Episode #164: The Pet Industry WANTS Your Dog Sick!! Featuring Angela Ardolino

17. september 2026 · 1h 11m

Some of the things you’ve been told are protecting your pet may actually be doing more harm than good.

Certified cannabis and fungi clinician Angela Ardolino challenges the conventional approach to pet health and explains why she believes everything from highly processed food and pesticides to certain medications and poorly formulated supplements may be contributing to chronic health problems in our animals.

Angela Ardolino brings more than 20 years of experience in holistic pet wellness and is a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine. She is the founder and formulator behind CBD Dog Health and MycoDog, where she develops full-spectrum hemp, mushroom and adaptogenic formulas for dogs, cats and horses. She is also the host of Your Natural Dog, where she educates pet parents about holistic care, nutrition, natural medicine and animal wellness.

In this episode, she explains:

■ How kibble, pesticides, medications and toxins may affect your pet’s health
■ How the endocannabinoid system affects inflammation, pain and overall health
■ Medical cannabis vs. recreational cannabis for pets
■ How CBD, medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens are used for pet wellness
■ Rethinking conventional cancer treatment for pets
■ What she learned treating her Doberman after an osteosarcoma diagnosis
■ Why CBD and mushroom quality, sourcing and dosage matter
■ The problem with low-quality pet supplements
■ Concerns about Librela, Apoquel and other common veterinary drugs
■ Why pet owners should research medications before giving them to their pets
■ Early signs of dementia and cognitive decline in senior dogs
■ Lion’s Mane, Bacopa, Reishi and Cordyceps for cognitive health
■ How to read pet food and supplement labels

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro
(00:51) Timeline
(04:55) Why Pets Need Better Protection
(11:22) How Angela Discovered Medical Cannabis
(13:40) How the Endocannabinoid System Works
(15:17) Why Whole-Plant Cannabis Works Differently
(17:37) Mushrooms, Cannabis & Cancer
(19:45) The Problem With Low-Quality Supplements
(25:05) Treating Her Dog’s Osteosarcoma With THC
(27:46) Rethinking Conventional Cancer Treatment for Pets
(30:05) What’s Really Inside Mushroom Tinctures
(32:04) How Everyday Chemicals Affect Your Pet
(33:24) How Veterinary Schools & Big Companies Influence Pet Care
(35:25) How She Extended Her Doberman’s Life After Cancer
(38:40) Medical Cannabis vs. Recreational Cannabis
(42:42) Treating the Root Cause vs. Treating Symptoms
(47:01) Apoquel, Pharmaceutical Drugs & When They’re Necessary
(49:36) What Pet Owners Should Know About Librela
(54:08) Hidden Fillers in Pet Supplements
(56:31) Can Dogs Get Dementia?
(58:12) Early Signs of Cognitive Decline in Dogs
(59:36) Lion’s Mane, Bacopa & Adaptogens for Senior Dogs
(1:02:10) Angela’s Study on Canine Dementia
(1:09:25) How To Read Pet Food & Supplement Labels
(1:10:27) Final Thoughts