Wag Out Loud

Most of us are aware that our gut microbiome plays a huge role with our immune system and helps protect against disease, maintains healthy digestion and regulates hormones. The same is true for our dogs. Many diseases are linked to an imbalanced microbiome. So how do antibiotics disrupt that balance and what can we do before, during or after our dogs take antibiotics? Holly and Carlton will share all that we need to know to set our dogs up for success.

According to Washington State University, an estimated 100,000 dogs are diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in the United States every year. So, this is a pretty common disease where our dogs’ adrenal glands produce too much of the stress hormone, cortisol. Join us as Dr. Zac Pilossoph shares the causes, the different types, how it is usually treated with conventional medicine and how CBD is successfully being used in the treatment of Cushing’s. This is pretty much brand new science that is showing encouraging benefits. Listen and learn!

Are you familiar with Gua Sha? Did you know that you can easily use this technique at home on your own dog? Hear from Dr. Tori Countner who has been the pioneer introducing Gua Sha to the veterinary community. She proves how this tool helps with circulation, collagen production, lymph drainage and promotes overall health. Learn how your dog can benefit.

How many times have you helped your dog battle a disease or other health issue? How do you keep all of the paperwork together from all of their labs, treatments and vet visits? Erin Scott shares her idea of keeping a dog health journal and how documenting and accessing important information can actually save your dog’s life.

Dogs can get sick from boarding and daycare facilities for various reasons, and it’s not always due to a transmittable disease or illness. How can we protect our dogs when we drop them off at these facilities? Do all facilities require vaccine records? How likely is a kennel cough outbreak? What about Parvo or Giardia? What questions can you ask to ensure your dog stays at the right facility to have them return to you happy and healthy? Listen in!

Hello everyone this is Krista with episode number 124 on the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. Did you know that dogs that eat kibble are in a chronic state of dehydration, which contributes to problems such as kidney disease or the formation of bladder stones? So vegetables are an excellent source of water, and veggies like cucumbers, lettuce, broccoli, or even brussels sprouts are over 85% water. But just remember when feeding vegetables to your dog, you can feed raw or even frozen veggies, but you'll need to make them digestible for your dog. So you can either crush or pulverize them in a juicer or a blender, or it helps to lightly steam them as well.

Welcome to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast where we are obsessed with bringing you helpful tips on canine health care, nutrition and overall well being. If you'd like to support the show, check out the amazing online events, products and resources that I personally recommend on the Wag Out Loud website. I'm your host, Krista and I'm super excited to be bringing you yet another tail wagging episode.

Hernando Umana earned a professional certification in Medical Cannabis biology and the therapeutic uses from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He serves on the board for Fire Flake Farm, a rescue for neglected animals, where he has helped hundreds of animals using cannabis medicine. Co-owner of CBD DOG Health, Father of a 10 year old shitzu, Blanche and a 5 year old chihuahua mix, Linda!

Welcome all dog lovers to the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. I want to thank all of our listeners who want to be the best advocates for your dog's health and wellness. And today, I am joined by Hernando Umana, who is going to share why your vet won't talk to you about CBD.

I know that many of us pet owners have been frustrated at our vet’s lack of interest or experience on the topic of CBD oil. In fact, it seems like everyone is talking about CBD – except veterinarians! Why is it so taboo? How do we start the conversation with our vet? What regulations are in place? How can we be confident in buying quality CBD products for our dogs? Listen in! Your dog will thank you.

Did you know that lipomas found on your dog are a sign of toxic overload? Canine Herbalist Rita Hogan is here to share why some dogs get lipomas, what they are and the protocols to treat lipomas safely and effectively. Listen and learn! Your dog will thank you.

Here today to chat about why fresh feeding is the most critical factor in your dog's health and longevity and the way to convince you of that is Dr. Conor Brady, author of the recent book that is in my mind the new raw feeding bible, Feeding Dogs. Dr. Brady is a dedicated advocate for natural canine food and health. Listen in as Dr. Brady provides the studies and science behind fresh feeding.

Ed Bond is a former newspaper reporter who has published a book about canine distemper. Much of the book came from Dr. Alson Sears, who developed treatments for distemper without gaining acceptance from the veterinary community. But Ed is here to tell you how Dr. Sears could still get that acceptance and why you do not have to give up on a dog who gets canine distemper. Listen in to learn more about this awful disease that is often fatal, with a mortality rate of 50% in adult dogs and 80% in puppies. Dogs that do survive usually have permanent, irreparable nervous system damage. Listen in as there is some promising research and possible treatments for this infectious virus.

Hello dog lovers! Thanks for tuning in to another informative episode of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast! Today we have my friend and fan of the show, Stephanie Cassidy who is going to cover Paws off Xylitol and her experience with this toxic ingredient! What do Dentyne, Mentos, Trident, Juicy Fruit, kid-favorite Airheads, and Hershey’s Ice Breakers all have in common? they all contain Xylitol, the number two cause of all dog poisonings after chocolate. What can we do so that our dogs don’t become a statistic?