Struggling with dementia and trying to make sense of where he was, a gentleman came alive during a visit from a Pet Par†ners team of a handler and her mini horse. Hear what happened and why. This is the tip of the iceberg. For decades, Pet Partners has been the training and advocacy group for pet therapy teams around the country. Everyday people and their animals have changed lives or, at the very least, brightened the day for thousands and thousands of those in need. What does it take to be a pet therapy team? Could you and your animals be good candidates? What is the Animal Assisted Crisis Response and how can it possibly help someone you know? Discover all of this and more from Pet Partners’ Chief Mission Officer, Mary Margaret Callahan, as we chat about this important service. EPISODE NOTES: He Spoke for The First Time In Days After A Visit From This Team

Pet wellness naturally is gaining more and more momentum around the world and the biggest pet trades shows, like Global Pet Expo, is a great place to get introduced to the cutting-edge products and practices and those gaining traction in the pet wellness space. Join me as I share my favorite wellness brand from this year’s Global! EPISODE NOTES: Where is Natural Pet Health Headed? Find Out in my Global Pet Expo Roundup

In the 1950’s, Australian healer Tom Bowen created a method of touch and massage that helped people in pain feel better. Today, holistic practitioner, Barbara Ahern, has expanded on Bowen’s work to include animals, and the power of this practice is helping animals both near and afar. How does she do it? She breaks it down in this episode.  EPISODE NOTES: What Is the Bowen Technique and How Can It Heal Your Pet?

The pet food debacle devastating pet parents since November of last year (’23), continues with reports coming in each day of dogs and cats sickened or dying, seemingly after eating dry or wet food from a short list of major brand manufacturers. At the top of that list is Purina, a brand who unfortunately has a track record of recalls and sick and deceased pets. Today’s episode features pet food industry watchdog, Susan Thixton and fellow pet health coach, Jessica Fisher, giving us the most current information on this developing story and what you, as concerned pet parents, can do about it. (Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this network are those of the hosts and guests and are not necessarily those of this station; its management or advertisers on the Pet Life Radio network) EPISODE NOTES: Breaking News: Pets Sick & Dying, Seemingly from These Foods - Learn More

If you go to or have heard about holistic veterinarians, you have Dr. Marty Goldstein to thank. Since the 1970’s, Dr. Marty, as he’s called, has been a trailblazer in this space, combining conventional and complementary medicine to help thousands and thousands of pets around the country and probably the world. He was the vet conventional vets would send clients to, when there was nothing else they could do to save their pets. And Dr. Marty, in many cases, would save them…naturally. Hear pearls of wisdom for any pet parent about pet health and how to have a healthier animal in today’s episode. EPISODE NOTES: Maverick Celebrity Vet, Dr. Marty Goldstein, Shares His Secrets to Pet Health

What type of fungus do we want in our pets’ bodies? Not the type that makes them itch and creates a rash. There is one type which studies have shown has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Mushrooms. Today, Stephen Huntsman of HighVibe Mushrooms tells us what’s so special about this fungus and how it can make a huge difference for yours and your pet’s health. EPISODE NOTES: There’s A Fungus Among Us That’s Making Our Pets Healthier!

Have you or anyone you know lost a pet to cancer? With 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats getting cancer every year, with some saying those statistics are even higher than reported, chances are, you do. My guest, Tricia Montgomery, also lost a beloved pet to cancer in 2022. Moose was a low-rider Pit mix and, in his honor, she created Moose’s March, a fundraiser for shelters like the one that brought her Moose. As a pet industry executive, Tricia, has gathered experts she knows on this dreaded dis-ease for a live webinar on November 2nd at 7pm est, to educate, share stories and give support to pet parents. Moose went fast. Learn his story, what he taught her and how you can get involved in or attend Moose’s March. EPISODE NOTES: Moose’s Pet Cancer Story, The Mom Who Loved Him & An Event in His Honor You Can Attend

There is exciting new information we’re learning everyday about just how important the gut microbiome is as a determinant of good or poor health for our pets. My guest today, Michelle Griffin is doing what could be groundbreaking work in this field. She’s created a product that is unlike any other on the market and I’ve been getting to know more and more about it; I’ve even tried it on myself and my dogs! EPISODE NOTES: Could MuttGut and KittyGut Solve Your Pet’s Digestive Issues and Create Better Health?

Steve’s Real Food started it all back in 1998, when Steve Brown released the first raw dog food and vets like Dr. Karen Becker jumped on early. Today, they are still a premiere raw food company for dogs’ and cats’ wellbeing. Brad Clinthorne, Steve’s Public Outreach Specialist, tells us why and what’s happening at Steve’s. EPISODE NOTES: The First Raw Dog Food Company That Hit The Market in the 90’s Is Still One of the Best. Here’s Why!

Come behind the curtain with me to one of the largest pet trade shows in the world, SuperZoo, where together, we’ll discover new products and ones that can help you solve nutrition, skin, anxiety problems and more. EPISODE NOTES: SuperZoo! Over 5 Football Fields of New Products For Your Pets!

Genie Joseph brings therapy animals and people together. With free therapy dog visits to veterans, Active Duty people, Health Care Providers and anyone experiencing stress in the field of Service to Others, she uses her PhD and non-profit, The Human-Animal Connection, to change the way humanity relates to animals and heal lives, one by one. Learn more about what she does and the amazing stories of hope and success. EPISODE NOTES: This Angel Brings Healing Human-Animal Connections to PTSD-Affected Veterans, Active Duty & More

Cabernet Lazarus-Gavin is a pet parent who, just like you was unsure of what to feed her dogs. She wanted to do better for them. This led her on her own journey to find optimum health for her animals. Now, a professional helping pet parents learn DIY raw feeding made simpler, she’s sharing that journey and valuable tips on what she feeds and why, and what nutrients she’s found to be really important to optimum health, based on her research and results. And, she says, it's much easier than you might think. EPISODE NOTES: A Pet Parent’s Path to The Perfect Diet

Janet Marlow is a world-renowned 12-string guitarist, who found the frequencies in certain music could calm animals. Now, 20 years later, she shares with us why and how you can reap these benefits for your anxious dog or cat. EPISODE NOTES: Dog Anxiety & What You Can Do About It

Tour one of the hottest pet conventions of the year with me as I discover and share the newest, most innovative pet health brands and products out there right now. A do not miss to take even better care of your babies. EPISODE NOTES: Bling, Bitches & Blood?

Pet Book Author, Award-Winning Blogger & Animal Behaviorist, Amy Shojai, gets down & dirty, but always with a bit of sparkle as she tempts with her pet-centric thriller series and recounts fun stories about pets and her days as an actor, playwright and musician. EPISODE NOTES: Bling, Bitches & Blood?

Anyone with a senior dog with arthritis or a dog with an injury affecting its muscles knows how frustrating it can be when your dog or cat is in decline or just not bouncing back in the way you’d like. Today’s episode may help you help them. EPISODE NOTES: Solving Senior Arthritis Issues: A Tufts University-Trained Vet Introduces a Cutting-Edged Product with Promising Results

: Do you have a man in your house who struggles with his emotions? Maybe he has a hard time communicating his feelings. Maybe he has anger issues. Our men, no matter what type of relationship you’re in, affect so much in the world, yet their mental health is one of the most under discussed topics. Dogs are a way for men to learn about their own feelings and convey them. They are a bridge into their emotional world. Ladies and men, are you listening? EPISODE NOTES: Unlocking Men’s Emotions Through Their Relationship With Their Dogs

As pet parents become more and more tuned in to feeding their dogs a healthy diet for vitality and a longer life, the industry has risen to the task of creating insect protein as an alternative source for those more adventurous. Neo Bites is one of the brands leading the field in the cricket protein space and their mission is leaving the smallest carbon footprint, with its founders coming from the eco space. Learn why cricket protein, how it works, is it actually good for your dog and how you can try it. EPISODE NOTES: Bug Bites: The Little Cricket Company With The Big Vision

Have you ever felt completely confused about what to feed your dog or cat? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. And the pet food industry doesn’t have to tell us the truth about what’s inside the bag, can or box. Dr. Stephanie Krol, a functional medicine practitioner for people and pets, is pulling back the curtain to reveal what’s really going on and the diet that cured her terminally ill dog when the vets couldn’t. EPISODE NOTES: The Diet That Has Cured Dis-ease

Dr. Jeff Feinman is a holistic veterinarian who coined the term The Happiness Protocol for a science-backed philosophy that strengthens the immune system of our pets. It's easy and fun to do and you can see actual results in your pet's bloodwork by implementing it. Let's find out more about what this is and how to do it! EPISODE NOTES: What is The Happiness Protocol & How Can It Help Your Pet Live Longer?