3. Holiday Pet Care Tips with Dr. Zac Pilossoph
The holidays can be a stressful time for humans and pets alike, and when you add in toxic decorations and unfamiliar houseguests, it’s no wonder that many pets get frightened or sick at this time of year. In this episode, Angela talks with Dr. Zac Pilossoph, an emergency relief vet, about the most common dangers to protect your pet from during the holidays. They also share advice for keeping your pets calm and discuss which foods are safe to share with your dogs.
Episode Recap:
- Nearly one in five lost pets go missing after being frightened by loud noises (1:07)
- There’s a big difference between a natural calming agent and the sedatives many vets prescribe (2:54)
- Some animals hide when scared but others run away (6:53)
- Common dangers to watch out for during the holidays (8:10)
- Help your pet stay calm during the festivities (14:27)
- Keep up your pet’s routine even when guests are visiting (17:45)
- Thunder jackets or sweaters can help with a dog’s anxiety (19:37)
- Six foods to keep away from your dogs (20:18)
- Is it OK to supplement your dog’s food with human food? (21:44)
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Resources:
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Creators and Guests
Host
Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years. Angela owns and operates Fire Flake Farm, her animal rescue farm, as well as her two locations of a natural pet salon and shop, Beautify the Beast, and is founder of CBD Dog Health, which offers high quality, all-natural medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets and MycoDog, a line of mushroom extract and adaptogen tinctures for dogs. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Angela also founded the House of Alchemy, LLC, Miami Children’s Theater, and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. In 2013, Angela was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and knew that she needed to find alternatives to the toxic medications being offered to her. After hearing of the benefits of CBD oil and experiencing the life-changing results first hand, Angela set out to destigmatize medical cannabis and CBD oil so she could spread awareness around its holistic healing powers.
