Preventing Choking in Dogs with Johnna Devereaux on Your Natural Dog Podcast
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
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
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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 Johnna Devereaux
Johnna Devereaux is the Chief Nutrition Officer for Bow Wow Labs and the founder of Fetch RI, a holistic pet boutique and supply retail store located in RIchmond, RI. As a Clinical Pet Nutritionist, Devereaux has been invited to speak at veterinary hospitals to speak about the benefits of proper nutrition for dogs and cats and is a repeat presenter teaching people about the benefits of feeding pets in a species-appropriate way. Devereaux also has a thriving national nutrition consult practice where she works with veterinarians and pet parents to help dogs and cats live healthier lives.
Devereaux has appeared on camera for NBC, Fox and Daily Mail. She has been a contributor for Chewy.com, Reader’s Digest, Dogster and Catster magazines. Her writings can also be found in Animal Print magazine, Rhode Island’s Family Guide and the Health and Wellness Guide for Southern New England. In addition, Devereaux has been featured in dozens of blogs, magazines, podcasts, and YouTube channels. Devereaux has been featured as a Trailblazer in the pet industry by Pets+ Magazine and her store, Fetch RI, was named one of America’s Coolest Pet Stores; it has also been awarded “Best of Rhode Island” by Editor’s Pick and Reader’s Choice. Fetch RI has also been awarded “Top Dog” by Animal Print magazine. Most recently Devereaux was selected as a 2020 Pet Age Magazine “Women of Influence”; Devereaux has completed a BFA from New York University and the Clinical Pet Nutritionist program from the Academy of Natural Health Sciences.