Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino

What if the very things we are told will protect our pets are actually the root cause of their chronic illnesses? In this eye-opening episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by holistic veterinarian Dr. Matt Parker to peel back the layers on the hidden costs of conventional "preventative" pet care. After spending six years in standard practice watching his own young dogs succumb to cancer despite following every conventional rule, Dr. Parker began questioning the pharmaceutical-driven "standard of care." Together, Angela and Dr. Parker dive deep into the indoctrination of veterinary school, the reality of pharmaceutical side effects, the dangers of synthetic additives in pet food, and the beautiful, self-regulating power of a dog's natural immune system. Tune in to learn why your pet’s health is ultimately your responsibility, and how you can confidently navigate a profit-driven pet industry by leaning into whole-food, nature-based medicine.
Episode Recap:
Angela introduces holistic veterinarian Dr. Matt Parker to discuss the hidden costs of conventional preventative care and how to prepare pets for unavoidable medical interventions. (00:00)
Dr. Parker shares his personal journey of transitioning away from conventional veterinary medicine after realizing the limitations and peer pressure within the pharmaceutical-led industry. (02:15)
Both Angela and Dr. Parker share their personal stories of loss, and how blindly trusting conventional standard-of-care protocols led to losing their beloved dogs early. (05:10)
Discussing the long-term dangers of popular symptom-suppressing drugs like Apoquel and Librela, highlighting how conventional approvals manipulate data, and how the industry uses terms like "side effects" to minimize a drug’s true, total impact on the body. (07:50)
How the conventional "standard of care"—driven by corporate profit and human hubris—sets pets up for failure by overloading them with over-vaccination and unnatural, carbohydrate-heavy diets that actively disrupt the immune system and gut microbiome.  (15:36)
They discuss how the immune system becomes dangerously overwhelmed with synthetic additives in food and supplements, or unnecessary vaccinations, forcing pet parents to look past deceptive marketing claims, to unearth the root causes of their dogs' chronic illnesses. (19:58)
Angela and Dr. Parker explore terrain theory and the vital importance of sourcing, and how government regulations force raw pet food brands to substitute missing whole-animal organs with synthetic additives and hard-to-digest vegetables. (24:09)
Angela raises the importance of mushroom sourcing and substrate quality, while Dr. Parker emphasizes how intensive factory farming alters the nutrient profiles and cellular health of everything our pets consume. (28:57)
Dr. Parker emphasizes that holistic pet care requires an individualized lifestyle approach, warning that simply avoiding vaccines isn't enough if a pet's gut terrain is still compromised by kibble. (37:34)
Dr. Parker and Angela discuss how pet parents can advocate for their animals at the vet, while warning that the pharmaceutical industry is actively coaching doctors to dismiss vaccine skepticism and discount titer testing and natural immunity. (44:40)
Talking about detoxification, and how pushing intense detox protocols on a compromised gut can trap loosened toxins in circulation, also how benign fatty lipomas are the liver’s brilliant way of storing un-metabolized chemical toxins away from a dog's vital organs. (50:03)
Angela shares her own experiences facing severe corporate censorship as a holistic disruptor, and they discuss how massive conglomerates like Purina and Mars are actively co-opting the "natural" trend, solely to monopolize the market and capitalize on pet parents' emotional bonds. (59:30)
The episode closes with Dr. Matt Parker sharing how pet parents can connect with his practice for telehealth consults, phone consultations, and local house calls in Jupiter, FL. (1:03:42)

Episode Resources:
Download Angela’s Resources, including her How to Find a True Holistic for Your Pet and Parasite Detox Guides more at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads 
Dr. Matt Parker - Holistic Functional Veterinarian
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What happens when the medication you were told was completely safe leads to devastating consequences? In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by attorney and animal advocate Lita Dwight, co-executive director of Paws Over Profit, to discuss veterinary transparency, informed consent, and the growing concerns surrounding veterinary pharmaceuticals like Librela for dogs. After losing her beloved dog Lacey just 36 hours after a Librela injection, Lita began investigating the drug, uncovering thousands of reported adverse events and raising urgent questions about how veterinary drugs are researched, marketed, and prescribed. Together, Angela and Lita explore the lack of transparency in the veterinary industry, the importance of informed consent, and why pet parents must become active advocates for their animals’ health.
Episode Recap:
Angela introduces attorney and animal advocate Lita Dwight, whose dog Lacey died shortly after receiving a Librela injection. (00:00)
The conversation explores how Zoetis allegedly altered or downplayed adverse event reports in Europe related to rapid progressive osteoarthritis and Librela.(02:19)
Angela and Lita talk about how drugs rejected for humans are sometimes reformulated and marketed for veterinary use. (05:56)
Lita shares how veterinary marketing promoted Librela as a “wonder drug with no side effects.”, recounts the timeline of Lacey’s rapid decline after the injection, and seeking answers and accountability from her veterinarian and Zoetis. (09:30)
Lita explains how Paws Over Profit was formed to raise awareness and advocate for veterinary transparency, and coming together in the Librela class action. (18:34)
Angela and Lita discuss concerns about the influence of the corporate ownership and the pharmaceutical industry on veterinary medicine,  long-term pharmaceutical use, and the growing need for holistic alternatives. (23:29)
They discuss the environmental concerns surrounding pesticides and flea-and-tick products used on pets, and the lack of clear risk disclosures provided to pet parents about commonly vet-recommended medications like Apoquel, Librela, and Seresto collars for dogs. (30:21)
Angela and Lita discuss how Zoetis continued promoting Librela with new marketing campaigns even after the FDA directed veterinarians to provide client information sheets warning about potentially serious side effects, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. (34:41)
Lita shares how Paws Over Profit is using media outreach, legal advocacy, and a planned citizen’s petition to push for greater transparency and accountability surrounding veterinary drugs like Librela. (40:20)
The importance of education regarding the hidden risks of veterinary pharmaceuticals like Librela, advocating for true informed consent in a multi-billion dollar pet care industry increasingly driven by corporate private equity profits. (46:42)
The need for education regarding the success of natural alternatives, highlighting how the pharmaceutical industry suppresses information about the endocannabinoid and immune systems to protect profit-driven "billion-dollar babies" like Librela and Apoquel. (53:14)
The episode closes with information on how listeners can connect with Paws Over Profit and support ongoing advocacy efforts. (58:20)

Episode Resources:
Download Angela’s Resources, including her Holistic Arthritis Protocol and more at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads 
Paws Over Profit and PetAdvocare
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Aging isn’t a disease, it’s a reflection of how well the body is maintaining balance. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by pet health expert and pet parent coach Jody Teiche to explore how the gut microbiome plays a central role in aging, brain function, and overall wellness in dogs. From fresh food foundations to targeted support for the gut, they break down how pet parents can take a more proactive, natural approach to supporting their dogs through every stage of life.
Episode Recap:
Angela introduces Jody Teiche and the concept of aging as a loss of homeostasis in the body. (00:00)
Jody explains her role as a pet health coach, helping pet parents take agency over their pet’s health, with annual diagnostics and at-home wellness routines for long-term health. (03:02)
Nutrition is emphasized as the foundation, with a focus on fresh, species-appropriate diets over processed kibble, and how some senior dogs may benefit from gently cooked food or added digestive support. (04:51)
They discuss transitioning from kibble to fresh food, and common mistakes that can disrupt digestion, plus Jody highlights simple tools like homeopathy and natural remedies for occasional digestive upset. (07:38)
Angela and Jody reflect on the growing shift toward natural, holistic pet care as pet parents seek better solutions, and how access to holistic and homeopathic medicine is under threat. (10:27)
Jody explains how gut imbalance can impact the entire body and why targeted support may be needed, discussing specific nutrients, beneficial bacteria, and supportive compounds for maintaining gut balance, including L-Glutamine, humic and fulvic acid, Akkermansia, and more. (15:13)
Angela shares research on mushrooms and their role in supporting the gut microbiome and overall wellness, and they discuss how mushrooms can provide a wide range of naturally occurring nutrients in a bioavailable form, like in the Digest mushroom and adaptogen blend. (19:11)
The connection between gut health and brain function, including its role in cognitive aging, plus key nutrients like omega-3s, zinc, and magnesium for supporting brain health in aging pets. (22:54)
The conversation explores how dogs instinctively seek out plants and nutrients in nature. (28:40)
Jody shares how pet parents can work with her and take a more active role in their pet’s health journey. (30:46)

Episode Resources:
Download Angela’s Resources, including her Senior Dog Protocol and her Pet Supplement Buying Checklist, plus more at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads 
Jody’s Teiche Wellness Group and her Pet Health Coach Site
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As more pet parents turn to natural, holistic care, access to these options is becoming increasingly uncertain. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino sits down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Michael Dym to discuss why homeopathy, hemp, and other natural therapies are under growing pressure—and what that means for the future of pet health. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Dym shares insights on chronic disease, the limitations of conventional care, and how supporting the body—not suppressing it—can change outcomes for our pets.
Episode Recap:
Angela introduces Dr. Michael Dym and they discuss the growing concern around threats to natural therapies like hemp and homeopathy, especially coinciding with a rise in chronic illness, immune dysfunction, and cancer in pets compared to decades ago. (00:08)
Why natural remedies are often targeted—lack of patentability and low cost compared to pharmaceuticals, Angela and Dr. Dym discuss the control, fear-based messaging, and the difficulty pet parents face accessing honest information about naturally supporting their pet’s health. (04:31)
The current regulatory pressure on hemp and homeopathy, and comparing whole-plant medicine vs isolated pharmaceutical compounds. (09:28)
Discussion of pharmaceutical products with reported side effects and the role of awareness in challenging them, like the case of the suit against Librela for dogs. (12:16)
Why some veterinarians resist new information—even when presented with real-world outcomes. (14:50)
The concept that there is no “quick fix” for chronic conditions and why healing takes time, explaining Hering’s Law of Cure and how symptoms may shift or appear during true healing. (16:38)
The role of diet, toxins, over-vaccination, and environmental stressors in long-term health decline, plus Angela highlights the importance of ingredient quality—even within “natural” or “holistic” products. (19:20)
Discussion on how overuse or misuse of natural remedies can still cause harm, and the importance of working with knowledgeable, experienced holistic practitioners. (23:11)
Explanation of “suppression” in conventional medicine, the connection between suppressed symptoms and deeper chronic conditions like organ disease or cancer, and why the body should be viewed as a whole system rather than isolated parts. (26:17)
Instead of focusing on one symptom, Dr. Dym treats the whole animal—addressing root causes rather than just the issue at hand. While drugs like Apoquel and Cytopoint can offer quick relief, long-term health comes from supporting the body’s natural ability to heal. (34:50)
Angela and Dr. Dym share real-life case stories of rapid improvements using homeopathy and full spectrum hemp extract. (37:43)
Warning against the “poly-supplement” approach and overcomplicating pet care routines, “less is more” is the real holistic approach. (41:28)

Episode Resources:
Download Angela’s Resources, including her Pet Supplement Buying Checklist, and her guide to Synthetic Vitamins & Minerals to Avoid in Pet Foods & Supplements, plus more at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads 
Learn more about Dr. Michael Dym
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Ticks are more than just a nuisance—they can carry a range of diseases that impact both pets and people. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino sits down with Olivia Abrams, creator of TiCK MiTT, to talk about practical, non-toxic ways to protect your dog from ticks and reduce exposure to tick-borne illness. After being diagnosed with Lyme disease, Olivia’s personal experience led her to develop a simple, chemical-free option for tick prevention, to help families remove ticks before they embed. Together, Angela and Olivia explore the realities of tick exposure, the risks of conventional prevention methods, and why daily tick checks are one of the most important habits for pet parents. From understanding how ticks spread disease to building a safer, more natural prevention routine, this episode gives pet parents actionable tools to help protect their dogs—without relying on pesticides.
Episode Recap:
Angela shares her love for the Tick Mitt, especially after moving to California and discovering how common they are in her area. (00:45)
Olivia explains how she was diagnosed with Lyme disease as a child and how that as well as growing up around the woods with big dogs led to creating the Tick Mitt. (02:24)
Olivia outlines the most common tick-borne diseases affecting humans and dogs, including Lyme disease and other emerging concerns. (04:50)
Angela and Olivia share practical prevention strategies, including natural sprays, protective clothing, yard protection, and routine tick checks. (6:40)
Olivia explains how Lyme disease is transmitted, lyme disease treatment options, and why working with a Lyme-literate practitioner is important. (11:00)
Angela and Olivia discuss the challenges of Lyme disease diagnosis and how often it can be missed or misdiagnosed, and the importance of testing ticks directly to better understand potential exposure risks. (15:34)
The episode wraps with a discussion on choosing safer, non-toxic alternatives to conventional tick prevention products (17:26)

Episode Resources:
Download Angela’s Resources, including her Parasite Detox Chart, and more at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads 
Learn more about Tick Mitt
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