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Aug. 18, 2025

Thinking About Getting a Dog? Listen to This First

Thinking about getting a dog? Hold that thought. Too many adoptions fail because people fall for a face or a story without understanding what they’re signing up for. Choosing the wrong dog can lead to frustration, heartbreak, and sometimes surrender. In this episode, I talk with Pete Campione about how…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Is Your Dog Getting Too Much Exercise or Not Enough?

Is your dog getting the right amount of exercise, or are they overdoing it without you realizing? Whether your pup is high-energy, low-key, or somewhere in between, knowing how to safely meet their physical needs is crucial to keeping them healthy and pain-free. But most pet parents don’t know when…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Pet Emergencies Happen Fast. Will You Know What to Do?

Would you know how to save your pet if they started choking or collapsed from heatstroke? Pet emergencies can happen in seconds, and knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death. Most pet parents aren’t prepared—and that’s exactly what this episode aims to change. I’m joined…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Traveling With Cats? Here’s How to Make It Stress-Free

Worried your cat will freak out in the car? You’re not alone. Whether you’re planning a move or just need to get your cat to the vet without a meltdown, cat travel can feel overwhelming. But with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I talk…

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Aug. 18, 2025

From the Vault: Pet Vaccination 101: Expert Insights from Dr. Jeff Grognet

Bonus Episode From the Vault: The #1 Most Downloaded Episode of 2024! While we’re on a break until Feb 4, we’re bringing back one of your all-time favorite episodes from 2024! In this episode, holistic veterinarian Dr. Jeff Grognet emphasizes the critical importance of understanding pet vaccinations, including core and…

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Aug. 18, 2025

From the Vault: Solve the Five Biggest Dog Behavior Problems with Expert Trainer Ruth Hegarty

Bonus Episode From the Vault: The #2 Most Downloaded Episode of 2024! While we’re on a break until Feb 4, we’re bringing back one of your all-time favorite episodes of 2024 from the vault! This episode focuses on addressing the top five dog behaviors that frustrate pet owners and providing…

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June 23, 2025

#1 Way to Get Everyone in Your House to Help With the Pets #podcast

🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode (Episode 112) on or after 6_29_25: On our website: www.muddypawsandhairballs.com/episodes Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muddy-paws-and-hairballs/id1668397502 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07Q7Tq7CRg60K0SjwuNzyR #TeenagersAndPets #PetCareResponsibility #CommunicationTips #PerceptionChecking #PetParenting #MuddyPawsPodcast #shorts #shortvideo #short

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April 30, 2025

Inclusive Solutions for Helping Humans Help Animals

🐾💬 Let’s talk solutions! In today’s recap from our episode with Daniel Ettinger of Keep it Humane, we’re discussing how to make a real difference by helping people help animals! 🐾❤️ From fostering inclusivity to making well-rounded decisions, we dive into ways that YOU can get involved in animal rescue…

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April 27, 2025

SMART Shelters: Saving Animals, Saving Lives!

🎉🐾 New Episode Alert! 🐾🎉 Today on Muddy Paws and Hairballs, I’m joined by Daniel Ettinger of the Keep it Humane podcast to talk about the next evolution in animal shelters: SMART Shelters! 🧠🏠 We’re diving deep into how SMART shelters are rethinking the “no-kill” label and working to save…

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April 26, 2025

Are You a No-Kill Shelter? It’s Not That Simple!

🐾✨ In this sneak peek of our upcoming episode, I’m chatting with Daniel Ettinger from Keep it Humane about an important topic that every animal lover faces: “Are you a no-kill shelter?” 🏠💔 When I volunteered at an animal shelter, that question would come up all the time. But as…

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