In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we dive deep into the hidden dangers of synthetic vitamins and minerals in pet supplements and food. Angela is joined by holistic health practitioner Kara Rose, founder of Raw Paw Adventures, who shares her personal journey from critical care medicine to natural healing for both pets and people. Together, they explore how synthetic additives can wreak havoc on your pet’s health, how to recognize misleading ingredient labels, and why “complete and balanced” pet food often isn’t what it seems. Get ready to question what’s really in your pet’s bowl — and learn how to choose nutrient-rich, species-appropriate foods and supplements that truly nourish from the inside out.Episode Recap:<ul><li>2:50 - Why “complete and balanced” is a misleading standard in pet food </li><li>5:00 - How synthetic nutrients can overwhelm the liver, disrupt mineral balance, and even lead to toxicity</li><li>6:00 - The difference between whole food nutrition vs. lab-created isolates</li><li>8:19 - How synthetic vitamins can cause vitamin deficiencies</li><li>10:15 - Real food sources of key nutrients like Vitamin A, D, E, and K</li><li>13:00 - Vitamin D toxicity in pet food </li><li>16:10 - Why sourcing matters</li><li>19:50 - How to evaluate brands, ingredients, and what companies aren’t telling you</li><li>21:10 - Natural sources of Vitamin D</li><li>23:00 - Why it’s important to always read the label</li><li>26:35 - Sourcing organ meat, and how that influences nutrients</li><li>30:25 - Why pet parents must be their own advocates in an under-regulated pet industry</li><li>35:00 - Kara and Angela’s new downloadable guides to help pet parents avoid synthetic additives</li></ul>Episode Resources:<ul><li>Want to download the Synthetic Vitamins & Minerals chart and the Additives to Avoid in Pet Supplements chart? Visit <a href="http://angelaardolino.com/podcast-downloads">AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads</a></li><li>Kara’s <a href="https://rawpawadventures.com/nutrient-chart/">Nutrient Chart</a> </li><li>Visit Kara’s Website - <a href="https://rawpawadventures.com/">Raw Paw Adventures</a></li><li>Kara’s Podcast - <a href="https://rawpawadventures.com/podcast/">Raw Remedies</a></li><li>Follow Kara & Raw Paw Adventures on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rawpawadventuresnutrition">FB</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rawpawadventures/">IG</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rawpawadventures">TT</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@rawremedies">YT</a></li><li>Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at <a href="mailto:Carter@yournaturaldog.com">Carter@yournaturaldog.com</a> </li><li>Visit Angela Ardolino’s website for more holistic pet health resources & education: <a href="https://angelaardolino.com/">www.AngelaArdolino.com</a></li></ul>Follow Your Natural Dog on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/YourNaturalDog"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/yournaturaldogpodcast/"> Instagram</a> and if you want to see what Angela is up to, follow her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngelaArdolino">Facebook</a>

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