Toni Unleashed

Today we will dive into the topic of Gut health for your dogs. 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut, so we need to support the gut for healthy and sick dogs. We can only partially cover this topic in one episode, not even two. We could have an episode  just on probiotics, even prebiotics and their benefits. That is  We will have Rebecca Rose from In clover back on our show to discuss gut...

In this episode we have a resident expert and VP of sales: Heather Hickey, here to speak about air-dried food options for dogs and cats and why it is an excellent option for your pets! If you have been following the podcast closely, you have already listened to Emily and Toni's take on air-dried food and how we recommend it to our customers. They will dive deeper into this subject matter and learn...

There are different categories of feeding these days. Today we will talk about air dried food. It is definitely a niche category of feeding. We want to shed some light on it today with you. This episode won't be super long, but we will have a GREAT follow up interview with the leading air dried food in the industry.    Emily and Toni like air dried food so much because of its palatability. Almost...

 In this episode, Toni and Emily talk about the importance of dental care for your animals. They debunk the myth that kibble cleans teeth, discuss the dangers of gingivitis and plaque, and discuss gum/teeth maintenance, and more.    Emily talks about the infamous myth that kibble cleans teeth. Dogs stuff 42 teeth in their mouths, where there are plenty of nooks and crannies for plaque and tartar t...

In this episode, Toni and Emily will go into detail about their own pets.  This will help the audience understand who they are talking about when mentioning their names and the issues they have dealt with in the past.  Toni talks about her start of Healthy Pet Products with her dog Meg. She talks about her life of raw eating, how she started feeding her dog raw food, and what supplements and care...

In this episode, Toni talks about a couple of random customer experiences she has had last year. The interactions Toni talks about are with two different customers and their relationship with their vets, raw food, and supplements. Toni mentions her recommendations with each customer, why she is making these recommendations as well as customer feedback. Later in the episode, we hear about Emily's e...

This episode Emily takes the lead talking about her involvement in the non-profit organization called: Save A Friend PR. She has been a highly active member and instrumental in finding homes for so many homeless dogs on the island in Pittsburgh PA. She talks about why working with a rescue is so important to her, and all the misery her team sees on the island after the many hurricanes.  Emily talk...

The group discusses the various ways in which the sanctuary has helped animals, a s well as the challenges they have faced over the years. They also talk about the importance of volunteering and how everyone can help make a difference. The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a place that is really powerful and moving. It is a place where you can laugh, cry, and be awed all at the same time. The Sanct...

In this episode, Toni and Emily talk about their experience at one of the largest pet trades shows of the year. They talk about what these trade shows are, when they started going to them, why they are important to the business, and all the new fun things they bought to be introduced to the store.    Direct any comments or questions to: Info@toniunleashed.com   Visit our websites: www.healthypetpr...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of shopping small and local and will be explaining one of our biggest sales events of the year: Small Business Saturday.  Toni and Emily talk give a little background Small Business Saturday is an annual event that was created to encourage consumers to shop locally in person and online at small businesses. This event takes place every November on the Satu...

In this episode, we touchbase on CBD. Toni and Emily talk about how they use it, what they know about it and what products they choose to recommend. This is a very complicated topic, as CBD is not regulated by the government so there are a lot of cbd companies out there claiming they have the best product but actually cut a lot of corners. Toni and Emily talk about the complexity of CBD and prep t...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of shopping small and local and will be explaining one of our biggest sales events of the year: Small Business Saturday. We also welcome guest Rocco Lamanna to talk about the Pittsburgh Pet Expo which runs every fall at the David Lawerence Convention Center and is the largest Pet Expo on the east coast. Toni and Emily talk give a little background Small B...

In this episode, we are continuing our conversation on Baked Kibble. We briefly discussed it in our last episode and focused mainly on the benefits of lower: fat, ash, and phosphorus for dogs that may need a special diet. So today, we will dive into this topic a little deeper and ask our guests questions that might help our listeners decide if baked kibble is suitable for their animal. Our guest t...

 This episode discusses why baked kibble is a great option for your pets. Most pet parents are familiar with extruded kibble, which is what is most commonly represented on shelves. However there is a new trend of companies providing a baked kibble option, and Toni and Emily are here to talk about why a less processed diet is great for your animals. In this episode, Toni and Emily cover how baked k...

In this episode, Toni and Emily talk about kibble; how it's made, what it is made out of, and what sets Nature's Logic apart from the rest of the kibble companies. They have brought Bob Romig on the podcast to talk about the specifics of Nature's Logic and how it might be a good fit for your pet! Bob discusses his history with the company and his involvement within the pet food industry. Bob, Toni...

This episode is an introduction to different ways you can feed your dog, and how we would rate them in terms of quality and nutrition absorption. We discuss why we rank Raw feeding towards the top, and grocery store kibble at the very bottom. Anecdotal evidence as well as evidence from esteemed colleagues contribute to this "ranking" Let's talk about Homemade meals for your dog, why it can be the...

Today Rebecca joins Toni and Emily to continue the discussion on Allergies. Rebecca is the founder of Inclover Research which develops the only animal wellness supplements scientifically designed for pets' unique physiology, supporting better health from the inside out. They talk about how her products specifically support dogs with allergies due to food or environment. Rebecca talks about her his...

This episode we touch base on allergies in dogs. This episode is just the start of addressing this issues, as there are a lot of factors that contribute to allergies in dogs. We talk about a holistic approach to helping those itchy, scratchy, red, yeasty pups rather than opting to prescribe a pil or a shot. By targeting the immune system, and histamine response we can help dogs feel more comfortab...

This episode is an introduction to our podcast. We start off by introducing ourselves and the variety of topics we will be discussing. This first episode is also an introduction to the tone of this podcast, though we will talk about serious topics, and are very passionate about helping animals thrive, we bring a light humorous approach making it welcoming to any and all listeners.    Topic #1: Emi...