As pet parents, our top priority is ensuring our dogs' safety and well-being. Unfortunately, choking incidents can happen, leading to over 200,000 dogs seeking emergency veterinary care each year. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Johnna Devereaux, Clinical Pet Nutritionist, and Chief Nutrition Officer for Bow Wow Labs, who is leading the charge with Dr. Judy Morgan, to educate and advocate for greater awareness of pet choking incidents and how we can prevent them. Johnna joins us as we dive into the crucial topic of preventing choking in dogs and pets. Together, they explore common choking hazards, share valuable insights, and provide practical strategies to safeguard our beloved furry friends from choking risks, and help get pet choking incidents down from 200,000 to ZERO.  

Episode Recap: 

• How common is choking in dogs?
• Common choking hazards in your home
• Safety devices like Bow Wow Buddy to prevent choking in dogs
• Raw bones, not cooked bones
• Importance of supervision & knowing your pet
• Signs of choking or potential for choking
• Setting yourself and your pets up for success
• How to Become a Certified Pet Health Coach with Dr. Ruth Roberts

Episode Resources:

• June 22nd is National Pet Choking Prevention Day
• Bow Wow Labs
• Bow Wow Buddy to secure chews and bully sticks, and prevent choking in dogs
• Johnna’s Holistic Pet Boutique Fetch RI 
• Follow Bow Wow Labs on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
• Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] 
• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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