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Recently, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Debra Mastic highlighted the limitations of conventional pet bowls and explained how the Fluff Trough promotes a more comfortable, health-conscious dining experience for pets.

Debra Mastic is the founder and CEO of Fluff Trough, a company that produces ergonomic feeders for dogs and cats. Debra invented the Fluff Trough to address the mealtime needs of her pug, Pork Chop. Like many pugs, Pork Chop’s facial shape made it difficult for him to eat comfortably from traditional dog bowls. When he was diagnosed with vestibular disease, Pork Chop’s problems worsened, inspiring Debra to 3-D print the first Fluff Trough prototype. After receiving positive feedback from other pet owners, Debra realized her product’s potential. She used the money she was saving to purchase a home to bring Fluff Trough to the market.

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Orivet – Nora Guccione

In a recent episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Nora Guccione shed some light on the nuances of pet genetic testing and the benefits of testing your pet’s DNA.

Nora Guccione is the U.S. Customer Success Manager for Orivet, a pet genetic testing company that produces DNA tests for dogs and cats. Orivet offers multiple products for pet owners, veterinarians, and responsible breeders. At their lowest price point, GenoPet is an ancestry test that determines the genetic makeup of a dog. Orivet also offers full breed profile kits that screen a pet’s DNA for breed-specific diseases and traits. GenoPet+ includes both breed identification and disease screening. Both GenoPet and GenoPet+ kits include a LifePlan, a customized wellness plan based on your dog’s genetics.

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Angela Ardolino – CBD Dog Health

In this episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, we had the privilege of speaking to Angela Ardolino, founder of CBD Dog Health. CBD Dog Health offers high quality, all-natural, medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets.

In 2015, Angela was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and she was prescribed Humira. Humira is a medicine that’s prescribed simply for all auto-immune diseases.  Upon inspection, Angela realized that Humira is very commonly linked to Lymphoma. At this point, Angela knew she had to turn elsewhere for help.

Angela lives a very holistic life, so she immediately turned to nature to find the best possible option for her. Nature’s answer was the cannabis plant.

Soon after using cannabis medically, her joint pain washed away. That wasn’t the only change Angela felt. She realized that her stress and anxiety levels had gone down as well. She was also able to sleep better, and overall quality of life had improved.

Angela went down a rabbit hole trying to figure out if anyone else was having these experiences with cannabis. She stumbled upon Canna-Moms. Canna-Moms is a group of mothers around the county using cannabis medically to treat their kids. These moms are treating anything from cancer to seizures using cannabis. They’ve found that using cannabis has greatly improved quality of life for the kids and their parents.

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Dr. Laura Catena – ArmOR Hand Glove

All My Children Wear Fur Coats loves to learn about new products! This one, created by Dr. Laura Catena, is the ArmOR Hand Glove®.  Dr. Laura learned the hard way that veterinarians, animal caregivers and pet parents need extra protection when handling pets in stressful situation.   

In January 2009, Dr. Laura was working in emergency medicine.  A kitten bit her on the thumb, which became severely infected and nearly took her life.  She had to have extensive surgery and months of physical therapy.    Read more

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Joey’s Legacy – Seeking Truth and Integrity in Veterinary Medicine (the book and the movie)

Today’s guests were Scott Fine, founder of Joey’s Legacy, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to pet parents who are the victims of veterinary malpractice and Jerry (J.L.) Robb, author of the book Joey’s Legacy – Seeking Truth and Integrity in Veterinary Medicine, Volumes I and II (so far).  Both men are also responsible for the inspiration and funding of the upcoming documentary by well-known and eight (8) time Emmy award winning director and producer, John Biffar.    Read more

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Reagan Pasternak, Author of Griffin’s Heart: Mourning Your Pet with No Apologies

Our guest today was Reagan Pasternak, a well-known actress and now author of a new book on pet loss.  Griffin’s Heart was inspired by the loss of Reagan’s beloved soulmate animal who died at the age of seven.  That experience gave her the desire to help others through the painful journey experienced when we lose a beloved pet.   

Griffin’s Heart is described as more than just a book because it is also a journal, a workbook, and a keepsake all in one.  She encourages her readers to actively participate in the healing process. There are opportunities for journaling, saving photos and engaging in healing exercises.  

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What Pets Can Teach You About Leadership with Shawna Schuh

Can you become a better leader and learn something from your pets?  Absolutely!  Shawna Schuh is an executive coach and expert in the pet industry.  She is also the founder of Women in the Pet Industry and is a Certified speaking Professional, and Master Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner. She also owns a horse boarding facility and lives in rural western Oregon with horses, dogs, and one old cat.  

Women in the Pet Industry Network was a passion project for Shawna where her mission was to unite women pet leaders worldwide. This is how I came to know Shawna personally and to call her a friend.  Sometimes I truly believe we were twins separated at birth we have so many common interests and beliefs.    Read more

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Leigh Matthews at LeafScore

How do you avoid buying pet products that contain toxic chemicals?  I asked myself this question recently and found our show’s guest, Leigh Matthews with LeafScore.  LeafScore is a website devoted to fighting climate change by helping consumers make greener purchasing decisions.  This has never been more important than now.   

At LeafScore, they believe that quality follows sustainability.  As a result, generally the best and longest lasting products are almost always made with sustainable, natural, nontoxic and organic ingredients and materials.  When you purchase from companies that support the planet, you “vote with your dollars” by putting pressure on manufacturers to factor in the environment, not just their bottom line.    Read more

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Scratch Square – Debra LoFranco

Today’s guest on All My Children Wear Fur Coats is Debra LoFranco, Inventor, Founder and CEO of Scratch Square and De’Vora, an online marketplace and community for pet products.  The motto for the organization is kindness, love and community – something we all need a little more of these days.  All of their products are eco-friendly and pet-friendly.  The term DeVora means a person of beauty, wit, superior intelligence and a kind heart.  DeVoras are wonderful friends and parents.    Read more

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All Fur One Pet House Candles

Today’s guest on All My Children Wear Fur Coats was entrepreneur David Neuwirth, founder of One Fur All Pet House Candles.  David, along with his friend, Robert Eichner established this brand when they unexpectedly ran into each other.  David (a dog dad) was the owner of a pet supply store and David (a cat dad) came in as a customer.  They had been friends in middle school but then life happened, and they hadn’t seen each other in a few years, 20 to be exact.    Read more

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