds News Blog Dr. Chretin Interviews Tripawds Oncology Videos June 2011 Tripawd Talk Podcast w/ Dr. Chretin. About Dr. Chretin Dr. Chretin received his DVM from Colorado State University and completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at North Carolina State University. Johnny then completed a 3 year residency in Oncology at Tufts University in 2002 prior to joining VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. His interests are in novel c

Tripawds Podcast Episode #13: Meet Bart, the award winning three legged AKC champion! Tune in to hear Darcy Duval talk about her dog Bart, a 3-year osteosarcoma survivor and world-famous AKC show champion and master hunting dog who was the first Vizsla in history to have accomplished this title (start to finish) on 3 legs. Along with Bart we'll meet his long-time veterinarian, Dr. Abby Huggins, DVM, from Terrell Mill Animal Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, who discovered Bart's osteosarcoma in June, 2008. Dr. Huggins has worked with Bart since he was two months old. She graduated from Duke University in 1997 with a BS in marine biology and received her DVM from the Ohio State University in 2001, where she was inducted into Phi Zeta, the national verterinary honors society. Dr. Huggin's veterinary interests include soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and doing her part in promoting the human-animal bond. About Bart: In 2008, three year-old Bart was going along his daily life practicing for field t

Tripawds Podcast Episode #12: Join us for a conversation with Jillian Meyers, founder of HealthyPaws L.A., the first international training center for pet first aid, CPR and care. Healthy Paws helps pet people prevent, prepare for, and respond to pet health emergencies. We'll talk about how to assess your dog's health status, what to do if your dog is in distress, things you can do to help make your pup more comfortable during hot or cold weather and how to know when it's time to go to the vet. This promises to be one of our most informative shows yet for Tripawds and quad-pawds alike. Mark your calendars to tune in and ask your questions! Post questions in advance in the Tripawd Talk Forum, or Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show! Recommended Reading: Pet First Aid – What To Do In An Emergency Healthy Paws Pet First Aid, CPR and Care Classes DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for entertainment only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #11: Eisen is a bone cancer veteran from Colorado and one of the first Tripawds featured at Tripawds.com back in 2007. As a 12.5-year old German Shepherd Eisen has beaten the osteosarcoma odds for over three years! Instead of chemotherapy, Eisen's Mom chose a holistic medicine route and since 2007 she has had Eisen under the care of the famous holistic vet, Dr. Charles Loops. Learn More about Eisen and Homeopathic Canine Cancer Care at: 2 Years and More: Eisen Fights Bone Cancer with Homeopathy Meet Charles Loops, DVM, Holistic Dog Cancer Vet Birthday Boy Eisen Beats Bone Cancer Odds Eisen Update: Our Newest Tripawd Post questions in the Tripawd Talk Forum, or Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show! DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for entertainment only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #10: Meet two canine amputeees who are at different places in their Tripawds cancer journey. We'll talk about their very different osteosarcoma treatments and nutriton plans, how they are coping, and what their pawrents hope for the future. MEET HANDSOME HURLEY, A NEW TRIPAWD Hansome Hurley is a large, older Rottie-Mix pup from Washington who lost his leg to osteosarcoma in April. Cancer took is right front leg leg but Hurley is proving that it won't take his spirit. He is undergoing chemotherapy at Washington State University and meanwhile, doing great and loving life. AMAZING EISEN: BEATING BONE CANCER FOR OVER THREE YEARS! Eisen is a bone cancer veteran from Colorado and one of the first Tripawds featured at Tripawds.com back in 2007.   As a 12.5-year old German Shepherd Eisen has beaten the osteosarcoma odds for over three years! Instead of chemotherapy, Eisen's Mom chose a holistic medicine route and since 2007 she has had Eisen under the care of the famous holisti

Tripawds Podcast Episode #9: Tune in and bring your canine amputee rehab, therapy and general veterinary questions as we discuss canine rehabilitation therapy for Tripawds and take your  questions about the topic with Dr. Jessica Waldman, founder of California Animal Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Waldman is co-founder of California Animal Rehabilitation Center, one of the only rehab centers in the country with both a doctor and a physical therapist on staff, both of whom are certified canine rehabilitation practitioners. Dr. Waldman speaks at veterinary meetings on the subject of Canine Rehabilitation and she has a special interest  in neurological rehabilitation and in nutrition for all life stages. She loves to see her patients’ quality of life improve, and she counsels in nutrition utilizing a combination of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for the best possible outcome. Dr. Waldman completed a certificate program from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to become a

Tripawds Podcast Episode #8: Meet Dr. Sheila Kirt, DVM, of Home at Last Pet Hospice and Euthanasia in Tucson Arizona. Home at Last is a mobile veterinary practice focusing on end of life care for companion animals. Dr. Kirt is a Tucson veterinarian who strives to provide those being confronted with the end of their pet’s life another, comforting alternative. She does this by providing a quality of life evaluation, palliative & hospice care for end stages of life and peaceful at-home euthanasia for the comfort of you and your beloved animal. DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for entertainment only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Support the show

Tripawds Podcast Episode #7: Meet Dr. Mike Sagman, founder and editor of the DogFoodAdvisor.com, a comprehensive resource for dog guardians filled with objective, impartial and unbiased articles and reviews that help pawrents make more informed decisions about the best healthy dog food to buy. Dr. Sagman is a consumer advocate and an expert at reading and interpreting pet food labels. He became impassioned about learning about pet food ingredients after his dog Penny lost her life because of contaminated dog food with inferior ingredients in 2007. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and holds a doctoral degree in dental surgery. His major in major in chemistry and a minor in biology laid the groundwork for his extensive knowledge about pet food ingredients and how to interpret scientific language on pet food labels. Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show! DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for entertainment only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Support th

Tripawds Podcast Episode #6: Tune in to hear Tripawds member Maggie discuss her preferred canine cancer treatment plan for her three legged agility dog. Holistic veterinary technician Gina will join the conversation to discuss homeopathic remedies and other natural nutrition plans for dogs with cancer. Learn about how award winning agility dog Maggie adapted to life on three legs after her rear leg amputation due to osteosarcoma. We will discuss the benefits of canine rehabilitation and core strengthening exercises for dogs as well as the benefits of an all natural grain free diet for dogs with cancer. call in with your questions or chat live during the show at http://tripawds.com/chat ----- DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio and Tripawds.com is not a substitute for medical care by your personally selected, qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian prior to making any medical decisions or undergoing treatments or therapies, or if you have question

Tripawds Podcast Episode #5: Meet three legged dog Isabelle's mom, Tripawds Member: littlemanjake. As residents of Chicago, Isabelle's mom will discuss what it's like getting around the big city with an urban three-legged Tripawd dog. We'll discuss things like, 1) getting around the busy city with a canine amputee, 2) how to help your Tripawd walk on ice and snow, 3) Isabelle's recovery and her experience with canine rehabilitation therapy and holistic canter dog treatments. Isabelle's mom is an Advanced Practice nurse who works in an ED/Trauma Center. She also has an extensive background with canine training, rehabilitation and therapy dog programs. She and Isabelle also volunteer with a center for people with physical & mental disabilities. She tells Tripawds that "Animals and what makes them work always came naturally to me, but when Isabelle, my once in a lifetime dog, arrived, she opened doors to learning I could not have imagined." ----- DISCLAIMER: Informatio

Tripawds Podcast Episode #4: Tune in to our first in a series of informative canine cancer interviews with veterinary oncologist Dr. Johnny Chretin,DVM, DACVIM from VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. Listen as we discuss the presentation and diagnosis of cancer in dogs such as osteosarcoma and the various treatment protocols available. We will talk about amputation, recovery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment, metronomics, immune system supplements, diet, quality of life for dogs on three legs and much more. Call in with your veterinarian questions or chat live during the show at http://tripawds.com/chat DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio and Tripawds.com is not a substitute for medical care by your personally selected, qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian prior to making any medical decisions or undergoing treatments or therapies, or if you have questions about your dog’s health. We advise against any medical decisions made without the di

Tripawds Podcast Episode #3: Tripawds presents the first in our series of in depth canine amputation recovery stories from members of the Tripawds three-legged dog blogs community and discussion forums. Special guests maximutt and jakesmom will discuss their experiences coping with the cancer diagnosis, amputation, and recovery of their dogs. Both Max and Jake were diagnosed with canine osteosarcoma. While Max, a Shepherd mix from California, survived a year, Golden Retriever Jake from Florida had a rough time during recovery and lived only a couple months. Learn about these two amazing cancer dogs, and meet the people who cared for them. Discover their different canine cancer treatments, supplements, diets and more! Call in with your questions or chat live during the show at http://tripawds.com/chat DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio and Tripawds.com is not a substitute for medical care by your personally selected, qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed ve

Tripawds Podcast Episode #2: Tripawds founders Jim and Rene introduce listeners to three legged dog discussion forum moderators cometdog and hugapitbull in the first in our series of Mod Pawd interviews. Stay tuned to the Tripawds forums for updates! Call in live during the show at (310) 388-9739 with questions about Trouble, Comet, canine cancer, amputation and recovery, or deformaties of the limbs, dogs, love and Monkeydogs. Includes surprise appearances from coopsdad and fortis, discussing how Tripawds helps those coping with the grief of losing a loved dog, and much more! DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio and Tripawds.com is not a substitute for medical care by your personally selected, qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian prior to making any medical decisions or undergoing treatments or therapies, or if you have questions about your dog’s health. We advise against any medical decisions made without the direct involvement of your veterin

(This silly half hour of three-legged banter was a test of the first Tripawd Talk Radio podcast switchboard. Tune into future episodes for much more informative and helpful interviews with veterinary experts discussing amputation for dogs and cats.) Join Tripawds members in the Live Chat or call in for the first ever Tripawd Talk Radio show. Tell us what you think future shows should discuss, and cheer for your team. DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio and Tripawds.com is not a substitute for medical care by your personally selected, qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian prior to making any medical decisions or undergoing treatments or therapies, or if you have questions about your dog’s health. We advise against any medical decisions made without the direct involvement of your veterinary team. Tripawds.com is a project of Agreda Communications, which is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any form of damages whatsoever resul