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63. Celebrating Dog Moms & Pet Care Innovations

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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

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Q&A Topics:

  • - "As a new dog owner, what are the best ways to keep my home clean and odor-free, especially with shedding and the occasional mess?" (Submitted by Sarah from Lexington, KY)
  • - "I notice my dog sometimes eats grass during our walks. Is this normal behavior, or should I be concerned?" (Submitted by Emily from Denver, CO)

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00:00:00:03 - 00:00:00:16Voice OverPets add00:00:00:16 - 00:00:14:18Voice Overlife. Your guide to the latest in pet trends, products and the joy of the human animal bond. With Kristian Levine and Chris Bona, fide powered by the American Pet Products Association and Dog TV..

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