88. When Your Pet Needs the ER with Dr. Lynda Loudon
On this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Lynda Loudon, an emergency veterinarian with over two decades of experience and a holistic approach to pet care, coupled with a strong commitment to education. Dr. Loudon joins Angela to address a common question from pet parents, when should you take your dog to the ER, and when can you provide aid at home? They explore common causes of emergency room visits, including issues like diarrhea, gut health, and situations where dogs may ingest toxic substances such as chocolate, grapes, or even your own stash of edibles. Together they also discuss the over-prescription of medications, including antibiotics, steroids, and NSAIDs, and how to ask your veterinarian important questions. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion that's both informative and empowering for responsible pet care!
Episode Recap:
- Preventing and Treating Diarrhea at Home
- Over-prescribing dogs with antibiotics like Metronidazole for diarrhea
- Why you shouldn’t use FortiFlora
- Overuse of Steroids & NSAIDs in pets
- When pet parents want a quick fix
- Having the right tools at home, like CBD
- Conventional Vets taught to prescribe first
- Asking your veterinarian questions
- Angela’s journey with her dog Lucy
- Veterinarians aren’t taught about everything
- The need for veterinary education on diet & nutrition
- Questions for Dr. Lynda Loudon on when to go to the ER
- What if my dog eats grapes? Can I induce vomiting at home?
- Eating chocolate? Eating butter?
- What if my dog gets into my marijuana stash?
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Episode Resources:
- Dr. Lynda Loudon
- Telehealth with Dr. Lynda Loudon
- Follow Dr. Loudon on Facebook
- Join Dr. Loudon in the Dog Mom Society where she provides weekly Q & A sessions, monthly live trainings and access to her vault of canine masterclasses!
- Angela’s Essential At-Home Holistic Toolkit
- What if your dog eats edibles?
- Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com
- Angela Ardolino
- CBD Dog Health
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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.
