Episode 74. The 3 Key Causes of Cancer in Dogs with Dr. Marty Goldstein

What does pioneering integrative veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein want you to know about the cause of cancer in dogs?  Today we’ll hear the 3 biggest causes for the exponential increase in cancer rates over the past 50 years.

I was fascinated to learn that it was Dr. Marty’s journey with his own health that led him to questioning the medical establishment for  both people and pets.  And when Dr. Marty witnessed the connection between diet and health, he made his life’s work to spread this truth even in the face of adversity. 

And there was plenty of adversity – from concerns of bankruptcy to having his veterinary license threatened. Of course this was before he started crossing paths with everyone from George Harrison to Oprah and having the documentary, The Dog Doc, filmed about his groundbreaking work.

Dr. Marty also regales us with tales from his upcoming book – like why he still cringes when he thinks about that time he met Ray Charles on an airplane.

Dr. Marty & I discuss:

  • Dr. Marty’s childhood pets and what made him decide to become a veterinarian;

  • How Dr. Marty’s own health issues led him to questioning the medical establishment and exploring the connection between diet and health issues;

  • What kept Dr. Marty going in the face of adversity from the veterinary community;

  • How cancer rates in dogs have changed over the past 50 years and what has contributed to this increase;

  • The role of photography in Dr. Marty’s veterinary practice;

  • Meeting Oprah and Martha Stewart;

  • Why Dr. Marty prefers the term “integrative medicine”;

  • Dr. Marty’s advice for choosing and working with a veterinarian;

  • 3 key factors contributing to increased cancer rates in dogs;

  • The most rewarding aspect of Dr. Marty’s work;

  • That time he met Ray Charles and what to expect from Dr. Marty’s next book;

  • What Dr. Marty wants all pet parents to know

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