Our Confessions: Overdoses, Shame & Chaos

Tell Us What You ThinkEven veterinary professionals aren't immune to chaos and medical errors. In this episode, Dr. Angie and JoJo get vulnerable about the mistakes, emergencies, and shame spirals that happened with their own pets, including a medication dosing error, an unexpected ER visit after a dog ate a pot cookie, and a cat dental emergency that came with major sticker shock. They talk through what it actually feels like to mess up in an industry where you're expected to know better, why full mouth dental x-rays under anesthesia matter, how ASPCA Animal Poison Control works, and what to do if your dog may have eaten THC. Vulnerable, honest, and possibly even relatable.  KEY TAKEAWAYSEven experienced veterinarians and vet techs can make dosing errors, and ASPCA Animal Poison Control is a resource available to any pet parent, not just veterinary professionalsFull mouth dental x-rays under anesthesia can catch problems like tooth resorption that aren't visible without themDog THC toxicity is rarely fatal but can cause serious discomfort, including body temperature swings, vomiting, and disorientationCBD may help counteract THC toxicity in dogs by displacing it from cannabinoid receptorsPet insurance (the hosts both use Lemonade) can reimburse emergency costs quicklyVeterinary professionals can feel shame asking their own colleagues questions, the same way pet parents sometimes doVeterinary medicine is expensive even for veterinariansMedical errors happen to even the best veterinarians and vet staff Mistakes happen with pet parents.  This is a judgement free zone for all of it SOUNDBITES"This is a scary episode." — JoJo"I immediately felt sheepish and small."  — Dr. Angie"She's hella uncomfortable." — JoJo"You've gotta let yourself be human."  — Dr. Angie"I think it makes us less judgmental, 'cause how can we judge?" — JoJo"I'm in metronidazole jail."   — Dr. AngieFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTubeSchedule your personalized one-on-one consultation with Dr. Angie Shop my favorite CBD.Please subscribe and review! xoxo Dr. Angie & JoJo