Does your pet panic at the vet—or do you?

Vet visits can be a major source of anxiety for pets and their people. But they don’t have to be.

In this episode, Amy sits down with her friend and veterinarian, Dr. Arsue Shokrollahi-McClain (aka Dr. Zoo), to share practical tips to take the stress out of vet appointments—from pre-visit prep to payment at checkout.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• What to do before the appointment to help your pet stay calm
• How your energy can make or break the vet visit
• Tips for handling transportation, check-ins, and money conversations

If your pet gets anxious just seeing the carrier, or you dread vet day like it’s a root canal, this episode is your roadmap to relief.

CONNECT WITH DR. ZOO:
Website: Lap of Love
Product Mention: Feliway
Pet Insurance Mentioned: Petly

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week brings clear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle issues like cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their people.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

Follow so you can stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

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