Why the Federal Hemp Ban Threatens Your Dog’s Medicine with Carter Easler
In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela welcomes back Carter Easler, Director of Education and Research for CBD Dog Health and MycoDog, to address the highly concerning legislative changes sweeping through the hemp industry. Following the quiet passage of a major federal hemp ban framework in 2025—set to fully roll out by late 2027—Angela and Carter expose the financial and political motives behind removing naturally occurring THC from plant medicine. Together, they break down the biological necessity of full-spectrum extracts, the hidden corporate pushback against holistic care, and how pet parents can follow Angela’s lead to take immediate action to protect their access to safe, clean, plant-based remedies.
Episode Recap:
- Angela and Carter kick off the episode by exposing how arbitrary government reclassifications and undercover legislation are driven by Big Pharma and the alcohol industry to protect falling revenues as more consumers turn to safe, full-spectrum cannabis extracts. (00:00)
- Carter and Angela discuss how corporate interests are seemingly intentionally trying to eliminate THC to make hemp products ineffective, and highlighting why there should instead be legislation necessitating rigorous third-party testing, to prevent the label fraud rampant in the CBD and mushroom industries. (04:16)
- Angela and Carter expose the undemocratic nature of the federal hemp ban framework passed in 2025 and is set for 2027, while reaffirming that CBD Dog Health will never compromise or change their pure, Colorado-sourced full-spectrum formulations just to appease corrupt legislative changes. (07:57)
- How current tariffs are driving overseas manufacturers to cheapen formulations with unstable broad-spectrum bases and volatile isolates like CBDA, while Angela exposes how these over-processed variations mimic harsh pharmaceutical drugs that overwork the liver rather than supporting true wellness. (12:00)
- Angela urges pet parents to take active ownership as their animals’ primary health advocates by utilizing the U.S. Hemp Roundtable platform to pressure representatives through pre-formatted, ZIP-code-targeted emails and phone calls, pointing out that historical precedent shows persistent public pressure is highly effective at delaying or derailing corrupt regulatory overreach. (16:39)
- They discuss some high-risk states, identifying existing bans in Alabama, Indiana, South Carolina, and South Dakota, while highlighting a highly concerning trend in Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Wisconsin, where corporate interests are attempting to reshape the market by shifting agricultural hemp oversight away from farming agencies and into the hands of restrictive liquor control boards. (19:39)
- Angela highlights Colorado, Hawaii, and North Carolina as states successfully championing organic, rigorous hemp standards, reinforcing that CBD Dog Health and MycoDog will always remain strictly full spectrum to preserve the biological balance necessary to keep pets at homeostasis. (24:55)
- Carter and Angela conclude the episode by reaffirming their fundamental respect for whole-plant synergy over chemical isolation, while Angela issues a passionate warning about the dangerous trend of new conventional medications like Librela and “anti-aging” longevity drugs that function by blocking crucial biological cell functions under the guise of care. (26:15)
- Angela looks back on her decade-long journey in the cannabis industry, reminding listeners that despite ongoing legal battles, full-spectrum plant medicine is here to stay, and she closes by urging pet parents to speak out on social media and check the show notes for direct links to message their state representatives. (30:47)
Episode Resources:
- Download Angela’s Resources including her Pet Supplement Buying Checklist and more at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads
- U.S. Hemp Roundtable – Join the Fight in Your State
- U.S. Hemp Roundtable – Join the Fight at the Federal Level
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About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
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 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Carter Easler
Director of Research and Education at CBD Dog Health and MycoDog, Carter is a cannabis educator and holistic practitioner with certification in the use of Cannabis Therapies for Veterinary Medicine by The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. He continues to study and share his knowledge of cannabis therapeutics through written articles, educational videos and live speaking engagements across the country.
Growing up in a family of veterinarians, Carter developed a deep love for animals and saw first hand how holistic medicine could change both their lives and his own. As Director of Education, Carter travels North America educating pet parents, business owners and veterinarians about the benefits and science behind cannabis therapeutics and holistic medicine, along with his own rescue dog Archie.