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Pet Parenting
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Financial Planning
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Pet Nutrition

You love your pets. But sometimes, living with them is a lot.

Between unexpected vet bills, frustrating behavior problems, conflicting advice, and everyday messes, even the most devoted pet parents can feel overwhelmed. You want to give your pets a great life, but you didn't sign up to spend all your time worrying, second-guessing yourself, or throwing money at problems that never seem to get solv... more

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Ever Googled a symptom your pet was having and ended up convinced something terrible was wrong? Or made a decision about their care, only to spend days wondering if you made the right choice?

Pet parent anxiety can disguise itself as being responsib... more

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Recent Guests

Alicia del Prado
Psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience, published author and former tenured professor of psychology
del Prado Counseling & Consulting
Episode: Pet Parent Anxiety: Stop Googling, Worrying & Second-Guessing Yourself
Angie Boyer
Pet nutrition expert, founder of Grain & Grace Consulting
Grain & Grace Consulting
Episode: Do Special Pet Diets Do What They Claim? | Pet Parent Power-Up
Rich Schlatter
Certified professional animal care provider with 20+ years in the pet care industry; board member of Professional Animal Care Certification Council
Independent professional; Professional Animal Care Certification Council
Episode: Is Doggy Daycare Helping or Hurting Your Dog?
Em Breslin
Host of The Dog Who Asked for More, dog trainer, canine nutritionist, retired veterinary technician
Dog Who Asked for More; canine nutritionist
Episode: Why Isn't Training Working for My Dog?
Dr. Matt Evans
Equine veterinarian, stand-up comedian, author
Independent practice near Austin, Texas; author of Chomping at the Bit
Episode: What Your Vet Wishes You Understood About Them
Deborah Felin-Magaldi
Director of CatPAWS, Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society
CatPAWS / Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society
Episode: Found Kittens? Don’t Assume the Shelter Will Save Them
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?

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Amy Castro
Host of The Pet Parent Hotline

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 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 States7 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 States7 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
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great information

    This is a great show for pet owners!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToshJ
    United States7 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 States7 months ago

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Guests bring valuable expertise, enhancing relevance for pet parents.
Listeners praise practical, calm guidance for pets and their humans.
Fans appreciate diverse topics—from training to end-of-life care—delivered with empathy.
Show is seen as a trustworthy, no-nonsense resource for navigating pet ownership complexities.
High-quality, actionable content and strong host rapport are commonly highlighted.

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Pet Parent Anxiety: Stop Googling, Worrying & Second-Guessing Yourself
Q: Are there any techniques or any things that they can do to stop the spiral?
Del Prado recommends pausing before reacting and using deep diaphragmatic breathing with a grounding word to reduce anxiety and support clearer decisions.
Pet Parent Anxiety: Stop Googling, Worrying & Second-Guessing Yourself
Q: As a psychologist with human beings out there, Googling the answers to their problems, is it helping or hurting all the Googling?
Online research can help, but continuing down an unlimited search spiral feeds rumination. Del Prado recommends setting a time limit and seeking input from trusted people.
Do Special Pet Diets Do What They Claim? | Pet Parent Power-Up
Q: Is it just a marketing gimmick or does it truly impact the ingredients? And does it make a difference for my pet?
It depends on the claim: some are ingredient-focused aimed at easier digestion, while others are backed by testing to support specific conditions such as urinary health or hairball reduction; always verify the claim with the packaging and ingredient list.
Is Doggy Daycare Helping or Hurting Your Dog?
Q: What should a first-day evaluation look like for a new dog?
Staff should observe how the dog reacts to the leash, owner presence, and new environment; assess body language, eyes, tail, and overall relaxation to determine placement.
Is Doggy Daycare Helping or Hurting Your Dog?
Q: What are the key signs that a dog is enjoying daycare as opposed to showing anxiety?
Look for a dog that is happy to see the owner but also comfortable with staff, returns to the staff for interaction, and resumes attention to the staff after greeting the owner.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pet Parent Hotline

What is The Pet Parent Hotline about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, listener-focused show that centers pet parents and real-life household challenges. Episodes consistently cover behavior, training, veterinary care, pet health and nutrition, and the financial and emotional realities of pet ownership. A recurring strength is translating complex topics into clear, action-oriented guidance—often with a warm, empathetic host who shares personal experiences and invites expert guests to provide concrete strategies. Notable for its emphasis on boundaries, calm routines, and making smarter decisions that fit real life, not just ideal scenarios. Listeners can expect practical steps to reduce stress, improve pet well-being, and navigate tough moments like end-of-life decisions, grief, or emergency planni... more

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2. Angie Boyer
3. Rich Schlatter
4. Em Breslin
5. Dr. Matt Evans
6. Deborah Felin-Magaldi
7. Dr. Linda Atkins
8. Carla Bosacki

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