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72. The Cone of Shame, Pet Pros & Pets with Paws

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In this dynamic episode of Pets Add Life, hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati spotlight trailblazers in veterinary care and the pet business world. First up is beloved veterinarian Dr. Andy Roark, creator of the “Cone of Shame” podcast and founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Dr. Roark discusses how humor, empathy, and education fuel his mission to support vets and pet parents alike. Then, Nancy Hassel, founder of American Pet Professionals and host of “Digging Into the Pet Industry,” shares tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, networking insights, and why now is a golden age for the pet biz. Plus, we learn how to tell if your dog is left- or right-pawed, discuss pet allergies, and offer practical pet dental advice from Dr. Roark himself.

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    • - Dr. Andy Roark – Veterinarian, Speaker, Creator of Cone of Shame, Founder of Uncharted Veterinary Conference

    • - Nancy Hassel – Founder of American Pet Professionals, Host of Digging Into the Pet Industry

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Speaker 1 (00:00):

Pets ad Life, your guide to the latest in Pet Trends products and the joy of the human animal Bond with Kristen Levine and Chris Bonafide, powered by the American Pet Products Association and Dog tv.

Speaker 2 (00:14):

Hello and welcome to another episode.

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