Fido Friendly Travel Talk

Kampgrounds of America has sponsored our annual pet adoption tour, Get Your Licks on Route 66® for several years, so I am delighted to speak with Jenny McCullogh from KOA today to share what adventures await when staying at a KOA with our pets.

Randall Smalley with Cruise America encourages us to hit America's Favorite Highway this year in a pet-friendly RV to celebrate the Centennial of 'Route 66' and America's 250th anniversary. cruiseamerica.com

Bill Thomas, Commissioner for the Route 66 Centennial talks about the exciting year long celebration of The Mother Road for 2026. https://route66centennial.org

Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO of Visit Carlsbad, talks about Fido-Friendly Carlsbad. Carlsbad is not just a coastal retreat but also a warm, welcoming haven for pets and their humans. You’re invited to bring your beloved companion along for a beachside stroll, a refreshing drink, or a relaxing stay that’s truly inclusive and fun. https://visitcarlsbad.com/plan-your-trip/dog-friendly-carlsbad/

Meet Erika Veduccio with Dogs on the Run. Pet Care Concierge Service for Pet Parents & Pet Care Professionals. dogsontherun.com

Brooke Shields is Brand Officer for Prospect Pet. Fresh off the release of her best-selling book Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old and the launch of her age-positive haircare brand Commence, Brooke is expanding her mission into a new space: pet wellness. https://prospectpet.com

Dr. Katie Woodley is veterinary advisor for Prospect Pet and an integrative holistic veterinarian, who’s on a mission to make sure pet parents like you have natural pet treatment options, along with empowering you with holistic medicine education that can help your pets thrive naturally. https://prospectpet.com

Congratulations earthbath® on your 30-year anniversary. Meet Carla Ng-Garrett, V.P. of Sales for earthbath®, whose grooming products are proudly made in the U.S.A. and are cruelty-free. Their motto is Pet Care With Purpose®

Meet Brian Manni with PupO'clock. Pup O’clock is the monthly curated box subscription company that is thoughtfully guiding children & families in caring properly for their new pup. Fun & engaging activities, tools, tips, and more for the PUPS, KIDS, and FAMILY! 25% discount code is HOLIDOG25 https://www.pupoclock.com

Meet John Norman and Shasta, founders of EverAfter Art - A Meaningful Pet Memorial At EverAfter, we’ve developed the Essence of Life Process™, a pioneering technique that transforms a small amount of a pet’s ashes into one-of-a-kind memorial artwork. www.everafterart.com

Meet John and Lisa Bryson, founders of Tranquil Tails. Learn how the Tranquil Tails diffuser works to calm our pets. The pads are infused with pheromone isolates that mimic calming scents released while mammals nurse their young. https://tranquiltails.us

Courtney Ryan with the Park City Chamber of Commerce talks about this incredible little vacation spot. Park City, Utah, or as locals affectionately call it, Bark City, is a great place to visit with Fido. With trails and pet-friendly hotels along with a huge October HOWLoween event, Park City can't be beat for rolling out the red carpet for Fido. https://www.visitparkcity.com/plan/dog-friendly-travel/

Dog Arthritis Injection Treatment Dr. Bob Menardi, Chief Veterinary Officer with Exubrion Therapeutics discusses the benefit of Synovetin OA®. Synovetin OA® targets dog arthritis at its source for up to one full year of pain relief. Synovetin OA® is a completely different arthritis treatment that acts on the driver of the disease itself—inflammation—not just symptoms. That means pain relief today that lasts up to one full year AND the potential to prevent future pain by delaying the joint damage that’s caused by inflammation as it gets worse over time. Dr. Menardi worked in private clinical practice for 12 years after graduating from Colorado State University in 1990 with his DVM degree. Prior to joining Exubrion, Dr. Menardi served in multiple leadership roles in the animal health industry. He leads the company's comprehensive veterinary technical education and outreach programs and serves as the subject matter expert for members of the veterinary profession. He frequently consults with clinical and academic veterinarians on the use of radiosynoviorthesis for the treatment of osteoarthritis. He also heads the pharmacovigilance functions at Exubrion Therapeutics. Since 2002, his areas of responsibility have included technical marketing, field veterinary services, veterinary operations and professional development, biologics marketing, and pharmacovigilance. Dr. Menardi is a pet parent to Romeo, a geriatric Schnauzer, Starla, a young Australian Shepherd whose main goal in life is to antagonize the schnauzer, and Echo, a Green-cheeked Conure parrot, who is definitely the alpha member of the household. https://activedognow.com

Aurora Velasquez from Best Friends Animal Society offers safety tips to help you beat the heat and stay safe this summer with your pets.

Enter your media darling for the chance to appear on Bark TV for their first Barkcadamy Awards Show. Nominations are now open for anyone and everyone to upload photos of their dogs at barktvdogs.com/awards through May 12. Categories for the first edition of the Barkademy Awards will include: Categories: · Pawwww! (cutest) · Bark of the Year (any sound will do) · Pup Culture (celebrity lookalike) · Twinning (owner lookalike) · Who's a Good Dog (best trick)

Noise-cancelling headset for dogs is a game-changer for frightened pets during thunderstorms and fireworks. PAWNIX For Pet Parents and Fur Babies who need help with loud noises, this product was specifically created for dog hearing protection, so dogs can tune out the world with the best active noise-cancelling technology, as seen on Shark Tank. https://pawnix.com

A recent statistic states that over 80% of dogs develop periodontal disease by age three, which can lead to serious complications like heart disease, organ damage, and chronic pain. Conventional tooth brushing is often challenging for pet owners, and dental cleanings under anesthesia have inherent risks. Dr. Henry Crossetti, is here to discuss his product Barkle and how this brush-free, stress-free solution reduces plaque and harmful bacteria. www.barkle.com

Tails are wagging over the opportunity to set sail on a cruise ship allowing dogs! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to bring your dog with you on a cruise then you will want to listen to my guest Steve Matzke from Cruise Tails to tell us Margaritaville at Sea 2025 Dog Cruise. https://www.cruisetails.com

Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death in pets? Our guest today is Tricia Montgomery, founder of Moose’s March to talk about early detection and her foundation, Moose’s March. Credentials and Certifications: NAVC Pet Nutrition Coach Certification NAVC Human Animal Bond Certified POCAS Moose's March is a 501c3 Organization EIN#: 93-2782288 MoosesMarch.com

Founder Debra LoFranco talks about her award winning, veterinarian recommended pet toy, Scratch Square. It's a nail grooming, treat dispensing toy keeping him busy and keeping his nails trimmed at the same time. Of course there is a Scratch Square for our feline friends too! Judy found a need after her own dog was traumatized during a grooming session to trim his nails and the Scratch Square was born! https://devora.us