From Our Inbox: Questions from Dog Parents
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โ Summary
In this heartfelt and information-packed episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie Krause and co-host JoJo respond to listener questions on everything from vet visit anxiety to separation anxiety, colitis, and navigating alternative veterinary treatments. They explore the challenges of managing anxious dogs, especially those who require chemical restraint, and discuss how holistic and pharmaceutical interventions can coexist. The episode closes with a candid discussion about vaccine hesitancy, integrative care access, and how pet parents can confidently advocate for their animal companions.
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๐ฏ Key Takeaways
- Chemical restraint can provide safe and smooth visits for anxious dogs.
- Separation anxiety is diffcult, especially in pandemic-era puppies. Medications can help calm the nervous system and support training success.
- Colitis and chronic diarrhea most often require deeper diagnostics.
- Dogs who growl or bark are telling us theyโre scared โ and thatโs something to respect, not suppress.
- Alternative therapies are valid but often dismissed due to lack of vet training.
- Vaccine protocols should be tailored and discussed
- Holistic medicine is gaining traction, with herbs like Yunnan Baiyao now found in mainstream hospitals.
- Telehealth consultations give pet parents access to integrative care no matter where they live.
๐ Sound Bites
"Let your dog growl. Please. That's how they keep us safe." โ Dr. Angie
" We're asking dogs to do hard things, and it's okay to support them with medication." - Dr. Angie
"I owe so many clinics cookies and bagels and apologies." -JoJo
"Stack your care. Do all the things while they're sedated. Get it all done." - JoJo
"It's not all quackery, but some of it is.I help people figure out the difference." Dr. Angie
"You have a right to advocate for what you want for your pet." - JoJo
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Chapters
1. Intro to Listener questions (00:00:00)
2. How to Help Anxious Dogs at the Vet (00:02:37)
3. Separation Anxiety (00:11:59)
4. Rage Seizures and Seizure Management (00:14:40)
5. Colitis: what's behind it and how to treat (00:16:19)
6. Frustrations Around Traditional Only Vet Practices (00:19:14)
7. Why Some Vets Shut Down Conversations on Alternative Medicine (00:20:10)
8. Misinformation around Vaccines (00:26:12)
9. How Consultations Help Pet Parents Advocate with Confidence (00:28:29)
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