{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino","title":"88. When Your Pet Needs the ER with Dr. Lynda Loudon","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2202,"description":"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!\nEpisode Recap: \nPreventing and Treating Diarrhea at Home\nOver-prescribing dogs with antibiotics like Metronidazole for diarrhea\nWhy you shouldn’t use FortiFlora\nOveruse of Steroids & NSAIDs in pets\nWhen pet parents want a quick fix \nHaving the right tools at home, like CBD\nConventional Vets taught to prescribe first\nAsking your veterinarian questions\nAngela’s journey with her dog Lucy\nVeterinarians aren’t taught about everything\nThe need for veterinary education on diet & nutrition\nQuestions for Dr. Lynda Loudon on when to go to the ER\nWhat if my dog eats grapes? Can I induce vomiting at home?\nEating chocolate? Eating butter?\nWhat if my dog gets into my marijuana stash?\n\n\n\nEpisode Resources:\nDr. Lynda Loudon\nTelehealth with Dr. Lynda Loudon\nFollow Dr. Loudon on Facebook\n​​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!\nAngela’s Essential At-Home Holistic Toolkit \nWhat if your dog eats edibles?\nHave a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com \nAngela...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hQTYNN7Jy3D3R2-x-ysWDodZEKOLf7oa59rZrkCS3gA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NDY3LzE2NzI3/NzU2OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}