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The Pet Parent Hotline | Calm The Chaos, Spend Smarter, and Love Life With Your Pets Again

Amy Castro - Pet Parenting & Behavior Expert
Pet Care
Veterinary Care
Pet Parenting
Pet Adoption
Pet Health
Pet Loss
Animal Rescue
Dog Training
Pet Ownership
Animal Welfare
Separation Anxiety
Socialization
Dog Behavior
Pet Behavior
Rescue Dogs
Financial Planning
Budget Management
Time Management
Guilt
Pet Technology

If you’re a busy pet parent dealing with barking, accidents, behavior problems, rising costs, constant mess, or the feeling that your home revolves around your pet’s needs, you’re in the right place.

You got a pet to make life better, not to lose sleep, drain your bank account, second-guess every decision, and feel like you’re failing at something that was supposed to bring you joy.

You’ve tried t... more

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Latest Episodes

Most pet parents see veterinarians during some of the most stressful moments of pet ownership: when a pet is sick, injured, aging, or facing an expensive medical decision. But what many people never see is the pressure veterinarians themselves are ca... more

Most people who find tiny kittens think the shelter is the safest place to take them. But when kittens are newborns or bottle babies, the shelter may not have the staff, fosters, supplies, or overnight care needed to keep them alive.

In this episode... more

Is your pet suddenly acting clingy, anxious, restless, messy, or just “off”?

Before you decide they’re being difficult, ask one better question: what changed?

In this quick Pet Parent Power-Up, Amy walks through the first things to check when your pe... more

Do you love your pet, but secretly feel worn out by the constant responsibility

Pet-parent fatigue can sneak up on you when every decision, routine, behavior issue, vet concern, or guilty feelings start to feel like one more thing you have to carry.... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Linda Atkins
Veterinarian with Valley Cottage Animal Hospital
Valley Cottage Animal Hospital
Episode: Should You Go to the Emergency Vet or Wait?
Carla Bosacki
Former national television anchor and host of A Dog's Devotion, a podcast about rescue, health, grief, and senior pet care
A Dog's Devotion
Episode: After Pet Loss, When Is It Time To Get Another Pet?
Bailey Hyde
Tattoo artist and psychologist with a master's degree
Ink Therapy Abilene
Episode: Pet Tattoos: Tribute, Celebration, or Something More?
Dr. Jack Murray
Veterinarian who works in hospice and end-of-life care
Unspecified veterinary practice (hospice/end-of-life care)
Episode: Are You Waiting Too Long to Let Your Pet Go?
Ed Quinlan
President of Chem-Dry
Chem-Dry
Episode: Remove Pet Smell: Why Your House Still Smells Like Pets After Cleaning
Marilyn Krieger
Certified cat behavior consultant, author of Naughty No More
The Cat Coach LLC
Episode: Cat Aggression Signs: Why Cats Swat, Bite, and Lash Out
Dr. Tori Niemynski
Board-certified pediatrician
Your Pediatrician Bestie
Episode: Is Someone At Home Allergic to Your Pet? Now What?
Stephanie Bennett
Certified dog trainer, founder of Believe In Dog Training in Houston, specializes in fear and leash reactivity
Believe In Dog Training
Episode: Leash Reactive Dog? Stop Feeling Guilty, Understand It
Dr. Rachel Malamed
Veterinary psychiatrist
Episode: Should You Get A Dog For Your Dog, Or Is It a Big Mistake?

Host

Amy Castro
Host of The Pet Parent Hotline

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Every pet parent must listen to this show

    I love that this show focuses as much on you as the pet parent as it does on your pet. I also love that it doesn't focus on one specific type of pet. Every episode helps pet parents learn essential skills for providing their pets with their very best lives. The experts that she has on the show share tips and insights into saving money on pet care, navigating vet visits, behavior and training, and basically solving problems before they become too big for you to handle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kiki393
    United States2 months ago
  • Podcasts like this are a must for pet lovers

    There’s so much more to animals than many of us have been trained to believe. Podcasts like this help open your eyes up to the world of animals and give you the information you need to make sure your pet thrives as a loving member of your family, not just survives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Finochio
    United States3 months ago
  • Informative

    Amy does an excellent job of providing useful information. As a pet owner, this podcast has been great to tune into.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EunoiaZen
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great information

    This is a great show for pet owners!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToshJ
    United States3 months ago
  • Great advice

    Loved the episode about puppies! Lots of helpful information and interesting to listen to! Learned a lot and followed the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tina TCN
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, calm guidance tailored to pet parents, not just pets themselves.
Hosts and guests help reduce vet-visit anxiety and budget stress with clear steps.
Quality guests and accessible tips make complex topics actionable.

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After Pet Loss, When Is It Time To Get Another Pet?
Q: What final thoughts does the guest offer on this topic?
Final thoughts emphasize honoring the pet you lost, resisting pressure to replace too quickly, and recognizing that the decision should come from an honest assessment of personal readiness and the needs of future companionship.
After Pet Loss, When Is It Time To Get Another Pet?
Q: What are some questions to gauge whether it's time to get another pet?
Some questions include whether you can accept a new pet without comparing it to the previous one, why you want another pet, and whether you have given yourself space to grieve, as well as practical considerations like travel and bandwidth to care for a new animal.
In-Home Pet Euthanasia: What to Know Before You Need It
Q: How do in-home euthanasia appointments typically work in terms of logistics and pacing?
Owners are able to stay with the pet in a familiar space; the vet may administer a small initial injection to induce a calm sleep, followed by a second medication, and the process usually runs 30 minutes to an hour, depending on decisions about pacing and aftercare.
In-Home Pet Euthanasia: What to Know Before You Need It
Q: What does a peaceful goodbye at home actually look like, and what should you know before you ever need to make the call?
It's a slow, controlled process that respects the pet's routine and favorite space, with initial sedation followed by a gentle final medication, allowing the pet to drift into sleep without stress or panic.
Cat Aggression Signs: Why Cats Swat, Bite, and Lash Out
Q: How important is the vet in addressing aggression?
Very important; a vet should rule out pain or medical issues as a trigger for aggression, and depending on the diagnosis, medication may be used alongside behavior modification to facilitate progress.

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A practical, listener-focused show that helps busy pet parents balance care for their animals with everyday life, money, and sanity. Episodes consistently cover behavior, vet decisions, aging pets, adoption, and how to create calmer routines—prioritizing clear decisions over more tasks. A notable strength is the host's emphasis on real-life constraints and achievable strategies, plus monthly quick resets to reinforce boundaries and better thinking. The show often features veterinary and behavior experts, rescue voices, and practical tips that aim to reduce stress, save money, and keep pets healthy and integrated into a thriving household.

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Recent guests on The Pet Parent Hotline include:

1. Dr. Linda Atkins
2. Carla Bosacki
3. Bailey Hyde
4. Dr. Jack Murray
5. Ed Quinlan
6. Marilyn Krieger
7. Dr. Tori Niemynski
8. Stephanie Bennett

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