Dustin talks to the founders of AnimalBiome about the science and engineering behind their DNA testing platform that helps people improve their pets' gut and overall health through cutting edge diagnostic tools and therapeutic applications.

Dustin talks to Julianna Carella, CEO of Treatibles, about the use of hemp-based nutraceuticals for pet wellness. They discuss the difference between therapeutic and psychoactive compounds, the legal issues and research surrounding these remedies, and how phytocannabinoids can be used to manage pain, anxiety, and other chronic conditions in pets.

Dustin talks to Randy Jensen about Pop Box (the first and only gift shop dedicated to subscription boxes as gift ideas) and how they are offering retailers and pet owners a more immersive and interactive way to shop for online- and subscription-only products that pets - and their people - will really love!

Jamie talks to Mardi Larson, Senior Director of Consumer, Charitable and Corporate PR at PetSmart, about how public awareness and great news stories help drive better overall pet care and extend the outreach/funding of the PetSmart Charities (which grants more money to directly help pets in need than any other welfare group in North America). Bonus: fun holiday products!

Dustin talks to Tina Johnson about how American Dog got started from a military/tactical gear manufacturing company and grew thanks to a Kickstarter campaign and their commitment to keeping jobs in the USA. They also talk about the importance of smart design and nimble responses in maintaining great vendor relationships, which helps the company stay strong regardless of the economic climate.

In this special edition of Pets Mean Business, co-hosts Jamie Migdal and Dustin McAdams discuss industry trends and some tactics pet businesses can consider to capture a bigger market share going into the holidays and year-end. They also talk about ways entrepreneurs can protect their well-being and avoid overwhelm during this busy season. Bonus: FetchFind + PupJoy updates!

Jamie talks to Cara Armour, award-winning founder of Active Paws (a petsitting company in Boston) and pet industry entrepreneur, about how her dogs changed her life and shaped her future career. They also discuss how important it is to set up realistic boundaries and processes in order to responsibly grow your business, avoid burnout and compassion fatigue, and maintain your sanity.

Jamie talks to David Knoepfle, founder of COAST + RANGE, about the growing demand for natural, sustainable, human-quality, and environmentally-friendly pet food. They also discuss the company’s commitment to ongoing nutrition research, keeping pet parents educated with reliable, up-to-date information, and the surprising element that drives pet food production.

In this episode, Dustin talks to Phil Chang of Hubba, a web-based community that connects retailers, brands, and influencers in a modern, user-friendly platform. If you're a business looking for the right outlet, or a retailer looking for great brands, Hubba can help you make that magic match. They also talk about some of the major pet industry retail trends and market forecasts

In this episode, Dustin gets nerdy about pet tech with Joe Meyers of PetChatz. They talk about pet humanization, the value of customer input, and how the internet of things have all contributed to the new wave of technology that allows us to virtually interact with our pets and provide "digital doggy daycare" while we're away. They also discuss the impact of interactive technology on the health and well-being of shelter dogs.