Canine Culture Podcast

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, rewarding, and sometimes a little chaotic. So what should you actually expect during your puppy’s first year?In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, Brittany is joined by Registered Veterinary Technician, educator, author, and animal advocate Sharon Vaturi to break down the realities of raising a puppy and how owners can set their dogs up for long-term success.Sharon shares practical advice from more than 25 years in the veterinary field, covering everything from preparing your home and choosing a veterinarian to potty training, puppy biting, socialization, sleep, routine care, and recognizing when something may be wrong.In this episode, we discuss:🐾 What to prepare before bringing a puppy home🐾 The “Rule of Three” and helping a puppy adjust to a new home🐾 How to safely transition your puppy to a new food🐾 Why puppies need much more sleep than many owners realize🐾 Puppy biting and how to redirect unwanted chewing and nipping🐾 Realistic expectations for potty training🐾 The importance of consistency, schedules, and positive reinforcement🐾 How to safely socialize a puppy before they are fully vaccinated🐾 Vaccines, veterinary visits, and first-year preventative care🐾 Health warning signs puppy owners shouldn’t ignore🐾 Getting puppies comfortable with nail trims, grooming, handling, and vet visits🐾 Common mistakes new puppy owners makeWhether you’re preparing to bring home your first puppy, already navigating the puppy stage, or simply want to better understand your dog’s development, this episode is packed with practical tips to make that first year a little easier.Sharon is also the author of I Got a Pet. Now What?, a guide covering pet ownership from preparing to bring an animal home through every stage of their life. Buy her book here!About Sharon Vaturi:Sharon Vaturi, MS, RVT, is a Registered Veterinary Technician, educator, and motivational speaker with extensive experience in veterinary medicine and teaching. She is passionate about helping veterinary professionals overcome challenges, improve patient care, and support mental wellness through practical education, storytelling, and actionable insights.Follow Sharon Vaturi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sharon Vaturi's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On InstagramFollow On LinkedInGive the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only. If you have specific questions about your pet’s health, please contact your local veterinarian.Find Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more dog lovers discover the show! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but understanding what your puppy is actually trying to tell you can make those first few months a whole lot easier.In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, Brittany sits down with dog trainer Sharon Mills, who brings 34 years of experience working with dogs and puppies. Sharon shares what she has learned about puppy behavior, canine communication, early training, and the developmental stages that can shape a dog as they grow.They discuss why behaviors like puppy biting, growling, barking, zoomies, and rough play are often misunderstood, and why a puppy displaying these behaviors isn't necessarily being aggressive. Sharon also explains how dogs learn through association and mimicking, why consistency matters, and how the behaviors we allow early can become learned habits later.You'll also hear about the critical stages of puppy development, from the first weeks with the breeder through the important 8-to-16-week training window and into the challenging adolescent months.In this episode:• How puppies communicate through body language and behavior• Puppy biting vs. true aggression• Common puppy training mistakes• How dogs learn through association and mimicking• Why consistency is so important when raising a puppy• Potty training and the potential downsides of puppy pads• Introducing a puppy to a leash and basic commands• Critical puppy development stages from birth to 16 weeks• Why early experiences can influence confidence and behavior• What happens when your puppy reaches the teenage stage• Setting realistic expectations for a new puppy• The importance of continuing training as your dog growsWhether you're preparing to bring home your first puppy, currently navigating the puppy stage, or simply want to better understand how dogs learn, this conversation offers plenty to think about when building a relationship with your dog.Learn more about Sharon Mills, her puppy training programs, and her free resources at Success Puppy Training.About Sharon Mills:Sharon Mills is a dog behavioral specialist, puppy training specialist, and founder of Success Puppy Training with more than 34 years of experience. After spending 21 years breeding German Shepherds, she recognized that many new puppy owners needed more guidance and dedicated her career to helping people understand canine behavior and communication. Sharon specializes in simplifying dog psychology, puppy development, and training techniques so owners can better understand and communicate with their puppies.Follow Sharon Mills:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Success Puppy Training Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On YouTubeGive the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only. If you have specific questions about your pet’s health, please contact your local veterinarian.Find Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more dog lovers discover the show! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].

What does it take to turn a stretch of beach into a safe, welcoming place for dogs and their owners?In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, Brittany sits down with Nanette, founder and president of Daytona Dog Beach, Inc., to hear how a grassroots effort to allow dogs on Volusia County beaches grew into a thriving nonprofit, volunteer network, and community movement.Nanette shares how Daytona Dog Beach worked with local officials, businesses, residents, and volunteers to successfully advocate for dog-friendly beach access. What began with a Facebook group ultimately helped establish permanent dog-friendly beach areas in Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach.But their work goes far beyond simply getting dogs onto the sand. Their volunteer Paw Ambassadors help educate visitors about responsible dog ownership, keep the beaches clean, protect local wildlife, monitor conditions, and promote safe beach experiences for dogs and people alike. Along the way, volunteers have collected more than 15,000 pounds of trash from local beaches.Brittany and Nanette also discuss what every dog owner should know before bringing their dog to the beach, including:Following leash laws and respecting other dogs and beachgoersProtecting paws from hot sandProviding water, shade, and opportunities to cool downPreventing dogs from drinking salt waterCleaning up after your dogRespecting sea turtles, shorebirds, and other wildlifeWhy responsible dog ownership is essential to keeping beaches dog-friendlyNanette also shares how Daytona Dog Beach has created an unexpected sense of community through its volunteers, partnerships, events, and environmental efforts, plus what's ahead for the organization, including dog-friendly events and the growing Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza.Whether you regularly take your dog to the beach, are planning your dog's first beach trip, or simply want to see what can happen when dog lovers work together to improve their community, this episode is packed with useful advice and an inspiring story.Learn more and get involved with Daytona Dog Beach, Inc.Visit Daytona Dog Beach online or follow the organization on Facebook and Instagram to learn about dog-friendly beach areas, upcoming events, volunteering, and Paw Ambassador opportunities.About Daytona Dog Beach:The purpose of our organization is to work with community partners to promote, support, and educate the public in furtherance of safe, environmentally sound, and courteous dog-friendly beaches in the Greater Daytona Beach area of Volusia County. Follow Daytona Dog Beach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daytona Dog Beach Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On InstagramGive the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only. If you have specific questions about your pet’s health, please contact your local veterinarian.Find Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more dog lovers discover the show! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].

Why do dogs seem to understand us in ways that people sometimes can’t?In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, host Brittany sits down with psychologist, professor, researcher, and author Dr. Chris Blazina, author of Good Dogs and Difficult People: What Dogs Teach Us About Love, to explore the psychology behind the powerful bond between humans and dogs.Drawing from decades of work in psychology and the human-animal bond, Dr. Chris explains why our relationships with dogs can become some of the most meaningful connections in our lives — and what those relationships can teach us about how we connect with others.The conversation explores how dogs read and respond to human emotions, why their presence can help people feel less alone, and how our relationships with dogs may even reflect our own attachment styles and emotional needs.Brittany and Dr. Chris also discuss one of the hardest parts of loving a dog: eventually having to say goodbye. They explore why pet loss can create such profound grief, the guilt that sometimes accompanies losing a dog, and the idea of a continuing bond — finding meaningful ways to maintain a connection with a dog after they’re gone.In this episode, you'll hear about:Why dogs form such powerful emotional bonds with humansWhat dogs can teach us about listening and being presentHow dogs recognize and respond to human emotionsThe role dogs can play in loneliness and social connectionAttachment styles and our relationships with our dogsWhy losing a dog can hurt so deeplyPet loss, grief, guilt, and the continuing bondSimple ways to strengthen the relationship you have with your dogAt the heart of the conversation is one powerful idea from Dr. Chris:We are born to attach, but we have to learn how to love — and dogs help us with that.If you've ever wondered why your relationship with your dog feels different from almost every other relationship in your life, this episode offers a fascinating look at the psychology behind that connection.About Chris Blazina:I have been a psychologist for over 29 years. I also served as a professor for 20 years. I am an award winning author of eight books, and have been interviewed on more than 100 radio programs across the US, UK, Canada, Middle East, and Australia (e.g., NPR, BBC). Also, interviewed in various magazines and newspapers including Men's Journal, Women's Health, The Atlantic, and The Guardian, . I practice in the Albuquerque New Mexico area and am available for media inquiries.Follow Chris Blazina:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Blazina Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy the Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On XGive the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only. If you have specific questions about your pet’s health, please contact your local veterinarian.Find Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more dog lovers discover the show! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].

What should every dog owner know about canine cancer? Season 10 of the Canine Culture Podcast kicks off with Brittany welcoming back Donna from Canine Cancer Bites for an important conversation about dog cancer, early detection, cancer screening, risk reduction, treatment, and advocating for your pet.After navigating her own dog's cancer diagnosis, Donna started Canine Cancer Bites to educate pet parents and provide financial assistance to families facing veterinary cancer treatment.In this episode, Brittany and Donna discuss practical ways pet parents can be more proactive about their dog's health, including maintaining a healthy weight, nutrition, environmental exposures, spaying and neutering considerations, and regular nose-to-tail checks. They also explore canine cancer screening options, why knowing your dog's normal matters, and when it may be worth asking your veterinarian about additional testing.For families facing a cancer diagnosis, they discuss finding a veterinary oncologist, researching your dog's specific cancer, treatment options, advocating for your pet, and navigating the financial and emotional realities of cancer care.Most importantly, Donna shares an important reminder: don't let a cancer diagnosis define the time you have with your dog.In This Episode:• Canine cancer risk factors and proactive care• Early detection and monthly nose-to-tail checks• Cancer screening and wellness tests for dogs• Nutrition, weight and environmental exposures• Spaying/neutering considerations• Evaluating lumps, bumps and other changes• When to request additional veterinary testing• Finding a veterinary oncologist• Dog cancer treatment options• Advocating for your dog's health• Life with your dog after a cancer diagnosisResources Mentioned:Canine Cancer Check – National Canine Cancer FoundationMonthly nose-to-tail check resources to help pet parents recognize changes.https://wearethecure.org/Antech CADET® BRAF & BRAF-PLUSUrine-based testing designed to aid in detecting canine bladder and prostate cancers.https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/reference-lab/diagnostics/canine-cancer-detection/cadet-braf-and-cadet-braf-plus/Oncotect Cancer Screening TestNon-invasive, at-home urine cancer screening for dogs.https://oncotect.co/Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test – Volition VeterinaryBlood-based cancer screening designed to complement veterinary wellness care.https://volition.com/nu-q-vet/HT Vet – VISTA iQ / HT VistaNon-invasive veterinary technology for assessing dermal and subcutaneous lumps and bumps.https://ht-vet.com/Whether your dog is facing cancer or you simply want to be more proactive about their health, this episode can help you ask better questions and have more informed conversations with your veterinary team.Follow Canine Cancer Bites:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only. If you have specific questions about your pet’s health, please contact your local veterinarian.Find Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more dog lovers discover the show! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].