Petworking

Join Petworking host Peter Kenseth as he sits down with Charlie Meneghin, Director of Sales at Woof, to explore their expanding product ecosystem at Global Pet Expo 2025.Woof burst onto the pet scene in 2024 with their innovative Pupsicle and Bite n' Brush products, quickly becoming one of the hottest brands in the pet enrichment category. In this interview, Charlie reveals Woof's latest i...

In this interview from WVC 2025, Peter Kenseth speaks with Bud Hanson from Freshpet about their approach to veterinary education. As the pioneer in refrigerated fresh pet food, Freshpet focuses on helping veterinarians understand that their products are fully cooked, not raw, addressing safety concerns around Avian flu and other pathogens. Bud explains that Freshpet is now fed in approximately 13...

🐱 YEAR OF THE CAT? Fera Pets' New Feline Supplements | Global Pet Expo 2025 Join Petworking's Peter Kenseth as he catches up with Dr. Michelle Dulake, veterinarian and founder of Fera Pet Organics, at Global Pet Expo 2025. Dr. Dulake reveals Fera's exciting new microbiome-focused cat supplements launching soon, including a mountain lion-derived probiotic blend for feline wellness, tar...

In this interview from Global Pet Expo 2025, Peter Kenseth sits down with Peter Christiani, EVP at Portland Pet Food Company, to discuss innovations in shelf-stable fresh pet food. As pioneers in this growing category, Portland Pet Food shares insights on how retailers are now creating dedicated shelf space for premium pouch products. Christiani demonstrates their human-grade meals that can be mic...

In this special Global Pet Expo 2025 preview episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth interviews leading pet industry executives including Greg Kean (Wellness), Patrick McGee (Get Joy), Courtney Louch (Primal), and Dr. Greg Aldrich (Nulo). These experts share their predictions for emerging trends that will dominate the show floor, including "Humanization 2.0" in fresh and minimally proc...

In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Cecilia, founder and CEO of BistroCat, to explore how this innovative "Kitty Keurig" is revolutionizing cat care. Launching in November 2025, BistroCat isn't just an automated wet food feeder - it's a comprehensive health monitoring platform that could change how we understand feline health. Discover how BistroCat t...

🐕 BREAKING: First-Ever Dog Aging Drug Gets FDA Approval! 🐕In this episode of Petworking, Peter Kenseth interviews Dr. Brennen McKenzie from Loyal For Dogs at WVC 2025 about their groundbreaking news - FDA approval for "reasonable expectation of efficacy" for the world's first aging drug for dogs! Dr. McKenzie explains how Loyal's drug targets metabolic decline in older dogs (10...

In this exclusive Petworking interview from WVC 2025, I had a chance to chat with Kevin DeWalt, President of @CASCO Pet, to explore one of the most exciting innovations transforming veterinary care! One of the biggest themes I noticed at this year's conference was the complete reimagining of traditional veterinary spaces - moving away from clinical, institutional environments toward designs th...

If you're a pet parent, you've doubtlessly had at least one stressful experience bringing your pet to the vet. However, we can all agree that regular vet visits are critical to maintaining your pet's health. So, what's the solution? One of the biggest themes I observed at WVC2025 was the reimagining of veterinary clinics and care models to create spaces that more comfortable for both pets and thei...

Continuing Petworking's examination of the reimagining of traditional veterinary clinics to create spaces that are not just functional, but comfortable for both pets and their parents, I'm excited to share my interview with Dr. Heather Zaretsky from #WVC2025.Chewy is rapidly emerging as a major player in veterinary care, having already opened 8 clinics (most recently in Austin and Alpharet...

Rescue Spot founder Nicole Patrick returns to Petworking to share exciting updates about her pet adoption platform. In this in-depth conversation, Nicole reveals how Rescue Spot is transforming the animal welfare landscape by: Launching a major platform upgrade that will integrate data from thousands of shelters Creating the first dedicated fostering website in the industry Implementing AI to prov...

In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Sonya Petcavich, founder and CEO of Meowtel, the leading cat-specific pet sitting marketplace. After experiencing firsthand the challenges of finding quality cat care while traveling for her corporate job, Sonya launched Meowtel in 2015. Learn how Meowtel's rigorous 6-step vetting process that accepts only 4% of sitter applicants...

In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Jaime Paris, founder and CEO of proNova, to discuss their groundbreaking at-home pet diagnostic device launching in 2025. Using just a saliva sample, PRONOVA's technology monitors six key health biomarkers in dogs, including inflammation, diabetes, stress, and organ function. Paris shares how the technology helped detect a seriou...

In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Christie Long, Chief Medical Officer of Modern Animal, for an in-depth look at how technology and innovative design are transforming veterinary care. A former software engineer turned veterinarian, Christie shares how Modern Animal is tackling industry-wide challenges through their membership model, proprietary practice management sy...

In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth talks with Patrick McGee, Director of Sales at Get Joy, about innovations in freeze-dried pet food. Founded by former Facebook executive Tom Erics, Get Joy brings tech industry thinking to pet nutrition through unique formulations featuring pre-, pro-, and postbiotics for gut health and longevity. Key discussion points: Company's tech-driven approa...

This episode of Petworking features Caroline Artiss, founder of Holistic Dog Chef, who made a career pivot to pet nutrition after an award-winning, 25-year career in the culinary industry. In this conversation, Artiss discussed her journey from award-winning restaurant chef (The Gorgeous Kitchen was voted #1 Airport Restaurant in the World) and TV personality (BBC's America's Chef Race, "Simply Ca...

Digital marketing expert Mark Bevington joins host Peter Kenseth to discuss strategies for pet brands to thrive online. From website optimization to direct-to-consumer sales, they explore how both emerging and established pet companies can build stronger digital presences. The conversation covers successful approaches to SEO, social media engagement, and the growing trend of personalized pet produ...

Did you know that US pets would be the world's 5th largest meat-consuming country if counted separately? In this episode, Darren Vanstone, Managing Director of Ocatra, breaks down the complex world of sustainability in pet food. We explore: Why 65% of consumers don't trust pet food sustainability claims How companies like Earth Animal are leading positive change The shift toward outcome-based sust...

In this episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth speaks with Angie Winters, author of "Don't Train Your Dog," about her revolutionary approach to dog behavior. With 28 years of experience rehabilitating "unfixable" dogs, Winters introduces her philosophy of "dog parenting" - moving beyond traditional training to create lasting behavioral changes through authoritative parenting techniques. Learn h...

Peter Kenseth talks with Poppy Howard-Wall about Pet Connect USA 2024, a unique networking event for pet industry leaders. Learn about the conference's focus on innovation, partnerships, and addressing industry challenges. Discover why this intimate gathering of 500 C-suite executives is a must-attend for anyone in the pet care space.

In this eye-opening episode of Petworking, host Peter Kenseth sits down with Dr. Jennifer Sperry, a licensed veterinarian and medical director at Independence Pet Group, to explore the often-overlooked impact of pet insurance on veterinary burnout. Dr. Sperry shares powerful insights from her experience in both general practice and emergency clinics, revealing how increased pet insurance adoption...

SuperZoo is just around the corner, and I'm excited. In the latest episode of Petworking , I sat down with three industry leaders to discuss upcoming trends and innovations in pet nutrition ahead of this major event, and what we can hope and expect to see on the show floor in Las Vegas this week. My guests were Dr. Greg Aldrich , COO of Nulo Pet Food , Greg Kean VP of Global Innovation and Nut...

An insightful discussion with Dr. Karen Shenoy, Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Stephanie Filer, Executive Director of Shelter Animals Count, exploring the findings of the 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, uncovering crucial insights into the current state of animal shelters and adoption trends.

Episode 31 of Petworking features Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca from Mella Pet Care, and discusses the company's innovative approach to at-home pet diagnostics, along with its experience in the venture capital ecosystem, where it was selected to participate in the Leap Venture Studio, and received an investment from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. Here are the key takeaways from the episode: Mella is...

Nationwide recently announced that it will cancel pet insurance coverage for about 100,000 pets, citing rising veterinary costs and profitability concerns. While the company stated that the cancellations were not based on specific pet characteristics like age, breed, or claim history, the sad reality of the situation is that many older pets will be affected by this decision. This is a crucial poin...