The STELFONTA® single injection mast cell tumor treatment saved Murphy from an extremely challenging surgery! 💉
Keep watching to learn more. 👀
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨| Are you ready to become a STELFONTA® SUPERSTAR ⭐️?
If you've been looking to try this innovative mast cell tumor treatment, there's never been a better time!
Virbac has partnered with DVM360 to launch a new, free CE Course to help you become the ultimate STELFONTA® SUPERSTAR. I will also be supporting the students in these courses in a variety of ways.
Keep watching this video to learn more about it.
Tap here to start learning. ⬇️
https://ce.dvm360.com/learning-paths/how-to-become-a-stelfonta-tigilanol-tiglate-injection-superstar
Here's your permission slip to take the trip and give yourself the time off that you need. 📄
Your value does not come from how much work you get done and from a board-certified workaholic to another; we both know you perform your best when you prioritize time to rest.
The cases, patients, and work will always be there when you return.
So, here's my official PSA.
Into the new year, I want you to know it's more than okay to take the time off, take the spontaneous trip, and do whatever fills your cup when you need to, with no explanations to others needed.
I hope you shamelessly prioritize your self-care this year! 💜 I'm cheering you on all year long!
The answer is:.
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YES! 💉
Did you guess correctly?
Do you have any questions about this case or STELFONTA®? Ask me in the comments.
P.S. If you’re a veterinary professional and want direct support from other veterinary professionals and myself on your mast cell tumor cases, I invite you to request to join my FREE MCT tumor workup Facebook group! (LINK IN COMMENTS)
In my group, you can ask questions about your cases and receive live feedback from others who are also treating with STELFONTA®️.
🥳 We have over 2,000 members, and the quality of the advice and support in this group is incredible!
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P.P.S. If you’re a pet owner, there’s another closed FB support group with almost two thousand members available. It’s a great support group for those who want to ask questions and get feedback from other pet parents who have also gone through the treatment process with their pets.
Search for “Stelfonta injection for mast cell tumors MCT in dogs” on FB to find it.
Every day is a great day to discuss pet cancer screening - especially when it's the Nu.Q® 🐾
I've used the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test for years, and most exciting is their latest advancement, which is the ability to run their test in-house with their new point-of-care system.
🩸💉 What is The Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test?
It's a blood test known as a liquid biopsy that measures nucleosomes, pieces of DNA released from cancer cells into the bloodstream. (Nucleosome levels are low in healthy dogs and are elevated in dogs with certain cancers.)
It helps us detect up to:
76% of systemic cancers
77% of lymphomas
82% of hemangiosarcomas
54% histiocytic sarcomas
If you have a middle-aged or older dog or a high-risk cancer breed, I recommend running the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test twice a year to help routinely screen your pet for a range of common cancers.
Now, with the in-house point-of-care Element i+ machine, we can get the results back in just six minutes while my clients are still in the building! 🤯
The cost? Running this test is generally inexpensive but varies depending on where you live.
Has your dog had a cancer screening test? If so, when was the last time?
Is being the best pet parent possible one of your 2025 resolutions? 🥂🐾
If so, keep watching!
Here are some of my top practical tips for staying proactive about your pet's health and well-being.
P.S. Need a skin map for your monthly lump and bump exams? Tap the link in my comments to download my free cat and dog skin maps.
Oh, Taylor, thank you for making me feel like I was 22 again. 🎸
After a challenging year, I knew I needed something special—something unforgettable. So, I flew from New York to Portland to meet my best friend Deb, and we road-tripped to Vancouver for Taylor Swift’s N1 show—her last on the Eras Tour.
It was fun, freeing, and the highlight of my year!
From the moment we stepped into the stadium, filled with the magic of anticipation, the energy of 60,000 fans was palpable.
We were all connected by music and shared stories, eagerly awaiting Taylor to grace the stage.
We sang every lyric at the top of our lungs, especially during “All Too Well,” which echoed through the crowd, uniting us in every heart-wrenching verse.
We danced like no one was watching, and soaked up every unforgettable moment—from Taylor’s glittering outfits to the breathtaking stage visuals.
We met the kindest people—strangers who felt like old friends by the end of the night.
Taylor’s music has been a constant through life’s highs and lows, especially these past few years. Seeing her live felt like closing one chapter and stepping into something new with hope, joy, and gratitude.
Thank you, Taylor, for creating a space where we could leave the hard stuff behind—even if just for one magical night. And thank you, Deb, for being my partner in adventure and for always being there in life’s craziest moments. Until the next era…
It was rare. I was there. I remember it.
Have you been to a Taylor Swift concert?
Where did you see her? I’d love to hear your stories! 🌟
Ooof 2024. 😅
It was a year of triumph and persistence, but I can gladly say it ended better than it began.
This year started with many mystery health problems. I took dozens of tests and consulted with multiple doctors to ultimately not get a diagnosis, and I was still left wondering why I was feeling so lousy.
I then started seeing a functional doctor who spent a lot of time listening to what I was going through and took a holistic approach by considering my nutrition, stress, toxins, and allergen load, plus considering my genetics and microbiome - I finally started to feel like I turned a page in my health.
Since then, things have consistently improved.
My house then began dramatically leaking to the point where I had to stay in hotels while my roof was getting fixed. It was a nightmare of a time.
After that season, I was just ready to move forward. Then, I was faced with losing my oldest fur baby girl, Matilda. I was hoping the worst was behind me, because things got pretty low, as it was a really tough time.
But as I always say, there's nowhere forward but through, so I decided to create more time for myself, took more weekend trips to see friends, learned new things for my career, and treated some incredible cases!
I value my family, friends, and colleagues the most. And thankfully for them, we got through this year with a smile. It ended with a trip to see Taylor Swift, and that was the best way to end such a trying year.
That said, I'm optimistic about 2025. I hope we all have good things to come in the next year around the sun. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and I'm sure that coming off 2024, we'll all be pretty strong now.
Curious about what supplements I give my dog? 👀
Keep watching to see Penelope's current supplement rotation.
I like to find and try new things over time, but these four have been on rotation for her for months!
Thankfully, she's doing well, and I'm happy to know I'm supporting her wellness needs by adding these few.
💊 1)Avmaquin™️
Avmaquin™ is a sulforaphane-producing supplement that provides the necessary ingredients to promote sulforaphane production. This essentially helps protect dogs against damage caused by oxidative stress and can support a normal inflammatory response.
💊 2) Dasuquin Advanced Joint Health Supplement
P is a 7-year-old spayed labrador, and this is middle-aged. Around this age is an ideal time to incorporate more joint support.
💊 3) Proviable-Forte | A probiotic
Gut health is wealth - and incorporating a good probiotic is always a good idea to give your pet.
💊 4) k9 Immunity™️ Plus Supplement
It's an immune-boosting supplement with polysaccharide peptides from an Asian mushroom blend. Consider this the "apple a day" supplement with great ingredients and provides overall great immune support.
P.S. Not pictured, but I also regularly give Penelope an omega-3 fatty acid supplement.
P.P.S All of Penelope's supplements are from Nutramax except for her k9 Immunity™️ Plus supplement.
Do you have any other questions about these supplements? Ask me below! Which ones do you give your dog that you love?
Breaking Down Dysbiosis
Breaking Down Dysbiosis + Why You Need To Know About It 👀
In layman’s terms, dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in the natural bacteria that live in our body, especially in the gut. (This can occur in PETS and humans.)
Learn more about how chemotherapy and misused antibiotics in our pets can contribute to dysbiosis.
Have any questions? Ask me in the comments.
If you've been following me for the past few years, you likely know I'm a huge advocate for the single injection, non-surgical mast cell tumor treatment option tigilanol tiglate, AKA STELFONTA®. 💉
I've treated almost 100 cases with this drug, and even in the most challenging locations and situations, its healing abilities have continued to amaze me.
The "scariest" part of this treatment is managing the wound that forms during the healing process. However, once you get comfortable with the wound and fully realize it's just a part of the healing process, you'll no longer be phased like you were.
Stay TUNED because even more resources, including a FREE four-hour RACE-approved online CE, are coming to help you become a confident STELFONTA® Superstar. 🤩
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