<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pets Deserve It!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pets Deserve It!! is a podcast for pet owners and pet professionals who want to help pets live their best lives. Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan of Latah Creek Animal Hospital—Spokane’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice—this show explores how to improve your pet’s emotional well-being, deepen your bond, and reduce stress at the vet and at home. With expert guests, real stories, and practical tips, we’ll help you understand what your pet really needs—because happier pets are healthier pets.]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:39:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/Hr33Q7L6.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:13:50 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><itunes:author>Jessica and Dr. Megan</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Pets Deserve It!! is a podcast for pet owners and pet professionals who want to help pets live their best lives. Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan of Latah Creek Animal Hospital—Spokane’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice—this show explores how to improve your pet’s emotional well-being, deepen your bond, and reduce stress at the vet and at home. With expert guests, real stories, and practical tips, we’ll help you understand what your pet really needs—because happier pets are healthier pets.</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Jessica and Dr. Megan</itunes:name><itunes:email>latahcreekah@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Season One FINALE!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we will wrap up Season One and give you some exciting insights about what's coming in Season Two!</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Instagram</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cat.doc.megan/" target="_blank"><b>Cat Doc Megan Instagram</b></a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Youtube</b></a></p><p></p><p>Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalbehaviorclinic.net" target="_blank"><b>https://animalbehaviorclinic.net</b></a></p><p></p><p>Find a Fear Free Professional!  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://directory.fearfree.com" target="_blank"><b>https://directory.fearfree.com</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>We went viral talking about...</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWHLuTHAlUy/" target="_blank"><b>Pilling cats!</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWjZZLvxMi8/" target="_blank"><b>And our response :)</b></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Bowser's day at the vet:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@latahcreekah/video/7559363839117020446" target="_blank"><b>Tiktok</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah/reel/DPg5gTyj8BG/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">962aae76-bd53-4e5b-999a-1526dc559f3f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6c61ade62d9706b52c421787bb28c14327c64404df77315cc4e19e4c89a40e22/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NjJhYWU3Ni1iZDUzLTRlNWItOTk5YS0xNTI2ZGM1NTlmM2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYzYzMmFhM2UyZjMxOWEwOWMwMzkxL21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTFfXzItMTMtMzAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="48534613" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/episodes/962aae76-bd53-4e5b-999a-1526dc559f3f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we will wrap up Season One and give you some exciting insights about what&apos;s coming in Season Two!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/cat.doc.megan/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cat Doc Megan Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a Fear Free Professional!  &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://directory.fearfree.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://directory.fearfree.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;We went viral talking about...&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWHLuTHAlUy/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pilling cats!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWjZZLvxMi8/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;And our response :)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bowser&apos;s day at the vet:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@latahcreekah/video/7559363839117020446&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tiktok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah/reel/DPg5gTyj8BG/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Season One FINALE!!!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Calmness™: A Different Kind of Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we will talk about March Calmness™: what it is, why we started it, and who it can help. Because it might be March Madness out there, but it's March Calmness in here!</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Instagram</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cat.doc.megan/" target="_blank">Cat Doc Megan Instagram</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Youtube</b></a></p><p></p><p>Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalbehaviorclinic.net" target="_blank"><b>https://animalbehaviorclinic.net</b></a></p><p></p><p>Find a Fear Free Professional!  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://directory.fearfree.com" target="_blank"><b>https://directory.fearfree.com</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Bowser's day at the vet:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@latahcreekah/video/7559363839117020446" target="_blank"><b>Tiktok</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah/reel/DPg5gTyj8BG/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c35add13-bb06-49bc-bbad-921c9586c94e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/841524293be93cb5b300d0cdaabae09a40c43ccd08027e73eace826d70a0580e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMzVhZGQxMy1iYjA2LTQ5YmMtYmJhZC05MjFjOTU4NmM5NGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMjc5YWMyY2ViZGYyNGUyMTY5ODE3L21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTI4X182LTE0LTIwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="43007521" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we will talk about March Calmness™: what it is, why we started it, and who it can help. Because it might be March Madness out there, but it&apos;s March Calmness in here!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/cat.doc.megan/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cat Doc Megan Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a Fear Free Professional!  &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://directory.fearfree.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://directory.fearfree.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bowser&apos;s day at the vet:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@latahcreekah/video/7559363839117020446&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tiktok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah/reel/DPg5gTyj8BG/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>March Calmness™: A Different Kind of Season</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Fear Free the Problem?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we will talk about how doing Fear Free at such a high level has actually become a barrier for some clients, talk through some of the things we have been hearing lately, and what we propose to do about it.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Instagram</b></a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Youtube</b></a></p><p></p><p>Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalbehaviorclinic.net" target="_blank"><b>https://animalbehaviorclinic.net</b></a></p><p></p><p>Find a Fear Free Professional!  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://directory.fearfree.com" target="_blank"><b>https://directory.fearfree.com</b></a></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">408afc49-e3dc-48c8-9f6a-4bb7f413f017</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/84135ba87b6def7609874671de8fae5ba9d3951b1c7a2182bfdabd231e31d266/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MDhhZmM0OS1lM2RjLTQ4YzgtOWY2YS00YmI3ZjQxM2YwMTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3NmM5NzE3NDg5ZDc2NmUzNTkxYWJmL21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTI2X18yLTU0LTU3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="24210969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we will talk about how doing Fear Free at such a high level has actually become a barrier for some clients, talk through some of the things we have been hearing lately, and what we propose to do about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a Fear Free Professional!  &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://directory.fearfree.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://directory.fearfree.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Is Fear Free the Problem?!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say It For Them!  Advocacy Isn't "Extra"!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we will talk about advocating for your pet, at the vet and beyond! We need to be the voice to say what they can't. Advocating for your pet doesn't make you annoying or extra - it is necessary for your pet to live their best life!</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Instagram</b></a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Youtube</b></a></p><p></p><p>Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalbehaviorclinic.net" target="_blank"><b>https://animalbehaviorclinic.net</b></a></p><p></p><p>Find a Fear Free Professional!  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://directory.fearfree.com" target="_blank"><b>https://directory.fearfree.com</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d6ad5315-7f18-4244-b93e-fc36d2c2ff1a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ec057b3335f00f91a4b546b1da750c5e80b599bbce869ad289e57a112a1642d3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNmFkNTMxNS03ZjE4LTQyNDQtYjkzZS1mYzM2ZDJjMmZmMWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1NTQ1ZDk3ZjNmZWVmMDU5YmEyODUxL21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS0xMi0zMV9fMTYtNDgtNDEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="25181604" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we will talk about advocating for your pet, at the vet and beyond! We need to be the voice to say what they can&apos;t. Advocating for your pet doesn&apos;t make you annoying or extra - it is necessary for your pet to live their best life!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a Fear Free Professional!  &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://directory.fearfree.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://directory.fearfree.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Say It For Them!  Advocacy Isn&apos;t &quot;Extra&quot;!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear Free Princess Mikkel Becker Weighs In!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we have a very special guest - Mikkel Becker!  Mikkel is a certified trainer, dog behavior counselor, author, and lead animal trainer for Fear Free.  Mikkel shares her insights and perspective on what we have talked about so far on the pod!</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Instagram</b></a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Youtube</b></a></p><p></p><p>Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalbehaviorclinic.net" target="_blank">Animal Behavior Clinic</a>.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://directory.fearfree.com" target="_blank">Find a Fear Free Professional!  </a></p><p></p><p><b>Bowser's day at the vet:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@latahcreekah/video/7559363839117020446" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah/reel/DPg5gTyj8BG/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p></p><p><b>Where you can find Mikkel:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/MikkelBecker/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mikkelbecker/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f430d4ef-d574-4a70-b7cd-c0abbf434ffc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f20f846be6e510f2d47cef3883460cf04e5717a1fbea6b1459ec130129d45e92/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNDMwZDRlZi1kNTc0LTRhNzAtYjdjZC1jMGFiYmY0MzRmZmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjkyY2I3YWY5NmYxZmE0NDlmZGYyYTIxL21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS0xMS0zMF9fMjItMzEtMjcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="27338023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we have a very special guest - Mikkel Becker!  Mikkel is a certified trainer, dog behavior counselor, author, and lead animal trainer for Fear Free.  Mikkel shares her insights and perspective on what we have talked about so far on the pod!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Animal Behavior Clinic&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://directory.fearfree.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Find a Fear Free Professional!  &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bowser&apos;s day at the vet:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@latahcreekah/video/7559363839117020446&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tiktok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah/reel/DPg5gTyj8BG/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where you can find Mikkel:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/MikkelBecker/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/mikkelbecker/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Fear Free Princess Mikkel Becker Weighs In!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear Free Starts At Home!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we will talk about how Fear Free starts at home!  Because helping your pet live a low-stress life at home is the first step to keeping their stress levels low in all aspects of their life.<br /></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Instagram</b></a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Youtube</b></a></p><p></p><p>Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalbehaviorclinic.net" target="_blank">https://animalbehaviorclinic.net</a></p><p></p><p>Find a Fear Free Professional!  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://directory.fearfree.com" target="_blank">https://directory.fearfree.com</a></p><p></p><p>Benelli’s journey: check back on our Youtube on November 21st!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d583e5ae-0446-4f45-9560-c99b78138059</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ed7f0ffb114f1bade59c5e833710dcb8aa7d5ff21b498c80033bc3e47ce6a37e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNTgzZTVhZS0wNDQ2LTRmNDUtOTU2MC1jOTliNzgxMzgwNTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjkwMDMyMDAyZjkxNDZjOGY1MjcwZmQzL21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS0xMC0yOF9fNC0xLTIwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="27322779" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we will talk about how Fear Free starts at home!  Because helping your pet live a low-stress life at home is the first step to keeping their stress levels low in all aspects of their life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Megan at Latah Creek Animal Hospital has a special interest in behavior and will see behavioral consults.  For a consult with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, contact Dr. Chris Pachel and his team at:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://animalbehaviorclinic.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a Fear Free Professional!  &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://directory.fearfree.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://directory.fearfree.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benelli’s journey: check back on our Youtube on November 21st!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Fear Free Starts At Home!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Your Pet Trying To Tell You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p>In this episode, we will talk about body language!  Because understanding what your pet is trying to tell you:</p><p>·       helps prevent behavior issues and bites</p><p>·       improves your bond with your pet</p><p>·       allows you to gain a deeper understanding of your pet's inner world</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Instagram</b></a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank"><b>Latah Creek AH Youtube</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c5e5d20-c5f7-4b05-a62b-4d7b0a75b44b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9976ce22b2c3543316650104b11076ef1bfbcfd9da788c36d6a8acee5ea1b8bc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YzVlNWQyMC1jNWY3LTRiMDUtYTYyYi00ZDdiMGE3NWI0NGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjhkODU2ZTViZTViNTE2MzQ1OWY0NTY3L21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS05LTI3X18yMy0yOC01Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="31818413" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we will talk about body language!  Because understanding what your pet is trying to tell you:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·       helps prevent behavior issues and bites&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·       improves your bond with your pet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·       allows you to gain a deeper understanding of your pet&apos;s inner world&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:title>What Is Your Pet Trying To Tell You?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Evolution of Fear Free - and Why You Should Care!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”</p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.</p><p> </p><p>We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You'll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>Because happier pets are healthier pets.</p><p>In our inaugural episode, we will talk about:</p><p>·       Who are we?</p><p>·       What is Fear Free?</p><p>·       And most importantly: why should you care?</p><p>·       We will be teaching you about how Fear, Anxiety, and Stress impact your pets’ health, and sharing some real-life stories to help inspire you!</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIg9-a9J9im/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">Winnie's story</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLFp-1WudzL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">Kaiju's story</a></p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank">Latah Creek AH Instagram</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg" target="_blank">Latah Creek AH Youtube</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">28b6c8aa-a493-4b56-9cfb-80aa0c9ae65b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica and Dr. Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bbcc953ca92f334cb1581c0ecd9ed5820299b31eaf1951e0580265c3848fa6ce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyOGI2YzhhYS1hNDkzLTRiNTYtOWNmYi04MGFhMGM5YWU2NWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjNkMDIyNS03ZTFlLTRkMWMtOGI4ZC0wZTU1YTE1ZDA2ZTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODlhMTJhOWM1YTBmOGJjMTc0MGI5NjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjhhZmFlYmU3ZGJhNTdiOTI0ZTI3NDJlL21lZ2FuLWJhdWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS04LTI4X18zLTE5LTU4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="21406808" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Jessica and Dr. Megan, co-owners of Latah Creek Animal Hospital, Spokane, Washington’s premier Fear Free Certified Practice, this show is all about making life better for the animals we love, while helping you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re here to help you understand your pet’s needs on a deeper level. You&apos;ll learn what your pet is really thinking and how to use that insight to support their emotional well-being—from stress-free vet visits to a more enriched, joyful life at home - making their lives better and your bond even stronger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because happier pets are healthier pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In our inaugural episode, we will talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·       Who are we?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·       What is Fear Free?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·       And most importantly: why should you care?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·       We will be teaching you about how Fear, Anxiety, and Stress impact your pets’ health, and sharing some real-life stories to help inspire you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIg9-a9J9im/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Winnie&apos;s story&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLFp-1WudzL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Kaiju&apos;s story&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/latahcreekah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Latah Creek AH Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rR25_r78zCRngBxB8NZsg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Latah Creek AH Youtube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b23d0225-7e1e-4d1c-8b8d-0e55a15d06e7/logos/c2fe968b-a859-4596-a965-25a5904a5595.png"/><itunes:title>Our Evolution of Fear Free - and Why You Should Care!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pets Deserve It!! 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