Petropolist

The Independent pet roundtable is made up of:  BC Henschen of Platinum Paws, Carmel, Indiana Diana Farrar of Fifi & Fidos, San Antonio Texas Quincy Zikmund of Give a Dog a Bone, Evansville, Indiana Our host for this episode:  David Primrose - Pet Food Safety expert Synergy Pet Food *The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series...

David Primrose: Founder of Synergy Pet Food.  David has worked in the global pet food industry for over 40 years. He has a Master's degree in Food Safety Management (MSc with Distinction - Food Safety Management) and more than 30 years expertise in technical risk management, including pet food raw material risk assessment for food safety, quality and authenticity, and has worked on pet food i...

Episode 61 is all about service dogs.  In this episode I speak with Barbara Phillips service dog trainer specializing in diabetic alert dogs.   I wanted to shine a light on Diabetic Alert Dogs as well as the misinformation about service dog certifications and how the use of 'fake' certifications cause harm for the people with real disabilities that need service dogs to help get them...

If you are having a problem with your cats bathroom habits start by listening to episode #60 of The Petropolist podcast with my guest, cat behaviorist and retainment specialist Dr. Rachel Geller . https://drrachelcatbehavior.com/ *The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily...

Tia is the dog mom to Crimson the Cavapoo (check out IG @Crimsonthecavapoo), she is a content creator, an influencer and she is outspoken about diversity, equity and inclusion in the pet industry.  I am grateful that she was able to take the time to speak with me about perception, race and inequity in the pet industry and what we can do about it.  Check out some of Tia's favorite pet brands  *The...

What is it?: ‘One-Eyed Leo’ is an e-book designed for parents to read to children. Age group is the 6 to 10-year old who request/demand to have a puppy or dog in the family home. This is the trigger for up to 80% of adoptions (the other 20% being elderly people living alone). More often than not the decision to adopt is spontaneous, ill-informed, with no plan, nor post adoption schedule. This book...

I love talking about cats with Dr. Rachel Geller - We both want cats to be in loving and healthy homes for their full life cycles and this is why we are both incredibly committed to providing our listeners with information that will keep both the humans and the cats happy.  The key take away from this episode is that it ALL starts with the choices made by the human. Every action leads to a reactio...

Spencer Hodgetts, the founder of Reboundog believes that every person can bring about goodness. He created the social group Reboundog to bring together the people that practice what they preach in the world of animal welfare and human welfare.   A little about who Spencer is...in his own words:  "I believe that undesirable dogs & disadvantaged people have the right to belong in socie...

Jeni Mather stands out - She is wildly brilliant, she is methodical in her actions and an innovator in the pet space. God, I like her!! She has created and trademarked PLAYtrain® Doggie Daycare which is a structured daycare program that integrates each dog into specialized playgroups based on several evaluation (size, temperament etc.) factors, which allows them to have fun, exercise, practice bas...

There's more to hairballs than the gross yakitty yak and discomfort your poor cat has to experience.  There are lots of things cat owners can do to eliminate the problem with hairballs.  If you have any questions about this episode or any other episodes you can email me at tazz@petropolist.com *The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video...

Laura Cerrano is a second generation of Certified Feng Shui Masters and first-generation Certified Usui Reiki Master within her family. She is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a double Bachelor's Degree in Art Education and Fine Arts. She began her Feng Shui training in 1997. During her early years and throughout college, Laura simultaneously studied with some of the finest Masters in Feng Shui a...

Yes he did, he calls himself the lion...and many of the other independent pet businesses he calls gazelles - But it's not what you think - so listen to with an open mind...Frank can teach us all a few things.  Check out the Hungry Puppy here !

It was a blast speaking with Jeremy Petersen of Identity Pet Nutrition for this episode.  In one part of this episode we discuss the the cost of food and what goes into the processing of meats and this statement that Jeremy made was, for me, representative of the mindless approach many, if not most humans take when it comes to eating...so when you hear the part where Jeremy says "if you like...

There’s information floating around about taking pets to our offices or to work once 'things' start opening back up. *Statistics on Petco's website from a 2021 Petco Consumer Survey of 2,001 US pet parents indicates the following: *44% of Pet Parents want their employers to adopt a pet friendly workplace *69% of pet parents are stressed about how going back to work will impact their pet. * 83% of...

I am listing a few of the businesses and brands we, George DiGuido Of NYC Pet and Quincy Zikmund of Give A Dog A Bone (Dog bone market for those who are special :) mention or talk about in depth in episode #49 of The Petropolist Podcast.    Phillips Pet , Pet Food Experts, Nulo, Natures Variety, Pet Smart, Chewy, Petco, Skout's Honor, Aartvark, Weruva...and many more.  It may seem t...

The last year has been filled with days of twists and turns and pivots and falls - Every conversation I've had during most of 2020 and now 2021 was with folks that have had the honor of sharing their homes with pets - The conversations had been mainly about the sense of calm and hope these animals consistently provided even during the most confusing and disturbing moments.  In this episode I...

There's something about Faz Bashi that made me happy the moment the conversation started. I actually know exactly what it is... his outlook, the un-common sense and the ease with which he simplifies complex topics so that every person can easily capture the information and use it to confidently make better choices for their pets health.  I am grateful to have had the opportunity to interview...

In this episode, we discuss all of the ways you can help your scaredy-cat release the fears and anxieties.  Subjects we touch on: The new cat in a new environment/home hiding from fear The loud family members or visiting guests... Nail Clippings Loud noises  The dreaded Vet visit and getting kitty into the carrier Emergencies Contact Dr. Rachel Geller here If you want to learn more about how to ma...

A few of us independent pet business owners have gotten together to discuss some pet industry news.  This is an honest conversation about pet industry experts and the choices they make. Product partnerships and the cost of these relationships and the marketing power of brands like Petco and some well known direct to consumer pet foods.    *The views, information, or opinions express...

You can be a moment away from becoming a stray... In July 2008, Feeding Pets of the Homeless , also known as Pets of the Homeless , received nonprofit status as a public charity. Feeding Pets of the Homeless provides various forms of assistance. Sometimes we simply offer an ear to listen to people’s experience of struggle in daily survival. Most frequently, we respond to requests for help: a) iden...

I am honored and grateful that Greg Kean, VP of Innovation and Product development at WELLPET  reached out to me with his perspective of how some mainstream brands, like Wellpet, focus on food safety, innovation, science, compliance and sustainability... he was speaking my language - I had focused more on the smaller brands as those brand owners are the folks that tend to be more willing to speak...

In todays episode we discuss the various forms of 'natural' treatment to help cats suffering from feline kidney disease.  To learn more about our guest today please go to: Terri Grow *The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropo...

The conversation with photographer and animal advocate Sophie Gamand is a discerning look into the practices of animal rescue,  animal advocacy, and the Pet Industries tug of war in preservation and exploitation of the very beings it claims to protect and champion.   Sophie is able to continue her work with the animal shelters and animal advocacy with your help and support.  Please...

Read the article here: The Next Pet Retail Scandal: Unapproved Pet Food Ingredients There will be more of these conversations with my part time side kick Nicci Cammack.  Please send your comments, questions and suggestions to Tazz@petropolist.com - I would love to have you be a part of future episodes.  Thanks for listening.  *The views, information, or opinions expressed during The...

Here we are.  As I am evolving with this podcast I'm noticing that the whole conversation about pet food can become seriously intimidating which then creates an uncomfortable and defensive space...So as I  jump into part 2 of the conversation about Pet food and DCM with Dr. Ryan Yamka and Nicci Cammack . I am hopeful the information provided here will help you have an enriched level of u...