Theory of Pets Podcast
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWelcome to Theory of Pets Podcast, a show for dedicated pet parents looking to learn more about pet ownership, the pet industry and improve the way we care for our dogs and cats. On this podcast we bring together long-time pet owners, experts from many different fields, industry professionals, veterinarians, trainers, authors, entrepreneurs, bloggers, celebrities and personalities to talk exclusively about pets and the industry. The podcast covers any and all pet related subjects that majority of owners will find value in, and provide some of the most unique, exciting and TOP SECRET information!
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TOP #137: Battle Against Over-Supplementation: PetMatrx's Crusade for Canine Wellness!
May 12, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 38.1 MBHi there, welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcast. I'm your host Connor Knight. Join us on this enlightening episode as we delve into the world of canine nutrition and the growing concern of over-supplementation in our furry friends. We explore the potential dangers and health issues caused by excessive vitamins and minerals in dog diets. Our special guest, Will Bohuslavizki the co-founder of PetMatrx shed light on their innovative approach to tackling this problem, promoting optimal c...
TOP #136 Getting A Large Breed Dog: Medical Issues and Costs You Should Know
November 12, 2022 16:40 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBHi there! Welcome to The Theory of Pets Podcast Episode number 136. Today we got an awesome topic to discuss and I am super excited to go over it with you! I think its important for everyone to understand what they're getting into with larger dog breeds when they want to adopt! I personally want a second dog and would like a larger breed. I dug and did some research and discuss this with Dr. Kingsley today about what you need to be prepared for health issues wise if you do get a large ...
TOP #134 Brushing Your Dog's Teeth Can Save You Thousands And Their Life
October 07, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBHi there everyone! Welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcast thank you all for joining us today! Today I am joined by Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley and we are talking about dental health! Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterVet, mobile veterinary care for happier pets! They are offering a limited time offer for Theory of Pet listeners. If you sign up at bettervet.com use the promo code: TOPDOGTIPS to get $50 off their Here are some of the topics we discuss: How important is dental hygiene f...
TOP #133 Winter Risks and Everything You Need To Know To Be Prepared
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBHey there everyone! Welcome to The Theory of Pets Podcast I'm your host, Connor Knight. I am the President of our company Top Dog Tips. You can check us out at topdogtips.com Today we are going to be talking about winter risks and what you need to know as a pet owner and how to be prepared for them! So winter is coming up and what are the most common problems you see from pet owners when winter comes around, and let’s say fall for some areas bc I know it gets pretty cold in certain p...
TOP #132 Do You Speak Dog? Understanding Dog Body Language w/ Robin Bennett
August 31, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBHi there! Welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcasts! We started this podcast to uncover truths in the pet industry. Today I am joined by Robin Bennett. Robin Bennett has been a dog behavioralist trainer for over 30 years. After successfully running her own behavior training business, she started a business that teaches doggy daycares how to understand dog behavior and body language. Enter the Dog Gurus. After that she decided again to evolve her business into a recent venture called Ruf...
TOP #131 Deep Dive In How To Care And Train Your Dog From A Veterinarian's Perspective
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBHi there, welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcast where we uncover the truths about the pet industry! I am your host, Connor Knight! Today we are going to be looking at basic how care for a new dog and training from a veterinarian's perspective. The guest today is none other than Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley. She has been a wealth of knowledge continuously coming on the podcast and sharing what she knows with us! This episode goes on a deep dive so listen in! Here is the lay out of the ques...
TOP #130: Vet Office Appointments COULD BE DEAD, Enter Vet House Calls
August 17, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBHey everyone! Thank you so much for joining me today. Today I will have Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley back on for a three-peat or four-peat? We are going to be talking about Mobile Veterinary Care, and she goes on a deep dive on Veterinary House Calls. Here are the questions and topics I cover today: So there’s this recent trend in the pet industry for house calls and mobile vet care. How did that come about? Was this how veterinary care used to be? When did BetterVet start? Who cam...
TOP #129: You Need To Know This Before Buying A Dog From A Breeder
August 10, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBHi there! Thank you everyone for joining me today. My name is Connor Knight I am the president at Top Dog Tips and the co-host of the Theory of Pets Podcast. Today we have a special guest from Embark Vet. Her name is Jenna Dockweiler. She is a veterinary geneticist. Today we are going to be doing a deep dive on proper breeding practices. Here are some of the questions I ask: Now I see your job is a veterinary geneticist at Embark Vet What does a veterinary geneticist do and ho...
TOP #128 Is Commercial Dog Food As Evil And Bad As They Say?
July 21, 2022 14:34 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBHey Everyone! Welcome to the Theory of Pets Podcast. I am your co-host, Connor Knight, and the President of Top Dog Tips. Today we are going to brush up on some controversial topics and questions. Commercial Dog Food Recently, commercial dog food has been intensely scrutinized for its process of providing cheap and affordable dog food at scale. To do this at their level, many believe the dog food companies cut corners and lack quality control. We will go through some tough question...
TOP #127 Can You Over Vaccinate Your Dog? w/ Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley @ BetterVet
July 12, 2022 17:24 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHey there everyone! My name is Connor Knight and I am the President of Top Dog Tips. I currently Thank you again for tuning into our podcast. And thank you for your continued support of the channel. Today we will be discussing the confusing and misunderstood topic of vaccines for dogs. Here is the previous podcast w/ Dr. Kingsley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w7ShS7lKSg The person that will be answering all of my questions about vaccines for dogs is Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley. Dr. ...
TOP #126: How Julie Napolitano Started Puppington For Dogs And Dog Owners and Why You Need Paw and Nose Balm!
July 03, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHi there everyone! Thank you again for tuning into this next episode of the Theory of Pets Podcast! Today I am joined by Julie Napolitano. Julie is the owner of the company Puppington! Julie started the company in 2019 and it was originally called Pup Wax. Pup Wax is a balm/moisturizer that is her original flagship product. She came up with the product formulation after being fed up with the typical general balm or moisturizer in the pet industry at the time. She talks in the po...
TOP #125 Summer Time Can Bring The Heat and A Bunch of Other Problems If You're Not Prepared w/ Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley @ BetterVet
June 27, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBHey everyone, my name is Connor Knight and I am the President of Top Dog Tips. Today, I am joined by Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley with BetterVet and we are going to talk about beating the Summer Time Heat! We all think of taking a dip in the pool, or going to the beach, or having a couple of beers on the boat, or a nice summer cookout! However, if you're a dog owner, you know you're about to get that notice from your vet for their heartworm checkup. Believe it or not there are a host of other...
TOP #124 Her English Mastiff Is 15 Years Old and Is Fed Homemade Dog Food w/ Janet @ Lovin' Bowl
June 24, 2022 19:43 - 47 minutes - 45 MBToday! We are doing a long-format video because we are reviving our podcast! We originally had prioritized other goals after August of 2020, but we are back now! We will have podcasts in the future with Samantha, and me along with other guests. My name is Connor Knight, her co-host of the Theory of Pets Podcast. We are joined today by Janet from Lovin Bowl. She currently runs a local homemade dog food company and she serves her clients through local delivery or by having it delivered t...
TOP 123: Ridesharing for Pets and Their Owners ft. Aparna Srinivasan
August 07, 2020 11:58 - 24 minutes - 24 MBHave you ever had a hard time finding a ride home from the airport? Or had trouble getting a ride to bring your pet to the vet? If you rely on ridesharing for some of your transportation needs, it can be very difficult to find a driver that will agree to bring your pet along. And, unless your pet is a service animal, they’re not typically allowed on public transportation. Aparna Srinivasan is changing that. She is the founder and CEO of SpotOn, a fairly new rideshare company that is dedica...
TOP 122: How To Start A Franchise in the Pet Industry ft. Dan Barton
August 02, 2020 13:58 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MBHave you ever thought about owning your own franchised business? We’re all familiar with McDonald’s, Burger King, Sonic and all the other popular fast food franchises, but what about franchise options in the pet industry? If you’re wondering what franchising is all about or how to get started with this entrepreneurial adventure, this podcast is for you! I invited DanBarton, founder and CEO of Splash and Dash Groomerie and Boutique, to be a guest on my show. He’s sharing information for pot...
TOP 121: How To Speak Dog ft. Steve Lankfer
July 30, 2020 14:19 - 35 minutes - 34.4 MBDo you think your dog understands you when you speak to him? Or does he just associate the sound you’re making with a certain action? For example, does he understand what the word ‘sit’ means or does he just associate that sound with the action that you are expecting of him? If your dog actually understood the words that you were using, you wouldn’t need to repetitively train him to perform a trick - he would just understand what you are expecting and do it. Dogs don’t speak English, or Ge...
TOP 120: How to Choose Mentally Stimulating Toys for Pets
July 21, 2020 17:48 - 20 minutes - 21.3 MBPets and humans have a lot in common, including mental health and disorders. One of the best ways to keep your pet’s mind sharp is to provide mentally stimulating toys and activities. Pets can suffer from boredom, stress, anxiety and even depression. For this reason, it’s just as important to care for their mental health as it is their physical health. Exposure to different environments, stimulating different sensory receptors, playing games, and teaching pets new tricks/commands can all b...
TOP 119: How to Choose a Pet Harness for Car Travel
June 08, 2020 16:18 - 18 minutes - 18 MBIf you take your dog with you everywhere you go, you probably take a lot of safety precautions. He probably wears a harness, and I’m sure you bring a leash with you wherever you go. There are also some precautions that you should take when bringing your pet along for a car ride. If your dog is free to roam around the vehicle while driving, it will be dangerous for you, him and any other passengers in the vehicle. A free roaming dog will distract you, and he will become a dangerous proj...
TOP 118: What Is Human-Grade Pet Food? ft. Tom Arrix
April 11, 2020 12:38 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MBPicking the right type of nutrition for your dogs and cats can be quite overwhelming for pet owners. There are so many options to choose from. How do you know which product is the best choice for your furry companion? Reading labels can be confusing, and online research is time consuming. Tom Arrix is the founder of Joy Food, a fairly new pet food company that builds vet-designed, curated meals for your pet from fresh and wholesome ingredients. In 2018, one of Tom’s dogs became very sick....
TOP 117: The Importance of Digestive Health in Dogs ft. Rei Kawano
April 08, 2020 10:42 - 24 minutes - 24.1 MBDigestive health is a topic that is greatly underserved in the pet food industry, and vastly underappreciated by pet owners. Most pet parents believe that feeding a high quality food is equivalent to caring for their pet’s digestive health. Unfortunately, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. If your pet’s gut health is not balanced, their body cannot properly digest food. So, no matter how good the food is, their body won’t be able to get the nutrients it needs from the meal. In this p...
TOP 116: Getting Rid of Mice and Insects Could Poison Your Pets ft. Kari Warberg Block
April 05, 2020 15:10 - 27 minutes - 26.8 MBDid you know that rodenticides and insecticides are among the top 10 household toxins that poison pets, especially dogs, every year? Insect and rodent poisons can be just as toxic to our curious pets as they are to the pest itself. Common active ingredients include long-lasting anticoagulants, which can prevent animal’s blood from clotting, Cholecalciferol, which can lead to kidney failure in animals, and Bromethalin, a neurotoxin that can result in tremors, seizures and paralysis. March w...
TOP 115: Can My Dog Contract Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
April 02, 2020 15:14 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MBA few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus a global pandemic. As the panic around this virus grows, many pet owners are worried about the health of their companion animals. Can dogs get coronavirus? Is this something that you should be worried about? I’ll answer that question in this podcast episode. I’ll also tell you about some things you can do to keep your pet safe during these trying times. I’ve done a lot of research, an...
TOP 114: Turning Your Dreams Into a Successful Pet Business ft. Kristin Morrison
February 08, 2020 21:08 - 27 minutes - 26.8 MBThe pet industry is booming! There are new businesses popping up everyday. If you have a dream of working with pets and their owners, there has never been a better time to get into this thriving industry. But, how do you get started? How do you take your dream and turn it into a successful pet business? In this week’s episode, Kristin Morrison (founder of the Six-Figure Pet Business Academy) is some of her top tips on starting your own pet-related business. She has provided pet business co...
TOP 113: The Dangers of Pet Obesity and How To Help Your Pet Slim Down ft. Prof. Alex German
February 06, 2020 19:15 - 19 minutes - 19.3 MBCanine obesity is a growing epidemic and it is just as dangerous as obesity in humans. If a human is overweight, they can make changes to their lifestyle to quickly shed a few pounds. Unfortunately, it is up to us to manage the weight of our pets. That means if your dog is overweight or obese, you're the only one that can help him. The longer you wait, the more severe the health effects will be. Obesity could ultimately take years off your dog's life. In this week’s episode, I had the plea...
TOP 112: The Benefits of Animals for Seniors ft. Austin Gerber
February 04, 2020 14:37 - 16 minutes - 17 MBIf you’re a pet owner, you have seen the amazing effects that animals can have on our overall health and well-being. These positive effects have piqued the interest of scientists around the world who have recently taken a strong interest in this topic. The more research is done, the more we are realizing that animal interaction has a much greater effect on humans than we originally thought. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m chatting with Austin Gerber. He is the licensed administrator of...
TOP 111: How Pets Influence Your Shopping Habits ft. Adrian Tennant
January 11, 2020 15:03 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBOf course pet owners buy certain products that non-pet owners do not need. But, did you ever consider how owning a pet influences your shopping habits? We all need pet food, supplies, toys, treats, etc. How do we choose one product over another? What influences our buying decisions? In this week’s episode, I’m speaking with Adrian Tennant. He is the Vice Pesident of Insights at Bigeye, an advertising agency based in Orlando, Florida. The company has recently done a research study, led by T...
TOP 110: How To Find High Quality Pet Clothes ft. Ivy Higa
January 09, 2020 14:48 - 17 minutes - 17.4 MBI recently ran into a problem trying to find a sweater for a new rescue pup that we adopted. It was difficult to find a sweater that was thick, warm and made from quality materials. I started looking into the materials used in most pet clothing, and was really disappointed with the quality of the garments for the price. In this week’s episode, I am chatting with a like-minded fashion designer who recently launched a pet clothing company. You may recognize the name Ivy Higa from Season 8 of...
TOP 109: Do Dogs Really Derive From Wolves? ft. Bernie Taylor
January 07, 2020 19:27 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MBThere is a longstanding narrative that dogs were domesticated from orphaned wolf pups. This narrative is being overturned with the emerging theory that we didn’t tame wolves into dogs, but instead, dog packs integrated with our families in an Alpha partnership. This developing theory is reinforced by recent DNA evidence, archaeological discoveries from Paleolithic caves and our own better understanding of dog dynamics. I find this theory fascinating, and I wanted to speak with an expert th...
TOP 108: What Is Blue-Green Algae and Is It Toxic for Pets?
November 08, 2019 15:37 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MBBlue-green algae has been a hot topic of discussion over the past few months. Did you know that this type of bacteria is toxic to dogs? If you’re not worried about your pet getting sick from blue-green algae, you should be! Did you know that this bacteria has been identified in all 50 states across the country? Many pets have become ill after ingesting it, and some have even died because of it. The best way to protect your pet from blue-green algae is to educate yourself about what it look...
TOP #107: How to Prepare Your Pet for a Disaster
November 06, 2019 13:40 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBThis is the time of year when many families are preparing for the harsh winter months ahead. Other families are gearing up for hurricane season or wondering what they should do to prepare for the next hurricane. No matter what region of the world you live in, it’s important to be prepared for any disaster or emergency that may come your way. Getting your family prepared for a disaster doesn’t stop with the human members. Do you know where the emergency shelters are located in your area? Do...
TOP 106: How One Veteran is Helping Shelter Dogs and Humans in Need ft. Matthew Lamarand
November 04, 2019 21:22 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBWith Veteran’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to share the story of one of my favorite Veteran’s. Matthew Lamarand is the CEO of Dogology University. He is a United States Military Veteran K9 Handler. He has almost 10 years experience training K9's to scout for explosives. After realizing that 96% of surrendered dogs never went through any type of obedience training, he dedicated himself to train these rescue pups for service dog work. He rehomes the canine...
TOP 105: Are Pee Pads Right for Your Pet? ft. Linda Bernier
November 02, 2019 15:54 - 24 minutes - 24 MBMost pet owners think that all pee pads are the same. If they need to use these pads for their puppy, they just head to their local pet store and buy the first package they see. In fact, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are many different types and sizes of pee pads, and they are all made with different materials. Another common misconception is that pee pads will actually train your pet to go to the bathroom inside. When used properly with training and reinforcement, pee pad...
TOP 104: What Types of CBD Products Are Best for My Pet
July 14, 2019 11:51 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBCannabidiol, also known as CBD, is becoming a growing treatment in the human and veterinary medical fields. CBD is a substance extracted from the hemp plant, which makes it a controversial topic in either industry. As more research is being done on the effectiveness of CBD on health conditions such as cancer, arthritis, stress and anxiety, more and more people are seeking this treatment for themselves and their pets. This week I was able to speak with Jeremy Feldman and David Nichols, co-f...
TOP 103: Transitioning Your Pet To A New Diet ft. Dr Jennifer Adolphe
July 08, 2019 15:56 - 8 minutes - 9.8 MBFrom time to time, you’ll need to transition your pet to a new diet. Whether it’s because of a change in age, a health condition or just the fact that you’d like your dog to eat a healthier diet, you need to be sure that you transition your pet to the new food properly. If not, your pet will likely suffer from digestion problems including diarrhea, excessive gas and nausea. Dr. Jennifer Adolphe is a regular guest on my podcast. In this week’s episode Dr. Adolphe discusses the importance of...
TOP 102: How To Calm Your Pet's Anxiety ft. Lisa Radosta
July 04, 2019 14:51 - 22 minutes - 22.6 MBDealing with a pet that has anxiety problems can be a struggle for even the most experienced owner. Whether it’s separation anxiety, noise aversion, anxiety about car rides or anything else, it’s important that you find the best way to help your pet deal with this issue. From over-the-counter treatments to home remedies, there are dozens of ways to treat pet anxiety. But, which option is best for your furry companion. Anxiety can present in many ways. While some dogs may go to extreme meas...
TOP 101: How To Keep Your Pet Safe on the Fourth of July
July 02, 2019 15:34 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBFourth of July is almost here, and when you think about this upcoming holiday, you probably think about barbecues, lounging on the beach or fireworks. Unfortunately, our dogs only think about the bright lights, loud noises and strange smells that this holiday brings. Did you know that more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year? I reached out to the Executive Director of Michelson Found Animals, Aimee Gilbreath, to find out what pet owners can do to help keep ...
TOP 100: The Difference Between Therapy Animals and Service Animals ft. Elisabeth Van Every
May 19, 2019 15:22 - 29 minutes - 29.2 MBDo you know the difference between a therapy animal and a service animal? Most people use these two terms interchangeably, but they are actually two very different things. Therapy animals provide physiological and psychological therapy to people other than their owners. Service animals help their owners perform tasks that the owner cannot do on their own. What types of animals can be therapy animals? What tasks do they perform, and what environments can they work in? In this week’s episode...
TOP 099: How to Start Hunting with a Gun Dog ft. Martin Deeley
May 17, 2019 14:16 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MBOwning a gun dog means devoting your spare time to ongoing training. It’s a big responsibility, and you can’t expect your gun dog to be fully trained in just a few short months. There’s a lot of research to be done before you even bring a gun dog home. What breed will be best for your needs? When should you begin training? This week’s episode features dog training expert Martin Deeley. Martin has been training dogs for more than 35 years, his dogs have won trials in the United States and B...
TOP 098: What Are Organic Pet Grooming Products and Should You Use Them ft. Julie Creed
May 15, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MBChoosing high quality grooming products for your dog will have a positive impact no his overall health and well-being. It may even increase his life expectancy. I know this sounds like an extreme statement, but it’s true. Many dangerous ingredients found in a majority of pet grooming products have been linked to life threatening conditions including cancer, organ damage and neurological problems. Today, I’m discussing the dangers of low-quality commercial pet grooming products. I spoke wit...
TOP 097: How to Choose the Right CBD Products for Pets ft. Christina O’Reilly
May 13, 2019 16:44 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MBCannabidiol, also known as CBD, is becoming a growing treatment in the human and veterinary medical fields. CBD is a substance extracted from the hemp plant, which makes it a controversial topic in either industry. As more research is being done on the effectiveness of CBD on health conditions such as cancer, arthritis, stress and anxiety, more and more people are seeking this treatment for themselves and their pets. This week I was fortunate enough to speak with Christina O’Reilly, co-fou...
TOP 096: What Are the Responsibilities of Pet Foster Parents ft. Sarah Brasky
May 11, 2019 14:54 - 26 minutes - 25.6 MBFostering a pet is a unique experience that allows you to help your local shelter or animal rescue organization learn more about the pets in their care. Living in a shelter can be an overwhelming experience for some animals. There are new smells all the time, new people to get used to on a daily basis, and other animals coming and going regularly. Sensory overload in a shelter environment can lead to behavior trouble, aggression issues or cause some pets to become extremely scared and intr...
TOP 095: Is It Safe to Feed Your Pet a Plant-Based Diet? ft. Dr Jennifer Adolphe
May 07, 2019 17:47 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MBI get a lot of questions from pet owners who are curious about feeding their pet a plant-based diet. Is it safe? Can your pet get all of the nutrition that he needs from a plant-based diet? I feed our pets an omnivorous diet, so I was curious about a plant-based diet as well. I asked one of my most popular podcast guests, Dr. Jennifer Adolphe, to come on Theory of Pets again and discuss a vegetarian diet for pets. She is the Senior Nutritionist for Petcurean, a premium pet food company. Dr...
TOP 094: How DNA Research Is Helping Pets Around the World ft. Dr Angela Hughes
April 30, 2019 15:13 - 25 minutes - 25.4 MBScientists around the world are exploring how a better understanding of our genetic makeup can improve our lives – and those of our beloved pets. In the age of “wearables”, trackable health technology and DNA testing for ancestry and health, more and more healthcare is heading toward a future of personalised, proactive and preventative care. Did you know that recent genetic research is helping to improve the lives of our pets? Researchers looking into the DNA profile and biomarkers of pets...
TOP 093: What Is Sniffspot and How It Helps to Mentally Stimulate Pets ft. David Adams
April 29, 2019 15:48 - 14 minutes - 15 MBProper mental stimulation is imperative to your dog’s overall health and well-being. Like us, our dogs get bored doing the same mundane things day after day. Playing with the same toys, eating the same food and sniffing around the same yard will get monotonous over time. While it’s difficult to change up Fido’s schedule every day, Sniffspot is making it a lot easier to find new places for your dog to roam whenever you have the time for an outing. David Adams is the founder of Sniffspot, a ...
TOP 092: What is Over-Vaccination & How to Prevent It ft. Roxanne Hawn
April 18, 2019 13:44 - 33 minutes - 33.1 MBOver-vaccination is a term that we are frequently hearing these days. It’s a concern for parents of human and furry children alike. What is over-vaccination? How can you prevent it? This is a common question that I am asked by listeners, and it’s a question that I myself asked many years ago. Roxanne Hawn is the author of the award-winning dog blog Champion of My Heart and my guest today. Sadly, she has first-hand experience dealing with a pet that had a terrible reaction to a vaccinat...
TOP 091: How to Choose the Right Pet Sitter ft. Laura Vorreyer
April 15, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 31 MBPet sitters perform countless jobs for pet parents. You surely know that they can watch your pets for you while you are out of town, but did you know they might also get your mail, water your plants and keep an eye on your home? Many pet sitters are also available for daily pet visits, not just overnight stays. All pet sitters offer different services, and it’s important that you choose the sitter that will be right for you and your pet. Laura Vorreyer is an entrepreneur who pioneered ...
TOP 090: Rescuing Pets from Foreign Countries ft. Deb Jarrett
April 09, 2019 16:30 - 28 minutes - 28.3 MBHave you read news stories about cats and dogs rescued from foreign countries? Do you wonder how that happens? Believe it or not, shelters and rescue organizations around the world are much different than what we are used to here in the USA. They have a staggering number of homeless pets to help, and oftentimes their resources are extremely limited. Deb Jarrett created the Dharamsala Animal Rescue in India. In this week’s podcast episode, she’s talking about her first-hand experience r...
TOP 089: Making Money as a Pet Blogger ft. Maggie Marton
March 31, 2019 14:33 - 32 minutes - 31.7 MBPet blogs have become very popular in recent years, which has driven more and more pet owners to get into this business. Knowing that there are so many successful dog and cat bloggers out there, it can be a bit daunting to start at first. But, the best time to get started is right now, and it's actually very quick and easy to launch your own pet blog. Of course, you’ll need some writing and technical skills. So today, I’m chatting with Maggie Marton, the writer behind Oh My Dog! Blog. She’...
TOP 088: How to Pay Veterinary Expenses You Can't Afford ft. Steven Mornelli
March 31, 2019 14:18 - 21 minutes - 21 MBIf you’ve ever struggled to pay for your pet’s veterinary expenses, you know what a difficult situation it is. You’re forced to choose between getting your dog the medical help he needs or paying your weekly bills and expenses. Some people rack up credit card debt or borrow money from family and friends to help their injured pet, while others don’t have any options. What happens to a pet in need if their owner cannot pay for their medical fees? Sadly, many of these animals are euthanized. ...
TOP 087: Tips for Traveling with Your Pet
March 30, 2019 15:21 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBTraveling with your pets can make the adventure even more exciting. However, there are a lot of things to consider before taking your dog along with you. You need to plan ahead to ensure your dog’s safety, and to make the trip as easy as possible for yourself. In this podcast episode I’m speaking with Kelly, the author of the Paws Across Britain blog. She has taken her Lhasa Apso, Elsa, with her on many adventures - from car trips and overnight hotel stays to short outings at local restaur...