Pets Deserve It!!

Jessica and Dr. Megan

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.

Episodes

  1. MAR 1

    March Calmness™: A Different Kind of Season

    Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”   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.   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.   Because happier pets are healthier pets. 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! Follow us on Instagram! Latah Creek AH Instagram Cat Doc Megan Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide! Latah Creek AH Youtube 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: https://animalbehaviorclinic.net Find a Fear Free Professional!  https://directory.fearfree.com Bowser's day at the vet: Tiktok Instagram

    30 min
  2. JAN 1

    Say It For Them! Advocacy Isn't "Extra"!

    Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”   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.   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.   Because happier pets are healthier pets. 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! Follow us on Instagram! Latah Creek AH Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide! Latah Creek AH Youtube 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: https://animalbehaviorclinic.net Find a Fear Free Professional!  https://directory.fearfree.com

    39 min
  3. 12/01/2025

    Fear Free Princess Mikkel Becker Weighs In!

    Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”   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.   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.   Because happier pets are healthier pets. 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! Follow us on Instagram! Latah Creek AH Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide! Latah Creek AH Youtube 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 Animal Behavior Clinic. Find a Fear Free Professional!  Bowser's day at the vet: Tiktok Instagram Where you can find Mikkel: Facebook Instagram

    47 min
  4. 11/01/2025

    Fear Free Starts At Home!

    Pets Deserve It!! is the podcast where we say what your pet wishes they could: “Here’s how you can make our lives better!”   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.   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.   Because happier pets are healthier pets. 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. Follow us on Instagram! Latah Creek AH Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube for our Fear Free 101 Guide! Latah Creek AH Youtube 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: https://animalbehaviorclinic.net Find a Fear Free Professional!  https://directory.fearfree.com Benelli’s journey: check back on our Youtube on November 21st!

    42 min

About

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.