Category: Pets Add Life Podcast

84. Happy Healthy Cats Finale, Dog Longevity & Surfing Stars

In this fall‑kickoff episode of Pets Add Life, Kristin Levine is joined by guest co‑host Carol Bryant to wrap up Happy Healthy Cat Month with stories, science, and surf. They explore emergency bonds between pets and people, walk through cutting‑edge biotech for extending dog wellness, and share inspiration from Faith, the world‑famous surfing pit bull. Two product picks and audience questions round out this heartfelt, forward‑looking show. Special Guests Dr. Ellen Ratcliffe, DVM — Head

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83. Nature, TV & Tail‑Wagging Wellness

In this refreshingly joyful episode of Pets Add Life, Kristin Levine is joined by guest co‑host Dr. Ross Henderson. Together they explore canine cognition and the wild call of nature—digging into how dogs interact with screens, environments, and their own wellbeing. With science, stories, and playful cheat codes for better pet days, it’s a show designed to help you tune in to your pet’s needs and full expression. Story Time Dr. Ross’s Miraculous Basset Rescue

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82. Honoring, Healing & Holding On

In this gentle, heart-opening episode of Pets Add Life, Kristin Levine is joined by guest co-host Jamie Popper to guide us through moments of love, loss, and memory. With end‑of‑life conversations, tools for grief, and ways to honor our pets, this show is all about preparing, remembering, and celebrating the strength of the human‑animal bond. Story Time Jamie’s Wearable for Competition Dogs & Their Longevity Jamie shares about a project by the AKC Canine Health

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81. AI Savings, Sanctuary Heroes & Pet First Aid Power

As autumn leaves begin to fall, Kristen Levine welcomes guest co-host Walter Brown (a.k.a. Skinni Go Live) for a spirited episode filled with cozy vibes, cutting-edge pet tech, and two remarkable guests. The duo keeps the energy high with heart, humor, and heartfelt pet wisdom destined to inspire and delight! Story Time Spark Walter’s Wake-Up Call After pushing through body-wide inflammation, Walter reminds us that mental health matters just as much as physical. His story—a

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80. National Dog Day – Live from NYC!

In a special live episode on National Dog Day, Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati celebrate the show’s 80th episode with high energy and a flurry of exciting announcements. They spotlight four talented guests, debut two new DOGTV shows, and unwrap an unbelievable 24‑hour sale bundle—plus unexpected live moments with fans and the DOGTV celebs. It’s a pawsome blend of community, celebration, and canine culture happening right in NYC’s buzzing heart. Special Guests & New Shows:

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79. National Dog Day, Parade Joy & Music for Dogs

This National Dog Day episode, Kristen Levine teams up with her longtime friend and pet lifestyle pro Tori Mistick (from Wear Wag Repeat) to deliver a celebration of canine companionship and community. They share two heartwarming tales, two special guests, two pet product picks (one for dogs, one for cats!), and answer listener questions—because what better way to honor our best pals than with paws, parades, and peaceful tunes? Special Guests: Fern Watt – Author,

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78. Vet-Tech Comedy, Animal Trainers & DEI in Vet Med

This week, guest co‑host Walter Brown—better known as “Skinni Go Live,” a licensed veterinary technologist and the hilariously insightful content creator—joins Kristen Levine to deliver laughs and real‑talk from the veterinary world. First, they sit down with celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis, founder of Tails with Nicole and author of Working Like a Dog, to explore the journey from exotic animal training to teaching rescue pets tricks with heart. Then, Dr. Nicole Bruno shares how she founded

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77. Senior Dog Grooming, Pet Health Tech & Tiny Heroes

This week, Kristen welcomes guest host Alex Sessa of Peach on a Leash for a summer-themed episode full of inspiring stories and expert insight. First, they speak with Angela Densmore, senior dog groomer and founder of Gray Whiskers (online presence only via Instagram). Then, they sit down with Guilherme Coelho, Founder & CEO of Maven Pet to explore how AI and wearable tech are transforming veterinary care by detecting health signals before problems escalate. Plus, they

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76. Coral Reefs, Cloning Cats & Clear the Shelters

This week on Pets Add Life, Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati dive into a jam-packed summer episode filled with science, sustainability, and shelter adoptions. First up, Science Magazine editor and author David Grimm joins the show to discuss how pets became family, the science of cat behavior, and why your dog is legally more like a couch than a kid. Then, Tina Lundquist Faust of Houston PetSet shares real stories from the front lines of

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75. Dog-Friendly Pools, Office Pets & Global Pet Wisdom

It’s the dog days of summer on Pets Add Life, and hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati are cooling things down with stories, science, and two powerhouse guests. First, Anna Webb—a UK-based canine behaviorist, nutritionist, and podcaster—joins to share her integrative approach to pet longevity, raw feeding, and what Brits are getting wrong about their anxious dogs. Then, Beth Bellanti of Tito’s Vodka reveals the heart behind their beloved Vodka for Dog People program, which

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