In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Michelle Thomas, an expert in animal communication and holistic pet care. Michelle, founder of Magical Mutts, has dedicated her life to understanding the deep emotional and energetic connections we share with our pets. With a background in veterinary medicine and a personal journey of healing, Michelle brings a unique perspective on the importance of communicating with our pets on a deeper level. Angela and Michelle delve into the significance of this emotional bond, how it impacts both our pets and ourselves, and why addressing these connections is crucial for overall well-being.

Episode Recap: 

• What is animal communication?
• Discovering her gift and how Michelle harnessed it
• Importance of emotional connections with pets
• Integrating veterinary medicine with energetic work
• Intuitive biofeedback sessions and their impact
• Addressing skepticism and the role of evidence
• Healing together: the connection between pets and their owners
• Nervous system resets and the importance of holistic nutrition

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• Magical Mutts with Michelle Thomas
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• Angela Ardolino
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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 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 therapeutic potential and safety of THC for pets, and the impact of rescheduling cannabis on the CBD industry. Tune in to learn about the ongoing debate over CBD standards and regulations in the pet supplement industry, and why nature’s own remedies, like full spectrum hemp, can’t be patented, and can’t be beat.

Episode Recap: 

• What is the NASC?
• FDA doesn’t regulate pet supplements
• Broad Spectrum vs Full Spectrum
• NASC trying to change industry standard definitions
• Entourage effect
• The Problem with the NASC’s CBD Research
• NASC is far behind the hemp industry’s expertise
• Studies show Full Spectrum Hemp is safer & more potent
• Therapeutic potential & safety of THC for pets
• The impact of rescheduling cannabis on the CBD industry
• You can’t patent nature
• CBD COAs - Certificates of Analysis

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• More on Full Spectrum Hemp Extract
• Is THC safe for pets?
• NASC Broad Spectrum Study
• Studies on Full Spectrum Hemp
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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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 supporting local farmers over profit. They also explore managing gut health naturally, including the role of probiotics, mushrooms, CBD, and adaptogens. Tune in to learn about the many benefits of bone broth and how Crude Carnivore is revolutionizing pet nutrition.

Episode Recap: 

• Specializing in animal nutrition
• Stability of Omega-3 fatty acids in dog food
• How education on animal nutrition has evolved
• Bringing her experience to natural pet stores
• Creating Crude Carnivore herb-infused bone broths
• Benefits of locally sourced, pasture-fed 
• Factory-farming and how it affects your pet
• Crude Carnivore was built on supporting local farmers
• Prioritizing sourcing over profit
• Diarrhea is a necessary step in healing, managing it naturally
• Probiotics for gut health
• Mushrooms, CBD & Adaptogens for Digestion
• Benefits of Bone Broths & Mushroom Broth 
• Benefits of infusing herbs into Crude Carnivore’s bone broths

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we're joined by Halle Stene, Owner of Lonestar Pet Treats, specializing in single-ingredient pet treats and natural nutrition for pets. Halle and Angela delve into various topics, including the effects of Valley Fever, the benefits of mushrooms for respiratory distress, and the importance of gut health for a strong immune system. They also explore the differences between dehydrated and freeze-dried treats, the benefits of quail eggs for dogs, and the need for transparency in the pet industry. Tune in to hear Angela and Halle's insightful discussion on the journey of crafting superior treats tailored for our pet’s health.

Episode Recap: 

• What is Valley Fever?
• Mushrooms for respiratory distress
• Gut health for a strong immune system
• Creating better treats for dogs
• Dehydrated vs Freeze Dried Treats
• Quail eggs for dogs
• Freeze-drying quail eggs
• Nutritional content & cost effectiveness of freeze-dried treats & food
• Finding the best CBD & Mushrooms for her store
• The need for transparency in the pet industry
• Benefits of quail eggs for pets
• Dehydrated quail feet for pets
• Feed Real Summit
• Visit Lonestar Pet Treats in AZ

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• Lonestar Pet Treats
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• Feed Real Summit
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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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 big corporations. Additionally, Amanda highlights The Nautical Dog's community involvement, including their partnership with the humane society in their Cat Cove.

Episode Recap: 

• Importance of local independent pet stores
• Vetting products for The Nautical Dog
• Doing the research and educating pet parents
• The pet food industry & pet food recalls
• Big pet corporations owning everything from pet food to veterinary clinics
• Schwartzy’s Cat Cove & partnering with the humane society
• The Nautical Dog winning awards in the community
• How The Nautical Dog started
• Seeing the impact on pets & their families
• The More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit
• There’s always more to learn when it comes to our pets
• The importance of finding the right vet for you and your pet

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• The Nautical Dog and Schwartzy’s Cat Cove
• The More You Know - Pet Wellness Summit
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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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 vitamin toxicity, and the potential dangers of taking too many supplements. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how to nourish your pet effectively and safely.

Episode Recap: 

• The difference between synthetic and real sources of nutrients
• What are non-essential nutrients?
• Full Spectrum nutrition vs isolated nutrients
• Enhanced bioavailability of nutrients from whole food sources
• Nutrients from animal sources
• What is a nutrivore diet?
• Nutrients from Mushrooms
• What is the longevity vitamin?
• Vitamin-D enhanced mushrooms
• Risks of synthetic vitamins & vitamin toxicity
• Risks of taking too many supplements
• Menopause & nutrition
• The deal with collagen & collagen supplements

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• Nutrivore
• Nutrivore, the book! By Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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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 mushrooms, and cultivating mushrooms with intention in order to formulate the best mushroom extracts that prioritize medicinal benefits over profit. Tune in to discover the MycoDog difference and gain a deeper understanding of how to choose the right mushroom supplement to support your pet’s health and well-being.

Episode Recap: 

• What is myco alchemy?
• The mushroom extraction industry
• Myceliated grain & fruiting body extracts on the market
• Experimenting with extraction methods for the most holistic mushroom product
• Lack of transparency in the mushroom supplement industry
• Mycelium products are not pure mycelium, and are not mushroom products
• The history of these mushrooms is the fruiting body
• Mushrooms being grown on sawdust, a byproduct from the lumber industry
• The importance of how mushrooms are grown
• What testing doesn’t show in your mushroom supplement
• Benefits of wild harvested mushrooms
• Cultivating mushrooms with intention, on the right substrate
• Seeing the MycoDog difference in real dogs
• Sourcing mushrooms locally, not overseas
• The problem with mushroom powders
• The idea that its too expensive to source locally
• Why are companies spray drying mushroom extracts?
• Liquid extracts vs powdered extracts
• The importance of dual extraction
• Formulating mushroom extract blends 
• The problem with testing mushrooms for beta glucans
• Creating a mushroom product for the best medicinal benefits, not for profit

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• Follow Feral Fungi on Instagram and Facebook
• Feral Fungi Website
• Follow AlcheMycology on Instagram
• AlcheMycology Website
• Catch up on Jason’s other Your Natural Dog episodes
• Why Angela Created MycoDog
• MycoDog Spagyric Mushroom Extracts for dogs
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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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 challenges of trying to standardize nature. Tune in for insights on navigating the world of natural pet supplements, especially when it comes to mushroom extracts, and ensuring you’re getting the best health benefits for your pets.

Episode Recap: 

• It’s all because of Bruce the Pug
• Pug & Hound Pet Apothecary
• Being a disruptor in the pet industry
• Recognizing when a product is the real deal
• You can’t standardize nature
• Medicinal mushrooms offer more than just beta-glucans
• Testing hasn’t caught up to these medicinal mushroom products
• What not to lose sight of when comparing powders and tinctures
• Constantly doing the research to educate pet parents
• Mushrooms get their medicinal properties from what they’re grown on
• How substrates and adulterants affect mushroom supplement quality
• The difference MycoDog mushroom supplements can make
• Ask questions when choosing a supplement for your pet
• Powdered mushroom extracts as a functional food
• The power of real whole plant & fungi medicine
• The FDA & the natural supplement industry
• How to choose the right mushroom supplement for your pet

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Episode Resources:

• Pug & Hound Pet Apothecary 
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• Mushroom Supplements: A Practitioner's Comparison 
• More articles by Krysta Fox on CBD Dog Health
• Why Angela Created MycoDog
• MycoDog Spagyric Mushroom Extract Supplements for pets
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Master Herbalist Dr. Nicole Apelian joins the conversation, sharing her insights on the power of natural herbs and medicinal mushrooms. Dr. Nicole is a biologist, author, anthropologist, wilderness skills instructor, and was also a challenger on the History Channel’s "Alone" series. Dr. Nicole and Angela come together to talk about their parallel experiences formulating their mushroom extract products, creating mushroom extract & adaptogen blends for specific ailments, and disrupting the industry with their gold standard spagyric tinctures. As they dive into the world of herbs and mushrooms, they also share how their journeys were each sparked by a worrying diagnosis. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the healing potential of mushrooms and herbs.

Episode Recap: 

• Dr. Nicole Apelian’s journey to herbalism
• Foraging for food & medicine on Alone
• Why mushroom extract tinctures instead of powders
• Spagyric tinctures are the gold standard
• Dr. Apelian’s experience with MS
• The importance of diet and supporting the gut microbiome
• Being a disruptor in the pet industry
• Look for research & listen to real people’s reviews
• Favorite mushrooms & herbs
• Mushroom extract & adaptogen blends for specific ailments
• Go-to headache & migraine remedies
• Dr. Nicole Apelian’s books and courses

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• Dr. Nicole Apelian
• Dr. Nicole’s Apothecary 
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• MycoDog Spagyric Mushroom Extract & Adaptogen tinctures for pets
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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Join Angela Ardolino on the Your Natural Dog Podcast as she welcomes Dr. Katie Kangas, an integrative veterinarian with a passion for preventative health and holistic wellness. In this episode, they dive deep into the often overlooked topic of dog dentistry and the crucial role it plays in your furry friend's overall health. Dr. Katie shares natural approaches to support optimal dental health, such as MCT oil, CBD oil, raw meaty bones, and other supplements. They also explore the differences between anesthetic and non-anesthetic dental cleanings, emphasize the significance of gum health, and provide tips for effectively checking your dog's teeth and gums. Tune in for invaluable insights into supporting your dog's dental and oral health!

Episode Recap: 

• Supporting your dog’s dental health naturally
• Dental health affects whole body health
• MCT Oil, essential oils, & CBD oil for dog dental health
• Raw meaty bones for dog dental health
• Diet & dog oral health
• Myth of kibble cleaning dog’s teeth
• Importance of gum health
• Anesthetic & Non-Anesthetic dental cleanings
• Dental issues & periodontal disease in small dogs
• Dental complications from allergies
• What if we could look into a wild canine’s mouth?
• TEEF for dog dental health
• Dr. Katie Kangas’ success with CBD & mushrooms

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• Find Dr. Katie Kangas at Integrative Veterinary Care
• Integrative Veterinary Care with Dr. Katie Kangas on 
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• CBD for Periodontal Disease in Dogs & Cats
• TEEF for dog dental health
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• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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