Life with Pets

You probably know Angela Kinsey from her role as Angela Martin on the award-winning sitcom, The Office. In the show, Angela is a proud cat lady and, as it turns out, that’s true for the real-life Angela as well! On this episode, Angela discusses life with her two cats, and all the mischief they get up to with the other human and canine members of the family.

Tune in to learn:

• The comedy cats bring to our lives (5:45)
• Keeping cats busy during the day (9:45)
• Bringing new pets together (12:35)
• How to make life as a Pet Parent easier (18:15)
• Can you train your cat? (21:15)
• What it’s like working with animals on set (27:10)
• How Sprinkles the cat was born (33:25)

Mentions:

• The Office
• The Office Ladies

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Training is a critical aspect of being a Pet Parent. And, if done correctly, treat training can be used in many ways — from helping your dog be less fearful at the vet, to teaching your cat commands. On this episode, Dr. Victoria Carmella, who leads the Veterinary Scientific Affairs team at Blue Buffalo Pet Food, and Dr. Bretaigne Jones, a Professional Services Veterinarian for Blue Buffalo, discuss how Pet Parents can work with their furry family members using treats.

Tune in to learn:

• How common is it for pets to be nervous at the vet? (6:15)
• The different ways to train your pet to reduce fear (9:15)
• Can you be giving your pet too many treats during training? (16:05)
• Can you train your cat? (25:30)

Mentions:

• https://fearfreepets.com/

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Donna Lochmann is a rescuer at Stray Rescue of St. Louis, and every single day, she helps save animals from all kinds of situations. But she doesn’t just bring these animals to a safe place, she gets to see the magic of how they evolve from strays into loved members of families. She explains how rescued animals can become wonderful pets, and what pet parents who adopt a rescue pet can do to bond with their new family member and help them assimilate to their new life.

Tune in to learn:

• How Donna and Stray Rescue steps in to save animals (6:00)
• Some of the biggest misconceptions about rescue pets (10:00)
• The adoption process and being paired with the right pet (13:00)
• Rehabbing a rescue dog (16:00)
• The partnership with Kenny Chesney (19:00)
• Mental strategies that keep Donna going when dealing with tough situations (21:00)
• What to do if you come across an animal in need (23:00)

Mentions:

• Kenny Chesney Partnership

Life with Pets is sponsored by Buddies by Blue Buffalo. Learn more at LifewithPetsPodcast.com

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You often hear about medical mysteries in the human world, and the various ways human healthcare is evolving. But what about for our pets? Who is making sure that we are constantly learning about and improving how we treat our pets? The answer is Morris Animal Foundation, which has funded breakthrough research that you and your pets benefitfrom every day. Dr. Kelly Diehl, Senior Director of Science and Communications at Morris Animal Foundation, describes some of the most exciting research projects the organization has going now, and gives some must-hear advice on what and how Pet Partners should be tracking to ensure their pets stay happy and healthy.

Tune in to learn:

• How the Morris Animal Foundation works to fund research (7:00)
• Major success stories that Morris Animal Foundation has helped fund and how it impacts pet parents (13:00)
• Some baseline things pet parents should be tracking to understand their pet’s health (20:00)
• More information about the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (27:00)
• Helpful tips for all Pet Parents (31:00)
• How to get involved with Morris Animal Foundation (39:00)

Mentions:

• Morris Animal Foundation
• Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Life with Pets is sponsored by Buddies by Blue Buffalo. Learn more at LifewithPetsPodcast.com

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at http://www.mission.org.

For many of us, we try to make choices with the environment in mind. We often ask ourselves how we can be more sustainable with our food, our clothes, and our energy. But what about with our pets? Are there ways that we as Pet Parents can think about sustainability and help the environment in a positive way? On this episode, Rachel Fall, Capabilities & Sustainability Brand Manager at Blue Buffalo Co, Nicole Kandoth, Pet Packaging Lead, Blue Buffalo, and Patrick Keenan, R&D Principal Engineer, Blue Buffalo, help us understand how the pet industry is thinking about this and provide tips on the ways Pet Parents can act and think more sustainably.

Tune in to learn:

• Understanding the basics of pet food packaging (3:00)
• Breaking down the language of sustainability (10:15)
• Behind the scenes of designing innovative packaging (22:15)
• Where can Pet Parents find reusable options? (23:47)
• Thinking beyond sustainability (32:45)

Mentions:

• Pet Sustainability Coalition
• Walmart Loop Packaging
• Bag and Film Recycling

Life with Pets is sponsored by Buddies by Blue Buffalo. Learn more at http://lifewithpetspodcast.com/.

Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at

http://www.mission.org.