EPISODE 74 OF THE SMECKA PODCAST: When your dog gets cancer, how to handle it

In this very personal and powerful episode of the Smečka podcast, we visited Markéta Lukášková and her dog Panda, who has been battling cancer for the past few months. An open conversation about fear, uncertainty, and hope shows that even a cancer diagnosis in a dog does not automatically mean the end, but can be the beginning of a challenging, yet meaningful journey.

Marketa describes what it was like to hear this diagnosis for the first time, how she coped with the shock, and how she gradually discovered the world of canine oncology, which she had no idea about until then. You will learn how chemotherapy is done in dogs, how Panda copes with it, what myths circulate around the treatment, and why the reality is often significantly different from the fears that people automatically associate with cancer.

The interview also touches on important topics of prevention, timely castration, regular check-ups, and how the owner's attention to small changes in the dog's behavior or health plays a crucial role. Marketa openly talks about how the disease has changed her daily life, work rhythm, and outlook on the future, but also about how much joy, energy, and strength Panda gives her even during treatment.

There is also a return to the beginnings of their journey together, to the adoption of Pandina, to living with a pack of animals, including cats, and to practical tips that can help anyone who has ever experienced a dog running away, feared for its safety, or dealt with the issue of tracking devices and care in difficult situations.

This episode is for all dog owners who are afraid of illness, want to be prepared, and at the same time need to hear that even difficult times can be managed with love, balance, and support from experts. Listen to an open interview that can give you peace, courage, and hope. You can find the first episode of the podcast here. 🐾❤️

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