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109. Pet Recalls, Hedgehog Highways & Heroes Helping Animals Thrive
In this engaging and wide-ranging episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore important pet safety updates, creative conservation efforts, and inspiring stories of people making a difference for animals. From FDA recalls to hedgehog rescue initiatives and life-changing work with veterans and pets, this episode highlights both the challenges and the heart of the pet world.
Story Time features:
Chris shares an important FDA recall alert for Quest Cat Food due to low thiamine levels, reminding pet parents to check lot numbers carefully and stay informed about pet food safety updates.
Kristen highlights a creative conservation effort in the UK, where homeowners are building “hedgehog highways” — small openings between fences that allow hedgehogs to safely travel between gardens, helping protect the species from habitat loss.
Special Guests:
Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Founder & CEO, Hounds and Heroes
Dr. Jennifer Bruns, Senior Director of Veterinary Relations, PetSmart
Pet Product Recommendations:
Pupford Coffee Wood Dog Chews – https://pupford.com
Mau Cat Tree Furniture – https://www.maupets.com
Q&A Topics:
My dog has recurring vomiting or diarrhea every few weeks but seems fine otherwise. When should I be concerned and seek veterinary care? (Submitted by Megan from Charlotte, NC)
There’s so much conflicting information online about pet vaccinations. How do I know which vaccines are truly necessary for my dog? (Submitted by Brian from San Diego, CA)
Related Links:
Hounds and Heroes: https://www.houndsandheroes.com
PetSmart Veterinary Services: https://www.petsmart.com
American Pet Products Association (APPA): https://www.americanpetproducts.org
DOGTV Unleashed FAST Channel: https://www.dogtv.com/unleashed
Pets Add Life: https://www.petsaddlife.org
Social Channels:
Pets Add Life (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/petsaddlife
Pets Add Life (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/PetsAddLife
Pets Add Life (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@petsaddlife
Pets Add Life (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@petsaddlife
Subscribe & Listen:
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts!
Submit a question to the podcast:
https://www.petsaddlife.org/podcast
Presented by: American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV
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By petsaddlifeIn this engaging and wide-ranging episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore important pet safety updates, creative conservation efforts, and inspiring stories of people making a difference for animals. From FDA recalls to hedgehog rescue initiatives and life-changing work with veterans and pets, this episode highlights both the challenges and the heart of the pet world.
Story Time features:
Chris shares an important FDA recall alert for Quest Cat Food due to low thiamine levels, reminding pet parents to check lot numbers carefully and stay informed about pet food safety updates.
Kristen highlights a creative conservation effort in the UK, where homeowners are building “hedgehog highways” — small openings between fences that allow hedgehogs to safely travel between gardens, helping protect the species from habitat loss.
Special Guests:
Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Founder & CEO, Hounds and Heroes
Dr. Jennifer Bruns, Senior Director of Veterinary Relations, PetSmart
Pet Product Recommendations:
Pupford Coffee Wood Dog Chews – https://pupford.com
Mau Cat Tree Furniture – https://www.maupets.com
Q&A Topics:
My dog has recurring vomiting or diarrhea every few weeks but seems fine otherwise. When should I be concerned and seek veterinary care? (Submitted by Megan from Charlotte, NC)
There’s so much conflicting information online about pet vaccinations. How do I know which vaccines are truly necessary for my dog? (Submitted by Brian from San Diego, CA)
Related Links:
Hounds and Heroes: https://www.houndsandheroes.com
PetSmart Veterinary Services: https://www.petsmart.com
American Pet Products Association (APPA): https://www.americanpetproducts.org
DOGTV Unleashed FAST Channel: https://www.dogtv.com/unleashed
Pets Add Life: https://www.petsaddlife.org
Social Channels:
Pets Add Life (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/petsaddlife
Pets Add Life (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/PetsAddLife
Pets Add Life (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@petsaddlife
Pets Add Life (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@petsaddlife
Subscribe & Listen:
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts!
Submit a question to the podcast:
https://www.petsaddlife.org/podcast
Presented by: American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV