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Lotus Pet Foods - Challenging Industry Norms

The pet food industry is awash with marketing gimmicks, vague claims and inadequate quality control that make it difficult for consumers and retailers to know who to trus

Who Killed Peanut the Squirrel & Fred the Raccoon?

Mark and Dani Longo clearly, have a deep love for animals, their kindness and generosity shine through. Unfortunately, they were caring for two wild animals without the n

Pick Your Pets' Poison - Collusion, Greed, Class Action Lawsuit. EP#111

My conversation with Daniel Schulof brings to light the deep-rooted complexities of the pet food industry, highlighting the powerful grip some manufacturers have on this

Sick Pets, Wealthy Investors! How to Fix the Veterinary Care Crisis created by Private Equity

"I think we don't have enough veterinary professionals. I don't really care what the AVMA is saying that there is not a shortage. I have, three practices right now that

Is Pet Retail the front line of defense for Food Safety? #109

Should Pet Retailers shoulder some responsibility for ensuring product safety and quality with the brands they stock and recommend? Food safety is critical. Those pet re

Indie Pet Insights w/ Sam D'Angelo of Home Town Pet Shoppes #108

Tazz: What would you change within this industry that pertains only to indies? Sam: I'm going to go back to saying that independent pet has to come together to move the

Killing Me Softly With Your A.G.E.s; Advanced Glycation End Products in Pet Food- Dr. David Turner

Dr. David P. Turner, a dedicated researcher at the Massey Cancer Center, is passionate about dogs and their well-being. Specializing in Cancer Prevention and Control re

The Purina Affair - Food Safety Expert Phyllis Entis, Delves into Pet Food Consumer Complaints Ep#106

1.15.2024 ....The Purina Affair Phyllis Entis: I've been a food safety advocate for more years than I care to remember. I have been involved in food safety for half a ce

Critical Seconds: Navigating Pet Emergencies at Home & Your Pet Business

You take your pet to doggy daycare or the groomer, or you've hired a dog walker or a pet sitter...are the staff at these facilities equipped to handle any of these potent

Louvenia Spencer's path from the Hamster Wheel to Brick City Pets -Ep#104

"I knew that I wanted to do something in the pet industry but I also wanted to be a testimony to what a black woman with no college degree could achieve. I want to not on

From Cargo to Cabin: Decoding Air Travel Safety with Pets -Elizabeth Schuette Ep#103

Elizabeth A. Schuette, President and CEO of The ARK at JFK oversees all day-to-day operations of JFK International Airport’s animal health, reception, and quarantine cent

Unmasking Canine Corruption: Exposing the Politics & Dirty Money of the Pet Industry

Here are 2 quick and tame excerpts from this eye-opening conversation with JP Goodwin, Senior Director of HSUS Stop Puppy Mill Campaign, and Liz Menegon, Founder of Hands

Toxic - Pet Food is a Risky Business - Phyllis Entis, MSc - Ep# 101

What is the reason behind pet food manufacturers being able to evade accountability in many instances where their products have caused harm and even fatalities? Is there

Unleashing the Impact of Independent Pet Retailers with Joanna Bronowicka - Ep#100

Joanna Bronowicka, owner of Well Bred, The Healthy Pet Marketplace, is a passionate and knowledgeable pet retailer with six locations in New Jersey. Originally from Pol

Everything you need to know before getting a Pet w/Suzana Gartner, J.D., L.L.M. ep#99

This is not a pet ownership guide, a choosing the right pet guide, nor is it an overview of pet care tips, or a pet breeds and characteristics guide. In episode 99 of The

Pet Grooming Products: The Good. The Bad. The TOXIC. Dr.Poonum Wilkhu of Furbabies Botanicals

Due to a lack of regulations, many pet grooming products are not as safe as they claim to be.  Pet skin is also as thin as baby skin (approx 5 x thinner) depending on bre

Adrian Archie - petNmind Ep#97

Adrian Archie is the founder of yet another pet franchise company but what is it that makes his vision and brand stand apart from the many others in the crowded pet franc

Pet Industry's Impact on the Environment w/Tanya Hart of Augie Bones Ep#96

The pet industry has a significant and detrimental impact on the environment. Over the past decade, plastic has been the most commonly used material for pet products rang

Adam Jacobson - There's no business like pet business Ep#95

Adam Jacobson truly represents the pet industry's best of the best - Adam is the Executive VP of Pet Pantry, a family-owned, multi-award winning regional pet supply chain

Roger DeGregori - Entrepreneur & Aquarium expert Bundles Indie Pet, Vet Clinics & Aquariums at Pet Yards

About 2 or 3 years ago I read a post that Roger DeGregori had written on LinkedIn questioning the plight of the abandoned big box stores on every corner while wondering w