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Pet Health And Wellness Episodes

From nutrition to preventive care, these episodes focus on keeping your pets healthy inside and out. Learn how to spot warning signs early, make informed choices about diet and supplements, and create a wellness plan that supports your pet’s long-term health.

Topics included: preventive care, nutrition, supplements, exercise, senior pets, dental health, holistic pet care, vet visits.
Are You Waiting Too Long to Let Your Pet Go?
April 12, 2026

Are You Waiting Too Long to Let Your Pet Go?

How do you know when it’s time to let your pet go, especially when you keep hoping for one more sign? If you’re waiting for absolute certainty, your pet may pay the price for that delay. In this episode, hospice and end-of-li...

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5 Steps to Break Up With Your Vet
March 4, 2026

5 Steps to Break Up With Your Vet

Wondering if it’s time to leave your vet, and you want to do it without making it weird? You don’t need a dramatic breakup. You need a calm, reasonable plan that protects your pet’s care, keeps things simple, and helps you mo...

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Don’t Choose A New Vet Until You Know These 7 Things
March 1, 2026

Don’t Choose A New Vet Until You Know These 7 Things

Are you about to choose a new vet? Because the worst time to realize you picked the wrong one is when your pet is sick, you’re scared, and no one is clearly explaining what’s happening. In this episode, I’ll walk you through ...

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Ask These Questions Before You Say Yes At The Vet
Feb. 8, 2026

Ask These Questions Before You Say Yes At The Vet

Have you ever walked out of the vet thinking, I should’ve asked more… but it happened so fast? This episode is for the moment you’re sitting in the exam room, your brain goes blank, and the vet is moving on to the next step before you’ve processed what you just heard. In this episode, I’m giving yo…

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One Question That Helps You Speak Up at the Vet | Pet Parent Power Up
Feb. 4, 2026

One Question That Helps You Speak Up at the Vet | Pet Parent Power Up

Ever walked out of the vet with a receipt and regret because you didn't ask about options, priorities, or cost? You are not the only one. Most pet parents do not stay quiet because they do not have questions. They stay quiet because they are worried about how the question will make them sound, like…

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$10 And 2 Minutes To Help Your Pet Live Longer?
Feb. 1, 2026

$10 And 2 Minutes To Help Your Pet Live Longer?

What if a $10 purchase used 2 minutes a day could help your pet live better and longer? Most pet parents know they “should” brush their pet's teeth, but fewer than 10% actually do. So, dental disease quietly builds for years ...

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Do Pets Grieve After a Loss? A Pet Loss Doula Explains
Jan. 11, 2026

Do Pets Grieve After a Loss? A Pet Loss Doula Explains

Do pets actually grieve, or are they reacting to routine changes and stress in ways we don’t recognize? And how much of what we label as “grief” is really our own emotion spilling over into the way we interpret their behavior...

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How to Get Through the Holidays When Facing Pet Loss
Dec. 14, 2025

How to Get Through the Holidays When Facing Pet Loss

Why do the holidays feel so much heavier when you’ve lost a pet, or when you know a goodbye is coming soon? If you’re finding yourself dreading traditions, avoiding gatherings, or feeling pressure to “hold it together,” this ...

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How a Microchip Brought My Pet Home After 5 Years, But Yours Might Not
Nov. 16, 2025

How a Microchip Brought My Pet Home After 5 Years, But Yours Might Not

When my cat disappeared suddenly, I thought I’d never see her again. Five years later, a microchip brought her home to me, but your pet's chip might not. In this episode, I share the incredible story of my barn cat, Puti, and...

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Stop Overpaying for Grooming: What You Can DIY vs Leave to the Pros
Oct. 12, 2025

Stop Overpaying for Grooming: What You Can DIY vs Leave to the Pros

Trying to save money on grooming? Whether you’ve got a dog or a cat, this episode will give you DIY dog grooming tips for beginners, and help you figure out what you can safely and confidently do at home versus what’s better ...

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