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Feb. 7, 2026

Pet Dental Cleanings Should Be Part of Routine Wellness Care

Pet Dental Cleanings Should Be Part of Routine Wellness Care

Teeth cleanings aren’t a “nice to have.” They’re part of basic pet wellness, just like vaccines and checkups. Making dental care routine can prevent bigger health issues and expensive problems later. Full episode on The Pet Parent Hotline at petparenthotline.com/10-and-2-minutes-to-help-your-pet-live-longer/

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Feb. 6, 2026

Would You Spend $10 To Help Your Pet Live Longer?

Would You Spend $10 To Help Your Pet Live Longer?

Pet dental health isn’t just about bad breath. For about $10 and a couple of minutes a day, you can lower the risk of bigger health issues later. Full episode on The Pet Parent Hotline. PetParentHotline.competparenthotline.com/10-and-2-minutes-to-help-your-pet-live-longer/

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Feb. 5, 2026

Your Groomer Brushing Teeth Is a Waste of Money

Your Groomer Brushing Teeth Is a Waste of Money

If you’re relying on the groomer to handle your pet’s teeth, this is your wake-up call. A once-in-a-while brush doesn’t do much for dental health, it’s like brushing your own teeth every six weeks. Full dental episode on The Pet Parent Hotline. PetParentHotline.com/episodes

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Feb. 4, 2026

Don’t Buy Pet Tech Until You Ask These 3 Questions

Don’t Buy Pet Tech Until You Ask These 3 Questions

Ever buy a pet gadget, feel excited for 10 minutes, then realize it’s one more thing to charge, troubleshoot, and feel guilty about not using? Yeah… same. In this episode, we’re cutting through the hype with 3 questions that help you decide if pet tech is actually worth it for…

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Feb. 4, 2026

Pet Dental Disease Is a Silent Killer (Most People Miss This)

Pet Dental Disease Is a Silent Killer (Most People Miss This)

Dental disease in pets doesn’t always look dramatic, but it can quietly cause bigger problems over time. This clip breaks down why it matters and why “I’ll deal with it later” gets expensive fast. Full episode on The Pet Parent Hotline. PetParentHotline.com/10-and-2-minutes-to-help-your-pet-live-longer/ With Dr. Chanda Miles, DVM, DAVDC

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Feb. 2, 2026

Don't Buy Pet Tech Until You Ask These 3 Questions

Don't Buy Pet Tech Until You Ask These 3 Questions

Before you spend money on pet tech, run it through these 3 questions so you don’t end up with another expensive gadget you never use. What problem does this actually solve for me or my pet? Will it fit my real life, my home, my schedule, and my pet’s personality?…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Pets + Senior Living: What Facilities Don’t Tell You

Pets + Senior Living: What Facilities Don’t Tell You

Thinking a pet can just “come along” into senior living? It’s not that simple. In this clip, senior care expert Kathi Miracle from @Silver_Tsunami_Aging_Info breaks down how policies vary by state and facility, why independent living is often more flexible, and why assisted living and memory care create bigger problems,…

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Jan. 22, 2026

“Choose Your Hard”: Pay Now Or Pay Later (Pets + Aging Parents)

“Choose Your Hard”: Pay Now Or Pay Later (Pets + Aging Parents)

“Choose your hard.” When an older adult has a pet, you usually have two options: pay a little for support now (a dog walker, pet sitter, or someone who can be an extra set of eyes), or pay a lot later when there’s an emergency, a fall risk moment, or…

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Jan. 18, 2026

Seniors And Pets: Don’t Wait For A Crisis To Make A Plan

Seniors And Pets: Don’t Wait For A Crisis To Make A Plan

If you’re a senior with a pet, or you love someone who is, this episode is for you. As a rescue president, I can’t tell you how many calls I get that start with, “We need help, and we need it fast.” A fall, a hospitalization, a sudden move, or…

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Jan. 18, 2026

Aging With Pets: The Conversation Families Avoid

Aging With Pets: The Conversation Families Avoid

Many seniors bristle at any mention of what happens to their pets if they can’t care for them anymore, and families are often afraid to bring it up. But as someone who runs a rescue, I see what happens when there’s no plan and a fall, hospitalization, or memory change…

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