If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that our mission is built on honesty, quality, and nature. That hasn’t changed — and never will. But you may start to notice some changes in how we talk about our products, what our labels look like, and even how we educate. So we wanted to take a moment to tell you exactly why — and what it means for you and your pets.
Same Amazing Products. Slightly Different Labels and Language.
Let’s be clear:
- Our products are not changing.
- Our formulas are not changing.
- Our sourcing, safety, and intention are not changing.
But due to recent regulatory guidance, we are updating some of the language we use on our product labels, our website, and in our educational content.
The reason? The FDA has asked us to make certain adjustments to how we describe and market our products — especially when it comes to referencing symptoms, conditions, or diseases.
We take compliance seriously. And we also take our relationship with you seriously. That’s why we’re being transparent about this process.
Navigating a Shifting Landscape
Functional mushrooms and other natural wellness products for pets are part of a growing and rapidly evolving industry. But with that growth comes increased scrutiny — especially around how companies describe the benefits of botanical ingredients.
Recent FDA guidance places stricter limits on what language can be used in connection with natural pet products. Even commonly understood terms like “allergies,” “anxiety,”— especially when shared through testimonials — can be considered unapproved health claims if they suggest a product is intended to treat or cure a condition.
Our goal has always been to educate and empower pet parents, and we still believe deeply in the power of mushrooms and adaptogens. But to comply with these updated regulations, we’re reviewing all of our language to ensure that nothing we say could be interpreted as a disease claim.
We remain committed to transparency, integrity, and formulating products that help support your pet’s natural resilience — and we’ll continue doing so in a way that aligns with both our values and current regulatory standards.
Staying True To Our Promise
Because you’ve trusted us with your pet’s health — and that means everything to us — we believe it’s important to bring you along in this process. We’ve always promised transparency, and that includes sharing these shifts as we make them.
You’ll see small changes in how we talk about our products, but nothing changes about who we are, why we do this, or what’s inside each bottle.
What You Can Do
✔️ Support small, truly holistic mission-driven companies disrupting the pet space. Leave a review, share their store, share your experience.
✔️ Buy from brands that source, grow, and manufacture pure botanical products or food with no additives — and tell everyone about them.
✔️ Share our podcast and the stories of people who speak up, have been helped, and educate the public.
✔️ Ask where your pet’s supplements come from — how they’re made, what’s in them, and whether they have a COA — and share the ones doing it right.
✔️ Say no to synthetics and “standardized” blends full of additives that may cause harm. Read the ingredients and demand better.
We’re in this for the long haul. We’ll continue to do what we’ve always done: source with integrity, formulate with intention, and educate with compassion — no matter how the landscape shifts.
About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. She is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Angela is the founder and formulator behind Hemp Dog Health and MycoDog, two pioneering brands that prioritize pet health through carefully crafted Full Spectrum Hemp for dogs, cats, and horses, as well as wild-harvested, dual-extracted mushrooms and adaptogens.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
