What counts as an emergency—and what can wait until morning? In this interactive and hilarious episode, hosts Dr. Gershon Alaluf and Mallory Dickinson, RVT are joined by guest Dr. LaBelle, as they tackle dozens of real-life “Is it an emergency?” scenarios. From chocolate bars and rotisserie chickens to sock-eating puppies, blue tongues, bee stings, and chlorine farts—this episode is your go-to resource for separating panic from patience. If you’ve ever debated calling your vet or Googled something at 2 a.m., this one’s for you.

🎧 What you'll discover:

• When to head straight to the ER vs. when to monitor at home
• Common toxins: chocolate, string, bones, pool water, and plants
• How to recognize sneaky signs of internal problems
• The truth about vomiting, diarrhea, and dramatic sneezes
• Why calling your vet is always better than guessing online

👥 Who will love this episode:

• Pet owners who overthink (or underthink) symptoms
• First-time puppy & kitten parents
• Animal lovers who want peace of mind
• Vet professionals who’ve heard “but he seems fine” too many times

🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Welcome back + meet Dr. LaBelle

02:00 – Chocolate, marijuana, socks & string: What’s an emergency?

08:00 – Vomiting, scooting, sneezing & ear pain: When to worry

14:00 – Bee stings, bloated bellies & blue tongues

20:00 – Cats in dryers, pool water, and weird poop

25:00 – When to call your vet, avoid Google, and take a breath

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🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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