112. Pet Hydration: From Hidden Toxins to Structured Water for Pets with Bre Drake
We often focus on food and supplements for our pets—but what about their water? In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by holistic pet health coach & educator Bre Drake to dive into an overlooked but essential part of your pet’s wellness: water quality. From filtering contaminants to remineralizing filtered water, Bre and Angela share what pet parents need to know to keep their dogs truly hydrated and healthy. They explore why bottled water isn’t a safe solution, what’s lurking in tap water, and how small changes to your dog’s hydration can make a big difference. Along the way, they discuss how toxin exposure from water—as well as everyday sources including synthetic additives in food, supplements, and grooming products, along with environmental chemicals—can accumulate in pets over time, and share practical tips for supporting your pet naturally.
Episode Recap:
- The shocking number of contaminants in U.S. water systems (01:14)
- The importance of filtering your home’s water (4:30)
- Reverse osmosis water filtration, (and why remineralizing is key) (05:09)
- Hidden risks in “clean” city water and how to avoid them (08:25)
- Why hydration from food is more natural and effective (11:42)
- The link between cumulative toxin exposure and rising cancer rates in pets (14:11)
- Ditching plastic water bottles, bowls and containers for your pet’s health (19:15)
- How to safely let your dog drink from streams and natural water sources (22:38)
- Tips for responding to toxin exposure in pets (25:30)
Episode Resources:
- Download Angela’s Tips on Water Filtration & Remineralization and other resources at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads
- Learn more about Bre Drake & Tailswell Health
- Follow Bre Drake & Tailswell Health on Instagram and YouTube,
- Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com
- Visit Angela Ardolino’s website for more holistic pet health education: www.AngelaArdolino.com
Creators and Guests
Host
Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years. Angela owns and operates Fire Flake Farm, her animal rescue farm, as well as her two locations of a natural pet salon and shop, Beautify the Beast, and is founder of CBD Dog Health, which offers high quality, all-natural medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets and MycoDog, a line of mushroom extract and adaptogen tinctures for dogs. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Angela also founded the House of Alchemy, LLC, Miami Children’s Theater, and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. In 2013, Angela was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and knew that she needed to find alternatives to the toxic medications being offered to her. After hearing of the benefits of CBD oil and experiencing the life-changing results first hand, Angela set out to destigmatize medical cannabis and CBD oil so she could spread awareness around its holistic healing powers.
