In this solo episode, Toni shares an update on her 14-year-old cattle dog, Bo, who has been experiencing increased thirst and urination despite normal lab work and diagnostic results. She walks listeners through her decision to seek multiple veterinary opinions, explore potential dental issues, and consider dietary adjustments to better support Bo as he ages. The message is clear: even when tests look "normal," paying attention to subtle changes matters.

The conversation then shifts to Librela, the injectable arthritis medication for dogs. After hearing concerns raised on another podcast, Toni discusses the difference between managing pain and masking it, the importance of understanding potential risks, and why pet parents must research and advocate for themselves before agreeing to new treatments.

She closes by sharing highlights from her annual Healthy Pet Day event at her Florida store, expressing gratitude for her team and customers while reinforcing the value of education, community, and supporting independent pet retailers.

In this episode, Toni sits down with Billy Hoekman, Vice President of Nutrition and Communication for Green Juju, for a deep dive into functional pet nutrition and gut health. Billy shares the evolution of Green Juju—from its "Just Greens" beginnings to a broader mission rooted in microbiome diversity and whole-food formulation.

The conversation centers on building resilience in dogs through fiber diversity, fermented foods, raw goat's milk, bone broth, and species-appropriate raw diets. Billy explains how gut health, nutrient density, and whole-food sourcing work together to support immune strength and long-term vitality.

This episode offers both science-backed insight and practical feeding philosophy, highlighting how thoughtful formulation and real food can create healthier, more resilient dogs.

In this episode of Toni Unleashed, Toni is joined by her niece Natalie for an honest conversation about pet sitting, boarding facilities, and the reality of traveling when you have animals you truly love.

Natalie shares what life looks like with four rescue pets—two dogs and two cats—and why her family structures vacations around them instead of boarding. The discussion dives into the stress many rescue dogs experience in kennel environments, the financial and logistical challenges of boarding, and why pet sitting can often be a calmer alternative.

Toni draws from her experience as a former professional pet sitter and boarding facility co-owner, explaining the pros and cons of each option, including vaccine requirements, temperament risks, burnout in the industry, and what to look for when hiring someone to care for your pets.

From neighbor kids to Rover to long-term trusted sitters, this episode highlights one clear truth: when you choose to have pets, your lifestyle shifts. Travel, planning, vehicles, even daily routines—everything revolves around their well-being. And for many pet parents, that's exactly how it should be.