"Cancer" isn't a word anybody wants to hear, either from their doctor or from their vet. For many of us, that word brings with it a host of worries, fears, and uncertainties. It can be hard to know where to look for answers, especially when it comes to our pets- general veterinarians often lack in depth knowledge of cancer, while veterinary oncologists are few and far between. Dr. Erin Malone, a board certified veterinary oncologist, is working to try to change that through her innovative new telehealth service, which aims to provide pet owners with information and guidance about cancer, wherever they are in the country. She joined the show today to talk about canine cancers, their treatments, and where the field of veterinary oncology is headed.

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We've all experienced the sudden panic that comes with realizing our dog ate something they weren't supposed to- chocolate, raisins, Aunt Gertrude's blood pressure medication. And with that panic comes a flood of questions- how much did he eat? How long ago? Should I try to make him vomit? Do I call the vet first or just go right to emergency care? What if I do something wrong and make it worse?

Dr. Mat Glassman wants to help alleviate some of that panic by providing pet owners with veterinary-approved home remedies that they can use quickly and easily in an emergency situation. First up is ReadyRescue, an activated carbon solution designed to bind to ingested toxins and remove them quickly and safely from the body. Tune in to learn about this and other emergency pet care you can provide at home.

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Welcome back to Your Family...Tarantula? That's right- in today's Very Unusual Episode, we're joined by Shamekia Wray, a former arachnophobe who now shares her home with 50+ pet spiders (and some bearded dragons as well). Most of us feel a definite sense of ick when confronted with an eight-legged creepy crawly, but these low-maintenance (and suprisingly colorful!) animals can actually make ideal pets, particularly for kids who want an animal companion but aren't ready for the intensity of a dog. Tune in to learn about Shamekia's journey from arachnophobe to arachnofiend and find out how much there is to appreciate about these leggy little beasts.

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