Your Pet Matters - Enriching Our Pets, Gifts for Your Pets, Decreasing Stress and Avoiding Hazards

Your Pet Matters - Enriching Our Pets, Gifts for Your Pets, Decreasing Stress and Avoiding Hazards

Author: Dr. Michael Tokiwa January 31, 2026 Duration: 41:19

In this new episode, Dr. T dives into making the holidays joyful for both you and your pets! Learn how to reduce stress and avoid holiday hazards to keep your celebrations safe and relaxing. Discover thoughtful gift ideas to spoil your furry friends this season and explore the countless ways pets enrich our lives with love, companionship, and joy. In Producers Pet project, Kadie DiGiuseppe goes over affordable gifts and DIY gifts for your pet. This is an encore episode of a previous episode.


Dr. Michael Tokiwa believes the creatures sharing our homes deserve the same thoughtful care we give any family member. That’s the heart of Your Pet Matters, a weekly conversation that feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who also happens to be a seasoned veterinarian. Broadcasting every Saturday at 10 a.m. on 107.7 The Bronc, this is Mercer County’s dedicated resource for pet health, straight from the expertise of Progressive Veterinary Care. Each episode digs into the practical questions and quiet worries pet parents face, moving beyond simple advice to explore the why behind animal behavior, nutrition, and preventative care. You’ll hear honest discussions about everything from choosing the right food for a finicky eater to understanding the subtle signs that mean a vet visit is needed. Dr. T, as he’s often called, translates complex medical concepts into actionable guidance, ensuring listeners are equipped to make the best decisions for their dogs, cats, and other companion animals. This podcast recognizes that our bonds with pets are deeply woven into family life, offering support for the moments of joy and the challenges alike. It’s a reliable, on-call source of compassion and knowledge for anyone who considers their pet part of the family.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Your Pet Matters-Collaborative Care and "Seeing is Believing" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
On this episode of Your Pet Matters, Dr. T discusses the positives of Collaborative Care between pet parents and veterinarians. He also discusses the problems with the phrase "seeing is believing." Producer Pet Project t…
Your Pet Matters-Why People with Cat Allergies can have Cats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:34
Your Pet Matters, Dr. T explains why people who have cat allergies can still have cats. Plus, he also talked about a patient he had named Peter who had to get his eye removed even though he had heart disease and was meta…
our Pet Matters-Xylitol, Pancreatitis and Climate Change in Pets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:49
On this new episode of Your Pet Matters, Dr. T talks about a personal experience he had with his pets about how xylitol, pancreatitis and climate change and fleas had on his family pets. Producer Pet Project talk about h…
Your Pet Matters-Sky Paws [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:48
On this episode of Your Pet Matters, Dr. T talks to the members of the growing organization know as Sky Paws. This is a re-run of a previous episode.
Your Pet Matters- Summer Changes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:11
In this episode, Dr. T talks about the changes that comes with summer, such as your pets hydration, the risks of heat strokes, and the damage it can have on your pet's skin. On Producer Pet Project we talk about understa…
Your Pet Matters - Things That Drive Your Vet Crazy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:05
On this episode of Your Pet Matters, Dr. T talks about one of the things that can drive your veterinarian crazy. On Producer Pet Project, we talk about how your pet shows you unique ways to their personality.