62. From Fitness to Philosophy — Pet Innovation, Global Adventures & Smart Vet Tech — DOGTV

This week on Pets Add Life, Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati are back with another epic episode featuring stories that stretch across the globe — from lost cats and curious seals to tech-powered vet clinics and cutting-edge enrichment gear.

Storytime Highlights:

A California cat named Aggie miraculously survives wildfires and reunites with her family after months apart.
A New Haven seal named Chappy captures local hearts before passing due to plastic ingestion and intestinal torsion.

Guest 1: Jamie Popper (Founder of Proper Pets) Certified canine fitness trainer and inventor of the Propel Air platform, Jamie shares:

Her horseback safari in Botswana
The development of canine fitness tools that strengthen the bond between dogs and humans
Training products designed for both beginners and experts

Learn more about Jamie:

Instagram (Proper Pets): https://www.instagram.com/proper.pets
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popper.jamie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiepopper

Featured Product: Propel Air Platform
Proper Pets’ inflatable training platform for canine balance and stability.
Official Website: https://properpets.com

Guest 2: Dr. Aaron Massecar (VP of Partnerships at Kova)
From philosopher to vet-tech visionary, Dr. Massecar discusses:

His transition from academia to animal health
The future of AI-assisted veterinary care through Kova (medical scribing & co-pilot tools)
Innovations that save vets time while enhancing patient care
Emotional reflections on saying goodbye to his 16-year-old dog, Charley

Connect with Dr. Massecar:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-massecar/
Kova Website: https://www.withkova.com

Products of the Week:

Comprehensive Cat Gut Health Check
From Innovative Pet Lab — a diagnostic kit to test your cat’s digestive function and recommend vet-backed solutions.
💻 Website: https://www.innovativepetlab.com
Chewtastic Geometrics by Pet Dreamhouse
Rubber enrichment toys co-designed with an aerospace scientist for erratic bouncing and treat-stuffing.
💻 Product Link: https://www.petdreamhouse.co.uk/products/chewtastic-geometrics

Audience Q&A:

Alex from Austin, TX – How to turn your dog into a social media star
Taylor from Seattle, WA – Tips for smoothly introducing a 4th cat to your feline crew

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