The C word
Cancer is a scary word, but may not be as scary as you think for your dog. Today’s guest is the amazing Dr. Sue Ettinger, veterinary oncologist. The more you know about cancer, the more empowered you feel when thinking about protecting your pets.
Dr. Sue explains what cancer is and what pet lovers can do to help their pets live longer and better lives. She tells us what we need to watch for and when to talk to your veterinarian. She even has resources for pet owners to use whether they are hoping to head off cancer or to treat cancer that has already been identified. She wants every pet owner to have a scheduled examination, not only with their vet, but also what they can check at home. Early intervention is SO important and Dr. Sue wants to help!
If your dog already has a cancer diagnosis, Dr. Sue shares what you can expect from treatment and how your dog might tolerate the treatment protocol. You can find out more at https://drsuecancervet.com/. Don’t miss today’s episode. You will want to set up your own calendar to remind you to follow her advice!
BIO:
Dr. Sue Ettinger is a practicing veterinary cancer specialist, international speaker, book author, and vlogger (video blogger). She is one of approximately 400 board-certified specialists in medical oncology in North America and currently practices at Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. She received her veterinary training at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency in medical oncology at the Animal Medical Center in NYC in 2003.
She was voted the 2019 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) Small Animal Continuing Educator of the Year and has also received the VCA Woof Pack Award awards for Exceptional Doctor Performance and the Public Relations Achievement.
Also known as Dr Sue Cancer Vet®, Dr. Sue is the co-author of the Second Edition of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, which is a best-selling book in small animal health for the last several years. She is a frequent contributor to many veterinary publications, including Today’s Veterinary Practice, Today’s Veterinary Business, Clinician’s Brief, Veterinary Team Brief, & DVM360. She also has co-hosted the podcast The Pet Cancer Vet. Dr. Sue is most passionate about raising cancer awareness, and she has developed “See Something, Do Something, Why Wait? Aspirate.®” to promote early cancer detection and diagnosis.
Dr Sue’s popular Facebook page has over 37,000 fans. She can also be found on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube helping clients and veterinary professionals deal with cancer in pets.