Petropolist

There's more to hairballs than the gross yakitty yak and discomfort your poor cat has to experience. 

There are lots of things cat owners can do to eliminate the problem with hairballs. 

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*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*

Laura Cerrano is a second generation of Certified Feng Shui Masters and first-generation Certified Usui Reiki Master within her family. She is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a double Bachelor's Degree in Art Education and Fine Arts. She began her Feng Shui training in 1997. During her early years and throughout college, Laura simultaneously studied with some of the finest Masters in Feng Shui and Shamanism while obtaining her foundational Feng Shui teachings under the guidance of her mother and mentor, Certified Feng Shui Master, Carole Provenzale. 

Laura received her Feng Shui Certification in 2000. Her mother Carole, was one of the first accredited Feng Shui consultants in America, certified and blessed by his High Holiness Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun, through The Metropolitan Institute of Interior Design in 1997. This mother-daughter team established Feng Shui Manhattan in 1997. Laura, like her mom, also teaches at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in NY and offers monthly workshops in-person and virtually throughout the country, monthly empowerment groups, weekly reiki healing circles, and yearly Feng Shui Certification Classes through The Feng Shui Manhattan School. She contributes to and has been featured in Oprah Magazine, BBC Radio, The New York Times, PBS, Bravo TV's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” At Home Podcast with Linda and Drew Scott, HGTV Forever Home - Property Brothers: Season 5 - Go With The Flow, The 98.3 K-JOY Morning Show, CBC Television Documentary called "Superstitious Minds," and News China Television. 

Laura advises and helps thousands on issues of personal, professional, and spiritual transformation. Her unique approach to Feng Shui has been credited with reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and has helped improve focus, sleep, and the betterment of overall health and well-being. Laura’s services are also requested during chemotherapy and fertility treatments for complimentary healing. She is currently conducting research for her upcoming book that focuses on bridging the gap between the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui and the psychology, neurological, and physiological health benefits it provides. The intention for these collaborative studies is to establish the practice of Feng Shui as a credible form of preventive and general health care. 

*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*

Yes he did, he calls himself the lion...and many of the other independent pet businesses he calls gazelles - But it's not what you think - so listen to with an open mind...Frank can teach us all a few things.  Check out the Hungry Puppy here!

It was a blast speaking with Jeremy Petersen of Identity Pet Nutrition for this episode. 

In one part of this episode we discuss the the cost of food and what goes into the processing of meats and this statement that Jeremy made was, for me, representative of the mindless approach many, if not most humans take when it comes to eating...so when you hear the part where Jeremy says "if you like eating sports & watching chicken wings..." think about how little thought is put into choosing what you put into your mouths then connect that with the disengaged choices most make when buying their pet foods and how little thought is put into the health of our pets and the connection of how the choices we make affects them. 

*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*

There’s information floating around about taking pets to our offices or to work once 'things' start opening back up. *Statistics on Petco's website from a 2021 Petco Consumer Survey of 2,001 US pet parents indicates the following: *44% of Pet Parents want their employers to adopt a pet friendly workplace *69% of pet parents are stressed about how going back to work will impact their pet. * 83% of pet parents had minimized stress levels due to working from home in close contact with their pets . I have to comments about that 83% reduction in stress levels due to working from home …shouldn’t we factor in the reduced stress from not having to commute, being able to wake up later than normal, or the fact that we can roll out of bed get our coffee and start work in our underwear! *This survey, this information about how we benefit is laid out on Petco's website. Will taking our pets to work benefit them? I did a not so technical survey of 12 trainers and 3 vets & 100% of them agreed that we may be doing more harm than good by not providing space, rest and alone time for our pets – Anxiety & further emotional agitation can ensue which may even lead to physical health problems, said 1 vet. So HOW is this take your pet to work trend that Petco is leading healthy for the pets? Perhaps it’s another crutch or the humans’ toxic way of using our pets for the wrong reasons. Is it entitlement for the pet owner or are they misinformed by these very campaign claims which are at best set forth based on the trivial self-interest of this company pushing this as the comeback solution post pandemic? ...I’m curious about this survey of 2001 participants in the midst of a pandemic where many, if not most people, are working from home offices & business travel has been exorbitantly reduced – I am curious what part of this survey takes into consideration the emotional and physical health of our dogs and cats? am I missing the point am I the only one that finds it appalling that companies like Petco want us to juxtapose our pets into a human stress relief mental health tool box as if they have no emotional needs ? we have so many available resources to help us handle stresses and anxieties but to add our pets to the mix along with the hammer and nail...(read more).

*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*

I am listing a few of the businesses and brands we, George DiGuido Of NYC Pet and Quincy Zikmund of Give A Dog A Bone (Dog bone market for those who are special :) mention or talk about in depth in episode #49 of The Petropolist Podcast. 

 Phillips Pet, Pet Food Experts, Nulo, Natures Variety, Pet Smart, Chewy, Petco, Skout's Honor, Aartvark, Weruva...and many more. 

It may seem this episode is for pet business owners only...au contraire...the pet owner/pet product buyer should really listen to this one - It's a tool for those of us that love our animals and believe an industry should put their money where their mouth is.  What do you believe? 

*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*

The last year has been filled with days of twists and turns and pivots and falls - Every conversation I've had during most of 2020 and now 2021 was with folks that have had the honor of sharing their homes with pets - The conversations had been mainly about the sense of calm and hope these animals consistently provided even during the most confusing and disturbing moments.  In this episode I talk with Mindy Dutka about the animals and the people they are supporting during this historic year.   There has also been an influx of new pet ownership and the stories that go along with both of these scenarios is what Mindy Dutka used as inspiration to create Tales of Support -  If you are interested in sharing the story of how your pet helped you through the pandemic please reach out to Mindy Dutka at: [email protected] or go to DogsImeet.com for more information. 

*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*

There's something about Faz Bashi that made me happy the moment the conversation started. I actually know exactly what it is... his outlook, the un-common sense and the ease with which he simplifies complex topics so that every person can easily capture the information and use it to confidently make better choices for their pets health. 

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to interview Dr. Faz Bashi for this episode of The Petropolist Podcast. We jump right into the microbiome and all that is happening with our pets guts.  This episode helps you understand how to keep yourself and your pets feeling good by choosing the best path and approach with the actions you take and the choices you make.

*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*

A few of us independent pet business owners have gotten together to discuss some pet industry news.  This is an honest conversation about pet industry experts and the choices they make. Product partnerships and the cost of these relationships and the marketing power of brands like Petco and some well known direct to consumer pet foods.   

*The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Petropolist podcast or you tube video series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the host or the employees of The Petropolist. The primary purpose of this show is to educate and inform. This show does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please contact a medical professional/veterinarian for all questions regarding the health of your pet.  The Petropolist show and podcast are available for private non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or re-distribute this show.*