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  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 357 The Sweet Story Behind 4Legz: All-Natural Treats with Heart

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 357 The Sweet Story Behind 4Legz: All-Natural Treats with Heart
    2025/10/31
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern chats with Cynthia Murray, founder of 4Legz All-Natural Dog Treats — the company that truly puts the “natural” in all-natural! What began with one dog’s special needs has grown into a mission-driven brand that makes 100% non-GMO, human-grade dog treats using only ingredients you can pronounce. Inspired by Cynthia’s hearing service dog, Odie, 4Legz was born from love, compassion, and a promise to make treats safe for every pup — even those with allergies. Beyond crafting wholesome snacks, 4Legz empowers the disabled community through inclusive employment opportunities and supports animal-friendly causes across the country. Tune in for this heartwarming story of purpose, pets, and perseverance — proof that one good dog can change the world.

    EPISODE NOTES: The Sweet Story Behind 4Legz: All-Natural Treats with Heart

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    23 分
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 356 Bite-Sized Dentistry: Pet Honesty’s Fresh Dental Bites

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 356 Bite-Sized Dentistry: Pet Honesty’s Fresh Dental Bites
    2025/10/17
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sinks her teeth into feline oral care with Pet Honesty’s new Fresh Dental Bites for Cats.. Building on the hit Dog Dental Powder, these dual-texture chews (loved by 9 out of 10 cats) offer an easy, vet-approved way to fight plaque, tartar, and bad breath—no toothbrush required. Michelle chats with Dr. Greg Reinhart, Ph.D., about the science behind the formulation, including postbiotics, kelp, SHMP, fish oil, barley, and Pet Honesty’s fresh-breath blend, and why over 70% of cats over age 2 show signs of dental issues. If you’ve struggled with brushing or want a simpler daily routine, tune in for practical tips, ingredient insights, and how these bites fit into a preventative dental plan.

    EPISODE NOTES: Bite-Sized Dentistry: Pet Honesty’s Fresh Dental Bites

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    27 分
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 355 A Vet in Your Pocket:: Inside Dosty’s AI Pet-Care Super App

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 355 A Vet in Your Pocket:: Inside Dosty’s AI Pet-Care Super App
    2025/10/07
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with Ayaz Ahmadov, CEO & founder of Dosty—the all-in-one app helping pet parents navigate both everyday care and true emergencies. Built on proprietary AI that weighs 40+ data points (breed, diet, health history, and more), Dosty delivers tailored insights for each pet’s unique profile—plus a global toolkit of symptom checkers, daily routine planners, health trackers, and smart reminders. Michelle and Ayaz dig into why pet care is primed for a “super app,” the surprising user trends he’s seeing, and how trustworthy, personalized tools can counter risky social-media advice amid rising vet costs and inconsistent pet-insurance support. If you’ve ever wished for a vetted, always-on co-pilot for pet health, this conversation is your roadmap.

    EPISODE NOTES: A Vet in Your Pocket:: Inside Dosty’s AI Pet-Care Super App

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    31 分
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 354 Jaffee’s Bone Broth: The First Dog Bone Broth with Edible Bones

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 354 Jaffee’s Bone Broth: The First Dog Bone Broth with Edible Bones
    2025/09/22
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Elliott Schackne, integrative nutritionist and founder of Jaffee’s Bone Broth. Inspired by his work rehabilitating sick foster dogs, Elliott created a brand-new line of homemade bone broths — each batch crafted in his own kitchen with the help of his family. Using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from independent farms that raise 100% grass-fed, free-range, and wild-grazed animals, Jaffee’s Bone Broth is unlike anything else on the market. With no fat, salt, or added flavorings, and featuring the only bone broth for dogs that includes fully edible bones in every pouch, Jaffee’s is on a mission to help your dog live its healthiest and happiest life.

    EPISODE NOTES: Yummy Jaffee’s Bone Broth: The First Dog Bone Broth with Edible Bones

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    28 分
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 353 The Future of Pet Care: Penthouse Paws Innovation

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 353 The Future of Pet Care: Penthouse Paws Innovation
    2025/08/21
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with Nick Mikhail, founder of Penthouse Paws, to talk about the future of smart pet care! From automated feeders and wireless water fountains to innovative grooming wipes and the upcoming Litter IQ with built-in UV light and 4K camera, Nick shares how Penthouse Paws is making life easier (and cleaner!) for pets and their parents. Discover how his four cats—including three high-maintenance Sphynx—helped inspire products designed with quality, safety, and convenience in mind. Plus, Michelle shares her own experiences testing the products with her cats, including Dennis and his ear care routine. Tune in for a mix of innovation, heart, and practical tips every pet parent will love.

    EPISODE NOTES: Yummy The Future of Pet Care: Penthouse Paws Innovation

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    31 分
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 352 dogGPT Unleashed: How AI is Transforming Dog Parenting

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 352 dogGPT Unleashed: How AI is Transforming Dog Parenting
    2025/08/14
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern sits down with Good Owners CEO Darin O. Saw-Bellisario, Ph.D. to explore a groundbreaking new innovation in the pet world: dogGPT. Fresh off winning the 2025 Orange Dot Award for Smart Pet Living Innovation, Good Owners is revolutionizing dog ownership with the world’s first AI-powered platform built to answer every dog parent’s questions about health, behavior, and lifestyle. Darin shares how dogGPT is set to transform the lives of millions of owners struggling to find reliable guidance online. From addressing common training and health challenges to empowering a new “dog knowledge economy,” this episode takes you behind the scenes of how AI and pet care are colliding to create smarter, happier, and healthier lives for dogs everywhere. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of being a great dog parent!

    Best Bets for Pets listeners! Use promo code BESTPETS to get 30 days of free access to the Guide, including a version of dogGPT! Just go to: goodowners.guide.

    EPISODE NOTES: Yummy dogGPT Unleashed: How AI is Transforming Dog Parenting

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    33 分
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 351 Yummy Combs: The Dental Treat with a Bite of Wellness

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 351 Yummy Combs: The Dental Treat with a Bite of Wellness
    2025/07/29
    On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sinks her teeth into an exciting conversation with Joe Roetheli, the founder of PetsBestLife.com and creator of the revolutionary dog dental treat, Yummy Combs. These honeycomb-shaped chews aren’t your average dental snacks — they’re a complete oral health and nutrition solution! Designed with deep pockets to clean dogs’ teeth to the gum line, Yummy Combs help remove plaque and tartar with 360-degree cleaning action while delivering over 50 health benefits.

    EPISODE NOTES: Yummy Combs: The Dental Treat with a Bite of Wellness

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    31 分
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 350 From Red Carpet to Dog Park: Brooke Shields Gets Real About Pet Health!

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 350 From Red Carpet to Dog Park: Brooke Shields Gets Real About Pet Health!
    2025/07/18
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with the one and only Brooke Shields! The iconic actress, model, and lifelong animal advocate shares her deeply personal journey into pet wellness and her new partnership with Prospect Pet—a brand dedicated to clean, transparent, and conscious pet care. After her beloved dog Pepper fell ill, Brooke was inspired to take action, asking why it was so hard to find high-quality, healthy products for pets. That question led her to Prospect Pet, where she’s now on a mission to raise the bar for pet health everywhere. Joining the conversation is Julie Spencer, Senior Director of Marketing at Prospect Pet, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s commitment to integrity and wellness. Don’t miss this heartfelt, empowering, and informative episode that proves even Hollywood royalty gets dog mom guilt—and turns it into purpose.

    EPISODE NOTES: From Red Carpet to Dog Park: Brooke Shields Gets Real About Pet Health!

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    21 分