Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino - Formerly It's A Dog's Life – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Erin Holder, founder of the Veterinary Compassion Project. After experiencing compassion fatigue firsthand, Dr. Holder transitioned her career to focus on supporting veterinarians and animal care professionals struggling with burnout and compassion fatigue. A 2019 Centers for Disease Control study revealed that veterinarians are between two to four times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, highlighting a growing crisis in the veterinary community. Dr. Holder discusses the emotional toll faced by veterinarians and how her project provides resources, tools, and restorative retreats to foster well-being in this vital profession.

Episode Recap:

• The Veterinary Compassion Project and its mission
• Understanding compassion fatigue and burnout in veterinarians
• Why veterinary schools should address mental health early in education
• Recognizing the signs of compassion fatigue and burnout
• The importance of having compassion for ourselves as veterinary professionals
• Burnout and suicide in the veterinary community and its impact on the profession
• How the veterinarian shortage affects not only pets but also food production
• Tools and resources from the Veterinary Compassion Project to empower veterinarians
• How pet parents can support their veterinarians
• Tips for dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout
• Announcing the VCP Restorative Retreat 2025
• The critical role of boundaries in avoiding compassion fatigue and burnout

Episode Resources:

• Veterinary Compassion Project
• VCP Restorative Retreat 2025
• VCP Resources for Veterinarians
• Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] 
• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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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

Episode Resources:

• Magical Mutts with Michelle Thomas
• Follow Magical Mutts with Michelle Thomas on Instagram and Facebook 
• Follow CBD Dog Health on Facebook and Instagram
• Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] 
• 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

Episode Resources:

• Find Dr. Katie Kangas at Integrative Veterinary Care
• Integrative Veterinary Care with Dr. Katie Kangas on 
• Follow Integrative Veterinary Care on Instagram
• CBD for Periodontal Disease in Dogs & Cats
• TEEF for dog dental health
• Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] 
• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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Kris Perera’s work at Hawai’i Bird Rescue was transformed when she realized birds can benefit from CBD treatment. In this episode, Kris shares some of her amazing success stories of helping birds heal from injuries, neurological issues, and anxiety. She also offers advice to bird owners who are looking to add more natural foods to their animals’ diets. 

Episode Recap:

• How did you start working in bird rescue? (1:17)
• Make sure your birds are receiving fresh and natural foods (2:12)
• Even birds can benefit from CBD (5:00)
• Kris helps birds heal from a wide range of injuries and situations (8:50)
• Vets aren’t well-equipped to help birds with neurological issues (13:19)
• Birds often deal with stress and anxiety (19:23)

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Resources:

• Hawai’i Bird Rescue
• Hawai’i Bird Rescue Facebook group
• Angela’s Website
• CBD Dog Health

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As “The Pet Calming Maestro,” Lisa Spector creates beautiful piano music that helps animals feel calm. In this episode, she shares her incredible story and explains how music is changing the lives of dogs in shelters across the U.S.. She also breaks down the specific characteristics to look for when choosing music to play for your pets to ensure maximum calmness.

Episode Recap:

• Hear a sample of Lisa’s music for dogs (0:37)
• Lisa discovered that classical music could calm both kids and dogs (3:05)
• Look for slow tempo music with instruments that use lower frequencies, like piano, guitar, cello, or harp (6:27)
• Calmer dogs get adopted faster, so music can change a shelter dog’s future (8:05)
• How Lisa turned a traumatic accident into an opportunity (15:59)
• A message from Lisa’s dog, Gina (20:14)
• Lisa created a meditative podcast for dogs and their owners (21:32)
• How do I get started using CBD for my dog with arthritis? (24:16)

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Resources:

• My Zen Pet Podcast
• Dog Gone Calm Club
• Angela’s Website
• CBD Dog Health

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The holidays can be a stressful time for humans and pets alike, and when you add in toxic decorations and unfamiliar houseguests, it’s no wonder that many pets get frightened or sick at this time of year. In this episode, Angela talks with Dr. Zac Pilossoph, an emergency relief vet, about the most common dangers to protect your pet from during the holidays. They also share advice for keeping your pets calm and discuss which foods are safe to share with your dogs.

Episode Recap:

• Nearly one in five lost pets go missing after being frightened by loud noises (1:07)
• There’s a big difference between a natural calming agent and the sedatives many vets prescribe (2:54)
• Some animals hide when scared but others run away (6:53)
• Common dangers to watch out for during the holidays (8:10)
• Help your pet stay calm during the festivities (14:27)
• Keep up your pet’s routine even when guests are visiting (17:45)
• Thunder jackets or sweaters can help with a dog’s anxiety (19:37)
• Six foods to keep away from your dogs (20:18)
• Is it OK to supplement your dog’s food with human food? (21:44)

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Resources:

• Follow Dr. Zac on Instagram and Facebook
• Angela’s Website
• CBD Dog Health

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Did you know that all farm animals, from goats to pigs to horses, can benefit from full spectrum hemp extract? In this episode, Angela talks with Dr. Sarah Urban, a holistic veterinarian who specializes in treating farm animals with treatments like chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Dr. Sarah explains how CBD can treat pain, anxiety, and more for farm animals, and she also shares some of her best tips for keeping horses healthy.

Episode Recap:

• Dr. Sarah is an expert on treating farm animals holistically (1:05)
• Full spectrum hemp extract can provide pain relief for horses in just a few minutes (2:08)
• For horses, CBD often pairs well with treatment methods like chiropractic (7:43)
• Hemp is a safe, effective alternative to other drugs used to calm horses (11:09)
• Treating other farm animals with CBD (16:06)
• Sometimes animals will even realize that the tinctures are relieiving their pain (20:25)
• Strategies for helping horses with pain and inflammation (24:00)
• How to connect with Sarah (28:04)
• How do I help my dog stay calm during the holidays? (29:05)

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Resources:

• Enabled Integrative Veterinary Service
• Enabled Integrative Veterinary Service on Facebook and Instagram
• Angela’s Website
• CBD Dog Health

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Angela Ardolino knows CBD and other natural medicines can keep our dogs healthy and even extend their lives. She also understands that most vets aren’t equipped to treat animals naturally, so it can be hard to find reliable information. With this new podcast, Angela will provide you with all the resources you need to start healing your pets naturally. In this episode, she shares her story of discovering the healing power of cannabis and explains how you can detox your dog. 

Episode Recap:

• From a young age, Angela always wanted to work with animals (0:25)
• Vets don’t have all the answers, especially around diet and nutrition (2:28)
• Cannabis is a powerful tool for both animals and humans (6:41)
• Combining different adaptogens can yield great results (12:29)
• In 2016, cannabis products for pets didn’t exist, so Angela started from scratch (14:59)
• Holistic treatments can even help with cancers like osteosarcoma (18:00)
• With the right knowledge, we can help our pets heal naturally (23:14)
• How do you detox your dog? (24:22)
• When a dog has leaky gut, they can’t absorb the nutrients they need (27:07)

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Resources:

• Angela’s Website
• CBD Dog Health

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Hi, this is Angela Ardolino and those who know me know I loooove dogs and I looooove cannabis! But I’m also a lifelong learner, and when conventional medicine failed my beloved dog Lucy 15 years ago, I made it my mission to find out where I went wrong. 

Over the past 15 years I’ve learned how to holistically care for not only my dogs, but cats, chickens, birds, pigs, rabbits, turtles and a WIDE variety of animals that come to my rescue farm.  

I am certified by the University of Vermont School of Medicine in the biology and the therapeutic uses of cannabis, and have been using plant medicines to successfully manage a diverse list of health conditions for my animals ...and myself! 

So join me each week for amazing conversations with some of the world’s leading experts in natural pet health and wellness. We’ll feature in-depth conversation with some of my favorite holistic veterinarians and pet care pros who share their knowledge of natural alternatives to the outdated, one-size fits all model we’re used to.

We’ll talk about how feeding your pet a proper fresh food diet is the best form of therapy there is and how limiting their exposure to pesticides, flea and tick meds, over-vaccination, and toxic household chemicals can keep your pet’s immune system functioning at its best.

One of the things I love about podcasting is how it’s allowed me to connect with pet parents like you from all over the world. SO I thought, what better way to connect than to hear directly from our audience. In this new show, we will be taking questions for our audience and answering them on the show. Submit your questions to our hotline at 252-377-4555!

Stay tuned for new episodes airing every Wednesday starting this December, available wherever you stream podcasts. You can subscribe now, invite your friends and get excited for an incredible season of ‘Your Natural Dog”!

In this episode of Your Natural Dog Podcast, host Angela Ardolino is joined by special guest Dr. Eve Harrison, an advocate for Take Medicine Back, a movement dedicated to restoring the ethical foundation of the medical profession by removing corporate influence. Dr. Harrison, a passionate integrative veterinarian who runs her own thriving mobile veterinary practice in Los Angeles, shares her insights into the detrimental impact of corporate interests on both veterinary education and veterinary practices nationwide. Together, Angela and Dr. Harrison delve into the repercussions of corporate influence on the industry and our pets' well-being, shedding light on the importance of reclaiming the physician-patient relationship in veterinary medicine.

Episode Recap: 

• Taking Medicine Back from Corporate Interests
• Influence of corporations in veterinary practices
• Influence of corporations in veterinary school
• Statistics on corporate influence
• Physicians and Veterinarians as the face of corporations
• Corporate-sponsored lunch talks at veterinary school
• Corporate Euthanasia Practices with euthanasia quotas
• Helping dogs regain their quality of life naturally
• Veterinary practices stretched thin trying to meet corporate demands
• Veterinarians fall back on the same standard of care
• Natural plant medicine is considered “alternative”
• Dr. Eve Harrison’s favorite mushrooms

Episode Resources:

• Taking Medicine Back from Corporate Interests
• Dr. Eve Harrison
• Corporate Consolidator Ownership of Veterinary Practices
• Follow The House Call Vet Academy on Facebook and Instagram
• Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] 
• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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