In this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie discusses how to keep your pet safe in cold weather and shares top tips on how to do it! Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Goodman and I am your host of the Furbabies Podcast and the upcoming Furbabies Summit. I’m here with the our Furbaby Question of the Day! How can I keep my furbabies safe during cold weather? 1.First and foremost: Keep your pets inside. Cats and Dogs are just as susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia as people are. ...
Dec 07, 2023•4 min•Ep. 41
Rarely do animal lovers adopt a pet with the thought that they will one day have to rehome their loved one. And there is often a stigma of failure or backlash that comes when an emergency or an unknown situation arises that causes us to have to look to rehome our furbaby. Stephanie Goodman discusses this stigma that plagues animal lovers who have had to find a new family for their four-legged children and how to overcome this loss and feeling of guilt that can plague us. Tune into the Furbabies ...
Oct 31, 2023•20 min•Ep. 40
National holidays are often a great time to celebrate our history. Unfortunately, these holidays and the fireworks that surround them often lead to added stress for our furbabies. Fireworks can often scare our four-legged children tremendously. In this episode of the podcast, Stephanie Goodman shares what you can do to help keep your animals safe during the 4th of July. Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv . Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and ...
Jul 04, 2023•9 min•Ep. 39
Should I put a Litterbox outside for my lost cat? The answer is NO Why? Instead of attracting your lost cat it can attract predators. Depending on what part of the country you live in, the smell of a dirty litter box can attract foxes, bobcats and coyotes. It can also lure in other neighborhood cats or ferals that may be tempted to lay claim to the territory if they see it as a food source. Most indoor cats aren't skilled fighters, or ninjas at evasion like wildlife are. If they are approached o...
Jun 07, 2023•4 min•Ep. 38
On this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie discusses the different reasons why our cats Purr and how it works! Why Does My Cat Purr? A lot of you have asked this question and there are a number of reasons why cats purr. Let’s talk first about the HOW they purr. Simply put, cats are able to purr thanks to muscles in their diaphragm and larynx, and something called a Hyoid bone. When you hear a cat purr, you’ll notice that they make the sound both while they inhale and exhale. This ...
Jun 06, 2023•5 min•Ep. 37
Should I Adopt a Senior Dog? Many of you have expressed your desire to adopt a dog recently, and many of you have over the last year. I hear this question a lot asking if someone should adopt a senior baby rather than a young dog or a puppy. There are plus points for both of those, but for today I am going to share with you the reasons why you should consider adopting a senior dog! Now first, what constitutes a senior dog in age? In the Dog Aging Project, they say that while we can recognize an ...
Jun 01, 2023•6 min•Ep. 35
On this episode of the Furbaby Question of the Day Stephanie talks about how awesome senior cats are and why you should adopt one now! Should I Adopt a Senior Cat? I hear this question a lot asking if someone should adopt a senior baby rather than a young cat or a kitten. Today I am going to share with you the reasons why you should consider adopting a senior cat! Now first, what constitutes a senior cat in age? I went back to the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and t...
May 31, 2023•6 min•Ep. 34
On this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie talks about how amazing a cat's purr really is and how it has the ability to heal! Is My Cat a Purring Healer? A lot of you have asked this question and it relates to the nature of the cats purr. Now, in another question of the day we learned how they physically purr and some of the reasons why they purr. We know that as the muscles on their larynx and diaphragm move, it constricts the vocal cords and that causes the air to vibrate. And w...
May 30, 2023•3 min•Ep. 33
On this eposide of the Pet Question of the Day Stephanie talks about how important it is to keep your cat hydrated and creative ways to get more water into their diet! How Can I Get My Cat to Drink More Water? Many of you have asked this question and it also goes in line with other topics concerning their nutrition. Hydration is SO important. A Hydrated Cat is a Healthier Cat. It also helps to keep their kidneys functioning well, stave off urinary tract infections, digestive issues, and even beh...
May 25, 2023•4 min•Ep. 32
On this episode of our Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie Goodman talks about why your cat goes ballistic for catnip! Many of you know what Catnip is but there are some who haven’t yet learned about this wonderful plant. Catnip is a recreational herb. You can grow it on your own or you can buy it It’s a perennial herb which means it will come back if you take proper care of it. If you grow it you can look for it under names like catmint or catswort. If you buy it in toys you have LOTS of options...
May 24, 2023•4 min•Ep. 31
On this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie shares the signs you may see if your cat is anxious or stressed out and what you can do to help. How do I know if my Cat is Anxious? There are definite signs your cat will give you that shows they are feeling stressed out or anxious in their environment at home. Some of the top ones involve issues like peeing outside their litter box, or hiding from you, responding aggressively to you, scratching things they shouldn’t or normally wouldn’t...
May 23, 2023•3 min•Ep. 30
Have you ever wondered why your dog gives you the head tilt? You know what we mean right? You’ll say something to your dog and suddenly your dog will tilt their head to one side. You’re dying to know what they’re thinking right? Well, we’ve wondered too! So we set off to find an answer to this lifelong question in the series of “Why does my dog do that?”, and we found some really interesting information! Now, we KNOW our dogs are smart, and we know that some are smarter than others. What we lear...
May 19, 2023•3 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie discusses the reasons why your dog might be eating grass and what to do! Have you ever wondered why your dog eats grass? We have too and we’ve certainly witnessed it ourselves! So we went looking for some answers to this. Vets say that there are several reasons why a dog might be eating grass. One, they may just like it! Some dogs have been noted to even prefer grass at different times of the year than others, like spring. Vets say that d...
May 17, 2023•3 min•Ep. 28
Why does my dog scoot their butt on my floor? Have you ever wondered why? So have we! Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Goodman, and I am your host of the Furbabies Podcast and the upcoming Furbabies Summit. I am here with our Furbaby Question of the Day! Do you have a scooter? No, I do not mean the fun little mode of city transportation. I mean our dogs! Little scooters! This is where you are going on about your day, when suddenly your adorable dog drops his or her butt to the floor and starts ...
May 12, 2023•4 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie discusses the reasons why you would want to get your cat and dog microchipped! If you're looking for a Microchip company we recommend the following: HomeAgain: https://www.homeagain.com/ Avid: https://www.avidid.com/ Here with our Furbaby Question of the Day! Should I microchip my pet? What IS microchipping exactly? So the resounding answer to this question is YES, if you can, you should absolutely get your pet microchipped. A microchip i...
May 11, 2023•8 min•Ep. 26
Stephanie Goodman talks with Joanne Silverman from FetchACure.org which is a 501 ©(3) non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of life for our pets. Their vision is simple: A common. Helping People. Helping Pets. Watch the original video HERE! In July 2006, Hannah Holland was diagnosed with nasal osteosarcoma of the skull. Little information about her condition was available, and what information her parent, Mike Holland, could find was hard to understand. So, Mike teamed up with...
May 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 25
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman interviews the founder of Tanks Inc Cat Rescue, Cindy McCullough, about how Tanks was started and what goes into running a successful cat rescue and sanctuary. Cindy shares some of her needs and how she and her staff work with other rescue organizations to help them all succeed. For more info on Tanks click HERE ! Watch the original video HERE! Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv . Got a questio...
May 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman shares her best strategies for preparing your pets and animals for emergencies. Watch the original video HERE! Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv . Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com...
May 02, 2023•38 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman interviews the owner of Sandy's Feral Fun, Sandy Estes, about her cat rescue. Sandy shares how she started, the inspiration for the rescue, and how she and her team have TNR'd over 4,000 cats since she began in her small county in Texas. She shares her biggest need and how she works with other rescues and causes to create win-win situations. Watch the original video HERE! About Sandy's Feral Fun: I am a small-town rescue that has steril...
May 01, 2023•45 min•Ep. 22
Stephanie Goodman talks with Jillian Adams from Wagmo.io ( http://Wagmo.io ) about Wagmo's pet wellness and insurance plans. Jillian breaks down why you need pet insurance, the affordability, and everything that the wellness and insurance plans cover. Watch the original video HERE ! Jillian leads the People team at Wagmo, a pet wellness and insurance company dedicated to the health of pets and making pet care financially accessible for all. Pets have always been a part of Jillian's world. A regu...
Apr 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 21
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman sits down with retired combat veteran and animal advocate, Annette Whittenberger. They discuss how powerful rescue animals can be for helping our veterans and people suffering from PTSD. Annette shares her story and how she overcame the urge to end it all with the help of her rescue dogs in her segment titled: Who Rescued Who? She is also the host of the podcast, A Wild Ride Called Life. Watch the original video HERE ! Annette is a mili...
Apr 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman shares some of her stories and everything that you wanted to know about transporting rescue and adoption cats and dogs via airplane or automobile. She shares best practices for traveling with cats, what bag should you use, and what you need to do with the airlines in order to book travel with a cat or dog. Watch the original video HERE ! Stephanie Goodman is an animal lover and animal advocate for over 20 years and she is the founder of...
Apr 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman interviews the founder and owner of Health Pet Austin food stores, Trevor MacKellar, about his journey in opening and expanding Austin's premier pet food store. Trevor shares some of his passions for pets, pet rescue, and what makes Healthy Pet Austin different from the big box pet stores. Find out more info at http://HealthyPetAustin.com ABOUT HEALTHY PET Trevor MacKellar and Chris Jabbori opened the first Healthy Pet location in Austi...
Apr 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 18
Stephanie Goodman talks with Kate McQuillan from Pet Sitters Ireland about the things that you need to consider and look for when choosing a new pet sitter for your pets. She also shares her favorite do's and don'ts along with what makes Pet Sitters Ireland so special. Kate McQuillan is the co-owner of Pet Sitters Ireland, an Irish Pet Sitting and Dog Walking company. The business was founded in 2010 and franchised years later to develop an even larger network of Pet Care Assistants around Irela...
Apr 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 17
Stephanie Goodman sits down with Jody Miller-Young from the Hound Healer to discuss three key health pillars that every pet parent should know and implement into their pets diet and health care. http://theHoundHealer.com Jody Miller-Young is a A 30-year business owner, teaching and mentoring people from all walks of life to learn new skills. She is also a Certified Pet Homeopathic Educator with over 30 years of experience using homeopathy to heal. She is certified in the practice of Green Medici...
Apr 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 16
Stephanie Goodman interviews professional marketing expert and avid pet lover, Stefanie LaHart, from Boomtown Marketing on how to use Instagram to grow your pet business. Stefanie shares some of the easiest tools for using Instagram along with breaking down several profiles that you can model your page after. Stefanie LaHart empowers business owners to build the empire of their dreams. She teaches people how to use social media to find their audience, build a loyal customer base and spread their...
Apr 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 15
Stephanie Goodman interviews petpreneur Elisabeth Rosen from PawPalsUSA.com about how she has embraced homeopathic care and nutrition for her animals to help them overcome disease. Elisabeth Rosen grew up with a love for animals and a curiosity to learn all she could about our relationships with them. She has been a professional in the pet care industry since 2007 with a focus on being a pet health and wellness advocate. She has worked in Training & Behavior at the Sacramento SPCA, teaches P...
Apr 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 14
Stephanie Goodman interviews Christian Durst from Tails of Hope service dogs about the rewarding work of training and working with service dogs and their future owners. Christina shares some of the best practices for approaching (or not approaching) service dogs along with what goes into the process of training and matching a dog with a client. Dogs can not only be an important part of your family but can also be a person’s lifesaver. A trained service dog can be that missing link to help someon...
Apr 12, 2023•49 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman talks with Jenna Mahan from Embrace Pet Insurance and breaks down the myths and unknowns of pet wellness and insurance plans. They also discuss how Embrace processes their claims and what they do and don't cover along with Stephanie sharing some of her first-hand experiences as a client. Jenna Mahan is a vet tech of 20 years turned pet insurance expert. Embrace Pet Insurance is a leading insurance company founded back in 2003. Unlike ma...
Apr 07, 2023•41 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman interviews Dr. Dani McVety from Lap of Love about the use of in-home pet euthanasia and the services provided by Lap of Love. Dr. Dani McVety founded Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a nationwide team that is dedicated to making the end of life experience for pets, and the people that love them, as dignified and peaceful as possible. Find more about Lap of Love at http://LapofLove.com We believe all pets deserve peaceful end-of-life expe...
Apr 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 11
