Helping Pets and People Through Cancer with Dr. Renee Alsarraf

In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is joined by her AMC colleague Dr. Renee Alsarraf for a heartfelt and informative conversation about cancer in pets. Dr. Alsarraf brings a unique perspective, not only as a board-certified veterinary oncologist, but also but also as a cancer survivor and pet parent to dogs who have faced cancer. Together, they discuss: The types of cancers commonly seen at AMC How radiation therapy works and when it’s used AMC’s use of linear accelerator technology for targeted treatment What’s changed in oncology over the years and what hasn’t How Dr. Alsarraf helps clients navigate difficult treatment decisions Insights from her memoir Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well What to expect from her upcoming webinar, Navigating a Pet’s Cancer Diagnosis How she stays hopeful doing emotionally challenging work Also on this month's show: Viral trending animal story featuring Buford, a 150-pound ranch dog in Arizona who helped lead a toddler to safety Animal news, including a biotech company that claims to have brought back dire wolves, a new study showing that dogs understand meaningful words even in monotone speech... and the oldest known domestic cats in history, found in a 1559 shipwreck. Pet Health Listener Q&A, where Dr. Hohenhaus answers questions about what a giardia-positive test means in a newly adopted cat, managing inconsistent dog-to-dog reactivity, and whether gabapentin side effects in dogs are normal or worth reevaluating. Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X!