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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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Jan. 16, 2026

Seniors And Pets: Have A Plan Before A Crisis Hits

Seniors And Pets: Have A Plan Before A Crisis Hits

If you’re a senior with a pet, or you love a senior who loves their pet, this is the conversation most families avoid until it’s too late. The biggest risk usually isn’t age, it’s waiting for a fall, a hospitalization, or memory issues to force a last minute decision about…

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Jan. 12, 2026

Do Pets Grieve After A Loss? Pet Loss Doula Explains What’s Really Happening

Do Pets Grieve After A Loss? Pet Loss Doula Explains What’s Really Happening

Do pets actually grieve, or are they reacting to routine changes, environment shifts, and the emotions of the humans around them? In this episode, canine behavior consultant and pet loss doula Kate LaSala @rescuedbytraining breaks down what we can observe after a pet or person dies, what research suggests about…

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Jan. 10, 2026

Do Pets Grieve, Or Is It Just a Reaction to Change?

Do Pets Grieve, Or Is It Just a Reaction to Change?

Do pets actually grieve, or are they reacting to change in ways we don’t fully understand? In this clip from The Pet Parent Hotline, Amy Castro digs into what we know, what we don’t, and why behavior changes after a loss or major transition can be so confusing. Want the…

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Jan. 7, 2026

1 Question Stops Pet Chaos and Wasted Time (Pet Parent Power Up Bonus Episode)

1 Question Stops Pet Chaos and Wasted Time (Pet Parent Power Up Bonus Episode)

Most pet parents don’t have a pet problem, they have a time problem. In today’s Pet Parent Power-Up (Quick Fix), I’m sharing the one question I use all the time when my routine starts turning into a time-suck, when I’m repeating the same corrections with zero payoff, or when guilt…

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