In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino and Carter Easler, CBD Dog Health’s Director of Education, delve into the complexities of CBD industry regulation and the role of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). Angela and Carter dive into the NASC’s confusing stance on broad spectrum CBD and how their funded research is not up to date with the hemp industry, highlighting how full spectrum hemp has already been proven through long-term studies to be both safer and more potent. The conversation also covers the NASC’s attempts to change industry standard definitions, the therap ..read more

While THC from cannabis holds promising therapeutic properties, pet owners often wonder, ‘Is THC safe for dogs and cats?’ In a word, yes. THC from cannabis is being used across therapeutic modalities at an ever increasing rate, and for good reason. With a long list of positive and effective healing properties, it is no wonder this compound is gaining more and more attention. The safety of THC for pets is a common topic of concern due to its psychoactive effects. As with any powerful treatment, we have to approach THC with an awareness of the effects that come with its promising abilities. Wha ..read more

Daisy, a 16-year-old chihuahua rescue, came to me with a history of seizures. Before I could help Daisy, I had to fully understand what happens during a seizure and what causes them. Working with dogs for years, I knew the signs of a seizure, but nothing can really prepare you for the moment your pet starts seizing. Thankfully, CBD for seizures in dogs helped stop Daisy’s seizures while they were happening, and also helped drastically reduce the frequency of her future seizures. Understanding Seizures in Dogs Seizures in dogs can vary widely in their presentation and severity. They are neurolo ..read more

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Flo Mason, founder of Crude Carnivore and a passionate advocate for pet health. Flo holds a master’s degree in companion animal nutrition and has helped hundreds of pet parents transform their dogs’ diets and lifestyles. Angela and Flo dive into topics like the evolution of education on animal nutrition, and the benefits of locally sourced, pasture-fed ingredients and the consequences of factory farming. Flo shares her journey of creating Crude Carnivore’s herb-infused bone broths and discusses the importance of supporti ..read more

Looking to relieve your dog’s itching, scratching, redness, and rashes, but hoping for a natural alternative to Apoquel for dog allergies? If your dog suffers from allergies and you want to avoid the side effects of Apoquel, CBD oil for dogs with allergies might be the solution you’re looking for. Why CBD vs Apoquel for dogs? Allergies and the uncomfortable symptoms they cause are some of the most common problems facing pet parents today. It’s often hard to pinpoint the cause of the itching and scratching and the last thing we want to see is our pets suffer. That’s why pet parents everywh ..read more

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Amanda Wilbourne, founder of The Nautical Dog, Williamsburg’s only independently owned and operated pet market. Amanda shares her journey of opening The Nautical Dog in 2006 and its evolution into a trusted local pet store known for hand-picked, high-quality products. Angela and Amanda discuss the importance of supporting local independent pet stores, vetting products thoroughly, and educating pet parents on nutrition and wellness. They explore issues within the pet food industry, including recalls and the dominance of b ..read more

Yeast infections in dogs are extremely common and, most often, appear in the form of yeast dermatitis. Yeast dermatitis is caused by a fungus scientifically known as Malassezia pachydermatis. It’s not abnormal yeast on dogs’ skin, it’s when there’s an overgrowth of yeast that is cause for concern. Treating yeast infections in dogs naturally involves understanding the root causes and using effective remedies. What Are Yeast Infections in Dogs? Yeast infections in dogs occur when there is a significant rise in yeast on or within the layers of the skin. Several pharmaceutical options exist f ..read more

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, an award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and world-renowned health expert. Angela and Dr. Sarah discuss the differences between synthetic and real food sources of nutrients, including the enhanced bioavailability of nutrients from whole sources including animals, plants and mushrooms. They delve into the principles of a Nutrivore diet, the best sources of key vitamins for your pet, the importance of non-essential nutrients, the risks associated with synthetic vitamins and ..read more

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re thrilled to welcome Jason Scott, founder of Feral Fungi, an ethnobotanist and spagyricist, as well as the mycologist behind Angela’s innovative line of spagyric mushroom extract tinctures for dogs, MycoDog. Join Angela and Jason as they dive deep into the fascinating world of myco-alchemy, exploring topics such as the mushroom extraction industry, sourcing mushrooms locally, and the challenges of ensuring transparency and purity in mushroom supplements. Angela and Jason offer valuable insights into the benefits of wild-harvested m ..read more

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Krysta Fox, an integrative Veterinary Technician and owner of Pug & Hound Pet Apothecary. Krysta leverages her years of veterinary and pet industry experience to help pet parents find the best natural supplements and food for their pets. She hand-selects every product in her store, saving pet parents the time and effort of research and guiding them to the best natural options. Krysta and Angela delve into the mushroom pet supplement industry, discussing how to choose the right mushroom supplement for your pet and the ..read more