Your Natural Dog

10/07/2025

Pet parents: No one cares more about your dog’s health than YOU do. 🐾 Here’s how to take your power back…

When you want real change — for yourself or your pet — it starts with you.
Holistic pet care means reading the labels, asking the right questions, and being your animal’s best advocate. 🐶🌿

In this episode, Angela Ardolino and Koco Garcia remind you that you know your dog better than anyone — and you have the right to make the choices that feel right for you and your pack.

✨ Ready to reclaim your power?
👉 Comment ‘POWER’ below to hear the full conversation
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07/07/2025

CBD & CBG for Dogs: What Every Pet Parent Should Know 🐶🧠

If your dog is struggling with seizures, cognitive decline, or neurological imbalance — I know how overwhelming it can feel to navigate your options.

I wrote this new blog to share what I’ve seen work in my practice:
🌿 How CBD and CBG can help support your dog’s brain and immune health naturally
🧠 What makes a good full spectrum h**p extract (and what to avoid)
💚 Real stories from families who’ve seen their dogs thrive

I want every pet parent to feel confident exploring holistic options — safely, transparently, and with hope.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://angelaardolino.com/fshe-cbd-for-dog-seizures/

03/07/2025

🌿 “This is how medicine is supposed to work.”

🐶 When Mary Katherine could barely breathe, one dropper of a mushroom tincture changed everything. In seconds, she went from gasping for air to calm, steady breathing — thanks to holistic care, fresh food, and the support of amazing partners like and . 🌟

This is what real rescue, community, and natural healing look like. 💚

🎧 Hear the full story of Mary Katherine’s journey on this week’s Your Natural Dog Podcast — link in bio!

03/07/2025

💙 Meet the dogs most shelters overlook — and the woman who refuses to give up on them.

In this week’s Your Natural Dog episode, Angela Ardolino talks with Koco Garcia, founder of Handover Rover, a rescue that specializes in helping dogs with complex behavior or medical needs find love, healing, and a second chance.

🐾 Koco’s story is raw and real: from her bond with Harrison (the dog “experts” told her to put down) to the everyday emotional resilience it takes to challenge behavioral euthanasia and advocate for misunderstood dogs.

🐾 Discover how holistic healing — like mushrooms and fresh food — helped senior rescue dogs Mary Katherine and Scarlett thrive when traditional options failed.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4kltLHM

🌿 Special shoutout to for being part of Mary Katherine’s rescue story — local community support and real food really do change lives. 🐶❤️

👉 Share this with someone who believes every dog deserves a chance.

Your Natural Dog Podcast, Angela Ardolino & guest Koco Garcia discuss rescuing behavior dogs & how natural healing can help the toughest case.

01/07/2025

“The first thing that needs to change is the way we think.” — Greg Tilford

When it comes to keeping our pets truly healthy, Greg Tilford couldn’t have said it better.
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For decades, we’ve been told to look for ‘quick fixes’ — symptom-chasing with meds, or grabbing supplements full of hidden fillers. But if we really want to do no harm and work with the body instead of against it, we have to question what’s behind the label.

In our latest episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela sits down with legendary herbalist Greg Tilford to break down one of the biggest misconceptions:
👉 Is alcohol in herbal tinctures safe for pets?
👉 Is glycerin better — and why?
👉 What actually matters more than the extraction method? (Hint: sourcing, intention, and understanding the whole plant!)

Together, they explore why our mindset as pet parents has to shift first. The goal isn’t just to mask symptoms — it’s to support our animals’ bodies so they can thrive naturally, with less stress on their liver, kidneys, and immune system.

If you’ve ever wondered about what’s really in your pet’s supplements (and how to choose better), you don’t want to miss this.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full conversation here:
https://angelaardolino.com/alcohol-vs-glycerin-with-greg-tilford/

📣 Your turn: Have you ever found a ‘natural’ product that turned out to have hidden synthetics or unnecessary fillers? Tell us below — let’s learn together! 🐾

28/06/2025

✨ Did you know? Not all citric acid is what you think it is. 🍋🚫

Sure, it’s naturally found in citrus fruits — but the version hiding in so many “natural” pet products is often synthetic, made from black mold fed GMO corn. Yikes.

🐶 From dog treats to supplements and grooming products, citric acid is everywhere. But is it worth the risk to your pet’s gut, joints, and overall wellness?

Swipe through to see:
⚡️ Why it’s used (spoiler: convenience and shelf life)
⚡️ The side effects your dog could face
⚡️ What to watch for if you’re choosing products labeled “natural”

Your pet deserves better. 🌿

👇 Comment “JUST SAY NO” to get our full additives chart in your inbox.
🎙️ Listen to the full conversation on the Your Natural Dog Podcast — link in bio!
🐾 Learn more at AngelaArdolino.com

26/06/2025

"Herbs and mushrooms."
That’s the answer pet parents give when their dogs bounce back after being told there was nothing else to try.

In this clip, Angela Ardolino and Greg Tilford—founder of Animal Essentials—share what happens when people start talking, start healing, and start believing in something better.

Because “do no harm” isn’t just a nice idea. It’s a movement.
And pet parents like you are leading the way. 🌿🐾

💬 Comment ‘Do No Harm’ and we’ll DM you the full episode blog.
Follow and Animal Essentials to keep the momentum going.

24/06/2025

Itchy paws, red skin, nonstop scratching?
If your dog can’t seem to find relief from hot spots or skin irritation, there is a natural way to help.

In her latest blog, holistic pet expert Angela Ardolino shares the botanical ingredients she swears by—including full spectrum h**p extract, manuka honey, ginger, and arnica—for soothing hot spots and calming sensitive skin.

💚 Learn what to look for (and what to avoid) in natural topicals
🐾 Discover safe, lickable ingredients that actually support healing
🧪 Find out why testing and transparency matter

👉 Read the full blog here: https://angelaardolino.com/hot-spots-on-dogs-natural-relief/

22/06/2025

💬 Glycerin vs. Alcohol in tinctures — what’s better for your dog?

Herbalist and educator Greg Tilford joins Angela Ardolino to explain why glycerin is the go-to for pet tinctures—and why it’s not the same as what you’ll find in processed dog food.

If you’ve ever wondered about the safety, taste, or effectiveness of your dog’s supplements, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

🔗 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3G9PnZz

19/06/2025

Alcohol vs. Glycerin in Pet Tinctures: What’s Really Safe? 🧪🐾

Renowned herbalist Greg Tilford joins Angela Ardolino to separate fact from fiction when it comes to tinctures for pets. With over 30 years of experience, Greg breaks down how alcohol and glycerin affect the safety, efficacy, and palatability of herbal remedies—so you can make the best choices for your pet’s wellness.

🎙️ In this revealing episode of Your Natural Dog, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why pharmaceutical-grade glycerin is often misunderstood
✔️ What alcohol extraction is good for—and why it’s not ideal for pets
✔️ The holistic truth about plant energetics and healing
✔️ Hidden risks in synthetic additives & misleading labels
✔️ What makes a truly clean and effective herbal supplement

🎧 Watch now & make informed choices for your pet → https://angelaardolino.com/alcohol-vs-glycerin-with-greg-tilford/

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🔗 Resources Mentioned:
📘 Herbs for Pets by Greg Tilford – https://www.amazon.com/Herbs-Pets-Natural-Enhance-Your/dp/1933958782
🌿 Visit Animal Essentials – https://animalessentials.com/
📥 Download Angela’s Glycerin Guide – https://angelaardolino.com/podcast-downloads/
💌 Got a question for a future episode? Email: [email protected]
🎓 More holistic pet health tools – https://angelaardolino.com/

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela is joined by master herbalist and Animal Essentials CEO Greg Tilford to uncover the truth ab...

17/06/2025

❗️"Our pet’s symptoms are signals — not the problem itself.”

It’s a mindset shift that changes everything. Kara Rose joined us on the Your Natural Dog Podcast to explain why so many well-meaning pet parents are accidentally undermining their hard work — by adding synthetic supplements on top of already good diets.

When we learn to read symptoms as signals, not failures, we start supporting the whole animal (not just silencing discomfort).

🐕 This quote hit home for so many — if it resonates, save it or share with a friend who's trying to heal naturally.

🎧 Listen to Kara’s episode here:
👉 https://angelaardolino.com/synthetic-vitamins-pets-supplements-with-kara-rose/

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12/06/2025

What do clean eggs, grass-fed liver, and organic veggies have in common?

👉 They’re the non-negotiables for when it comes to feeding her pets—and herself. In last week’s episode of the Your Natural Dog Podcast, Kara and Angela go all in on sourcing standards, supplement safety, and why it’s up to us to read every label.

🎧 Catch up now + get the FREE episode downloads here:
🔗 https://angelaardolino.com/podcast-downloads/