{"podcast":{"title":"Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino","slug":"your-natural-dog-with-angela-ardolino-4502573","podcast_index_feed_id":4502573,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/your-natural-dog-with-angela-ardolino-formerly-its-a-dogs-life","website_url":"https://yournaturaldog.transistor.fm","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZVosPEAhSIBY89IApjmAgssjT_rZJlHbvDl4PTV1iQw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NDY3LzE2NzI3/NzU2OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Angela Ardolino","episode_count":133,"summary":"Join Angie Ardolino, certified pet care expert and founder of Your Natural Dog, in important conversations about how to care for your pet naturally. Every week, Angie connects with a top pet professional to give you actionable steps and advice on how to keep your furry friend happy and healthy. If you have a question about your pet you’d like answered on the podcast, email us at angela@angelaardolino.com Join the conversation on Instagram @yournaturaldogpodcast or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YourNaturalDog and don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to our regular podcast updates!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T16:17:45.209290+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-natural-dog-with-angela-ardolino-4502573"},"episode":{"title":"116. Bones, Chews & Why Sourcing Matters with Girls Gone Raw","slug":"116-bones-chews-why-sourcing-matters-with-girls-gone-raw","published_at":"2025-10-02T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-natural-dog-with-angela-ardolino-4502573/116-bones-chews-why-sourcing-matters-with-girls-gone-raw","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-natural-dog-with-angela-ardolino-4502573","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c1a3112","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/4c1a3112/1b52d70c.mp3","summary":"On this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela chats with Lauren Becks, founder of Girls Gone Raw, about the bones and chews showing up on “raw bars” everywhere and how to tell the clean from the questionable. Lauren shares what real, species-appropriate chews should look and smell like, why bright white bones and bright colors raise flags, and how vague labels can hide flavor sprays and bleaching. We dig into sourcing that actually means something, from small farms and traceable supply to why organs like liver and kidney require extra care and modest portions. Lauren explains bone safety in plain terms, including raw versus cooked, temps that change collagen, and why heavy weight-bearing bones can break teeth or splinter. We also cover smoked bones, whole-prey benefits, and matching chews to your dog’s style so power chewers stay safe. Join Angela and Lauren for practical shopping tips, smarter choices at the treat bar, and a straightforward way to feed closer to nature without the junk. Episode Recap: The overwhelming amount of options we have when it comes to dog chews and pet treats, and how to recognize additives, preservatives, and misleading appearances. (02:33) Loopholes in labeling regulations when it comes to chews, and why pet parents must look deeper than just the ingredient list. (04:07) The critical role of sourcing and why integrity in choosing farms and suppliers makes or breaks a product. (07:04) The challenges small pet businesses face, balancing ethical sourcing, costs, and sustainability. (09:15) How personal experiences with their pet’s diagnoses led both Angela and Lauren to dig deeper into ingredients, sourcing, and natural approaches to restore balance and support long-term wellness. (14:04) Shortcuts and additives may look che…","meta_description":"On this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela chats with Lauren Becks, founder of Girls Gone Raw, about the bones and chews showing up…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2560,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/your-natural-dog-with-angela-ardolino-4502573/episodes/116-bones-chews-why-sourcing-matters-with-girls-gone-raw/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-natural-dog-with-angela-ardolino-4502573/116-bones-chews-why-sourcing-matters-with-girls-gone-raw.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}