Journaling your Dog’s Health with Erin Scott on Your Natural Dog Podcast
As dog parents, it’s our job to pay attention to any behavioral changes and physical symptoms that our animals exhibit. And one of the best ways to keep track of everything is by journaling your dog’s health. In this episode, Erin Scott shares the inspiration behind her new product, the Dog Health Journal, that makes it easy for you to log everything from your dog’s water intake to activity to poop. She also describes some of the most important things to pay attention to when a dog is taking a new medication or exhibiting unusual symptoms.
Journal your Dog’s Health
The Hugs & Belly Rubs Dog Health Journal includes your Daily Pages for tracking your dog’s:
- meals
- medications
- supplements
- physical changes
- behavioral changes
- changes in routine
Also includes Vet Visit Pages so you’ll always remember your refills, questions for the vet, with space for taking notes and follow-ups.
Episode Recap:
- We need to be willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn information as pet parents (0:42)
- Don’t forget that as dogs age, their needs will change (7:10)
- When pets are prescribed medication, it’s important to track their symptoms (8:26)
- If you notice a new symptom or behavior, pay attention to what has changed (17:08)
- Fecal transplant can help heal dogs’ guts (24:01)
- Don’t be afraid to take charge and advocate for your pets’ health (24:55)
- How to connect with Erin (27:28)
Episode Resources:
- Believe in Dog Podcast
- Follow Believe in Dog Podcast on Instagram and Facebook
About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Erin Scott
Erin Scott readily admits her dogs have become the greatest healers, teachers, and inspirations in her life. And Erin loves to hear stories from other pet parents who’ve experienced the love of a dog taking their lives in a direction they didn’t expect. From the founders of companies and nonprofits to authors to pet parents doing amazing good in their community, Erin created the Believe in Dog Podcast to share these stories with you.
A self-proclaimed “Dog Health Nerd,” Erin also co-hosts The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast with Kimberly Gauthier, the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, to explore what’s happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry as a whole.
After experiencing cancer, allergies and mystery illnesses with her dogs, Erin recently launched the Dog Health Journal to help pet parents have peace of mind, stay organized and never miss a detail critical to their dog’s health. Erin lives near Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband Tim, and adopted pit bulls Penny and Nino.