Episodes

  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 353 The Future of Pet Care: Penthouse Paws Innovation

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 353 The Future of Pet Care: Penthouse Paws Innovation
    Aug 21 2025
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with Nick Mikhail, founder of Penthouse Paws, to talk about the future of smart pet care! From automated feeders and wireless water fountains to innovative grooming wipes and the upcoming Litter IQ with built-in UV light and 4K camera, Nick shares how Penthouse Paws is making life easier (and cleaner!) for pets and their parents. Discover how his four cats—including three high-maintenance Sphynx—helped inspire products designed with quality, safety, and convenience in mind. Plus, Michelle shares her own experiences testing the products with her cats, including Dennis and his ear care routine. Tune in for a mix of innovation, heart, and practical tips every pet parent will love.

    EPISODE NOTES: Yummy The Future of Pet Care: Penthouse Paws Innovation

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    31 mins
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 352 dogGPT Unleashed: How AI is Transforming Dog Parenting

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 352 dogGPT Unleashed: How AI is Transforming Dog Parenting
    Aug 14 2025
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern sits down with Good Owners CEO Darin O. Saw-Bellisario, Ph.D. to explore a groundbreaking new innovation in the pet world: dogGPT. Fresh off winning the 2025 Orange Dot Award for Smart Pet Living Innovation, Good Owners is revolutionizing dog ownership with the world’s first AI-powered platform built to answer every dog parent’s questions about health, behavior, and lifestyle. Darin shares how dogGPT is set to transform the lives of millions of owners struggling to find reliable guidance online. From addressing common training and health challenges to empowering a new “dog knowledge economy,” this episode takes you behind the scenes of how AI and pet care are colliding to create smarter, happier, and healthier lives for dogs everywhere. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of being a great dog parent!

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    EPISODE NOTES: Yummy dogGPT Unleashed: How AI is Transforming Dog Parenting

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    33 mins
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 351 Yummy Combs: The Dental Treat with a Bite of Wellness

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 351 Yummy Combs: The Dental Treat with a Bite of Wellness
    Jul 29 2025
    On this episode of Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sinks her teeth into an exciting conversation with Joe Roetheli, the founder of PetsBestLife.com and creator of the revolutionary dog dental treat, Yummy Combs. These honeycomb-shaped chews aren’t your average dental snacks — they’re a complete oral health and nutrition solution! Designed with deep pockets to clean dogs’ teeth to the gum line, Yummy Combs help remove plaque and tartar with 360-degree cleaning action while delivering over 50 health benefits.

    EPISODE NOTES: Yummy Combs: The Dental Treat with a Bite of Wellness

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    31 mins
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 350 From Red Carpet to Dog Park: Brooke Shields Gets Real About Pet Health!

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 350 From Red Carpet to Dog Park: Brooke Shields Gets Real About Pet Health!
    Jul 18 2025
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern sits down with the one and only Brooke Shields! The iconic actress, model, and lifelong animal advocate shares her deeply personal journey into pet wellness and her new partnership with Prospect Pet—a brand dedicated to clean, transparent, and conscious pet care. After her beloved dog Pepper fell ill, Brooke was inspired to take action, asking why it was so hard to find high-quality, healthy products for pets. That question led her to Prospect Pet, where she’s now on a mission to raise the bar for pet health everywhere. Joining the conversation is Julie Spencer, Senior Director of Marketing at Prospect Pet, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s commitment to integrity and wellness. Don’t miss this heartfelt, empowering, and informative episode that proves even Hollywood royalty gets dog mom guilt—and turns it into purpose.

    EPISODE NOTES: From Red Carpet to Dog Park: Brooke Shields Gets Real About Pet Health!

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    21 mins
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 349 Haikubox: Listening to Nature, One Birdsong at a Time

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 349 Haikubox: Listening to Nature, One Birdsong at a Time
    Jul 15 2025
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with David Mann, founder of Haikubox — the innovative backyard bird listening device that’s revolutionizing birdwatching and conservation. From his childhood birding adventures in Cornell’s Sapsucker Woods to earning a PhD in bioacoustics from MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, David’s lifelong passion for birds has taken flight with Haikubox. Developed with longtime colleague Dr. Holger Klinck at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Haikubox uses cutting-edge passive acoustic monitoring to automatically identify birds by their songs. More than just a high-tech gadget, it’s an educational tool, a citizen science platform, and a conservation initiative all rolled into one. Whether you're a seasoned birder, a curious beginner, or a teacher looking to inspire young minds, tune in to learn how Haikubox is helping people reconnect with nature — one chirp at a time.

    EPISODE NOTES: Haikubox: Listening to Nature, One Birdsong at a Time

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    24 mins
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 348 Conquering Shedding Season with FurZapper

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 348 Conquering Shedding Season with FurZapper
    Jun 27 2025
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Scott Grillo, National Sales Manager for FurZapper – the wildly popular, reusable pet hair remover that's winning over pet parents worldwide. With over 55,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, FurZapper is making waves for its simple yet effective solution to a hairy problem—removing pet hair from clothes, bedding, and laundry without hassle. Tune in as Scott shares why this little yellow gadget has become a grooming game-changer and laundry lifesaver during shedding season

    EPISODE NOTES: Conquering Shedding Season with FurZapper

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    23 mins
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 347 Hot Pets, Cool Tips: Summer Safety for Cats & Dogs

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 347 Hot Pets, Cool Tips: Summer Safety for Cats & Dogs
    Jun 9 2025
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes a very special guest—her producer and fellow pet expert, Mark Winter! In this sizzling Summer 2025 episode, Michelle and Mark share essential tips for keeping your dogs and cats safe, healthy, and happy during the hot months ahead. From heatwave hazards to hydration musts, they cover everything pet parents need to know to beat the heat and enjoy a safe, sun-filled season with their furry friends.

    EPISODE NOTES: Hot Pets, Cool Tips: Summer Safety for Cats & Dogs

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    28 mins
  • Best Bets for Pets - Episode 346 TEEF for Life - Sprinkle, Lick, Smile: A New Way to Clean Your Pet’s Teeth

    Best Bets for Pets - Episode 346 TEEF for Life - Sprinkle, Lick, Smile: A New Way to Clean Your Pet’s Teeth
    May 22 2025
    This week on Best Bets for Pets, Michelle Fern chats with Lindsey Campbell, co-founder of TEEF for Life, about their latest innovation in pet dental health: TEEF’s brand-new Lickable Treat Powder! Available in mouthwatering freeze-dried wild-caught salmon or beef liver, this guilt-free protein powder turns any meal, treat, or lick pad into a powerful tool for better oral hygiene. While pets think it’s just a delicious snack, pet parents will love knowing each sprinkle delivers TEEF’s patented Protektin42K prebiotic formula—clinically proven to combat bad breath and promote healthier mouths. Lindsey shares how this new product supports the oral microbiome using natural ingredients and why dental health is critical to a pet’s overall wellness. Tune in to learn how TEEF is making clean teeth a tasty treat!

    EPISODE NOTES: TEEF for Life - Sprinkle, Lick, Smile: A New Way to Clean Your Pet’s Teeth

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    22 mins