This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Scott Grillo, National Sales Manager for FurZapper – the wildly popular, reusable pet hair remover that's winning over pet parents worldwide. With over 55,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, FurZapper is making waves for its simple yet effective solution to a hairy problem—removing pet hair from clothes, bedding, and laundry without hassle. Tune in as Scott shares why this little yellow gadget has become a grooming game-changer and laundry lifesaver during shedding season

EPISODE NOTES: Conquering Shedding Season with FurZapper

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This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes a very special guest—her producer and fellow pet expert, Mark Winter! In this sizzling Summer 2025 episode, Michelle and Mark share essential tips for keeping your dogs and cats safe, healthy, and happy during the hot months ahead. From heatwave hazards to hydration musts, they cover everything pet parents need to know to beat the heat and enjoy a safe, sun-filled season with their furry friends.

EPISODE NOTES: Hot Pets, Cool Tips: Summer Safety for Cats & Dogs

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On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern welcomes Kirsten Brand, creator of PAWNIX, the innovative noise-canceling headphones designed specifically for dogs—featured on Shark Tank! Inspired by top human noise-canceling technology, PAWNIX helps reduce anxiety caused by fireworks, thunderstorms, and other loud noises by lowering sound levels up to 30 decibels. Kirsten shares how her muse, Emma, and other dogs have benefited from this groundbreaking solution, allowing pets to stay calm and comfortable in noisy environments. Tune in to discover how PAWNIX is revolutionizing pet hearing protection and bringing peace of mind to pet parents everywhere!

EPISODE NOTES: PAWNIX – Noise Cancelling Headphones for Dogs

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We know cats like to hide! We also know they love their comfort! This week Michelle Fern talks to Holly Karbo, creator of Cozy Cat Cave Beds. These felted wool cat cave beds are purrrfect for your happy kitty! Best Bets for Pets listeners will get a 10% discount with the promo code: BESTBET. Tune in!

EPISODE NOTES: Cozy Cat Cave Beds

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We all know, love, and follow ridiculously fab dogs on social media - but how does your own fame-worthy pup reach influencer status? This week Michelle Fern welcomes Loni Edwards, the human behind some of the world’s most influential pets, and founder of The Dog Agency and PetCon. She breaks down the essential steps to furry fame in her first book, How to Make Your Dog #Famous: A Guide to Social Media and Beyond.

EPISODE NOTES: How To Make Your Dog #Famous

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Michelle Fern is joined by Jeh Lin, General Manager at Petlibro. Petlibro has the perfect gift for the pet in your life this upcoming Holiday season! How many times have you rushed off to work, or anywhere, and wondered if you left food and water out for your pet? Petlibro has products proven to be technologically intelligent, and reliable, and has created a seamless way to keep pets healthy, hydrated, and well. Tune in to hear about their Capsule Fountain and Granary Feeder.

EPISODE NOTES: Petlibro Capsule Fountain and Granary Feeder

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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Andrew Green, creator, showrunner and executive producer, of the new Apple TV+ series, Puppy Place. Based on Scholastic’s best-selling book series written by Ellen Miles, Puppy Place chronicles the adventures of dog-loving siblings, Charles and Lizzie Peterson, and the puppy pals they foster in search of forever homes. Each of the eight live-action episodes tells the story of a puppy who finds his or her way to the Peterson family.

EPISODE NOTES: Puppy Place - New Apple Kids Series- Finds Dogs Homes!

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This week Michelle Fern talks to Tricia Spencer, author of the awesome book, Forever Dogs - Wit and Wisdom From The Great Beyond. This unique book has more than 350 antique and vintage dog photos with dog-voiced captions and unique Americana views, antique and vintage dog-themed advertisements, dog-voiced poetry, Hhuman-voiced poetry about dogs, and advice from good-old-dog Wilbur to the new pup generation. It’s a fun book for the whole family. Tune in!

EPISODE NOTES: Forever Dogs

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This week Michelle Fern talks to SodaPup Founder and CEO Adam Baker, who is helping bring unique awareness and raising money in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. When you purchase this product SodaPup will donate 30% of the sale to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

EPISODE NOTES: Take Time to 'Paws' and Help Raise Money for a Good Cause - A Cure for Breast Cancer - SodaPup Releases Their New Pink Flower Power Enrichment Licking Mats

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This week MIchelle Fern chats cats with Mike Walker, retired television writer (Norman Lear, Bud Yorkin, Maude, All That Glitters, Harrison & Tyler Show), film writer, newspaper and magazine writer, about his book, Me & Groucho: Tiptoeing Together Through Hollywood's Litter Box.

Groucho and Mike met on Christmas Day 1976 and helped each other through some very tumultuous times in Hollywood, while living in a 4 X 4 garage apartment until success in TV writing.

EPISODE NOTES: Me & Groucho: Tiptoeing Together Through Hollywood's Litter Box

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This week Michelle Fern has a different type of show. She welcomes Yolanda Berkowitz, President of Friends of Miami Animals and HSUS board member. Since 2016, Friends of Miami Animals Foundation has been a leader in animal welfare issues. They help build effective programs, establishing meaningful collaborations and engaging leaders and the community to save and improve the lives of homeless pets.

EPISODE NOTES: Helping Homeless Pets

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Good Morning America’s Eva Pilgrim and her Frenchie Walter introduce kids to a new adventure in kindness with her new children’s book, Walter Does His Best. Join Michelle Fern as she welcomes Eva to Best Bets for Pets to talk about her hilarious, dog adventure story, that encourages kids to remember that being kind does not require perfection but rather one’s best effort and intention.

EPISODE NOTES: Walter Does His Best

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This week Michelle Fern talks to Dale Hipsh, Senior VP of Hard Rock Hotels about their new Unleashed Pet Program. The program allows you and your pet to experience the same luxury hotel experience with exclusive amenities including Posh sWAG bags upon check-in, Luxurious velvet memory foam beds for pets to relax, Customized "pet tracks" playlists available on Spotify for pets to never be alone, Designated areas provided for pets, so all guests (furry and not) are comfortable during their stay and more!

EPISODE NOTES: Cats And Dogs and Rock ‘n Roll! An Iconic Hotel Chain Unleashes A New Pet Program

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This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Mike Leon, President and inventor of the innovative Bike Tow Leash. Discover how this American Pet Association-approved biking attachment transforms the way you ride with your dog, keeping both of you safe and happy. Engineered with a durable, pre-assembled design, the Bike Tow Leash prevents tipping, tangling, and steering issues while encouraging proper leash behavior. Perfect for preventing boredom and under-stimulation, the Bike Tow Leash lets you bond with your dog at their natural pace. Tune in to learn how this game-changing product combines physics and fun for the ultimate biking experience with your furry friend!

EPISODE NOTES: Pedal Perfectly with Your Pup: The Game-Changing Bike Tow Leash!

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This week Michelle Fern talks to Damian Hall, Senior Marketing Manager for Catit about keeping your cats hydrated and cool products for doing that. Cats need access to clean water to stay healthy, as proper hydration can help prevent urinary tract diseases. The Catit PIXI Smart Fountain features two filtration technologies for ultra-clean, great-tasting water. Tune in to hear about all the cool Catit fountains and products!

EPISODE NOTES: Catit

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Looking for a new veterinarian? Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Dana Varble, NAVC Chief Veterinary Officer to discuss how to choose a new veterinarian. Also Michelle and Dana talk about 'What Were They Thinking?' moments they each experienced at the vet's office. Tune in for a fun and informative show.

EPISODE NOTES: Choosing A Vet

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This week Michelle Fern welcomes renown veterinarian, Dr. Marty Goldstein, to talk about his line of pet products, his books, and his recent documentary, The Dog Doc. Many experts – and thousands of satisfied clients – consider him to be America’s foremost integrative veterinarian. Pet Life Radio listeners will also get 25% off sitewide on DrMartyPets.com on all standard-priced items until 8/30/21 with promo code BESTBETS25.

EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Marty Goldstein - The Dog Doc

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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Chelsey Christiansen, Digital Marketing Manager for Carlson Pet Products. Carlson Pet Products is a family-owned, budget-conscious, company specializing in creating pet safety products to keep your pet happily protected from the puppy stage through the senior years, such as pet pens, foldable elevated beds, crates, and pet gates.

EPISODE NOTES: Carlson Pet Products

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This week Michelle Fern talks about some of the strange and crazier pet products out in the market that you may or may not need for your pets! Michelle also answers email questions about her favorite pet products that have been featured on Best Bets for Pets.

EPISODE NOTES: Stranger Things

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Michelle Fern welcomes Nicole McKay, artist and creator of AugiDog Art. Everyone loves their pets like they are family, because in reality, they are. What more of a better way to show our love for our pets than to have a custom AugiDog canvas to hang in our home, or office of our furry best friends. AugiDog Art allows your pet to live on forever, with a one-of-a-kind custom canvas that is just as unique, and special as they are.

EPISODE NOTES: AugiDog Art

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Lorien Clemens, the COO and Co-Founder of Pet Hub. It’s Lost Pet Prevention Month in July, and PetHub offers 360-degree protection for your pets and great tips for us pet parents. What is PetHub and how do they do it? Learn what to do to protect them and what PetHub offers to keep them safe.

EPISODE NOTES: Pet Hub

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Michelle Fern welcomes Gail Beregovich from Jax and Cali. Jax & Cali Paw and Body Wipes are natural, with no harmful chemicals or ingredients, hypoallergenic, ph Balanced, PEIA certified, cruelty-free & vegan wipe, which actually cleans and can clean multiple paws in one fell swoop! Jax & Cali Toothbrush Wipes have been formulated with natural enzymes to inhibit and reduce bacterial growth, plaque and inflammation, while promoting white teeth and fresh breath. Jax & Cali Paw Protect soothes, moisturizes and protects dry cracked and chapped paws during scorching summers and harsh winters.

EPISODE NOTES: Jax and Cali

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio about tips to keep your pets safe this summer. Tune in to find out what you need to keep in your pet's first aid kit and much more!

EPISODE NOTES: Sizzling Summer Safety!

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Got some crazy cats? Want to keep your cats calm? Michelle Fern chats with Michele Crowley, VP of Marketing for Scientia Pet, makers of the new bSerene line of cat calming solutions. bSerene products use superior technology to improve the relationships between cats and their owners. bSerene’s inaugural products, a Calming Diffuser Plug-In and Calming Spray are formulated with veterinary-developed pheromones to help safely and humanely calm anxious kitties – they also include a higher concentration of pheromones than the leading competitors.

EPISODE NOTES: bSerene

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This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Allan Coopersmith, the founder of ChewMate! Discover the award-winning TreatBrush, a genius pet toothbrush cleverly disguised as a toy that brushes and flosses your pet's teeth while they play! Perfect for both dogs and cats, the TreatBrush even has a spot to add your pet's favorite treat for extra motivation. With a focus on dental health for a healthier heart and planet, ChewMate uses all-natural materials and eco-friendly packaging. Tune in to learn how to keep your furry friends’ smiles—and the planet—healthy!

EPISODE NOTES: Pawsitively Genius: ChewMate's TreatBrush for Cats & Dogs

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If you’ve ever wanted to know: 'What do other people feed their golden retriever?', 'What’s the best vacuum to clean up all the golden retriever hair?' or 'Should I enroll my pup in a puppy training class?', then you’re going to love this! Michelle Fern welcomes Jake Thomas from Golden Hearts to talk about their 2021 Golden Retriever survey. Tune in to find out answers to these and other fun questions about Goldens and dogs in general.

EPISODE NOTES: 2021 Golden Retriever Owners Report

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This week Michelle Fern talks with Dr. Laura Catena, creator of ArmOR Hand Gloves. ArmOR Hand Gloves Offer Superior Protection Against Accidental Injury. Injuries from animals are painful, expensive, and traumatic. ArmOR Hand Gloves provide superior dexterity, allowing proper & safe animal restraint, as well as the ability to perform procedures. Tune in to find out all about these amazine gloves!

EPISODE NOTES: ArmOR Hand Gloves

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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio to talk about their favorite Spring-inspired products for your pets! Join them as they review products and go off on a few tangents as well!

EPISODE NOTES: Springtime Pet Products

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Michelle Fern welcomes Caleb Gilmore, Co-founder and President of Suzie's CBD Treats. Suzie's CBD treats make organic CBD products for all animals with a focus on dogs. Their CBD is full spectrum and grown on their own farm.

EPISODE NOTES: Suzie's CBD Treats

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Basel Nassar, founder of Boss Dog Brand about gut health, nutrition and Boss Dog® Brand Freeze Dried Raw Diet. Boss Dog® Brand Freeze Dried Raw Diet is an easy way to provide your pet optimal nutrition with the added benefits of probiotics. Offering certain raw food products provides pets the foundation for a diet that resembles one akin to their diet in the wild. Boss Dog® Brand Freeze Dried Raw Diet is easy to serve as a complete meal, or can be used as a snack, topper or mixer with your pet’s other foods.

EPISODE NOTES: Boss Dog Brand

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This week Michelle Fern welcomes, Tommy Shankland, marketing and PR manager for Skout's Honor. Everyone aims for safe, natural, quality ingredients. Whether you're dealing with an itchy dog, or just looking for a way to get that funky smell out of the carpet - Skout’s Honor has something for every pet-loving home and family. They take a proactive & preventative approach to gently treating pets' most common ailments.

EPISODE NOTES: Skout's Honor

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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Jeff Werber, host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet Life Radio about his telemedicine app, AirVet. Connect with a licensed veterinarian in seconds. No appointments. No wait time. Licensed vets are available online 24/7 for advice. Get answers you can trust now from the safety and comfort of your own home.

EPISODE NOTES: AirVet

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Hunter Scott, President of Sales for Toadfish Outfitters about the Toadfish Non-Tipping Dog Bowl. The Toadfish Non-Tipping Dog Bowl sticks to any smooth surface to prevent the inevitable dog bowl flip! When you want to pick it up for a refill, simply lift it straight up to release the suction.

These dog bowls feature a sturdy stainless steel construction that is extremely hygienic and safer for your pet than traditional plastic bowls. We’ve also included a lid so you can easily pack your food or water for your next adventure. For every Dog Bowl sold, Toadfish donates a percentage of sales to coastal conservation and oyster restoration initiatives throughout the U.S.

EPISODE NOTES: Toadfish Non-Tipping Dog Bowl

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Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Albert Ahn, a respected veterinary advisor in the animal health industry, and a spokesperson for MYOS RENS about MYOS Canine Formula and MYOS Canine Muscle Formula Vet Strength. Fortetropin is the main ingredient in MYOS Canine Formula and MYOS Canine Muscle Formula Vet Strength, an enhanced formulation of the company’s highly rated MYOS Canine Muscle Formula. The Vet strength formula contains branched chain amino acids for improved muscle growth and recovery and is only available through veterinarians, animal hospitals and clinics. While there are many products available to address GI, dental, skin and joint health in dogs, this is the first product to address muscle regeneration and vitality.

EPISODE NOTES: MYOS

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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Anja Skodda, founder and CEO of HappyBond, Science-Backed Formulas for HealthyDogs. HappyBond supplements are proven essential nutrients to support your dog’s health and vitality throughout a lifetime. Anja is a biotech scientist specializing in cartilage tissue engineering. She used her research in cartilage rebuilding to create the unique formula for HappyAgain that helps rebuild your dog’s collagen and prolong their youth and agility. All HAPPYBOND products are innovated by Anja and dog experts, offering proven results for HappyDogs around the world.

EPISODE NOTES: HappyBond

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This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Michelle B. Slater, the author of the touching and transformative book Soulmate Dog. In this heartfelt memoir, Dr. Slater shares the incredible bond she had with her German Shepherd, Brady. Soulmate Dog explores the deep love and inevitable loss that comes with such relationships, delving into the unspoken, even telepathic, language that can exist between humans and their animal companions.

When Brady faced a life-threatening illness at just five years old, Michelle turned to modern integrative veterinary medicine and the art of animal communication. Through this journey, she became fluent in the "language of dog," which completely reshaped her understanding of the human-animal connection. This powerful story doesn’t just redefine how we love and communicate with our pets—it also creates a new vocabulary for how we grieve them, showing us a way to honor their presence in our daily lives. Prepare to be inspired, moved, and enlightened by this extraordinary tale of love, resilience, and connection.

EPISODE NOTES: Soulmate Dog: A Love Story Beyond Words

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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Andrew Gil, Vice President of PetPuls. PetPuls is the AI-powered dog collar that gives your dog a ‘voice’. Analyze your dog’s emotions with AI-enabled voice recognition technology. Petpuls uses a proprietary algorithm in combination with a database of more than 10K bark samples from 50 breeds of dogs in four different sizes to detect and determine the five different emotional states of your dog —relaxed, anxious, angry, sad or happy

EPISODE NOTES: Understand Your Woof with PetPuls

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Michelle Fern welcomes Rebecca Rose, President and founder of InClover. InClover supplements are the only supplements scientifically designed for pets’ unique physiology, supporting better health from the inside out. For over two decades we have thoughtfully developed our supplements using the highest quality-standards, rigorous testing and high-quality ingredients. Your pet’s health is our passion and expertise.

EPISODE NOTES: InClover

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Debra Mastic, inventor and founder of the Fluff Trough. The first pet feeder of its kind, the Fluff Trough was invented by a dog mom looking for a better and safer way to feed her pug who struggled to eat from traditional feeders. The Fluff Trough is vet-recommended and has everything you and your pet could ever want in a pet feeder.

EPISODE NOTES: Fluff Trough

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Robert Schlien, creator of Buddy Custard. Buddy Custard is an all-natural remedy frozen treat to help dogs feel their best and boost their health, regardless of how healthy or ill the dog is. It is based on 70 years of research and experience, thousands have used it with tremendous proven results.

EPISODE NOTES: Buddy Custard

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The first dog friendly escorted tours to Europe is finally here…AlivePets.com! This week Michelle Fern chats with the Chief Pawject Officer, Aldo Caronia. AlivePets.com is the first and only tour operator in the travel industry, focusing on small group dog friendly escorted tours to Europe. The first trip for the US market is set up to start in September 2021 and will reach Italy.

EPISODE NOTES: AlivePets

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Corey Abramowitz, the Founder of BarkYours.com, an online retail marketplace that connects artists and makers of dog-inspired crafts with consumers looking to purchase unique, breed-specific merchandise. Michelle also covers cool holiday gift ideas from Workman Publishing.

EPISODE NOTES: Bark Yours

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Bill Hoffman, Vice President of Sales for Applaws to talk about the new Applaws Taste Toppers! Applaws Taste Toppers are a range of exciting complementary meals that will tickle your dog’s taste buds and get their tails wagging.

EPISODE NOTES: Applaws

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This week Michelle Fern welcomes John Trulli, creator of Doggos Doing Things, an Instagram page with 2.4 million followers! Michelle and John talk about how it all started and what makes it so popular as well as his Doggos Doing Things book that is out now! This hilarious book pairs adorable photos of puppos of all shapes (from smol flufferinos to long boys), sizes (from big woofers to lil yippers), and breeds (from puggos to labbers and huskos) with ridiculous captions describing what they're up to.

EPISODE NOTES: Doggos Doing Things

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This summer, while we’re social distancing we can still have a fur ball of fun with our dogs and cats! Michelle Fern talks about some cool products for having a safe and fun summer with your pets!

Products include Paint by Sticker Book, Alpine Outfitters, First Aid Kits, Jax and Cali Paw and Body wipes and more!

EPISODE NOTES: Summer Fun for Your Fur Friends!

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In a first for Pet Life Radio, Michelle Fern welcomes America's Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker together with his daughter, lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets, Mikkel Becker in a fun and informative episode!

Get great info on how to reduce stress in your pets, the Beckers’ favorite pawsome pet products, if Dr. Marty remembers how old Mikkel is and why he is calling the Elder Abuse hotline! Tune in!

EPISODE NOTES: Best Bets with the Beckers

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On this festive episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern and Cheryl Kaye (from Unleashed on Pet Life Radio) and bring the holiday cheer to your pet gift-giving plans! Michelle and Cheryl dive into the world of pet presents, sharing their top picks for gifts that are sure to make your fur babies' holidays memorable. From high-tech toys and interactive feeders to cozy beds and the latest in pet fashion, they cover a range of creative ideas for every type of pet personality. Listen in as they share insights on what makes each item a perfect holiday treat, along with some hilarious stories from their own experiences in finding the ideal gifts for their pets. Michelle and Cheryl have got a bag of holiday tricks up their sleeve to make sure every pet’s season is merry and bright. So, pour yourself some eggnog, get cozy, and tune in to this jolly episode of Best Bets for Pets —the ultimate guide to giving your pets a holiday season they’ll never forget!

EPISODE NOTES: Bow-Wow! Meow-valous Holiday Gift Ideas for Presents for Your Pets!

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This week Michelle Fern chats with Jordan Karcher, the founder of Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. What does coffee have to do with dogs? Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. will donate 20% of proceeds back to animal rescues around the country to help pups in need.

EPISODE NOTES: Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.

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This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Heather Gibson, representative for pawTree to talk about their pawPairings Superfood Seasoning.

Now your pet can enjoy the taste of delicious cuisines from around the world! When you’re in the mood for take-out, or it’s just ‘Taco Tuesday’, your BFF can share in the fun with these delicious, HEALTHY blends! You don’t like to eat the same thing every day, and neither do your pets. Changing their food daily leads to upset tummies but pawPairings Superfood Seasoning allows you to give your pets a different taste sensation at every meal WITHOUT stomach upset!

Visit pethealthconsult.com, fill out your pet's profile and receive a FREE SAMPLE on pawPairings! 

EPISODE NOTES: pawTree pawPairings

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In this week's episode, Michelle Fern talks to Jonah Levine, the category manager of Catalyst Pet, makers of Catalyst Cat Litter. Catalyst shines sun in all the ways a great litter should so you can give your cat cat the best while doing your best for the planet. Catalyst is the only cat litter engineered from upcycled soft wood fiber to offer performance and peace of mind. It leads in Superior Odor Control, Unrivaled Cat Acceptance, Great Clumping, Low Dust and Light Weight.

Pet Life Radio listeners - Go to www.catalystpet.com enter the code PETLIFE and get 30% off a first time purchase!

EPISODE NOTES: Catalyst Cat Litter

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