For two big reasons, it’s important having Dr. Rachel Venable on Fuzzybutts & Friends so early in our show’s inception. First is history. Dr. Venable was Murphy’s resident veterinarian at Colorado State University where he underwent IMRT radiation therapy for nasal adenocarcinoma in 2010 and that was a very hard, sad time on our journey. After she completed her residency with CSU and spent...

“Grace was meant to be part of our family.” Let me introduce you to my heart dog Gracie Girl. She is from Puerto Rico. We went to the shelter looking for a friend for our Mini Poodle Mix and we knew right then and there that Grace was meant to be part of our family. Grace was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor in...

(courtesy of World Small Animal Oncology Working Group) Cancer can be a complex disease with a language all of its own. To help with understanding and communication, the WSAVA’s Oncology Working Group has created a glossary of commonly used terms, and how they specifically relate to veterinary oncology. The Working Group hopes this empowers owners to talk more confidently and effectively with their veterinarian about the choices facing...

Nutrition for Pets with Cancer – PART II Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) When pets are suffering from a disease condition, their body will use its own muscle for energy – a process known as catabolism or cachexia. When trying to support these patients nutritionally, the goal is to provide protein and fat in the pet’s diet. Supporting the pet with...

In this week’s episode of Fuzzybutts and Friends Luke interviews Dr. Phil Bergman. https://youtu.be/E68WS36AWxk   Dr. Bergman is the Director of Clinical Studies for VCA. He is the principal veterinary investigator for the fully licensed canine melanoma vaccine (Oncept). Dr. Bergman is an adjunct faculty member of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.   Prior to Dr. Bergman joining VCA, he served as the Chief...

This week I’m excited to bring to you more than just a podcast but a partner in Walk 3 and the potentially in a game changing project for some pet parents. Alex is co-partner of Dive Design an awesome Concept Company whose early work with over 200 canine amputees and several other types of companion animals inspired them to spin off a new business,...

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February 4th is World Cancer Day. The purpose of World Cancer Day is to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. It’s everything The Puppy Up Foundation is about… awareness, education, and research always with the hope of better outcomes. Today we remember and honor those fallen from this disease, encourage those currently fighting, and celebrate those who have...

“Our one-eyed warrior is going through a second puppyhood.”   Benji was diagnosed in January 2020 with Oral Melanoma – a very aggressive cancer. We began treatment immediately. Benji’s tumors were in his lower mouth, under his tongue, and we were told this gave us more of a chance of his surviving. He gets X-Rays and an Oncept injection every six months. He loves...