The Pet Care Report
How to Spot Dog Health Problems Before It’s Too Late
Melissa interviews John Chrissy, a three-time founder building Perpetual, a diagnostic-driven preventative dog healthcare system aimed at catching issues early. Perpetual’s core tool is a fur tissue mineral analysis, described as a 120-day “biological time capsule” that can detect issues and toxins ...
How to Train ANY Dog (Even Fearful, Deaf, or Traumatized Dogs)
Dog trainer and behaviorist Peter Campeoni, owner of Kindred Soul’s Canine Training Center, joins host Melissa Viera to discuss training all dogs—especially those with special needs such as deafness, blindness, fear, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma—through individualized communication rather than one-size...
Dog Allergy Summit Kick Off Panel
Join us for the Encore Kickoff Panel of the Dog Allergy Summit, hosted by Dr. Alex Avery. In this special encore session, Dr. Avery is joined by guest experts to revisit the most powerful insights from the summit and break down what truly drives allergies in dogs — from root causes to practical next...
How to Cope, Heal & Help Kids Through Pet Loss
In this Pet Care Report episode, Dr. Meghan interviews Jamie Nieves (“The Creature Preacher”), an ordained United Methodist pastor, author, and animal advocate, about grieving cats and how to cope, heal, and honor their memory. Jamie shares lessons cats teach—self-care through grooming and rest, sav...
Agility Training Secrets That Improve Obedience in Every Dog
In this episode, we have International Agility competitor Katherine Ostiguy, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, co-founder of Crossbones Dog Academy, discussing how to get started in dog agility training. Katherine emphasizes the importance of foundational training that applies to all dogs, whether for agility compe...
How to Pay for Vet Bills Without Stress
In this episode of the Pet Care Report Podcast by Pet Summits, Dr. Megan Barrett hosts Jonathan Wainberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Pet and Co-brand Business at Synchrony. Together, they discuss the financial aspects of pet ownership, including the underestimated lifetime costs, r...
Max Seifert x Melissa Viera
In this episode of the Pet Care Report Podcast by Pet Summits, host Melissa Viera is joined by Max Seifert, a certified dog behavior consultant. Max shares his expertise on managing and reframing challenging dog behaviors, particularly aggression and reactivity, through emotionally-aware, relationsh...
Herbs for Cats: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
In this episode of the Pet Care Report Podcast by Pet Summits, host Dr. Megan Barrett discusses herbal remedies for cats with clinical canine herbalist, Rita Hogan. Rita, with over 18 years of experience in herbal medicine, shares insights on the importance of herbs in feline health, debunking commo...
My Dog Was Dying—Then I Changed His Diet | Dog Nutrition Secrets Vets Don’t Talk About!
In this episode, we delve into the critical topic of dog nutrition with expert Josh Haygood, founder of Mia Nutrition. Josh discusses common nutritional gaps in commercial dog food and the science-backed benefits of proper supplementation for canine health and longevity. Sharing his personal story o...
Why Your Cat Needs Vet Checkups—Before It’s Too Late
In this episode of the Pet Care Report podcast by Pet Summits, host Dr. Megan Barrett discusses how regular vet visits can help spot health issues in cats before they become critical. Special guest Dr. Zach Pilossoph, a nationally recognized fear-free integrated veterinarian, shares his insights on ...