Easy Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Dogs with Cancer | Kate Basedow #196 - a podcast by James Jacobson

There are lots of things that you can do to help your dog feel happy and fulfilled, and to increase the human-animal bond. Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:
1.     Walks2.     Playing with toys
3.     Grooming4.     Meditation
5.     Treats and special snacks6.     Emotional management exercises
7.     Training8.     Scent games
9.     Massage10. Environmental enrichment
Links Mentioned in this Show:Dog walking – the health benefits https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/dog-walking-the-health-benefits
The Benefits of Walking Your Dog https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/the-benefits-of-walking-your-dogHow to Meditate with Your Dog https://mauimedia.com/titles/how-to-meditate-with-your-dog/
The Dog Cancer Survival Guide https://dogcancerbook.com/Chapters:
0:00 Start2:22 Walks
7:28 Rehabilitation Therapy8:46 New Toys
10:20 Eye Gazing and Oxytocin14:32 Grooming
18:44 Meditation23:59 Cheat Days
27:22 Life Story and Gratitude Exercise32:03 Break
32:11 Training Time36:20 Hide and Seek
38:25 Active Brains41:06 Scent Games
42:34 Agility44:08 Massage
49:40 EnrichmentAbout Today’s Guest, Kate Basedow, LVT:
Kate Basedow is the associate producer of Dog Cancer Answers and writes and edits for DogCancer.com. Kate grew up training and showing dogs, and her passion for canines has affected all parts of her life. She earned a BA in English from Cornell University and an AAS in Veterinary Science from SUNY Delhi, and is a licensed veterinary technician in the state of New York. Her writing on dog-related topics has earned numerous awards from the Dog Writers’ Association of America and the Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers. Kate currently serves and adores two Belgian Tervuren and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.LinkedIn
InstagramOther Links:
If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200.
Dog Cancer News is a free weekly newsletter that contains useful information designed to help your dog with cancer. To sign up, please visit DogCancerNews.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Further episodes of Dog Cancer Answers

Further podcasts by James Jacobson

Website of James Jacobson