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We pamper them. We bring them wherever we go. We surprise them with something new on special occasions. They even get holiday presents. They are our pets! From high-end items to high-tech items, products for our companion animals now extend beyond traditional necessities. On Best Bets for Pets we'll check out cool new pet products such as dog beds, dog gifts, cat gifts, dog toys and more! Welcome to "Best Bets for Pets" where we spotlight the latest pet product trends!
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Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Kwane Stewart, chief veterinary officer for Kismet pet food. Created by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Kismet an extraordinary pet lifestyle brand. Food is such an important part of their lives, and as such, was a no brainer when it came to their fur babies. All products are formulated by a team of board certified veteri…
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On this festive episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern and Cheryl Kaye (from Unleashed on Pet Life Radio) and bring the holiday cheer to your pet gift-giving plans! Michelle and Cheryl dive into the world of pet presents, sharing their top picks for gifts that are sure to make your fur babies' holidays memorable. From high-tech toys and inter…
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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dexter Blanch, the inventor of the Hydro Leash, which allows you to keep your dog hydrated while they are being walked. The Hydro Leash features a unique design where a mouthpiece and stem sit on their side and when your dog needs a drink, they can get one themselves! EPISODE NOTES: The Hydro Leash…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Ashley Hejlik and Lee Kaufman, Co-Founders of SoyKitty. Cat owners who demand an odor-free household without hurting the planet choose SoyKitty; a nontoxic, sustainable cat litter made of plant byproducts. Peace of mind for a fresher home and a healthier planet. SoyKitty litter uses simple ingredients made by Mother…
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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Vanessa Woods, co-author of Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog. Written with Brian Hare, Puppy Kindergarten is the first book about raising puppies to be written by evolutionary scientists - moreover, Duke University’s Puppy Kindergarten is the first large-scale study tracking puppy devel…
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This week Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Andria Beal the founder of EpiPaws Pet Age Test that helps pet owners find peace of mind by discovering their pet's age with an easy at-home epigenetic (DNA) test. Customers simply obtain a kit online or through a retailer, do an easy mouth swab on their pet, and send in the sample for analysis. Results are pr…
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This week Michelle Fern highlights a new card game for training your dog! Discover the joy of training your dog with Bruno’s Pawsitive Dog Coaching Cards. This engaging card game set, inspired by our smart and adorable Bruno, includes Basic Commands, Advanced Commands, Fun Tricks, and Action Cards, offering a dynamic training experience. It's a per…
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Michelle Fern chats with Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio about keeping your pets safe and cool for the summer! From traveling with your pets to just going outside during the hottest months of the year, you won’t want to miss helpful hints for your pets. EPISODE NOTES: What’s in Store for Summer? Hot Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool!…
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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Amy Attas - pet expert and founder of City Pets, and author of the new book, Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian. Drawing from her extensive career spanning over three decades as a house call veterinarian in New York City, Dr. Attas takes readers from Park Avenue to the city …
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Michelle Fern welcomes Rachel Markowitz, Marketing Manager at Brightkins this week to chat about Brightkins products including the new Brightkins Tough & Tumble durable treat dispenser line. Brightkins offers a range of playful training activity kits, enrichment tools, and interactive treat puzzles designed to keep your furry friends engaged and en…
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Michelle Fern welcomes Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy, authors of OUR KINDRED CREATURES: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals. This fascinating work of nonfiction dives into the three decades after the Civil War when the attitude of the American public towards animals radically changed. OUR KINDRED CREATURES makes a case for seein…
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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to create a genuine connection between people and pets through the power of DNA? Well, Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford of DNA is Love figured out a way to do that! Michelle Fern chats with the co-founders about their desire is to offer DNA is love products and shared stories as a powerful and intimate reminder of the…
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This week Michelle Fern tackles ticks with Tick Mitt father-daughter founders, Steve & Olivia Abrams. The Tick Mitt was designed to brush off the ticks after any outdoor activity. Now there is a simple and highly effective way to brush ticks off after any activity in nature-bring the Tick Mitt and do random sweeps on you and your pet and before you…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Jonathan Willbanks, founder of Arterra. Arterra provides daily support for healthy aging and combines the power of multiple supplements into just one scoop, making it the easiest health habit you can do for your dog. It slows the aging process with everyday health formulated to enhance and extend the life of your do…
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Michelle Fern chats with Emily Meithner, co-founder of Travel Cat. Chances are that if you've seen any promos for Matthew Vaughn's new spy thriller, Argylle, you've seen its feline star, Chip (Claudia Schiffer's real-life family cat) - and Cat Backpack - take center stage! You can buy the viral Cat Backpack seen in the film (and the red carpet prem…
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Michelle Fern welcomes Tim Mitchum, President and CEO of WINPRO Pet, the only dog supplements powered by plasma. Few dog owners are aware of the health-boosting powers of plasma, but this miracle ingredient has been used by farmers to improve the vitality and lifespan of work animals for over 40 years. When used regularly, the blood plasma used in …
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Michelle Fern reports live from the tradeshow floor at Global Pet Expo 2024 in Orlando Florida. Check out these cool new pet products from Petmate, The Jill Rappaport Collection at Yellow Dog Design, Jolly Pets, Rawz, Veterinary Formula, Shepherd Boy Farms, Honest to Goodness, Frankly Pet, Lala Home, Wag Around Town, Petcakes, Purrniture Cat Furnit…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Paul Roly, creator of Shichic cat furniture, featuring the Poop Nest litter box, the Poop Lounge large litter box enclosure, the Marbleloo designer open litter box and much more! Chic cat furniture, all the way from France! Shichic was founded by Paul & Mateo. Two cat lovers fed up with the horrors of open, smelly, …
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This week Michelle Fern chats, with Margot Crump, Founder, Owner and Operator of Crump’s Naturals. Looking for yummy, small-batch treats for your four-legged friend? Check out Crumps Naturals! These no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives treats use single or limited ingredients in their family-owned and operated facility. The treats are ava…
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A new law in California law allows for more telehealth options with licensed veterinarians when your pet doesn't require an in-person examination for minor ailments or routine prescriptions. This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Mondrian Contreras from Pumpkin Insurance’s Pet Advisory Board to share more on how this type of technology is helping del…
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With periodontal disease being one of the most common medical conditions seen by vets, it’s essential for pet parents to be on the lookout for signs & symptoms so they can take the necessary steps to prevent potentially life-threatening conditions down the line. This week Michelle Fern welcomes Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. Ambika Vaid, to talk about …
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This week Michelle Fern talks to Shruti Ladani, co-founder and creator of SmartSlydr. SmartSlydr is a motorized robotic device for existing sliding doors and windows to make them smart in minutes! Your dog or cat can open the sliding glass door to go outside using The PetPass tag, which is a small tag that attaches to your dog’s collar. When your d…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Allison Esposito Medina, founder and CEO of Juniper, a groundbreaking online community and website that provides a platform for Generation Z and Millennial dog parents. Created by New York based start-up business entrepreneur Allison Esposito Medina who introduced Tech Ladies to support women in business becoming th…
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This week Michelle Fern chats with Dr. James Langer, the founder of Colorfil. Colorfil is the only air filter that indicates when it needs to be replaced. Their patented color-shift technology is highly reactive to gas phase chemicals and odors in the air—and actually changes from pink to yellow as it absorbs these unwanted substances from your air…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Jay Michaelson, founder of HandsOn Gloves. HandsOn Gloves are a revolutionary concept that reaches far beyond the traditional curry combs, mitts and shedders on the market today. Wet or dry, they won’t slip or fall off while providing you and your animals with a more thorough and enjoyable bathing and grooming …
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Rob Silver to talk about the active ingredients in various types of mushrooms and how they can be a great addition to our pets' health routines. Your pets can benefit from functional mushroom supplements. Dr. Rob has formulated mushroom extracts specifically for your dog or cat's daily needs. EPISODE NOTES: Mush…
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This week Michelle Fern chats with Elsie Hamilton, creator and president of Lilly Brush. Lilly Brush offers a complete line of successful pet hair removers that trap soft clingy undercoat hair with every sweep. Say goodbye to pesky pet hair and bring your furry friend anywhere with Lilly Brush. EPISODE NOTES: Lilly Brush – Live Furrlessly!…
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It's that time of year again! The Holidays are here and it's time to pamper your fur babe! We have an exciting show with everything from laser toys for cats to the ultimate luxury spa box for dogs! This is a special show with my guest host Cheryl Kaye, from Unleashed on Pet Life Radio. Listen to all the exciting and unique options for your fur babe…
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In this episode, Michelle Fern has a fun conversation with Pilley Bianchi, author of For The Love of Dog: The Ultimate Relationship Guide. It’s written by Pilley the co-owner with her father John Pilley of Chaser, dubbed the “smarted dog in the world.” When Chaser died in 2019, Bianchi began work on this book, a treasure trove of observations, less…
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This week Michelle Fern chats with Guilherme Coelho, the CEO of Maven Pet. Maven AI-Vet enables measurably better outcomes through early detection of health issues. Their advanced tech+AI combo revolutionizes pet assessments by providing valuable context that is often missed. Maven Pet’s AI-Vet™ harnesses the power of AI to enable early detection o…
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As more people embrace the importance of clean and fresh dog care, Dandylion, the innovative brand has taken the market by storm, and is now the #1 New Release in Pet Supplies on Amazon.com! This week, Michelle Fern chats with Carolyn Chen, the visionary behind clean beauty brands Vesca and Orosa, and Dandylion, which offers a range of premium groo…
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It’s September, and that means time to go back to school! How do your pets feel about the kids being gone all day? What new pet products can help keep them happy and busy? This week Michelle Fern is joined by Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio. Join them as they have a really fun time talking about the latest “Bark to School” pet prod…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Karen Fine, author of The Other Family Doctor. For 25 years, Karen operated a house call practice, and her main approach to patients is meeting them where they are—she’s done many appointments from a bathtub or laundry room, places where the animal feels most comfortable. After years of going into other people’s…
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This week Michelle Fern chats with Zoe Ley, co-founder of Rockster. Rockster sets a new standard in dog nutrition with ultra-premium ingredients, free from any exposure to antibiotics or chemicals, offering 100% ingredient transparency - hailed as “more than just food” - guaranteed to nurture them from the inside. EPISODE NOTES: Rockster - Life-Enh…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes Eric Allen, Co-Founder of Eartha Kitty, wheatgrass cat beds to give your indoor cat the feeling of being outdoors. Organic wheatgrass is regarded as a super potent health food with amazing benefits. It's considered to be a “living food.” Health enthusiasts have long raved about the countless benefits of this plant, …
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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Betsy Redmond, Chief Science Officer for Innovative Pet Lab - an at-home pet diagnostic company focusing on gut health testing for dogs and cats. Innovative Pet Lab tests offer pet owners and animal health practitioners peer-reviewed and scientifically-proven tests that help identify root causes of intestina…
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This week Michelle Fern talks to Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist Molly DeVoss about Vitakraft treats for dogs and cats, but mostly for cats! Keeping your kitty-cat happy just got easier for cat owners thanks to their collection of small-batch cat treats packed with healthy and flavorful ingredients in the shapes, tastes and textur…
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As you know, it’s super hot right now in the US and it isn't just humans who can suffer from the effects. Our animal companions are super vulnerable as well. This week Michelle Fern is joined by Ellie Laks, co-founder of The Gentle Barn, a non-profit sanctuary for rescue animals, and Dr. Peter Weinstein, veterinarian and former executive director o…
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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Joe Roetheli, creator of Yummy Combs. Shape makes the difference… a new generation of dental super treats for dogs! Cleaning your dog’s teeth has never been easier or more nutritious. Yummy Combs dog treats work like dental floss for a more complete cleaning than other dental doggie snacks. With 44% high-qua…
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This week Michelle Fern chats with Smarty Pear, Founder Chris Madeiras, creator of the Leo’s Loo Too litter box. New from Smarty Pear: the Leo's Loo Too smart automatic litter box. Developed by a cat lover, every detail has been thoughtfully considered—automatic sifting after each visit from kitty, triple-layer safety protection, odor-reducing UV l…
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Michelle Fern welcomes back Award-winning animal advocate and host of Rappaport to the Rescue on Pet Life Radio, Jill Rappaport, to talk about pet rescue and her new website, Jill Rappaport's Pet Products with a Purpose, which was created to give consumers wonderful, essential goods and in return, give back by supporting rescue groups and organizat…
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Michelle Fern chats with earthbath CEO, Paul Armstrong. earthbath products are designed for the health of our beloved pets, people & the planet. They believe the ingredients that touch your pet’s coat and skin should be as naturally effective, non-toxic, and gentle as possible for a better bath every time. EPISODE NOTES: earthbath…
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Michelle Fern welcomes Adam Baker, owner of SodaPup. SodaPup has developed a range of enrichment products including enrichment mats (eMats), enrichment coins (eCoins), enrichment trays (eTrays) and enrichment bowls (eBowls). All of these products have benefits associated with slowing down eating and making your dog work for their food. SodaPup toys…
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This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Spencer Williams, CEO of West Paw to talk about some of their new products including The Funnl. West Paw® and Earth Animal® teamed up to design the dynamic chew duo for dogs—an enrichment toy that holds a No-Hide® Chew and takes its gnawsomeness to a wholesome new level. Together, they create dopamine-boosting …
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Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Amber Karwacki of Heart + Paw to talk about how to keep your pets safe in the Spring and upcoming Summer months, and what you should have in your pet’s first aid kit, whether at home or traveling. Accidents can—and do—happen, so being prepared is crucial to keeping your pets safe. EPISODE NOTES: Pet First Aid for Spr…
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Michelle Fern continues her reports live from the tradeshow floor at Global Pet Expo in Orlando Florida. Global Pet Expo, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), is the pet industry's premier event featuring the newest, most innovative pet products on the market today. In Part 2, M…
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Michelle Fern reports live from the tradeshow floor at Global Pet Expo in Orlando Florida. Global Pet Expo, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), is the pet industry's premier event featuring the newest, most innovative pet products on the market today. In Part 1, Michelle highli…
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This week Michelle Fern is joined by Chris Brown, Senior Vice-President of marketing and ecommerce for Playology. Dogs love chewing and sniffing. In fact, a dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 times more powerful than a human’s! To take advantage of their keen sense of smell, Playology dog toys release tiny scent particles with every chew. Made from dog…
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In this episode Michelle Fern chats with Carolyn Rafferty, co-founder of Cat Savant, makers of Scoop Buddy. These innovative litter box anchors are perfect for cat parents tired of the same old litter box routine. These attachable anchors allow the waste bag to be draped over the edge of the litter box for easy clean up. It’s simple to remove the b…
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How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? This week Michelle Fern is joined by Lori Orlinsky, author of Balloons For Tiger. Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginat…
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