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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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Feb. 22, 2026

5 Puppy Raising Mistakes That Backfire Later

Are you dealing with “normal puppy behavior,” or early warning signs of a bigger problem? Some of the most common puppy behaviors, like fear reactions, growling over a toy or food, and mouthiness, can look harmless. But the w...

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Feb. 15, 2026

Should You Get A Dog For Your Dog, Or Is It a Big Mistake?

Should you get a dog for your dog… or are you about to double your stress, noise, behavior issues, and vet bills? Many pet parents see a bored, clingy, or “lonely” dog (or other pet) and assume the solution is a companion, a ...

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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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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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Feb. 1, 2026

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

Every pet parent needs a realistic pet care plan, and 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% act...

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Jan. 25, 2026

Pet Tech: How to Tell What’s Actually Worth It

For many pet parents, their pet care plan includes pet tech and a lot of it looks amazing right up until you’re the one charging it, cleaning it, troubleshooting it, and regretting the money you spent. In this episode, AI and...

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Jan. 18, 2026

Seniors With Pets: The Crisis You’re Not Ready For

Are you caring for aging parents with pets, or aging with pets yourself, and hoping it will all just work out when something changes? Because the biggest risk usually is not age, it is waiting for a fall, a hospitalization, o...

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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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Jan. 7, 2026

One Question That Stops You From Wasting Time on Pet Care | Pet Paren…

Ever feel like you’re doing a ton for your pets, but nothing actually feels easier? If you’re stuck repeating the same corrections, overcomplicating routines, or carrying a low-grade stress cloud all day, this Pet Parent Power-Up is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the one question I use to sn…

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