Dog Cancer Causes Hiding In Your Home | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, Ph.D., DACVCP, DACVIM (SAIM)

[@simonekunst2500]

Three years ago, I lost my beloved dog to hemangiosarcoma (primarily in his liver and kidney) just before he turned 8. Two years later, I was diagnosed with cancer at age 48, without any risk factors. My doctors were surprised by my diagnosis because of my overall good health and relatively young age. My cat, also, died from lymphoma last year, although she lived a normal life span for a cat. I'm convinced that there's something in the environment/my home that has made us more susceptible to cancer, even though I have tried to keep harmful chemicals out of my house.

[@DogCancer]

We're so sorry for your losses, and for your own cancer diagnosis. As Dr. Trepanier points out, there are a lot of chemicals that are coming out of building materials like carpet, flooring, paint, etc., that we don't have any way to control. You may be right, and it might be something in your home, but it might not be something you "brought in" as much as it's something in the home itself. Cancer rates in humans are very high, too, unfortunately. Best of luck with your treatments and take good care of yourself.

[@simonekunst2500]

@@DogCancer❤Thank you.

[@joyfullyhealthypets1184]

This was so informative. I lost my husband five months ago to bladder cancer. He did not work in a factory but he repaired clocks for 40 years. He used a lot of chemicals in his very small shop and he always had a kerosene heater going in the winter. I never made those connections to cancer. Then, just three weeks ago I lost my 12 year old Golden to cancer. Not bladder but she had a tumor that spread to her lungs.

[@DogCancer]

We're so happy to have been of service. It's pretty compelling research, the connection between these chemicals and bladder cancer, isn't it. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and take care of yourself as you grieve these important and meaningful loves.

[@marykaiconomou9254]

I think the kibble diets is a huge problem. I also lost a beautiful, loving Angel to lyphoma cancer 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@marykaiconomou9254]

It was never a problem in early years. Only now all of a sudden every second dog gets cancer

[@TheSimmpleTruth]

2 of my 3 dogs died of cancer from 2018-2023.

[@mamabear9389]

What about using monthly flea, tick and heartworm pesticides for the life of the animal? Does anyone look at this? Supposedly walking around on pesticide laden surfaces is bad, yet it is OK to use pesticides directly in or on our dogs. I do not think we will ever see research on this because this is a billion dollar a year industry.

[@DogCancer]

There actually is some research on the effects of flea and ticks medications on long-term health. Dr. Dressler wrote about it in his book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, and you can read about it on our new site, as well. It's really a tough call for us dog lovers. On the one hand, obviously pesticides are a potential contributingfactor of dog cancer. On the other hand, the illnesses caused by insects pose very real health risks, and cause death, too. In general, integrative veterinarians like the ones who work with us usually recommend that you only use meds when necessary, and only when in season. Here's our article, in case you didn't see it in the show notes for this episode! www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/lawn-chemicals-herbicides-and-pesticides/

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