In this episode, we discuss a couple of the Top Pet Trends of 2022 which seem to be carrying over into 2023. First up... We take a bit of a deep drive into Anxiety and the the trends that have come about to "help" pet owners and their pets. Then we explore the growing trend of Earth-Friendly and Natural Products.

What's behind these trends? Are they necessary? Who's benefiting from them? We'll try to answer these questions and others to help you decide if they can work for you and your family.  

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Victoria would like to dedicate this episode to her sweet little kitty, Maisie Mae Sparrow, who lost an unexpected and short-lived battle with lymphoma this past Easter. 

In this episode, she shares her experiences watching her and her brother, Frankie (who passed in 2021) move through their anxiety struggles and how she was able to help them move through their fears and successfully support them.

For the past 3 1/2 yrs, Maisie had been constant "contributor" to the show and has even appeared as a frequent "guest" during our recordings. Maisie has taught Victoria and her family so much. She is terribly missed but the legacy she and her brother leave behind will go on to help so many. Despite her loss, Victoria is incredibly grateful that Maisie was able to live a very full and happy, albeit short, life with grace and style and she even got to enjoy some fun adventures.

Rest in peace beautiful one. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Tell Frankie we said hi and enjoy your next adventure!

* Maisie Mae Sparrow: July 2019-April 2023 *

Website Resources:

Separation Anxiety:

https://www.rover.com/ca/blog/separation-anxiety-dogs-happen/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200318104429.htm 

https://icalmpet.com/about/music/ 

https://www.petacoustics.com/how-it-works

Eco-Friendly Resources:

https://www.dailypaws.com/living-with-pets/pet-friendly-home/ways-to-be-eco-friendly

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