What do dog-friendly popcorn, AI-powered pet feeders, and feline chin acne have in common? They were all part of the conversation at Global Pet Expo 2025—and they tell a bigger story about where the pet care industry is headed. Join us in this exclusive episode as host Jordan Tyler takes you to the heart of the show floor, where tech innovation and nutritional trends collided. From smart feeding systems to shelf-stable cat meals with roots in raw nutrition, we explore true novelty in the pet tech category—and share an important message about the overall state of pet care innovation.

Helpful Links

Learn more about Global Pet Expo 2025 🧠 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/road-global-pet-expo-2025-inside-show-beyond-innovation-9budf/?trackingId=LeZPuy5ib%2FzofY3UhGBJ9A%3D%3D

Check this out 👉 Exploring the pet obesity epidemic, the importance of addressing it, and how the pet industry and pet parents themselves can do so: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/getting-scale-national-pet-wellness-month-bsm-partners-2rwtc/?trackingId=jFXdNtoOC%2FBwD%2FO9LLamzw%3D%3D

Read this 👉 Love with Limits: Humanizing Pets, Without Losing What Makes Them Animals: https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/18800-pets-or-people-the-impact-of-humanizing-pets

Hear more about personalized and preventive pet care and nutrition 🎧 https://bsmpartners.net/barking-mad-podcast/trends-to-watch-in-2025-part-5-personalized-nutrition-and-preventive-care

Learn more about the bird flu and pet food safety…

• In this article ➡️ https://bsmpartners.net/insights/the-hidden-risk-of-avian-influenza-in-pet-food-protecting-dogs-and-cats/
• And check out our FREE webinar for pet parents 📹 https://youtu.be/09YfbJPXWi4

Show Notes

00:00 – Welcome Back!

01:57 – Some Trends and Products Sighted at Global Pet Expo 2025

06:18 – Feeding the Future with Smart Pet Technology

07:14 – Introducing David Yoon and Pawsync

08:41 – Overfeeding and the Pet Obesity Epidemic

11:47 – Meet Sophie Liles and PiFi

13:44 – Tech-Powered Portion Control

14:16 – Meija Eller Shares More About Artie

16:12 – Home-Cooked Meals Without the Hassle

18:04 – A Solution for Feline Obesity

21:11 – Minimally Processed, Minimal Effort

23:10 – Innovation, or Iteration?

24:19 – Thank You and Farewell!