Theory of Pets Podcast

Theory of Pets Podcast


Latest Episodes

TOP 116: Getting Rid of Mice and Insects Could Poison Your Pets ft. Kari Warberg Block
April 05, 2020

Did you know that rodenticides and insecticides are among the top 10 household toxins that poison pets, especially dogs, every year? Insect and rodent poisons can be just as toxic to our curious pets as they are to the pest itself. Common active...

TOP 115: Can My Dog Contract Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
April 02, 2020

A few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus a global pandemic. As the panic around this virus grows, many pet owners are worried about the health of their companion animals. Can dogs get...

TOP 114: Turning Your Dreams Into a Successful Pet Business ft. Kristin Morrison
February 08, 2020

The pet industry is booming! There are new businesses popping up everyday. If you have a dream of working with pets and their owners, there has never been a better time to get into this thriving industry. But, how do you get started? How do you take...

TOP 113: The Dangers of Pet Obesity and How To Help Your Pet Slim Down ft. Prof. Alex German
February 06, 2020

Canine obesity is a growing epidemic and it is just as dangerous as obesity in humans. If a human is overweight, they can make changes to their lifestyle to quickly shed a few pounds. Unfortunately, it is up to us to manage the weight of our pets....

TOP 112: The Benefits of Animals for Seniors ft. Austin Gerber
February 04, 2020

If you’re a pet owner, you have seen the amazing effects that animals can have on our overall health and well-being. These positive effects have piqued the interest of scientists around the world who have recently taken a strong interest in this...

TOP 111: How Pets Influence Your Shopping Habits ft. Adrian Tennant
January 11, 2020

Of course pet owners buy certain products that non-pet owners do not need. But, did you ever consider how owning a pet influences your shopping habits? We all need pet food, supplies, toys, treats, etc. How do we choose one product over another? What...

TOP 110: How To Find High Quality Pet Clothes ft. Ivy Higa
January 09, 2020

I recently ran into a problem trying to find a sweater for a new rescue pup that we adopted. It was difficult to find a sweater that was thick, warm and made from quality materials. I started looking into the materials used in most pet clothing, and...

TOP 109: Do Dogs Really Derive From Wolves? ft. Bernie Taylor
January 07, 2020

There is a longstanding narrative that dogs were domesticated from orphaned wolf pups. This narrative is being overturned with the emerging theory that we didn’t tame wolves into dogs, but instead, dog packs integrated with our families in an Alpha...

TOP 108: What Is Blue-Green Algae and Is It Toxic for Pets?
November 08, 2019

Blue-green algae has been a hot topic of discussion over the past few months. Did you know that this type of bacteria is toxic to dogs? If you’re not worried about your pet getting sick from blue-green algae, you should be! Did you know that this...

TOP #107: How to Prepare Your Pet for a Disaster
November 06, 2019

This is the time of year when many families are preparing for the harsh winter months ahead. Other families are gearing up for hurricane season or wondering what they should do to prepare for the next hurricane. No matter what region of the world you...