The Pet Vet Exchange Podcast

Michael Caldwell, the founder and CEO of Petworks, joins us to discuss his connected platform for all pet cares that serves to unite pet parents with pet pros in just about every category you can think of.

Wendie Patrick - from Dogs of Pride and Finnessiam Health - joins us to talk about her network of purveyors of professional products for pampered pets and their people that does a whole lot to support pet health from the creation of safe products to education about pet grooming and safe practice.

Dr. Joana Babo from Maven joins us to discuss her company that provides you with a personal vet to track your pet’s safety and health 24/7, including location alerts and early-stage illness detection.

Janet Marlow, the founder of Pet Acoustics, joins us to discuss her company that uses both passion and science to create a revolutionary product that provides ideal sonic conditions — a natural and profound method that minimizes stress for health, which is clinically proven and repeatable.

Seda Bolulu the founder of PackHire, joins us to talk about her company: an employment recruiting service and search engine specific to the pet industry. Listen to Seda's tips and advice if you're interested in finding a job and joining us in this wonderful industry. Seda says: “Today, over 65% of US households own pets.” “There’s been a 300% increase in how much we spend on our pets today than 20...

Dr. Barr Hadar and Dr. Ken Lambrecht join us to talk about a weight loss research project with cats in private homes, evaluating technology, and bringing these ideas forward to create Healthy Pet Connect - a company that connects your pets’ home health data to your veterinarian to prevent problems. Dr. Barr says: “The idea with the study was how can we leverage technology as a tool to increase our...

Dave Comiskey, the entrepreneur in residence of Purina’s Pet Care Innovation Prize, joins us to talk about the pretty self-describing award. If you are a pet entrepreneur - or a budding one -  and are interested in opportunities in the industry, take a listen!  Dave says: “That’s what really shapes these pet entrepreneurs - they always start with a love of their own pets.” “There’s just...

Sam Schopler from PetDesk joins us to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of bringing technology into the pet industry for pets, pet parents, and vets alike.  Sam says: “The shift that we’re feeling now is a transition from a place where veterinarians were the sacred truth for pet health, to now needing to be more facilitators of information and the appropriate dispersal of that informati...

Lizz Whitacre, the founder and CEO of Pawlytics, joins us to talk about her cloud-based software for animal shelters and rescues who want to save more animals and love their database while doing it - and how technology is impacting the future of this industry!  Lizz says: “What an electronic health record is, is basically this digital record that includes every medical event that has happened...

Dr. Lauren Pagliughi joins us to talk about sustainability, the steps you can take to reduce waste in your daily life, and how to help the planet out. If it seems like a daunting task to you, listen further, and you’ll see that there are easy tasks for both vets and pet parents! Dr. Lauren says: “Whether you’re a veterinarian, or you are the owner of Mella, or you are a teacher, whoever you are or...

Luisa Ruge, an animal center designer who is passionate about animals, joins us to talk about the future of art, animal's place in society, and how she can improve their wellbeing as a designer.  Luisa says: “As a designer, you do have a responsibility to be very purposeful in how you use design to change the world.” “It [Animal Centered Design] is a more focused approach to considering the a...

Dr. Elisa McAfee, a veterinarian at California Animal Rehabilitation, joins us to talk about the benefits of acupuncture for your pet - and why it's such a breeze!  Dr. Elisa says: “A lot of acupuncture points are located near nerve bundles, so by modulating those nerves by placing needles next to them, you can affect the nervous system.” “I think pet health and wellness is really doing every...

Ryan Schoop joins us to talk about his company Bully Bundles which takes chemical-free, 100% all-natural, low odor dog treat sticks and delivers them to your doorstep every month. Ryan says: “A bully stick is a hard, dehydrated beef chew that dogs go crazy for.” “It’s a great treat to keep your dog busy when you’re busy.” “For me, it’s [pet health and wellness] about keeping them [dogs] healthy an...

Lorien Clemens joins us to discuss PetHub, a modern pet identification that links your tag to a free and secure pet profile and ensures that your best friend is always by your side. Lorien says: “96% of pets that are recovered with a PetHub ID tag are home in 24 hours or less, and less than 2% of those pets ever hit a shelter door.” “We recommend that at the very least pet parents also have an ID...

Julie Hill, a fellow podcaster and host of DogCast radio, joins us to talk about training your dog, how to stay active during the pandemic, and other tips from dog parent to dog parent to help your four-legged friend live their fullest and happiest life. Julie says: “If you reward the behavior that you want, they’ll keep trying.” “We want to keep our companion animals happy - that’s why we have th...

Carol Novello, the founder of Mutual Rescue™ and author of “Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too” joins us to talk about Mutual Rescue, a national initiative that highlights the connection between people and pets in order to inspire and support life-saving efforts in communities across the nation and world.  Carol says: “A lot of people don’t really understand just...

Michael Bevis from KoolSkinz Pet Performance Wear joins us to talk about his innovative company whose first product is a patented vest that helps keep your dog warm in the winter & kool during the summer. Michael says: “Our mission as an organization is to educate pet owners on how to treat their animals better.” “Heat is absolutely crucial to monitor and measure, especially in a dog.” “I real...

Kelly Bauer joins us to talk about the importance of pets and mental health. Special thanks to Lisa Wirth, who was on the podcast earlier to discuss a similar topic, but given that it is incredibly relevant and we wish to help destroy the stigma surrounding it, we are excited to continue this conversation with Kelly. Kelly says: “As we know in the animal welfare world, legislation is incredibly im...

Dr. Simuel Hampton from Guardian Mobile Veterinary Services joins us to talk about the nuances of an on-the-go pet health business seeking to bring care right to your doorstep.  Dr. Simuel says: “I think we’re going to see a big expansion in the types of care that people can get.” “Pet health and wellness to me just means ensuring that every animal has a home, and every animal has access to b...

Dr. Joy Fuhrman from Harmony Holistic Veterinary Care - a unique practice that provides an integrative system of Eastern and Western medicine techniques - joins us to talk about veterinary practice management advice. Dr. Joy says: “The biggest challenge of managing a veterinary practice, and certainly any business, is the staffing, recruiting, training, and retaining of high-quality, dependable st...

Lynn and Gideon Marks join us to talk about their new app DogLog, which helps pet parents track and analyze their dog’s activities, eating habits, vet appointments, and much more. Lynn and Gideon say: “We know how important it is to really keep them as healthy as possible, and to make sure that their behavior isn’t changing.” “Bringing pet ownership into the digital age.” “Our mission is really to...

Emily Dong from Snout ID joins us to talk about her new digital, touchless check-in system that implements safe and efficient curbside operations for your veterinary practice. Emily says: “Our mission is, in simplest terms, to make the vet less scary.” “Pet health and wellness just means being able to make that decision for your pet - whatever’s best for them.”

Peter Weinstein, the executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, joins us to discuss dental health in pets, a topic that is often overlooked! Dr. Peter says: “If you have a puppy or kitten, start young, getting them comfortable having your fingers in their mouth.” “80% of the pets over the age of three have some level of dental disease.” “Please work with your vet...

Dr. Cat Angle joins us to discuss the future of the veterinary industry and the ways in which we are moving towards a more virtual, telehealth-based pet healthcare system.  Dr. Cat says: “Telehealth allows us to get all the information in front of the veterinarian before they reach back to the owner.” “I think that the process is getting easier, so that everything is more streamlined, and tha...

Dr. Marty Becker, known as “America’s Veterinarian”, joins us to talk about what it means to be Fear Free and how to implement these safe practices in your veterinary clinic. Dr. Marty says: “Fear free - no fear would be the best thing.” “It [Fear Free] was born in an instant, took five years to develop, and was an overnight success.” “I think you’ve got a really good company...and I really apprec...