{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino","title":"109. Alcohol vs. Glycerin: Is Your Pet’s Tincture Doing More Harm Than Good? with Greg Tilford","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e25d3f83\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2005,"description":"In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela is joined by renowned herbalist Greg Tilford, CEO and formulator of Animal Essentials. With over three decades of experience, Greg joins Angela to unpack the confusion around glycerin and alcohol in pet tinctures—explaining why glycerin is often misunderstood, how alcohol is sometimes necessary for proper extraction but is not the best option for finished pet products, and why palatability is key to effectiveness. Together, they explore the evolution of herbalism for pets, the importance of clean, simple formulations, and how truly holistic remedies support the body’s natural healing process. Learn why quality and intent matter when choosing herbal supplements for your pets.\nEpisode Recap:\nThe confusion surrounding glycerin as a preservative in pet products (1:10)\nClarifying glycerin grades: pharmaceutical (USP) vs. industrial (2:36)\nBenefits of glycerin-based tinctures for pets over alcohol-based tinctures (7:00)\nUnderstanding herbal remedies beyond chemicals: the importance of plant energetics (9:19)\nDebunking tincture myths: glycerin, alcohol, and proper extraction explained (12:32)\nWhy alcohol in tinctures can be problematic for pets (16:57)\nHolistic herbalism: supporting rather than forcing the body (19:28)\nMisunderstanding the role of fevers and symptoms in natural healing (21:57)\nThe rise of informed, discerning pet parents in the holistic pet care market (22:50)\nHidden additives and inactive ingredients sabotaging pet wellness (26:56)\nSynthetic additives in supplements are often for human appeal, not pet health (29:20)\nHow misleading labeling in pet products can harm pets (30:38)\nPrioritizing purity and integrity over profits leads to lasting success (31:26)\n\nEpisode Resources:\nDownload Angela’s Glycerin Guide and more resources at: AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads\nVisit Animal Essentials\nGreg Tilford’s Mentioned Book: Herbs for Pets: The Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet's Life\nFollow...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hQTYNN7Jy3D3R2-x-ysWDodZEKOLf7oa59rZrkCS3gA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NDY3LzE2NzI3/NzU2OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}