In this episode of the Pet Shop Girls Podcast, we’re joined by Rodney Habib — two-time New York Times bestselling author and one of the most trusted voices in pet nutrition today. We dive into the benefits of minimally processed foods, the challenges of being an indie retailer, and why community support is so essential for success in the pet industry.

Rodney also shares how storytelling can be a powerful tool for education, why cultural practices shape pet health around the world, and what every pet pro should know about the evolving pet food landscape.

Learn all about Rodney here!!
Find him at planetpaws.ca

✨ Key Takeaways

• Support your local community and they’ll support you back.
• Variation in pet diets is key to a healthy microbiome.
• Minimally processed foods make a big impact on pet health.
• Storytelling is a powerful education tool.
• Indie retailers thrive when they lead with education and collaboration.

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