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We pamper them. We bring them wherever we go. We surprise them with something new on special occasions. They even get holiday presents. They are our pets! From high-end items to high-tech items, products for our companion animals now extend beyond traditional necessities. On Best Bets for Pets we'll check out cool new pet products such as dog beds, dog gifts, cat gifts, dog toys and more! Welcome to "Best Bets for Pets" where we spotlight the latest pet product trends! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-bets-for-pets-the-latest-pet-product-trends-pets-animals-pet-life-radio-original--6667904/support.
Episodes
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 369 From Loss to Legacy: The Story Behind FOXVINO
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Chris McFadden, founder of FOXVINO—a unique athleisure brand inspired by love, loss, and the powerful bond we share with our pets. After losing his beloved dogs Foxy and Vino, Ch…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 368 The Fun and Furry Tales of Rex: Adoption Day
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes author Jamie Okh to share the touching true story behind The Fun and Furry Tales of Rex: Adoption Day. Inspired by a real-life moment when three puppies arrived at her door…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 367 The Secret to Stress-Free Pet Grooming (Hint: It’s the Right Tools from Tweezerman!)
Start the year off right with a fresh, polished look for your pets! On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Maria Fernandez, Senior Director of Brand and Product Development at Tweezerman, to talk about their inn…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 366 The Breed Explorer: What Breed Is Best for You?
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Heather Berst, Medical Lead at Zoetis, to talk about the Zoetis Breed Explorer—a fun, vet-approved tool designed to help pet parents find the dog or cat breed that truly fit…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 365 Big Rigs & Barking Co-Pilots - Volvo: Raising the Bar on Pet Travel Safety
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern tackles an important topic for anyone who travels with their pet — especially the more than 800,000 U.S. truck drivers who bring their dogs (and sometimes cats) along for the ride.…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 364 Can AI Understand Your Dog? A First Look at PetSense
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern talks with David Teaster, Product Marketing Director for SATELLAI, about a breakthrough in pet technology that could change how we understand our dogs. SATELLAI is introducing PetSe…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 363 New Year, Healthier Pets: Simple Raw Nutrition Wins with Vital Essentials
With the New Year here and wellness top of mind, Best Bets for Pets host Michelle Fern explores how small nutrition changes can make a big difference in your pet’s health. This episode spotlights Vital Essentials, a raw dog and cat food an…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 362 AskMambo: AI That Actually Understands Your Dog
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern welcomes AskMambo co-founders Anthony Cospito and Arlu Gomez to share the personal story behind a fast-growing AI platform designed specifically for dog parents. Anthony, a longtime tech…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 361 The Real Cost of Pet Love: Budgeting for Your Best Friend
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern dives into a topic every pet parent must understand: the real cost of caring for our furry family members. From rising veterinary expenses to often-overlooked “startup costs,” Senior Vic…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 360 Paws, Play & Pure Dog Joy: Inside A Dog Lover’s Activity Book
Get ready for tail wags, belly laughs, and a whole lot of canine chaos! In this episode, we dive into A Dog Lover’s Activity Book: Pawsome Puzzles, Games & Fun for Canine Fans — the hilarious and heartfelt new activity book by writer and l…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 359 BEST Holiday Gifts for Pets 2025 — Toys, Treats, Grooming & More!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year on Best Bets for Pets! Host Michelle Fern welcomes Pet Life Radio’s Executive Producer, Mark Winter, for their annual Holiday Pet Gift Guide Show — packed with pawsome products for furry family memb…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 358 From Lost to Loved: Rocky Kanaka’s Sitting with Dogs and the Power of Rescue
In this awesome episode of Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern sits down with Emmy-nominated TV host, entrepreneur, and animal advocate Rocky Kanaka, whose viral rescue stories have touched millions worldwide. Rocky shares the inspirati…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 357 The Sweet Story Behind 4Legz: All-Natural Treats with Heart
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern chats with Cynthia Murray, founder of 4Legz All-Natural Dog Treats — the company that truly puts the “natural” in all-natural! What began with one dog’s special needs has grown into a mis…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 356 Bite-Sized Dentistry: Pet Honesty’s Fresh Dental Bites
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sinks her teeth into feline oral care with Pet Honesty’s new Fresh Dental Bites for Cats.. Building on the hit Dog Dental Powder, these dual-texture chews (loved by 9 out of 10 cats) offer an…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 355 A Vet in Your Pocket:: Inside Dosty’s AI Pet-Care Super App
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with Ayaz Ahmadov, CEO & founder of Dosty—the all-in-one app helping pet parents navigate both everyday care and true emergencies. Built on proprietary AI that weighs 40+ data points…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 354 Jaffee’s Bone Broth: The First Dog Bone Broth with Edible Bones
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Elliott Schackne, integrative nutritionist and founder of Jaffee’s Bone Broth. Inspired by his work rehabilitating sick foster dogs, Elliott created a brand-new line of homemade bon…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 353 The Future of Pet Care: Penthouse Paws Innovation
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with Nick Mikhail, founder of Penthouse Paws, to talk about the future of smart pet care! From automated feeders and wireless water fountains to innovative grooming wipes and the upc…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 352 dogGPT Unleashed: How AI is Transforming Dog Parenting
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern sits down with Good Owners CEO Darin O. Saw-Bellisario, Ph.D. to explore a groundbreaking new innovation in the pet world: dogGPT. Fresh off winning the 2025 Orange Dot Award for Smart Pe…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 351 Yummy Combs: The Dental Treat with a Bite of Wellness
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sinks her teeth into an exciting conversation with Joe Roetheli, the founder of PetsBestLife.com and creator of the revolutionary dog dental treat, Yummy Combs. These honeycomb-shaped ch…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 350 From Red Carpet to Dog Park: Brooke Shields Gets Real About Pet Health!
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with the one and only Brooke Shields! The iconic actress, model, and lifelong animal advocate shares her deeply personal journey into pet wellness and her new partnership with Prospe…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 349 Haikubox: Listening to Nature, One Birdsong at a Time
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with David Mann, founder of Haikubox — the innovative backyard bird listening device that’s revolutionizing birdwatching and conservation. From his childhood birding adventures in Cornel…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 348 Conquering Shedding Season with FurZapper
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Scott Grillo, National Sales Manager for FurZapper – the wildly popular, reusable pet hair remover that's winning over pet parents worldwide. With over 55,000 glowing reviews on…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 347 Hot Pets, Cool Tips: Summer Safety for Cats & Dogs
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes a very special guest—her producer and fellow pet expert, Mark Winter! In this sizzling Summer 2025 episode, Michelle and Mark share essential tips for keeping your dogs and cats…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 346 TEEF for Life - Sprinkle, Lick, Smile: A New Way to Clean Your Pet’s Teeth
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Lindsey Campbell, co-founder of TEEF for Life, about their latest innovation in pet dental health: TEEF’s brand-new Lickable Treat Powder! Available in mouthwatering freeze-dried wi…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 345 Raising the Bar on Pet Feeding with Fluff Trough
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Debra Mastic, devoted dog mom and inventor of the Fluff Trough—an innovative, ergonomic elevated pet feeder designed to make mealtime healthier and more comfortable for pets of all…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 344 Bone Broth Boost: How Furvor Pet Fuels Happy, Healthy Dogs
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern welcomes Kevin Bauer, founder of Furvor Pet, a brand devoted to elevating pet wellness through premium, natural bone broth products. Inspired by a family passionate about the health and vitali…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 343 Cat Allergies, Solved! Pacagen’s Purr-fect Solution
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Evan Zhao, Co-Founder of Pacagen, the revolutionary biotech brand helping cat lovers breathe easier—literally! After his wife’s severe cat allergies nearly derailed their a…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 342 The Future of Dog Walking: Nick Hayhoe on Heel’s Virtual Dog Leash
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Nick Hayhoe, Co-founder of Heel, to introduce an exciting innovation in pet technology—the world’s first virtual dog leash! In this episode, you’ll discover: • What exactly is a…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 341 Premium Nutrition for Pets: Inside Annamaet Petfoods with Rob Downey
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Rob Downey, President of Annamaet Petfoods, a family-owned company dedicated to providing top-quality nutrition for dogs and cats for over 35 years. Annamaet’s formulas are backed b…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 340 Say Goodbye to Gulping! How Super Feedy Keeps Your Pup Healthy
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Ryan Fong, creator of Super Feedy, the innovative 4-in-1 slow feeder revolutionizing mealtime for dogs! Frustrated by the lack of effective slow feeders that also offered mental sti…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 339 Revolutionizing Pet Nutrition: Meet ChefPaw, the Ultimate Fresh Food Maker!
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Matt Terrill, Co-founder & CEO of ChefPaw, the world’s first pet food maker of its kind! With fresh dog food subscriptions costing a fortune, ChefPaw offers an innovative solu…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 338 PAWNIX – Noise Cancelling Headphones for Dogs
On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern welcomes Kirsten Brand, creator of PAWNIX, the innovative noise-canceling headphones designed specifically for dogs—featured on Shark Tank! Inspired by top human noise-canceling technolo…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 337 Pedal Perfectly with Your Pup: The Game-Changing Bike Tow Leash!
This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Mike Leon, President and inventor of the innovative Bike Tow Leash. Discover how this American Pet Association-approved biking attachment transforms the way you ride with your do…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 336 Pawsitively Genius: ChewMate's TreatBrush for Cats & Dogs
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Allan Coopersmith, the founder of ChewMate! Discover the award-winning TreatBrush, a genius pet toothbrush cleverly disguised as a toy that brushes and flosses your pet's teeth…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 335 Soulmate Dog: A Love Story Beyond Words
This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Michelle B. Slater, the author of the touching and transformative book Soulmate Dog. In this heartfelt memoir, Dr. Slater shares the incredible bond she had with her German Shephe…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 334 Bow-Wow! Meow-valous Holiday Gift Ideas for Presents for Your Pets!
On this festive episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern and Cheryl Kaye (from Unleashed on Pet Life Radio) and bring the holiday cheer to your pet gift-giving plans! Michelle and Cheryl dive into the world of pet presents, sharing the…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 333 The Hydro Leash
This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dexter Blanch, the inventor of the Hydro Leash, which allows you to keep your dog hydrated while they are being walked. The Hydro Leash features a unique design where a mouthpiece and stem sit on their…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 332 This Isn’t Kibble, it’s Kismet!
Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Kwane Stewart, chief veterinary officer for Kismet pet food. Created by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Kismet an extraordinary pet lifestyle brand. Food is such an important part of their lives, and as such, was…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 331 SoyKitty Cat Litter - A Cleaner Box for Them, A Clear Conscience For You
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Ashley Hejlik and Lee Kaufman, Co-Founders of SoyKitty. Cat owners who demand an odor-free household without hurting the planet choose SoyKitty; a nontoxic, sustainable cat litter made of plant byproducts.…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 330 Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog
This week Michelle Fern is joined by Vanessa Woods, co-author of Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog. Written with Brian Hare, Puppy Kindergarten is the first book about raising puppies to be written by evolutionary…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 329 EpiPaws – Age is More Than a Number!
This week Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Andria Beal the founder of EpiPaws Pet Age Test that helps pet owners find peace of mind by discovering their pet's age with an easy at-home epigenetic (DNA) test. Customers simply obtain a kit online…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 328 Bruno’s Place & TreatIbles
This week Michelle Fern highlights a new card game for training your dog! Discover the joy of training your dog with Bruno’s Pawsitive Dog Coaching Cards. This engaging card game set, inspired by our smart and adorable Bruno, includes Basi…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 327 What’s in Store for Summer? Hot Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool!
Michelle Fern chats with Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio about keeping your pets safe and cool for the summer! From traveling with your pets to just going outside during the hottest months of the year, you won’t want to mi…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 326 Pets and the City
This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Amy Attas - pet expert and founder of City Pets, and author of the new book, Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian. Drawing from her extensive career spanning over thr…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 325 Brightkins – Bright Ways for Pets to Play!
Michelle Fern welcomes Rachel Markowitz, Marketing Manager at Brightkins this week to chat about Brightkins products including the new Brightkins Tough & Tumble durable treat dispenser line. Brightkins offers a range of playful training ac…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 324 Our Kindred Creatures
Michelle Fern welcomes Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy, authors of OUR KINDRED CREATURES: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals. This fascinating work of nonfiction dives into the three decades after the Civil War when the…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 323 DNA is Love – Jewelry and Keepsakes Created with your Pet’s DNA!
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to create a genuine connection between people and pets through the power of DNA? Well, Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford of DNA is Love figured out a way to do that! Michelle Fern chats with the co-founders ab…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 322 Tick Mitt – Tick Protection for People & Pets
This week Michelle Fern tackles ticks with Tick Mitt father-daughter founders, Steve & Olivia Abrams. The Tick Mitt was designed to brush off the ticks after any outdoor activity. Now there is a simple and highly effective way to brush tic…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 321 Arterra - The Daily Dog Supplement for A Healthier, Longer Life
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Jonathan Willbanks, founder of Arterra. Arterra provides daily support for healthy aging and combines the power of multiple supplements into just one scoop, making it the easiest health habit you can do for…
- Best Bets for Pets - Episode 320 Travel Cat Unveils Exclusive Cat Collection Inspired by Matthew Vaughn's Film, Argylle, Including Viral Ba
Michelle Fern chats with Emily Meithner, co-founder of Travel Cat. Chances are that if you've seen any promos for Matthew Vaughn's new spy thriller, Argylle, you've seen its feline star, Chip (Claudia Schiffer's real-life family cat) - and…