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Juliana DeWillems, owner of JW Dog Training and overall dog training guru, joins us to talk about all things behavior. Our host asks the silly questions on our mind so you don't have to!

Holley Truitt joins us to chat about how to best prepare your pet for the vet (before the visit, during the visit, and after the visit!) They have been a veterinary technician in Austin for eight years and have a special interest in behavior and training. They are advocates of husbandry and veterinary care for all pets, including those who are fearful, anxious, and stressed. 

Ruth Hegarty from Creature Good Dog Training joins us to talk about what it means to have a reactive dog, how to change behavior, and how to support the frazzled pet parents who are working around the clock to help their pets. 

Dr. Melissa Bourgeois from Merck Animal Health joins us to talk about the exciting new launch of a monoclonal antibody gilvetmab that will allow veterinary oncologists to use the checkpoint inhibitor to recognize and fight cancer cells.

In today's episode, we chat with Natalie Gruchow, an advocate for the emotional well-being of pets from Fear Free. We discuss making big changes in our lives, and how we can reduce the stress of our pets. Think moving, introducing new family members, and everything else that we take for granted but that our babies can't understand. 

Dr. Shadi Ireifej from VetTriage joins us to talk about trends in the space of veterinary telemedicine and frequently asked questions from pet parents. We chat about where the industry is going and why you should look into finding a telehealth company for your pet. As Dr. Shadi puts it, emergencies never happen at convenient times!

Erin Scott joins us to talk about the Dog Health Journal, which teaches you what behaviors to look for in your dog, and we discuss how to be best prepared for your next veterinary visit.

In today's episode, we chat with Jody L. Teiche about what it means to be a pet health coach and how we can help our pets with their anxiety as well as our own anxiety as caretakers.

Dr. Andria Beal, CEO and founder of EpiPaws, joins us to chat about how genes are influenced and controlled by epigenetic marks and how we can leverage this science to both calculate the age of our pets and determine risk factors in developing chronic disease in the future.

Dr. Krista Sirois from PAZ Veterinary joins us to talk about behavior in cats. We chat about how cats hide their pain, how to notice subtle changes in behavior and how you can help your furry friend at home and at the vet clinic

Dr. Michelle Greenfield from Aquadocs joins us to chat about aquatic pet health. We discuss what exactly an aquatic veterinarian does, how to best take care of your pet fish, and things to consider before becoming a fish parent.

Dr. Holly Ganz from Animal Biome joins us to chat about an impressive new study that looks into fecal transplants and bacteria related to gut health. It's groundbreaking research when it comes to the cat microbiome. Cat lovers, listen to this episode to hear about all the amazing research going on in the cat world.

Doug Keeling from Bad to the Bone Pet Care joins us to talk about all things pet sitting. We chat about specialty pet care, how to bring Fear Free to your home and your clients, how you can turn your passion for pets into a business (and how it doesn't have to be an overnight success!), and all things pet care in between.

Lori Chamberland of the Fear Free family joins us to chat about stress in our pets. we discuss how important it is to be attentive and respond to signs of anxiety in your pets before their behavior escalates. 

What a summer! If your summer is going anything like mine is (we're talking muggy weather, bad air quality, lots of travel, and most importantly, ticks!), we're getting rescued! Dr. Kathryn Duncan and Dr. Laura Greene join us to talk about how to prepare for the dog days of summer. Wishing everyone a happy July and a happy muggy time for our pets.

Tabitha Kucera joins us to talk about pain management in your pets. We discuss the sheer number of dogs and cats who have osteoarthritis, how to tell if your fur baby is in pain, and most importantly, how to treat and prevent this! 

Welcome to episode 100 of this podcast and of course, welcome Dr. Adam Christman, the best guest to bring us into our rebrand! We chat about the vet school journey, how social media has impacted veterinarians as well as pet parents, and everything in between. Dr. Christman brings us a raw, real look into the vet client world. 

Danielle McMillian from Hello Pretty Petsitting joins us to talk about professional pet sitting and what that looks like for you, your pet, and your sitter. We chat about safety tips, FAQs, and everything to know before giving the leash to another caretaker.  

Natalie Ball from Bark Balls joins us to talk about the inspiration behind this up-cycled tennis ball company, how Natalie is helping environmental and community initiatives, and of course, how this can help your furry friend!

Gone are the days of choosing the closest veterinarian! Dr. Bonnie Bragdon joins us to talk about finding the right veterinarian for your pet, why vet care is so expensive, what you can do to alleviate some of those costs and what future predictions are saying about vet care. 

Lynn from Paul's Custom Pet Food joins us to talk about the tear jerker but inspiring story that led her and Paul to seek veterinary-backed clean food for pets. If you want to learn about the importance of real food, listen to Lynn's discussion today. 

Aneeta Boor Boor from Animal Ortho Care joins us to talk about all the wonderful work the company is doing to support the care of animals joints, limbs, and bones. If you want to learn about how bracing goes beyond prosthetics, and how Animal Ortho Care gets personal and customizable, listen to Aneeta's discussion 

Mikkel Becker from the Fear Free family (literally) joins us to talk about tips on how to reduce stress for your pets. Listen to Mikkel's tips on home life, outside life, and the dreaded topic of taking your pet to the vet. Her dad founded the Fear Free movement so you can bet she knows everything about how to give your pet their best life. 

Tori Mistick from Wear Wag Repeat joins us to talk about how she turned her passion for pets into a career - and how you can too! Listen to Tori's tips about following your dreams in the pet industry, learn about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the furry, and most importantly, hear her distilled insights from Wear Wag Repeat.

Aly DelaCoeur from Wag Enabled joins us to talk about being the best pet parent for YOUR pet. Regardless of affordability and accessibility, you can make your pets happy mentally, physically and psychologically! Listen to Aly's discussion on how to make sure you don't compare yourself to other pet parents.

Chris Roy joins us to talk about Doobert Forward, an e-commerce store that donates 5% to your animal shelter of choice when you buy your pet needs online. If you want to dive into the pay-it-forward model and why Doobert Forward is better than Chewy or Petco, listen to Chris' discussion about the new e-commerce platform.

Jessica Williams, a pet-focused content strategist and blogging coach, joins us to talk about dachshund health. If you want to dive into dachshund-specific tips (even if you don't have one!), listen to Jessica's discussion about stereotypes, health concerns, and hiking tips! You'll learn so much about small dog breeds and all that they can accomplish. Read her blog here: https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/

Ameetess Dira from DOGTV joins us to talk about the unique streaming service for dogs, designed to alleviate stress and anxiety throughout the day. If you want to dive into the fascinating science behind the three channels, listen to Ameetess' discussion about the TV platform for pet parents and veterinarians.

Dr. Ira Gordon joins us to talk about the future of independent vet clinics. If you want to dive into ways to support the shrinking number of small, independent and veterinarian-owned clinics, listen to Dr. Gordon's discussion on why saving them is important and how they can compete in an industry that is increasingly consolidating.

Dr. Patrick Mahaney joins us to talk about common infectious diseases in dogs and cats. If you want to dive into causes, vaccines, supplements, and most importantly, how pet parents can protect their pets, listen to Dr. Mahaney's discussion about better understanding infectious diseases.

Amy Tokic joins us to talk about last-minute gift ideas for pet lovers and pets alike. If you're scrambling to get those final presents, listen to Amy's top selection. And you can trust her, since she's the editor-in-chief of PetGuide.com! And remember, you don't have to be extravagant as long as your pet is happy. Regardless, it'll be a fantastic holiday season.

Christina Lopes from FidoCure joins us to talk precision medicine and how it is the future of curing animal cancer. If you want to dive into mapping the cancer journey from diagnosis to death and what YOU should do if your pet has cancer, listen to Christina's discussion about a shift towards preventative rather than reactive medicine.

Gabriel Riesco from Pawmos joins us to talk about the crazy story of how he got into dog training and his unique philosophies. If you want to dive into the mental wellness aspect of training, funny stories, and interesting aspects of the industry, listen to Gabriel's discussion about the future of dog behavioral training.

Courtney McWilliams joins us from MaryMac's Doggie Retreat, New Orleans' first black-owned doggie daycare and spa boutique! If you want to dive into the importance of personalized care for your pet (especially with separation anxiety) the experience of a dog in Courtney's care, and her tips for other aspiring black business owners, listen to her discussion about starting this fantastic haven for dogs.

Dr. Sydney Pokard joins us to welcome Thanksgiving and the festive season by talking about holiday pet safety and the common risks associated with this time of year. If you want to dive into the big risks of the season, including food, objects, and new stressors, listen to Dr. Pokard's discussion about how to safely celebrate the holidays with your pets.

Josh Vaisman from Flourish Veterinary Consulting joins us to talk about meaningful ways that pet parents can show vets their gratitude, and vice versa, how veterinarians can show the best level of care for their clients. If you want to dive into preparing for vet visits, understanding veterinary burnout, and paving the way for a great next visit, listen to Josh's discussion about what goes on behind the scenes at veterinary clinics and how to make sure you help your vet thrive.

Ed Goluch - the Founder and CEO of QSM Diagnostics - joins us as part of a sneak peek look into Mella Pet Care's partnership with this medical device company. To dive into the importance of being able to identify the correct bacteria strain for antibiotic treatment and how it affects veterinarians as well as pet parents, listen to Ed's discussion about the future of the development of sensors for infection monitoring and its integration with Mella's software platform to streamline workflow for users.

Vail Weymann, the Co-Founder and CEO of Purrch, joins us to talk about a community of pet people navigating the ups and downs of parenthood together. If you want to dive into the new best friend for modern-day pet parents, hear about connecting with fellow parents and industry experts, listen to Vail's discussion about a new app for personalized pet care.

Sebastian Gabor from Digitail joins us to talk about the digital transformation wave overtaking the veterinary industry. If you want to dive into automatic appointments, streamlining telemedicine, and asynchronous chats listen to Sebastian's discussion about enabling effective visits that allow vets to see more patients.

Coleen Ellis, a rockstar and pet loss pioneer from the Two Hearts Pet Loss Center, joins us to talk about the final walk with our pets. If you want to dive into making sure that your pet's end of life journey is perfect for them, listen to Coleen's discussion about celebrating life and preparing to cross the rainbow in the best way possible.

Samantha Henson, an award winning clinical pet nutritionist, joins us to talk about gut health and the pet's microbiome. If you want to dive into how pets' microbiomes become damaged and hear key insights from her book ‘Healing Your Dog's Cut Microbiome, listen to Samantha Henson's discussion about how pet parents can support gut health at home. Find Samantha at Next Generation Pet Wellness!

Dr. Rachel Mar about how to prepare before bringing a new furry friend into your life. If you want to dive into some factors to consider before adopting a pet, kitty and puppy proofing a home, essential supplies, and more, listen to her discussion about being fully ready for a new family member. Check Dr. Rachel out below: Instagram Website Facebook

Dr. Rory Lubold joins us to talk about bringing affordable veterinary care to pets everywhere. If you want to dive into what Affordable Pet Labs is doing to improve the lives of pets, how quality of veterinary medicine is improving, and how 43 different cities are already bringing well-priced care to your doorstep, listen to Dr. Rory Lubold's discussion about getting your pets to live healthier and longer lives.

Dr. David Haworth joins us to talk about current cancer treatments for pets. If you want to dive into oncology and new genomics-based technologies, what pet parents should do if they suspect their pet may have cancer, and innovative screening tests, listen to Dr. Haworth's discussion about fascinating therapies.

Allison Albert Ward from PetKrewe and VitaCat join us to talk about sustainability in the cat food industry. If you want to hear tips and tricks on picking the right food for your kitty and tend to feel overwhelmed by all of the choices at the grocery or pet store, listen to Allison's amazing discussion about the environmental damage that mainstream cat food causes, the necessity of cat supplements, and aspects to consider when buying new food.

Clint Latham from Lucca Veterinary Data Security joins us to talk about the importance of internet security for pet (and all) parents. Listen to Clint's amazing discussion to learn more about staying safe on the internet in this age of digital health records. We discuss social media, passwords managers, VINs, public Wi-Fi, and mostly answer all the random questions our host Daniella has about technology!

Melissa Mitchner from The Bark Shoppe joins us to discuss the importance of grooming on pet health. If you want to hear tips and tricks on keeping your pet healthy from the CEO of the New York Institute of Pet Grooming herself (see how many times we can say the word grooming in one episode) listen to Melissa's amazing discussion about pet healthcare and haircuts. Click the links below to learn more! The Bark Shoppe New York Institute of Pet Grooming

Nana Deleplanque from the NYC Reiki Institute joins us to talk about how we can practice Reiki (a Japanese form of energy healing) on our pets. From horses to goldfish, Nana discusses the benefits of this type of alternative medicine on all animals, no matter the distance.

Dr. Jessica Allen - an emergency veterinarian - joins us to talk about keeping your pet safe and happy during the summer. We discuss heatstroke, water danger, creepy crawlies, and how to avoid potential risks this season!

Dr. Stephanie Austin - a koalafied veterinarian who cares about the sustainability of the environment and our pet's future - joins us to talk about tips and tricks for flying with your pets. We discuss documents, resources, and ways to make your best friend feel safe and comfortable during long and stressful journeys!

Dr. Lisa Radosta - a working mom and a certified veterinary behaviorist - joins us to talk about behaviour problems in pets and how pet parents can help their furry friends live their best lives by addressing their wellness concerns. Check out Dr. Radosta's treasure trove of veterinarian-backed resources by clicking here.