The Pet Parent Hotline | Real Help for Pet Behavior, Budgets, and Everyday Stress

Boost Your Pet’s Nutrition Without Breaking the Bank


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Think upgrading your pet’s food means draining your wallet? Think again.

In this episode, Amy Castro gets expert pet advice from Kat Donatello, founder of Austin and Kat, on how to improve your dog or cat’s diet without overspending. If you’ve been struggling with pet costs, unsure which supplements actually help, or just need real pet parenting solutions that fit your budget, this conversation is for you.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• Simple, low-cost pet food savings tricks you can try today
• Pet saving hacks most cat care and dog owners overlook
• What most pet parents misunderstand about supplements and nutrition
• Why starting early sets your pets up for a healthier future
• How to practice pet care on a budget without sacrificing quality

Pet parenting struggles are real — from managing pet behavior to keeping food costs under control. This episode gives you practical, expert pet advice you can use right away, whether you’re feeding one cat, a new puppy, or managing multiple pets.

CONNECT WITH KAT:
Austin and Kat

P.S. In this episode, you’ll hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk — that’s what we called it before we upped our game. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. 

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting pet advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week we bring you pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle challenges from puppy biting to cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet advice and specific tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

Follow so you can stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

Contact: [email protected]

©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro


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