Dog Cancer Causes Hiding In Your Home | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, Ph.D., DACVCP, DACVIM (SAIM) #257

Dog Cancer Answers

Originally recorded in 2022, this episode features Dr. Lauren Trepanier from the University of Wisconsin, revealing her groundbreaking research into the link between environmental pollution and dog cancer.

Key Topics:

• Environmental Pollutants and Cancer in Dogs: Dr. Trepanier’s research links pollutants such as ozone, benzene, trichloroethylene, and herbicides to cancer in dogs.
• Lymphoma Study: Ongoing studies on Boxers and Golden Retrievers with lymphoma aim to determine how air pollutants, including ozone and VOCs, may trigger cancer.
• Bladder Cancer Study: The research also investigates dogs with bladder cancer, focusing on household pollutants like arsenic and acrolein, which are linked to bladder cancer in humans.
• Human-Dog Connection: Dr. Trepanier explains how dogs' cancer risks from pollutants can also provide insight into potential cancer risks for humans.
• One Health Initiative: The episode discusses how the One Health initiative encourages collaboration between veterinary and human medical professionals to advance research and treatment.
• Practical Applications: Dr. Trepanier offers suggestions on how dog owners can mitigate cancer risks, including reducing exposure to VOCs and herbicides.

Links and Resources:

• Dog Cancer Survival Guide by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger
• Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
• AKC Canine Health Foundation
• One Health Alliance
• Canine Health Foundation
• Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
• Boxer Lymphoma Study Recruitment Flier
• Transitional Cell Carcinoma Study Recruitment Flier

Your Voice Matters!

If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at [phone] to leave a question.

Related Videos:

A fantastic interview with Dr. Janet Patterson-Kane of Morris Animal Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEvFhsC_TyY

Related Links:

Our article on Pollution and other Environmental cancer causes: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/pollution/

Learn about pharmaceuticals in the drinking water: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/pharmaceuticals-in-drinking-water/

Our article on Bladder Cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/bladder-cancer-in-dogs-including-transitional-cell-carcinoma/

Our article on Lymphoma: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/lymphoma-in-dogs/

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Environmental Toxins and Cancer in Dogs

01:30 - Ozone and Air Pollution’s Link to Cancer

03:00 - Fracking and Cancer Risks in Dogs

03:45 - Measuring VOCs in Dogs

05:00 - Chemical Testing in Homes

06:00 - Household Chemicals and Human Studies

07:00 - Bladder Cancer and Household Exposures

09:00 - DNA Damage in Dogs and Owners

10:00 - Bladder Cancer as a Warning Sign

11:30 - How Did My Dog Get Cancer?

12:15 - Practical Steps to Reduce Cancer Risk

13:30 - Chemical Damage After Diagnosis

14:00 - Environmental Concerns from the Dog Cancer Survival Guide

15:15 - Dr. Trepanier’s Background and Expertise

16:30 - Research and Time for Discoveries

17:30 - One Health Initiative Explained

19:00 - Veterinarians as Key Researchers in Cancer

20:30 - Recruiting Dogs for Cancer Studies

22:00 - Collaboration with the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

24:00 - The Importance of Reaching Diverse Communities

26:00 - How Listeners Can Get Involved

28:00 - Generosity of Dog Lovers

29:30 - Dr. Trepanier’s Personal Connection Dog Cancer Story

30:00 - Outro and Resources

Get to know Dr. Lauren Trepanier: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/lauren-trepanier-dvm-phd-dacvcp-dacvim-saim/

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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