63. Celebrating Dog Moms & Pet Care Innovations

In this special Mother's Day edition of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati celebrate the joy of pet parenthood and explore the cutting edge of pet care innovation. From startup trends and veterinary accessibility to heartwarming dog mom moments, this episode offers expert insights and practical advice for pet lovers everywhere. Tune in as we hear from Rachel Sheppard of Leap Venture Studio and Chrissy Joy & Amber Aquart from DOGTV’s hit show The Dog Moms.

Special Guests:

• Rachel Sheppard, Director of Ventures at Mars Petcare & Leap Venture Studio
  
  

• Chrissy Joy & Amber Aquart, Hosts of The Dog Moms on DOGTV
  
  

Pet Product Recommendations:

• Dog Off-It Furniture Protection: https://dogoffit.com
  
  

• Fussie Cat Premium Market Fresh (Tuna-Forward Cat Food): https://fussiecat.com
  
  

Q&A Topics:

• “As a new dog owner, I'm curious about the best ways to keep my home clean and odor-free, especially with shedding and the occasional mess. Any tips?” (Submitted by Sarah from Lexington, KY)
• “I've noticed my dog occasionally eats grass during our walks. Is this normal behavior, and should I be concerned? ” (Submitted by Emily from Denver, CO)

 

Related Links:

• Leap Venture Studio: https://www.leapventurestudio.com
  
  

• DOGTV’s The Dog Moms: https://www.dogtv.com/thedogmoms
  
  

• AAHA Vaccine Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-recommendations-for-general-practice-table/
  
  

• AKC 2024 Most Popular Dog Breeds: https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds
  
  

Social Channels:

• Follow Rachel Sheppard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelsheppardmba/
  
  

• Follow Chrissy Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrissyjoy
  
  

• Follow Amber Aquart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberaquart
  
  

• Follow Whiskey Toller on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeytoller
  
  

• Follow Pets Add Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petsaddlife
  
  

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetsAddLife
  
  

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petsaddlife
  
  

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PetsAddLife
  
  

• X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/petsaddlife
  
  

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Presented by:
American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV