Why You're Still Doing All the Pet Care (and How to Get Your Family to Step Up)

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Ever feel like you're the only one who remembers to feed the dog, clean the litter box, or refill the water bowls? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep doing all the pet care yourself.

This bonus summer episode gives pet advice and a complete system to get your household to step up and share the pet care load, without nagging, yelling, or turning into the resentful pet parent you swore you’d never be.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The communication traps that keep you stuck doing everything yourself
• How to host a productive “pet care reset” meeting that works
• Step-by-step ways to assign tasks fairly and create accountability
• What to say when someone forgets their pet care job without starting a fight

If you’re ready to stop being the unpaid CEO of Pet Operations and finally get the help you deserve, this episode is your action plan.

Bonus pet care advice download mentioned in the episode: Get your FREE guide to getting help with pet care.

PS: You might hear us call the show Muddy Paws and Hairballs. That was our old name. Now we’re focused on helping you—the pet parent—not just your pets. You’re in the right place.

Holiday guests coming who don’t love your pets? Don’t miss the December 3rd Quick Fix bonus episode. Amy shares simple ways to set expectations, create boundaries, and shut down holiday drama before it even starts. Listen in and keep everyone in your house off the naughty list.

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Pet parenting is tough, but we give you pet advice and real pet parenting solutions for the daily issues you’re facing. Each week, we share pet cost hacks and tips for pet care on a budget, along with smart ways to save money on pet care and pet food savings that really work. If you’re stressed about vet bills, unclear pet nutrition advice, dog anxiety, or cat anxiety, you’ll get practical support right away.

You'll hear expert pet advice on dog training and managing pet behavior, cat care insights, pet care advice, pet food safety tips, and strategies to keep multi-pet homes calm. We also cover pet nutrition advice, stress-free vet visits, home cleaning with pets, and simple shifts that help you protect your wallet without sacrificing your pet’s wellbeing.

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Chapters

1. Why You're Still Doing All the Pet Care (and How to Get Your Family to Step Up) (00:00:00)

2. Summer Surprise Bonus Episode (00:00:54)

3. The Pet Parent Burnout Problem (00:02:07)

4. Common Communication Mistakes (00:04:48)

5. The Family Meeting Reset (00:07:39)

6. Creating Effective Pet Care Charts (00:09:06)

7. Communication Techniques That Work (00:19:04)

8. Solo Pet Parent Survival Hacks (00:26:20)

9. Final Thoughts and Encouragement (00:32:48)

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