Tell Us What You Think

🎧 SUMMARY

Finding a lump on your dog or cat can be scary, but it doesn’t always mean cancer. Lumps and bumps are one of the most common and anxiety-provoking reasons pet parents visit the veterinarian. In this episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo break down what those lumps actually mean, how to monitor them, and when it’s time to take action.

You’ll learn the key differences between dermal vs subcutaneous masses, why cats are not supposed to be lumpy, and why Dr. Angie follows the rule, “If you see something, do something.” The conversation covers common and concerning diagnoses including lipomas (fatty tumors), mast cell tumors, melanoma, oral tumors, mammary gland tumors, aural hematomas, squamous cell carcinoma, and vaccine- or injection-site sarcomas in cats.

Dr. Angie explains how fine needle aspirates work, why eyes and hands alone aren’t enough to diagnose cancer, and how changes in size, texture, or behavior should never be ignored. They also discuss breed predispositions (including boxers), age-related considerations, and how quality of life plays into decision-making.

This episode is a compassionate, practical guide to helping pet parents feel empowered — not panicked — when they find something new on their dog or cat.

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Not all lumps are cancer, but you can’t diagnose by touch alone
• Cats are not supposed to be lumpy — any mass deserves attention
• Mast cell tumors are one of the most common dermal cancers in dogs
• Lipomas are usually benign
• Fine needle aspirates are a low-risk, high-value diagnostic tool
• Oral tumors are commonly missed
• Injection-site sarcomas are rare but serious in cats
• Your eyes are not microscopes — cells matter
• Quality of life should guide decision-making
• Pet parents are essential medical advocates

💬 SOUND BITES

“Anytime I see a bump on a cat, I do something about it.” ~ Dr. Angie

“Tumor is a scary word" ~ JoJo

“Your eyes are not microscopes.” ~ Dr. Angie

“Most of the time, fatty tumors that feel like fatty tumors really are fatty tumors.” ~ Dr. Angie

“Don’t be embarrassed — this happens all the time.” ~JoJo

“Oral tumors are easy to miss.” ~ Dr. Angie

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Tell Us What You Think

In this special year-end episode of Tails of Truth, integrative veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause and veterinary nurse JoJo reflect on everything that made 2025 such a meaningful year—for the podcast, for their work in veterinary medicine, and for the pet parents who tune in each week.

What started as casual, honest conversations between two veterinary professionals quickly became a trusted space for real talk about pet health, holistic care, and the realities of modern veterinary medicine. In this episode, Angie and JoJo pull back the curtain on what it takes to build a podcast from scratch—without a production team, without a script, and without an agenda beyond sharing useful, compassionate information.

They discuss consistency, vulnerability, growth, burnout, learning new skills, launching a new website, navigating change in veterinary careers, and why unscripted conversations matter so much in an industry that often feels rushed. Most importantly, they reaffirm their mission: to empower pet parents, support veterinarians, and make people feel more confident and informed about caring for their animals.

This episode is an invitation—to listen, to learn, to subscribe, and to join a growing community that values honesty, curiosity, and better conversations around pet health and veterinary medicine.

To close out the year, Dr. Angie and JoJo also share two special gifts for listeners: 10% off a veterinary consultation and free access to any pre-recorded course, as a thank-you for being part of the Tails of Truth community. Listen for your discount codes to be used at www.boulderholisticvet.com

✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS

🐾 Tails of Truth was created to share honest, unscripted conversations about veterinary medicine and pet health
🐾 Consistency—not perfection—is what builds trust and community
🐾 Pet parents deserve clear, empowering information—not rushed explanations
🐾 Veterinary medicine is evolving, and thoughtful conversations matter more than ever
🐾 You don’t need a big production team to create meaningful educational content
🐾 Holistic and integrative care thrives when curiosity, compassion, and context are honored
🐾 2026 will bring guest experts, deeper conversations, and continued growth

🎙️ SOUND BITES

“We do all this because we want it to reach you.” ~ Dr. Angie

“I got up like really happy this morning that it’s Monday because I like my job.” ~JoJo

“Angie worked her tush off this year.” ~ Dr. Angie

“Those are my two favorite things. This podcast and the consultations.” ~ JoJo

“It was the first project I had that wasn’t trying to build anything other than I just wanted to do it with you.” ~ Dr. Angie

“People want to hear what you’re talking about. And it turns out that’s true. And sometimes I’m still surprised by that.” ~ Dr. Angie

“People do feel really empowered.” ~JoJo

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Tell Us What You Think

🎙️ Summary

Veterinary professionals enter this field because they love animals — not because they’re “in it for the money.” But in today’s episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and JoJo open up about a growing issue in veterinary medicine: unkindness, disrespect, and the emotional harm it causes behind the scenes.

Using a real piece of hate mail they recently received, they unpack why harmful comments about money, motives, or “simple answers” cut so deeply — especially in a profession already battling burnout, compassion fatigue, and some of the highest suicide rates of any medical field.

They discuss why email still requires time and expertise, why behavior and medical cases aren’t simple, the financial reality of being a veterinarian or vet nurse, and how kindness truly changes the culture of vet med. This episode is for everyone: pet parents, veterinary teams, practice owners, vet techs, and anyone who wants to help create a safer, kinder veterinary profession.

Stay to the end for resources, free courses, and a reminder of how we can all support those caring for the animals we love. 🐾💛

And, if you want to further support mental well-being in veterinary medicine, please donate to Not One More Vet

Key Takeaways

🧡 Kindness in veterinary medicine is not optional. Veterinarians are 2-4x more likely to die by suicide, often due to hostile communication and accusations about money or motives and financial struggles.

🧡 Complex issues like behavior, allergies, or hormone concerns cannot be solved in a “quick email.” Veterinarians should be compensated for complex email exchanges.

🧡 Most veterinarians and veterinary nurses do not earn high incomes and often struggle with debt and lack of benefits.

🧡 Burned-out or mistreated staff leave the field, leading to less experienced people caring for animals industry-wide.

🧡 Kindness toward your veterinary team helps create a sustainable, supportive profession — for everyone involved.

Sound Bites

“Asking me to consult for free and then calling veterinarians greedy is toxic and harmful behavior.” ~ Dr. Angie

“I don’t think we give ourselves permission enough to set down toxic customers.” ~JoJo

“Veterinarians are rarely making bank… we do it because we love it.” ~ Dr. Angie

“Vet nurses don’t make livable wages. A lot of us are on food stamps.” ~ JoJo

“If you choose to take care of animals, you are choosing to be responsible for their medical care.” ~ Dr. Angie

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