Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino

Bioenergetic medicine for pets seeks to return the body to a balanced state, as a way to improve pet health and prevent imbalances, which lead to disease. Bio-Energetic Testing can use your pet's DNA to assess the response to energetic signatures (such as toxins, parasites, infections, etc). By supporting the body’s innate ability to heal itself, by improving energetic communication and flow, we c...

With a rapidly growing interest in holistic veterinary care, we’re left wondering, why are veterinarians not taught about holistic medicine in school? Every year more pet parents are looking to natural holistic alternatives to conventional veterinary care, unfortunately it’s a subject most veterinarians weren’t taught in school. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joine...

We all want to support our dogs’ immune systems and make sure their bodies are in balance, without resorting to harmful synthetic drugs. Thankfully, there are many options for supporting our pets naturally, including our favorite adaptogens! In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. PJ Broadfoot, integrative veterinarian of 40 years, who advocates for natural me...

As many as 40% of humans will experience sciatica in their life, which is pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in both humans and dogs, so unfortunately our dogs are also prone to experiencing sciatic nerve pain and injury. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. As...

Arthritis can really impact our dogs’ quality of life, leaving pet parents wondering, is it possible to be proactive about protecting our pets from future joint pain and mobility issues? In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. James St. Clair, founder of TopDog Health & Rehabilitation, a progressive canine physical rehabilitation facility focused primarily...

Apoquel is one of the most common treatments for allergies in dogs, but it has dangerous side effects with long-term use. In this episode, Dr. Bob Ulbrich explains why Apoquel often does more harm than good, and shares some holistic alternatives to Apoquel for dogs, that can help your pet find relief without suppressing its immune system. Dr. Bob has worked as a Certified Veterinary Homeopath for...

As cannabis makes wonderful strides in being legalized in individual states, it also gives rise to the possibility of our pets accidentally getting into our stash and ingesting cannabis or cannabis products. While cannabis can be an amazing therapeutic tool for your pet’s health, your pet getting into your stash can be dangerous. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re join...

We all want to protect our pets from fleas, but conventional treatments can end up doing more harm than good, to both our pets and our environment. Beneficial nematodes for fleas may be nature’s answer to flea prevention for dogs, natural flea protection for pets, without causing harm. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Katya Forsyth, who launched Flea Destro...

With the rising popularity of so many at-home tests for dogs, claiming to diagnose food allergies, environmental intolerances, and so much more from just a few strands of hair or saliva, many pet parents have questions. Do these at home dog allergy tests work? Are the results reliable? Which tests does my dog need? In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Doug...

Whether you’re a pet parent of a flat-faced brachycephalic pup, or your dog suffers from another respiratory condition, their struggle to breathe can be distressing for everyone. Luckily we’re seeing first hand how natural adaptogens and medicinal mushrooms can support respiratory health, and help your dog breathe easier. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by Krysta Fox, Integrative...

While hemp is federally legal, there is still a lot of confusion regarding the legality and regulation of CBD for pets. With terms like CBD, Cannabis, Full Spectrum Hemp, Broad Spectrum Hemp, and more, it can be difficult for pet parents to know what to look for in a CBD for pets product. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by CBD Dog Health’s own Chief Marketing Officer, Hernando Um...

As pet parents, we all want to be sure our dogs are getting all the nutrients they need, and that often means stress, overthinking, and trying to find all the right supplements to fill in nutritional gaps. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Ian Billinghurst, father of the raw food movement for dogs and cats, and Chief Advisor of Gussy’s Gut, a fermented,...

Cannabis-based therapies have been used for centuries for various medicinal purposes. As awareness of the benefits of cannabis therapy is increasing among veterinarians and pet owners, research is still catching up on the benefits, possible side effects, and overall efficacy and safety of cannabis-based therapy for pets. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr....

It can be difficult to know how to best care for our pets’ health, naturally. Nowadays it’s vital that pet parents stay informed on important topics, such as the dangers of conventional flea & tick medications, the value of a fresh/raw diet, as well as the benefits of natural plant and mushroom medicine. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by Dr. Judy Morgan, natural pet advocate...

Sometimes, our pet's oral and dental health and hygiene are forgotten and that's a problem. Just like us, keeping our mouth clean and healthy is not only keeping our breath smelling nice - it's preventing other health problems that could arise. For this week's episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we got the chance to sit down with Emily Stein, Ph. D., and founder of TEEF!, smart, proa...

You may have heard about the benefits of a Full Spectrum Hemp Extract, but why is whole plant medicine best? One reason is Flavonoids, an essential part of cannabis medicine! In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by CBD Dog Health’s own Director of Education and Outreach, Carter Easler. Carter is a cannabis educator and holistic practitioner, with certification in the use of Cannabis T...

With most conventional veterinarians pushing annual boosters of vaccines, many pet parents are worried about over vaccination. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by Dr. Todd Cooney, who after 20 years of conventional veterinary practice, began to question the wisdom of drugs and vaccines. Dr. Cooney joins us to discuss his journey to homeopathy, the problem with vaccinations, and wh...

Zoopharmacognosy is the study of how animals self-medicate using natural substances. It has been found that many animals, including dogs, have the ability to self-medicate using natural herbs and mushrooms. This can help them to maintain their health and well-being, and address a variety of health conditions. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by Caroline Ingraham, leading expert in...

After a cancer diagnosis, we want to do our best as pet parents to support our dogs' health. However, it can be difficult to know exactly how to best help our dogs with cancer, especially when conventional vets may tell you that pharmaceuticals are the only option. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by Poppy Phillips, board certified Animal Naturopath, and also certified in pet home...

It’s difficult to keep up with our pets’ dietary needs as they change with age, allergies, illness, or even just changing tastes. It’s even more difficult for pet parents to be sure that what they are feeding their pets won’t end up harming their pets. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by Ronny LeJeune, owner of Perfectly Rawsome, an amazing resource empowering pet parents to provi...

We all want to help our pets when they’re not feeling well, but unfortunately many conventional drugs end up doing more harm than good. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, our guest is Suzie Cyrenne, co-founder of Zumalka , a leading provider of natural products for pet health. Suzie and her company Zumalka believe that homeopathy aims to treat the whole animal, not just the disease. Suzie joins...

We're joined by Susan Thixton, Pet Food Consumer Advocate and Founder of TruthAboutPetFood.com and the Association for Truth in Pet Food. Susan is an expert in pet food safety regulations, and is the person who is advocating for your pet against the pet food industry, every day. Today, pet parents around the world can visit her website to research their pet’s food, learn about ingredients, be aler...

Recently I did a podcast with Dr. Ruth Roberts, integrative veterinarian, holistic health coach, longtime pet advocate and your pet’s ally. Dr. Ruth is also the creator of The Original CrockPET Diet, a balanced home cooked diet for pets. Through her diet and practice, Dr. Ruth has supported thousands of dogs and cats to overcome health hurdles like kidney disease, GI illness, allergies, and cancer...

Beyond diet , there are other aspects of wellness that we cannot forget as pet parents- there is the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and environmental state of a dog. In this episode, Angela talks with Dr. Isla Fishburn, a zoologist and shamanic practitioner who has explored canine wellbeing for over a decade. Dr. Fishburns goal is to always bring teachings on how to improve the connection...

Many dog owners are so focused on what to feed their dogs that they don’t think about how they’re feeding them. But the way we feed our dogs can have a major impact on their digestion, behavior, and overall health. In this episode, Carol Smeja shares the science behind how dogs eat, including what we can learn from watching wolves and wildcats. She explains why bowls are not the best way to feed y...