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Animal Radio® is America's "most-listened-to" animal programming; created to educate, reduce surrenders and to help animals live long, healthy and happier lives. Animal Radio® airs on 100+ AM-FM stations across the nation and XM Satellite Radio.

Providing Protective Vests To Police Dogs - Pet Food Stamps

Bullet-Proof Vests For Dogs As our canine friends have become integral members of many police forces, it is becoming more apparent for the need to suit them properly for the dangerous job. That's where Sandy Marcal comes in. She's raising funds to help afford the $1000 a-piece vests that protect our working dogs. Listen Now Pet Food Stamps In these rough economic times, many pet owners are forced to abandon their beloved pets due to the inability to pay for their basic food supply and care. Tha

Mar 6, • 1:20:40

Cooking And Sharing Meals With Your Dog - Are You Talking "Baby Talk" To Your Pets?

Cooking For Your Dog Why not cook something you and your dog can eat together? Nutritionist Gayle Pruitt joins us to discuss her book "The Dog Gone Good Cookbook" and share some of her favorite recipes. Listen Now Guppy Wingman Did you know guppies try to hang around uglier fish to improve their mating odds? And would you believe that someone actually got grant dollars to research and prove that, just like humans, fish have a "wingman" - or should we say "wing-fish?" Listen Now Talking Baby Ta

Feb 26, • 1:20:36

Is It Okay To Let Your Pet Sleep in Bed With You?

Sleeping With Your Cat While we all love to sleep with our animals - few of us actually get a restful night. Mikkel Becker (Dr. Marty Becker's daughter) has some tips on getting a good night's sleep again. Listen Now Pet Career Boom Many of those who lost their jobs during the recession are re-inventing themselves in the pet industry. After all, it is the second fastest-growing sector. Mary Collister and her daughter started a business that sends pet goodies to your doorstep every month. Liste

Feb 20, • 1:20:49

Helping Others Pay Their Vet Bills

Fund A Pet Miracle Stacey Nutini has taken crowd-funding to a new high! Her one-person organization directs funds to those who need urgent veterinary care. She describes the kind of people who give dollars to help other pet owners and the vetting process. Listen Now Cleaning Up After Westminster Jerry Grymeck has the unfortunate duty of cleaning up after a bunch of dogs. Where do the dogs in Westminster stay? Hotel Penn, of course. Jerry is the certified Doggy Concierge. He spills the beans a

Feb 13, • 1:20:42

What Really Goes On Behind The Scenes At Westminster Dog Show

Behind The Scenes At Westminster Quite possibly the largest dog show in the world, Westminster takes place Monday and Tuesday. Connie Newcomb takes us backstage and tells us what the public doesn't see. What are some people willing to do to win? Listen Now Westminster Hospitality The yearly tradition continues as Jerry Grymeck, the concierge at Hotel Penn in New York, tells us what strange requests he's getting from the Westminster show dogs and their owners. The Hotel Penn is where many of the

Feb 5, • 1:20:45

Are Your Pets Making You Tired? - Foster Failures

Foster Failure Even with the best intentions, sometimes we open our homes to a foster pet only to realize the cat or dog has found its way into our hearts and homes forever. Viveca Stone Berry is the "Foster Queen," whose mission is to promote fostering. Are you ready to help reduce the amount of animals that are euthanized simply because they're homeless? Listen Now Can A Pet Have Sentimental Value? A case that may reflect a pet owner's worst nightmare has made its way to the Texas Supreme Cou

Jan 30, • 1:20:39

How A Dog Saved My Life. - Are Pets Making You Single?

A Dog Saved My Life What makes a cop quit his job to become a writer about animals? Seems like quite a transition. Author and Animal Radio friend Allen Anderson is back to share his story and tell us what he's been up to since a brain aneurysm changed his journey. Listen Now Are Your Pets Making You Single Boston Globe reporter Stephanie St. Martin may have identified a correlation between animal ownership and being single. She says it's time to stop freaking out your dates by showing them all

Jan 23, • 1:20:11

Choosing Between Your Phone and Your Pet - TV Host David Frei Guests

Westminster Opens Door To Mixed Breeds No longer is a dog required to be a purebred to compete in some of the Westminster events. David Frei explains that mixed-breed dogs still won't be eligible to compete for "Best In Show." Listen Now Spring Brings Nasty Parasites Did you know fleas can transmit tapeworms to your pet, robbing your furry friend of 25% of its daily nutrition? Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig has the low-down on tapeworm and how to avoid being a statistic. Listen Now War Yorkie Smoky was

Jan 16, • 1:20:37

The Dogs That Protect The President - Pets May Benefit Mentally Ill

The Secret Service Dogs Did you know that the Secret Service has many dogs that have jobs protecting the President and other dignitaries? Maria Goodavage went on assignment to learn about the agency's furry employees. Listen Now Pets May Benefit The Mentally Ill An ever-growing body of evidence reinforces the health benefits of animals and pets. A new study published by BMC Psychiatry explores the role pets had in support, self-management, and personal networks of those suffering from long-term

Jan 9, • 1:19:41

America's First Doggie Drive-Thru - Microchips and Misconceptions - Stealing Drugs From Pets

Doggie Drive-Thru Amanda Brown opened a drive-thru fast food restaurant for dogs ONLY. Your dog can get the popular Bow Wow Bowl with their choice of protein, vegetables, or grains in an edible bowl. Bane and Vader's opened their flagship store in Easton, Pennsylvania. Amanda plans to franchise this idea, which came to her when she saw research showing that humans often ordered food for their dogs when going through a fast food drive-thru. Listen Now Microchips and Misconceptions

Jan 2, • 1:19:41

Comedian Seth Herzog Says Duck Quacks Don't Echo.

Comedian Seth Herzog Guests NatGeo's science/comedy "Duck Quacks Don't Echo" will put to the test everyday common misconceptions. Host Seth Herzog joins us and shares some of the experiments he's doing with animals. Listen Now Pet Food Recalls On The Rise Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes and, increasingly, pet food and treat recalls. On average, there is one every 11 days. The Food and Drug Administration received over 2,500 consumer complaints regarding pet food and livestock

Dec 26, 2024 • 1:20:11

Tracking Dog Owners That Don't Pick Up Poop

Picking Up After Your Dog Becomes Law A company called Poo Prints claims Dallas and other cities can cash in on dog waste through DNA tracking. Dallas City Council members chuckled Wednesday when they heard about the plan, but the company is dead serious about the opportunity to find irresponsible dog owners by lab testing turds. Eric Mayer describes to listeners how his plan works to clean up your city. Listen Now Dogs Shot By Police on The Rise In response to an alleged increase in dog shooti

Dec 19, 2024 • 1:19:47

Babette Haggerty's Best Dog Tricks On The Planet - Does My Dog Understand Time?

Best Dog Tricks On The Planet Babette Haggerty has trained Jack Nicklaus' Golden Retriever to bark the number of his major tournament wins on command, Curt Gowdy's Rottweiler to say, "Go Reds," and Jimmy Buffett's Maltese to dance on cue to "Margaritaville." Now, she's sharing her best on Animal Radio. Listen Now There's An App For That Steve Pelletier is a techie, a dog lover, and a fitness fanatic. Once an Economist at the Reagan White House, he

Dec 12, 2024 • 1:19:41

Jeremy Brandt's Job Bites - Human Medicines That Aren't Safe For Pets

Jobs That Bite Jeremy Brandt has a strange and scary job. One minute, he'll be doing dental work on a lion. Next, he'll be tattooing a bear. It's all part of a day's work as a Nat Geo WILD television host. Listen Now Does Your Cat Have A Smart Phone? Yes, there's an "app" for that.  Just released, the Human-to-Cat Translator. This intriguing app says it can translate human words into cat language. Speak a word or phrase into your phone, and the app plays back a collection of meows, supposedly

Dec 5, 2024 • 1:19:43

Dark Personality Traits of Pet Owners

120 lb. Rodent as a Pet When Jackie Coleman Wren wanted a pet, she preferred something a little more exotic. That's why she got a Capybara. This strange animal looks like an oversized Guinea Pig or Gopher and apparently has an affinity for chewing everything. Listen Now Dogs and Their People Stacie Grissom started a subscription business that delivers a box full of toys and treats to your dog every month. The business morphed into a wildly successful c

Nov 29, 2024 • 1:20:08

Eric Lost 140 lbs. Thanks to His Dog - Finding the Right Petsitter

Eric Lost 140 lbs. Thanks to His Dog Are you one of the 50 million people who have seen the viral video of Eric O'Grey and his dog Peety? Eric used to weigh 320 lbs. But his doctor prescribed a dog that saved his life and helped him lose 140 lbs. Eric's on this week's show to tell his story. Listen Now Pig or Service Pig? A Winnipeg, Canada, woman's fight to keep her pot-bellied pig as a service animal isn't over yet. The City Council is holding off voting un

Nov 20, 2024 • 1:20:45

Dog Rescues Bestselling Author Jon Katz

Every Dog Deserves A Second Chance Bestselling author Jon Katz is back on Animal Radio. A few years ago, he was on top of the world. Then came the end of his 35-year marriage, and he went broke. He needed a second chance. Along came Frieda, a Rottweiler-shepherd mix that also needed a second chance. Listen Now Suffering in Silence Often, when an animal is sick, it goes unnoticed. Some believe that's because they can't show weakness in the wild. Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Be

Nov 14, 2024 • 1:25:17

This Border Collie Knows 1000 Words - What Does "Made In The USA" Really Mean?

This Dog Knows A Thousand Words You may have heard about Chaser, the Border Collie that not only knows 1000 words but can understand sentences. John Pilley got Chaser when he was 72, and has chronicled this amazing story. Your dog may be just as brilliant! Listen Now What Does "Made In The USA" Really Mean? Meat or plant-based "jerky" pet treats have been tied to mysterious illnesses in thousands of dogs, according to the FDA. Bernadette Dunham, director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medic

Nov 7, 2024 • 1:19:26

Does This Collar Make My Butt Look Big? Why Does My Dog Roll In Dead Stuff?

Does This Collar Make My Butt Look Big? The very amusing Dena Harris joins us as she parodies all the self-help diet books with tips to reduce the fat in your cat. You'll hear purr-actical tips like, eat whatever you want, throw it up at 3am right in the middle of the bedroom floor. Listen Now What The Dog Knows Cat Warren trains cadaver dogs to look for dead bodies. How does she do it? And just how good is your dog's nose? So good they can sniff a corpse at the bottom of a lake for 100 years.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1:21:06

Actress Megan Blake Is Teaching Dogs To Fly

Air Hollywood Actress and animal advocate Megan Blake is teaching dogs to fly on airplanes using a Hollywood studio set and aircraft simulator. For $300, you can desensitize your pup from all the noise and vibrations that happen on a real plane. Listen Now One Cool Black Cat As Halloween approaches, we examine all the strange superstitions, from Black Cats to Fat Rats. Self-proclaimed expert Kim Campbell Thornton shares the stories behind the myths and legends.

Oct 24, 2024 • 1:20:28

Would You Marry Your Dog? Comedian Leigh Anne Jasheway and Joey Camen Guest.

Date Me, Date My Dog 70% of female respondents would marry their dog, according to comedian Leigh Anne Jasheway. Leigh Anne barks up all the major problem issues single women with dogs face when trying to mate and relate with a human male - and how to successfully have sex in front of the dog without causing dogus-interruptus. Listen Now More Ha Ha What's better than one animal-loving comedian? Two, of course. Joey Camen and his multiple personalities visit with

Oct 17, 2024 • 1:20:58

Barking Blondes and Chickens for Rent

Barking Blondes Anna Webb and Jo Good are perhaps the two funniest ladies you've ever heard. They have an affinity for our "fur-kids" - and they'll tell you how two bitches taught two bitches to survive without men. Listen Now Flea Fodder Once again, we are having a record year for fleas. And this has, quite by accident, become the thrust of today's show. Dr. Cristiano Von Simpson and "Dogfather" Joey Villani offer up great advice for ridding your pet of fleas once and for all. Can you use Lis

Oct 10, 2024 • 1:25:33

10 Pets That Inspired Great Songs - Dog Shoots Owner

10 Pets That Inspired Great Songs From the Rolling Stones to Queen to Norah Jones, they all wrote or sang songs about the important animals in their lives. MNN.com's Laura Moss has the stories behind the music. Listen Now Fatal Canine Disease Spreads from Ohio Veterinarians across the country are stumped about a new disease, similar to Parvo, that seems to have originated from a service dog in Ohio. So far, 10 cases of Circovirus have been reported. Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Mar

Oct 4, 2024 • 1:21:00

Actress Ashley Bell Talks About Her Furry-Family

Get Your Licks on Route 66 We're checking in with Susan Sims and actress Ashely Bell as they trek across America on the annual adoption tour. Ashley shares the stories behind her pets at home. Listen Now My Dog Eats Drywall We hear it all at Animal Radio. This week, we'll be helping a listener's dog to stop eating the sheetrock walls. And we'll uncover the reasons our dogs have chewing fetishes and give you solutions to stop this kind of bizarre behavior. Listen Now Dare to Look Ripley's Beli

Sep 26, 2024 • 1:20:33

Inventor of the 'Doglish to English' Translator - Couples Choosing Pets Over Kids

Dog To English Translator Leave it to the Swedes and Tomas Mazzetti, Project Manager of "No More Woof," a device that straps onto your dog's head and translates their thoughts into one of eight different voices. While Tomas admits the technology is far from perfect, he has been able to raise over $10,000 on a crowd-funding website. Listen Now Choosing Pets Over Kids It may come as a surprise, but young couples opt to have furry kids instead of human children. While the causes are still unknown,

Sep 18, 2024 • 1:21:03

Our Pets Can Suffer From The Same Mental Diseases As Humans.

Our Pets Can Get Dementia Dr. Jennifer Bolser confirms that our dogs and cats do indeed suffer from the same mental disabilities that humans do. From depression to OCD, some of the same medicines we use are also valid for our companion animals. Listen Now Connecting With Your Pet Technology changes the way we live, usually for the better. Dave Clark created a device that allows you to connect with your pet while you're away using a smartphone. This new gadget has raised nearly $80,000 on Indie

Sep 13, 2024 • 1:21:55

A Certified Lost Pet Detective Offers Up Advice On Keeping Your Pet Safe

Lost Cat Pet Detective How does someone become a certified cat detective? Kim Freeman became certified, and now she helps cat owners find their lost furr-balls. She's even authored "How to Find Your Lost Cat." Kim will share her story and even give us tips on finding the lost kitty. Listen Now What Are The Odds? Amram Shapiro spent the better half of a decade compiling "odds" for his book. He has a fascinating peek at the probabilities that govern every aspect of human and animal life. Odds ar

Sep 5, 2024 • 1:21:31

Dogs Going Postal On The Mailman - Dr. Peter Emily Wild Animal Dentist

Open Wide Dr. Peter Emily is a human dentist AND a wild animal dentist. One day, you'll find him putting a crown in a person's mouth; the next, he might do a root canal on a polar bear. What happens when the anesthesia wears off one of his four-legged patients? You'll have to tune in to find out. Listen Now Dogs Good For Our Hearts The American Heart Association (AHA) has declared that pets, especially dogs, are good for a person's heart. Dr. Glenn N. Levine, director of Baylor University's ca

Aug 31, 2024 • 1:20:03

Using DNA To Catch Owners That Don't Pick Up Poop

Whose Poop? Advances in forensic science have created a worldwide effort to catch up with people who don't clean up after their dogs. Many apartment owners are now requiring in their leases that dogs of tenants submit to DNA testing. There's actually a company to do the dirty work.  PooPrints offers special leak-proof containers and spatulas to make the job easier. A thumbnail-sized sample of the suspect poop is sent to the lab ... and that leads back to the dog and owner. Listen Now Setting A

Aug 23, 2024 • 1:20:31

Mother Nature Is Trying To Kill You

Mother Nature Is Trying To Kill You Animal Planet's "Monsters Inside Me" host Dr. Dan Riskin is stirring up the airwaves with the truths about nature's ugly side. No wonder he is so entertaining. Maggot eggs got into his brain, and he lives to tell you why parasites really rule the world. Listen Now Animals In Vineyards Sara Bennett's family business, Navarro Vineyards, uses tiny sheep to keep the weeds under control. But that's not the only thing they do. Hal asks hard-hitting questions like,

Aug 15, 2024 • 1:20:31

Our 'Hero Person' Delivers Death Row Dogs To Adoptable Homes

Hero People We kick off this week's Hero People series by showcasing humans going above and beyond the call of duty to improve our animals' lives. Greg Mahle spends much of his time on the road delivering death row animals to adoptable homes. Listen Now Performance Standards for Pet Travel Safety Products Nearly all of us drive with our dogs in the car. And now there are car seats to ensure safety in case of a sudden stop or an accident. The Center for Pet Studies has teamed up with Subaru of A

Aug 8, 2024 • 1:20:31

Creating A 'Bucket-List' For Your Pet

Pet Bucket List Our Hero Person this week is Riina Cooke. When she discovered her dog had a terminal illness and only months to live, she created a bucket list of stuff to do with "Romeo" before he passed. She shares how the idea originated and some fun things she did with her dog in his last moments. Listen Now Where Animals Go To Retire Ellie Laks spends her days caring for a menagerie of abandoned or neglected animals. From cows to kitties, her property is home to over a hundred animals tha

Aug 1, 2024 • 1:20:25

Cancer: No Longer A Death Sentence For Your Pet.

Preventing And Treating Cancer In Your Pet Cancer is no longer a death sentence for dogs or cats. Amazing technological breakthroughs allow vets to treat cancer fairly effectively. Dr. Gerald Post from The Veterinary Cancer Center is back to answer questions. Listen Now Traveling With Your Dog Kelly Carter has traveled the world with her Chihuahua, Lucy. Now she's telling us the best places to take your pet. She even has tips for making the journey more pet-friendly and comfortable. Listen No

Jul 26, 2024 • 1:20:27

'Sally Forth' Writer Francesco Marciuliano Transcribes Cat's Poetry - He'll Make You Laugh Until It Hurts.

I Could Pee On This Our special guest is Francesco Marciuliano. He's the author of the Sally Forth comic strip that runs in over 700 newspapers and a series of pet poetry books that he says he transcribed from his cat. Not bad for a kid with a "Bucket List" at ten years old. You'll laugh until you hurt! Listen Now $1 Million Lawsuit Over Dog That Was Supposed to Euthanized The story of the vet in Fort Worth, Texas, who is charged with keeping several dogs alive who were supposed to be euthanize

Jul 18, 2024 • 1:20:29

Being A Vet Saved Her Life - How Far Would You Go To Save Your Pet's Life?

Being A Vet Saved Her Life When Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Boston noticed a lump on her body, she insisted that it was cancerous, even though other doctors said no. She did an ultrasound at her office and validated her worst fear. The lump was removed, and she is now cancer-free. Listen Now What Would You Do For Your Dog? When this week's Hero Person found out his pup had Ventricular Tachycardia, a rare condition where a dog has a rapidly fast and sometimes irregular heartbeat, Scott Clare drove al

Jul 11, 2024 • 1:19:56

Skunk Explosion - FDA Calls Out Tear Stain Remover Manufacturers

Skunk Explosion Skunk researcher Christopher Kemp joins us. He's from England, and they don't have skunks in Europe. Ironically, Pepe' le pew is from the Americas. But the most important thing you'll learn is that tomato Juice doesn't remove the smell. Christopher will unlock the true secret to remove the stink and some other interesting facts about the mostly misunderstood critter. Listen Now Small Town Hero This week's Hero Person is making a big difference in a small town. Businessman Barry

Jul 4, 2024 • 1:20:35

Bestselling Author Dean Koontz Tells Us Why He Bought His Dog A Typewriter

Dean Koontz is Back Award-winning, best-selling author Dean Koontz returns to Animal Radio airwaves to tell us the story about his dog, Anna. According to Dean, Anna purchased a computer and started answering advice emails. Tune in to hear the rest of the story. Listen Now Dog Food Advisor Dr. Mike Sagman was a dentist until he gave that up to create an unbiased website that reviews every pet food on the market. Nobody is in his pockets...although they try. He's here to tell us how pet food ma

Jun 27, 2024 • 1:20:30

Helping Pet Owners Afford Life-Saving Procedures - Alison Eastwood Talks Chimps

Eastwood Is Back The daughter of Clint Eastwood, Alison Eastwood is back for more fun! She's crowd-funding to raise money for Chimp Haven, the home of 110 research chimps purposely infected with HIV and Hep C. Listen Now Financial Help For Procedures Our Hero Person this week created the Brown Dog Foundation to help pet owners afford life-saving surgeries and procedures for their pets. Listen Now Bringing Pets Into The Classroom The 501c3 APPA (American Pet Products Association) is riding high

Jun 21, 2024 • 1:20:31

Is Your Pup An Optimist Or A Pessimist?

Mike Arms Talks About How A Near-Death Experience Changed Everything. Our Hero Person this week has been serving animals for decades since a near-death experience changed how he viewed our furry friends. Mike Arms is the Top Dog at the Helen Woodward Center in San Diego and he's no stranger to Animal Radio® airwaves. Listen Now Is Your Pup An Optimist Or A Pessimist? Researchers say that dogs, like people, can be optimistic or pessimistic. This information could dictate whether certain dogs ar

Jun 13, 2024 • 1:18:57

Pet Deaths Highlight Need For Regulation Of $6 Billion Grooming Industry.

Groomer Certification Several high-profile recent pet deaths highlight the possible need for government regulation of the over $6 billion pet grooming industry. Our very own "Dogfather," Joey Villani is spearheading the move towards regulation for the pet grooming industry. Listen Now The Cost of Pet Ownership The first year of being a pet parent to a cat will cost about $1,035, and for a dog, that number is $1,843, as estimated by the ASPCA. The estimates seem somewhat conservative by Animal

Jun 6, 2024 • 1:19:00

Actress Elaine Hendrix Guests - Scammer Offers to Find Lost Pets for a Fee

Elaine Hendrix Guests From the FX television show, Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, we are thrilled to have the passionate animal advocate, Elaine Hendrix, is Animal Radio's special guest this week. During the day, she's an actress; during the evenings, she's dedicated to raising awareness for animal welfare, a cause close to her heart. Listen Now Learning CPR for Your Pet Melanie Monteiro just released an incredible 3-hour online course to educate pet guardians about CPR and other emergency c

Jun 1, 2024 • 1:19:31

Bikers Against Animal Cruelty - How Serious is the Canine Flu?

Bikers Against Animal Cruelty This week's Hero Person is a whole bunch of people. We applaud the motorcycle riders who came together to fight animal abuse wherever it rears its ugly head. Greg Belcher tells us the story behind the biker club. Listen Now How Serious is the Canine Flu? It appears this year will be one of the biggest for canine flu. Many Chicago pet events, including the Annual Bark in the Park, have been canceled because this is ground zero. Some dog parks have posted signs warni

May 24, 2024 • 1:19:34

What's It Like To Train Dogs For Hollywood Stage And Screen?

Gone Hollywood Second-generation Hollywood dog trainer Teresa Ann Miller has trained the dogs and other animals you see in movies and TV. She was brought up on-the-set while her dad worked on such notables as The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction. She shares her captivating stories about the animal stars of the stage and screen. Listen Now Teaching Police How To Deal With Dogs Utah's police department is the latest to add a program to its police academy to teach cadets how to deal with

May 16, 2024 • 1:18:58

Pet CSI Nabs Murderer - Kissing Your Dog Could Be Healthy For You

Pet CSI Christina Lindquist is a forensic investigator. She uses evidence from animals, usually dogs and cats, to nab the bad guy. You'll hear about a murderer that was busted when he stepped in dog-poop and a rapist that was tied to the crime when a dog urinated on his car tires. Listen Now Kissing Your Dog Could Be Healthy For You. After several studies saying that kissing your dog could expose you to some unhealthy things comes a study that says "Go ahead and kiss that dog!"  Researchers th

May 9, 2024 • 1:26:02

What Our Dogs Do When We're Gone

What Happens When You Leave? Most of us wonder what our dog does when we leave the house. Most imagine that they'll curl up and sleep until we return. Mike the Intern put a GoPro Video Camera on his dog, "Guinness." What he saw when he reviewed the video went viral on YouTube. He's our guest and he'll explain the inspiration behind his experiment. Listen Now Gentle Giants This week's Hero Person rescues large breed dogs. These are often the last at the shelter and have nowhere to go. Candace Br

May 2, 2024 • 1:20:30

This Week's Hero Person Stops Highway Traffic To Save Kitten

Freeway Kitten Our Hero Person segment features the heartwarming story about a kitten that was abandoned on a highway and rescued by Keri Lamar. She was driving when all of a sudden a kitten flew by hear windshield. Keri tells the rest of the story. Listen Now Basic Training Tools Every dog owner should have several basic training tools. Founder of the Animal Behavior Centre and inventor of the Halti, Dr. Roger Mugford will be explaining what you need to train your dog to sit, stay and come. L

Apr 25, 2024 • 1:20:34

Selling And Buying Pet Friendly Homes

Tips for Selling Your Pet-Friendly Home Chicago Realtor Jason Feldman specializes in selling homes to and for pet-owners. If you're trying to sell your home after many years of "pet-life," he'll have tips for making it more appealing to the buyer. He says sometimes pet-owners become immune to the smell, so it's advisable to bring in a third party to assess the situation. Listen Now Accessorizing Your Pet Joey Villani (The Dogfather) reviews the last grooming trade show and the strange accessor

Apr 18, 2024 • 1:20:30

Pet Food Companies Are Feeding You Lies - The Pet FBI Visits Animal Radio

Crimes and Lies Against You Every time you enter the pet food aisle, manufacturers are vying for your patronage and their share of the 21 BILLION dollar pet-food sector. They will do just about anything to get your business, except make a truly human edible food. No wonder, only four companies account for 67% of the marketplace. Susan Thixton will tell you the lies the pet-food companies want you to believe. Listen Now Pets Make Us Happier, Richer & Healthier Blue Cross pet charity conducted a

Apr 11, 2024 • 1:20:30

Links Between Cats and Human Schizophrenia - Baseball Legend Steve Garvey Guests

Steve Garvey Guests Legendary first baseman Steve Garvey is back for his third time to explain his relationship with his 140 pound Rottweiler, among other things. Steve is now working closely to help the Lucy Pet Foundation score a home run. He won't be talking politics! Listen Now Using Cats to Fight Cancer Everybody loves cat videos. Rachel Gitlin figures that her creation, Cats vs. Cancer, will use the power of cat videos to raise money, through advertising, to help assist in the fight again

Apr 4, 2024 • 1:20:25

Our Hero Saved A Drowning Bear - 5 Must Know Things About Your Dog

Our Hero Saved 400 lb. Drowning Bear What would drive Adam Warwick to jump in alligator filled waters to save a bear that was drowning? Adam is our special guest this week and he tells an adrenaline filled rescue story. When he's done telling you what he did for this bear, you'll ask yourself if you would've done the same thing. Listen Now 5 Must Know Things About Your Dog Pet World Insider Robert Semrow has done the research. He's come up with the 5 things you should definitely know about your

Mar 28, 2024 • 1:20:30

A Deep-Dive Into The Service Dog Scene

A Flight Attendants View of Service Animals Since there is no real certification for service or emotional support animals, anything goes. Flight attendant Heather Poole is fed up with trying to make everybody happy. She questions the credibility of "emotional support" pigs, horses and monkeys. Yes, these are animals she's had the pleasure of accommodating on her LA-NY route. Listen Now Airline Apologizes to PTSD Sufferer Former U.S. Marine Eric Calley suffers from (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress

Mar 21, 2024 • 1:20:33

Former Navy Seal Helps Military Dogs Transition To Civilian Life

Dogs With PTSD Former Navy Seal Michael Ritland created a non-profit to help military dogs transition to civilian life. Just like our human soldiers, dogs need help acclimating back into a normal environment. Small noises can cause extreme emotional distress in our enlisted canines. Listen Now Unique Adoption Ideas The Aloft Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina is helping the local shelter find homes for adoptable dogs with their unique program. So far they've found homes for almost two-dozen do

Mar 14, 2024 • 1:20:28

Flea Facts and Tick Talk - 8 1/2 Year Old Hero Of The Week

Flea Facts and Tick Talk Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back to help you keep your pets flea-less and tick-less. The good doctor has the ugly truth about how ticks infect you and your pet with a multitude of nasty viruses. And are fleas becoming resistant to spot-on preventatives? Listen Now APPA Releases Pet Spending Figures The American Pet Products Association (APPA) released the yearly numbers of dollars spent within the pet industry. APPA says we spent 58 BILLIO

Mar 7, 2024 • 1:20:27

Quit Your Crappy Job At Work With The Animals

Quit Your Crappy Job If you've ever thought of quitting your job to work in the pet industry, you'll should hear this week's guest. Jamie Migdal created a website to match you with the perfect pet-related job. From Dog-walking to Marketing, the jobs pay quite well. Listen Now Sewer Trolling Hero This week's Hero Person definitely goes above and beyond for animals. His latest rescue was a small Chihuahua dumped into a sewer. Dusty Showers probably needed a few showers after crawling through raw

Feb 29, 2024 • 1:20:27

Do Synthetically Produced Pheromones Calm Pets?

Better Living Through Pheromones Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back with the scoop on pheromones. Can the synthetically produced smell be helpful in calming cats and dogs, or is it a waste of money? Listen Now Pedigree vs. Mutt It's long been thought that mutts are much healthier, both mentally and physically, than those pure bred for pedigree. While there may be some truth to this, it is not always the case. Author Michael Brandow describes how the quest for status

Feb 22, 2024 • 1:20:30

Actress Tippi Hedren Talks About Lions, Tigers And Ligers...Oh My.

Just Say No To Big Cats Actress Tippi Hedren (The Birds) is back to talk about the big cats at her sanctuary and legislation to stop the breeding of lions and tigers. She comes clean about her daughter's (actress Melanie Griffith) relationship with "Neil" the lion. Listen Now Pets Can Give You A Tax Break If you foster an animal, you can deduct some of the associated costs. Things like vet bills, food, grooming; they qualify as charitable donations, which are deductible up to 50% of your adju

Feb 15, 2024 • 1:20:33

Actress Kim Sill's Pet Project

Genius Idea For Shelter Pets Actress Kim Sill is back to tell us about her latest project. She's putting adoption stores inside malls. Kim is saving hundreds of death row cats, dogs and bunnies by changing their adoption venue to the more appealing atmosphere. Listen Now Valentine Dangers While you may not associate Valentine's Day with pet dangers, Doc Halligan from the Lucy Pet Foundation thinks you should be extra cautious. She see more animals the day after Valentines (only third after Chri

Feb 8, 2024 • 1:20:23

Making Clothing Out Of Roadkill

Road-kill Clothing Pamela Paquin is an "ethical designer." She collects road-kill to turn into "Petite Mort," or stoles, collars and coats. The average price is $1000 for one of her creations. Many of her clients are upscale and affluent. Pamela says this is a tribute to the animals. Listen Now Petco Stops Selling Treats From China Petco has kept it promise and removed all dog and cat threats made in China from the shelves of it stores nationwide. Last May, the chain became the first national

Feb 1, 2024 • 1:20:27

Experts Now Say "You Should Sleep With Your Pets."

Emotional Support Animals Often confused, there is a major difference between Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals. Lori Brooks has the lowdown on what this means for you and your Emotional Support Tarantula. Yes, he'll be able to get on a plane, but he may be legally turned away from your favorite restaurant. Listen Now Dog-napped! Stolen pets are on the rise. It doesn't matter what breed you have. An estimated two million pets were stolen last year in the United States. That's up 32%

Jan 25, 2024 • 1:20:26

Can Pets Commit Suicide? Animal Behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman Shares His Research.

Can Pets Commit Suicide? Dr. Nicholas Dodman (Program Director for the Animal Behavior Department at Tufts) researched several alleged cases of pet suicide to see if it's possible. He's here to report on his findings and to answer the provocative question. Listen Now Laws to Protect Pets Left Out in the Cold While many states mandate that pets are not allowed to be kept outdoors in extreme weather for extended periods of time without insulated housing, others barely consider hypothermia deaths

Jan 19, 2024 • 1:21:31

The Dog Food Dude Says "Share Your Food With Your Dog"

Share Your Food With Your Dog The "Dog Food Dude," Rick Woodford is back. He says you should share your food with your dog. But doesn't that go against everything we've been taught about proper nutrition? No, not if you're doing it right. Listen Now New York May Be First State to Ban De-clawing If Linda Rosenthal has her way; New York will be the first state to make it illegal to declaw a cat. The Manhattan assemblywoman has introduced a bill to ban the controversial procedure sometimes called

Jan 11, 2024 • 1:20:32

Is Dog Blood Different Than Cat Or Human Blood?

Pet Blood Banks Nicole Humphries runs a blood bank for companion animals. She'll answer the itching question, is dog's blood different than cat's, or is a German Shepard's blood different than a Pug's? And where does all this blood come from? You never see a pet blood-mobile in the neighborhood. Listen Now Cat Escapes Carrier on Delta Flight A mischievous cat escaped its carrier on board a Delta flight last week and to the horror of a cat fearing flight attendant, the cat roamed free in the ca

Jan 5, 2024 • 1:20:30

Bringing Pets Into Hospitals

Bringing Pets Into Hospitals Donna Jenkins is pioneering a movement to allow visitation of patient's personal pets during long-term treatment. She formed Zachary's Paw For Healing after her son passed from a terminal disease. During his final hours he requested a visit from the family pet but didn't want to sneak the dog into the cancer treatment facility. Listen Now Becker is Back Did you get a pet for the holiday? Dr. Marty Becker is back with tips that every new puppy or kitten owner should

Dec 28, 2023 • 1:20:16

Victoria Stilwell And The Secret Language of Dogs

The Secret Language of Dogs Accomplished dog trainer Victoria Stilwell returns to Animal Radio airwaves to help us decode our dog's behavior. She'll tell us what some common dog gestures mean. New studies show our dogs are much smarter than we give them credit for. Do dogs feel guilt? They sure look guilty when you catch them doing something bad. Listen Now Holiday Dangers for Pets Pet World Insider Robert Semrow has his list of the Top 5 Holiday Traditions That Can Land Your Pet on the Naught

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:20:28

Do You Sleep With Your Pets? You Need To Hear This.

High-Speed Rescue Mario Chiozza is this week's Hero Person. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw a dog tossed out of the car in front of him on Interstate 40. Despite the 55 mph. rush-hour traffic, he managed to capture the dog and save her. "Savior" is the catalyst for Mario's mission. Listen Now Licensing Groomers Animal Radio's very own Joey "Dogfather" Villani is behind legislation to protect your pet while they're at the groomer. Currently, anyone with a scissors can groom your pet.

Dec 14, 2023 • 1:20:33

Study Says: Fat Pets = Fat Pet Parents

GOD Spelled Backwards Actress Sylva Kelegian not only guests this week, but she is also our Hero Person. Changing focus from acting to animals, she's on a mission to reduce the homeless population in LA. She wrote a book about her journey. Listen Now College Pet Therapy There is not much out there to make taking college finals fun, but Iowa State University found a way to make them a bit less stressful. Pet therapy. ISU set up a room at the library where stressed out students could come in and

Dec 7, 2023 • 1:20:28

Pet-Nanny Share Wild Stories

After selling her successful Pet-sitting business, Lindsey Grant wrote a book about the strange and curious relationships we have with our pets. Some of her client's requests make for a noteworthy book. She'll also be talking about how Switzerland, her new home, treats animals. Listen Now Must-Hear Hero You'll love this week's Hero Person. She's 84-year-old Dolly Jefferson. And she had no qualms about intercepting angry coyotes to save a neighbor's dog. Now she's making news nationwide. Liste

Nov 30, 2023 • 1:19:56

TV Host Helps Pet Product Entrepreneurs

TV Host Helps Pet Product Entrepreneurs QVC's Carolyn Gracie loves her animals. Besides a house full of rescues, she also is quick to bring a pet into the QVC fold. "If you want to sell-out a product, bring a pet on TV with you," Carolyn advises. She regularly pitches products from small up-and-coming pet product entrepreneurs. Listen Now The Pet Chef Lisa Hennessy decided she was done with commercial dog food for her Collie. She started creating healthy, fresh dishes that her dog could share

Nov 24, 2023 • 1:20:31

Actor/TV Host John O'Hurley Spreads Warm Fuzzies.

John O'Hurley Yaps About The Thanksgiving Dog Show You might remember him from Seinfeld. He was the first winner on Dancing With The Stars and People's Sexiest Man of the Year. John O'Hurley, host of the National Dog Show on NBC, is back to spread Thanksgiving cheer and Holiday warm-fuzzies all over Animal Radio® airwaves. Listen Now Pet Ownership On The Rise More than half of the people in the nation have at least one pet according to a new Rasmussen survey. 49% have a dog and 23% have a cat.

Nov 16, 2023 • 1:20:32

Catifying Your House With Jackson Galaxy

Catification Cat expert Jackson Galaxy is back. This time he has great ideas for turning your house into a cat-friendly playground without losing its aesthetic appeal. It's not enough to just have a feeding bowl and litter anymore. Cats need stimulation. Jackson has a plan, even if you're a renter. Oh, did we mention we have giveaways of Jackson's book? Listen Now Human Separation Anxiety Forget about canine separation anxiety. Let's talk about how much we miss our pets when we go out of town.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1:19:26

Pet Prenups. Who Gets The Dog?

Pet-Prenup When a marriage breaks up, it's the children who often get caught in the middle, but pets can end up becoming the subjects of custody battles too. Now the British animal charity Blue Cross has come up with what it calls a 'Pet-Nup' that spells out who will get the family pet if a couple splits up. Listen Now Goldfish Undergoes Life Threatening Surgery You don't hear very often, maybe never, about a goldfish having an operation. But you don't often hear about a goldfish having a life-

Nov 2, 2023 • 1:20:33

Should Homeless People Have Pets?

Should Homeless People Have Pets? Dr. Gillian Squirrell has developed a nonprofit program, Working Dog LLC, for vulnerable adults and young people working with dogs as a way to develop interpersonal and workplace skills. Dr. Squirrell tells us that Working Dog LLC has a small fund for the development of ideas about how to improve support for homeless people and their animal companions. As we know, these clients and their animals can fall through gaps in service provision. Should homeless people

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:20:06

Cat Thwarts Suicide

Cat Thwarts Suicide Attempt San Francisco Police spent hours trying to convince a jumper not to jump. It wasn't until the officers brought in the jumper's tabby cat that the standoff ended. Never underestimate the bond between people and their pets. Listen Now Pet Obesity Continues To GROW Being overweight can seriously impact our health and that of our pets. The Association for Pet Obesity estimates that nearly 54% of cats and dogs in the US are overweight or obese. Lori Brooks has tips to tel

Oct 19, 2023 • 1:20:20

Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray Gets Catty

Doug Gray Guests Animal Radio's Season of Stars continues with the lead singer for The Marshall Tucker Band, Doug Gray. He shares his life with animals, including anecdotes about his Persian kitties, "Cheech & Chong." Listen Now Overprotective Owners Are you fearful that your dog will catch a disease if you let him out of the yard. You're not alone. Numbers of "backyard prisoners" are growing and causing more behavioral problems in the long run. Both Vladae and Dr. Debbie have answers to battle

Oct 12, 2023 • 1:20:05

1244. The Truth About Dog-Lick Bacteria

Charleston Airport's Newest Employee Russ Kennedy holds down security at Charleston's Yeager Airport. He's also the handler for Greg, a border collie that clears runways from geese and other wildlife that could cause a fatal aircraft accident. Listen Now The Truth About Dog-Lick Bacteria A Wisconsin man made headlines after a dog lick led to a rare infection resulting in the amputation of part of his legs and arms. This has set off unwarranted alarm. While the bacterium is extremely common in

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:19:28

Should You Trust Pet DNA Tests?

Should You Trust Pet DNA Tests? Dr. Lisa Moses says there is a place for DNA tests, but only as a novelty. While these tests may show a predisposition towards breed specific diseases, she warns against making medical decisions based on a DNA swab or blood tests. Listen Now What We Know About Our Cat Food A study of 2,000 cat owners reveals many of them are oblivious about what foods could be harmful to their cat's health. More than 50% of those questioned did not know that milk, grapes, raisin

Sep 28, 2023 • 1:20:30

Turning Your Pet Into A Social Media Influencer. Wise Words From An Expert.

Turning Your Pet Into A Viral Sensation Kelly Lund and Loki, his Husky - Wolf mix, didn't intentionally become a viral Internet sensation. Kelly casually posted a picture on Instagram that was picked up by Reddit, Bored Panda and Buzzfeed. Now Loki has a half-million followers and a new book. Kelly will give us tips on making your pet a star. Listen Now Pit Bulls Aren't Getting A Fair Shake Fiona Gilbert has Multiple Sclerosis. a degenerative neurological condition that affected her ability

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:20:37

What Does It Mean When Your Favorite Drinking Buddy Is The Cat?

Cocktails for Pets Taryn Nahm wants you to kick back a few cocktails with your pet. She says you can bond with your pet while you relax with a beverage. Taryn created pet cocktails that look just like the human adult versions, except without alcohol. Listen Now Fear Free Tips You Can Use Do you have trouble getting your pet to the vet? You're not alone. Certified Trainer Mikkel Becker has some great ideas for making a vet visits easy and enjoyable. Check out our Fear Free Expert Series. List

Sep 15, 2023 • 1:19:57

A Therapy Duck? Can Kissing Your Pet Make You Fat?

Diva Duck Shellie Powell has an unusual pet. She is the proud guardian of "Diva," a pet duck that wears a diaper and shoes. Diva goes with Shellie everywhere, including Walmart, Target and PetSmart. Shellie is training Diva the Duck to be a Therapy Pet. Listen Now Taking The Fear Free Movement Home Many veterinarians are practicing "Fear Free." Pets that like going to the veterinarian are generally healthier. Now, the Fear Free movement is coming to your home with ideas for enriching your pet'

Sep 7, 2023 • 1:20:23

Nude Birding. Yes, It's A Thing.

Nude Birding Olaf Danielson has made a hobby out of birding without any clothes. Olaf is an author, religious scholar, storyteller and adventurer. He will share some of his favorite stories of seeking out rare and exotic avian wildlife... while naked as a jaybird. Listen Now Who is Tracking Your Pet Purchases? With the pet industry growing so fast, any information that can be gained from your purchases for your pets is going to be extrapolated every way possible for those companies which profi

Aug 31, 2023 • 1:19:57

5 Signs You Need To Get To The Vet ASAP!

Lost Pet Recovery Donna Lewis is a Lost Pet Recovery Expert for LostMyDoggie.com & LostMyKitty.com. This nationwide service will automatically dial all the phones within the radius of the lost pet alerting neighbors. Does this work? The service claims an 85% success rate. If you've lost your pet and have the cash, then this might be a good solution. Listen Now Your Cat Probably Doesn't Miss You When You're Away According to a study that observed the relationships between a number of cats and t

Aug 24, 2023 • 1:19:29

Black Dog Syndrome - Using Pets To Teach Anti-Bullying

Black Dog Syndrome While there is no hard evidence to back Black Dog Syndrome, it is largely felt that black animals take a back seat when it comes to adoption. Pet Photographer Fred Levy believes it's because they are hard to photograph and don't look desirable online photos. He'll have tips for photographing your black dog or cat. Listen Now Selecting A New Car With Your Pet In Mind So who influences you when you need to buy a car? According to Auto-trader, more than half of America's 54 mill

Aug 17, 2023 • 1:19:39

Things Your Vet Wished You Worried About More

Things Your Vet Wished You Worried About More Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker has a list of things he wishes his clients would pay more attention to than they do. He'll also tell you what you unnecessarily worry too much about. Listen Now Healthiest Breeds Pet Breeds compiled a list of 33 dog breeds that either have a clean health record, or are associated with only one, two or three health problems at most. And, the top seven have NO major or minor health concerns at a

Aug 10, 2023 • 1:19:23

The Chicken Chick Is Back! Who Gets Custody Of The Dog?

The Chicken Chick Chickens are more popular than ever in urban settings and as pets. By popular demand, we're having the Chicken Chick on the show to share her vast chicken knowledge. Even if you aren't considering a fowl friend, Kathy Mormino will amuse and educate. Listen Now Photographing Your Pet Amanda Jones is one of the top best pet photographers in the nation. Her last collaboration is a coffee-table book with 30 dogs photographed during their youth and again in their senior years. It'

Aug 3, 2023 • 1:20:28

The Nasty Truth About Anesthesia Free Dental Cleaning

The Truth About Anesthesia Free Dental Your local pet store may offer an Anesthesia Free Dental Cleaning. This is NOT an alternative to teeth cleaning. Doc Halligan says a real cleaning will help your pet avoid serious trouble down the line with infection of vital organs. Listen Now Movies Impacting Breed Popularity After analyzing a number of movies released between 1927 and 2004 featuring dogs and evaluating AKC registration trends, researchers confirmed that movies definitely have an impact

Jul 28, 2023 • 1:21:09

Pet Store Switcharoo. Would Customers Even Notice?

Uber for Dog-Walkers Tobi Skovron has created an App that will summon a vetted dog-walker. He touts his high-end service as the next step in the evolution of pet-based technology. Listen Now Protecting Your Pet From The Sun Our pets are at a higher risk than we are for sun-related Melanomas. You need to protect them from the sun, even if they're indoor animals. Dogfather Joey Villani and Dr. Debbie share what you need to know for your pet's safety and well being. Listen Now 10-Year-Old Hero

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:20:23

To Kiss Your Dog or Not To Kiss Your Dog

Katherine and Maverick Katherine Schwarzenegger (daughter of Arnold and Maria) is an ASPCA Ambassador and bestselling author. She has a children's book, which will empower young readers to help dogs who find themselves in shelters and animal rescues. She's our guest this week. Listen Now To Kiss Your Dog or Not To Kiss Your Dog A USA Today article cited lots of research and experts both for and against dogs licking humans on the lips. For example: There are more than 700 different types of bac

Jul 13, 2023 • 1:20:55

Does Laser Therapy For Pets Really Work?

Laser Therapy on Pets Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is excited about his handy gadget. It's only the size of an iPhone Plus but it has multiple applications in the veterinarian's office. Could Laser Therapy be used on your pets? Listen Now Canine Flu Update This year's strain of Canine Flu is different than past epidemics. There is a vaccine for the previous strain but not for this new one. Veterinarians are looking for new ways to fight the new virus that seems to be

Jul 7, 2023 • 1:21:53

Brian Skerry Is Swimming With The Sharks

Swimming With The Sharks Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater photographing sharks. He says they're misunderstood and not the evil beasts portrayed by Hollywood and the media. He'll share stories including some scary (Skerry) moments. Listen Now Rescue Express Mike McCarthy made his millions in software development. After retiring, he decided to take on a new project transporting thousands of adoptable pets from saturated shelters in Southern California to the Northwest Un

Jun 28, 2023 • 1:20:25

Dog Changes Mobster's Ways - James Guiliani Is Our Guest

Mobster Turned Animal Advocate Special guest James Guiliani was a bad dude. He hung with Gotti and spent time behind bars. He was a drug-addicted ex-con on the verge of suicide when a dog and a dame changed his life for the better. James says "If you think the mafia is bad, try animal rescue." Listen Now Barriers Prohibit Seniors From Pet Ownership Research published in Activities, Adaption & Aging calls for increased understanding about older adults and the current barriers, which limit older

Jun 23, 2023 • 1:21:53

Dog Walking Pays Pretty Darn Well!

Good Dog, Happy Baby Dog Trainer Michael Wombacher has developed a twelve-step program to introduce your dogs to a new baby or family member. There is no need to get rid of the dog just because you're expecting. If done properly, your dog and child can live harmoniously and thrive together. Listen Now OMG - One More Generation When Olivia Ries was 7-years-old, she started a non-profit organization to save endangered animals. That was five years ago. Since then, she has spoken to dignitaries and

Jun 15, 2023 • 1:22:23

Did Your Dog Really Come From A Rescue? Kim Kavin Isn't So Sure.

The Dog Merchants Driven by her incredible curiosity, Kim Kavin uncovered the world of dog auctions. 11 BILLION dollars exchanges hands during the buying and selling of companion animals. Even the so-called 'rescues' are partaking in the auction process, using donated dollars to buy, rehabilitate and adopt these dogs at considerably high prices. While not necessarily humane, nor ethical, it's all legal simply because pets are viewed as property in the eyes of the law. Listen Now Battling Pet Al

Jun 8, 2023 • 1:20:23

Can Dogs Recognize Faces from Pictures?

Bee Stings, Insect & Snake Bites Besides the ticks and the fleas, as well as the many other creepy crawlers out there that can get on our pets, we also need to worry about bees, insects and snakes. Doc Halligan tells us what to do if a bee stings your dog or cat? She jokes that people tell her that they let their cats play with spiders. She says you should NEVER let your cat play with spiders. Listen Now Disaster Preparedness Animal Radio's Pet Word Insider Robert Semrow wants to make sure you

Jun 1, 2023 • 1:20:53

Sad Animal Facts

Whales Gain 200 Pounds A Day While the book is titled Sad Animal Facts, it's hardly a sad book. Cartoons drawn by Brooke Barker unleash the unknown and curious truths behind some of our favorite animals. Did you know Turtles breath out their butt, or that Giraffes only sleep 3 hours a day? Listen Now Choosing The Right Bra When Horseback Riding Women and girls (and some men) who ride horses, but do not wear a sports bra, could be causing undue stress to the horse, according to a study by Portsm

May 26, 2023 • 1:21:30

What Pet Owners Need To Know About This Year's Tick Season

You Can Stroke Me Here, But Not There Cat Behaviorist Sarah Ellis has a pretty cool job. She does research on how and where cats like to be touched. Sarah found that there are certain parts of the cat's body that are better than others when it comes to petting and stroking. She'll reveal her results and explain why she thinks strangers have better luck petting cats than the cat's owner. Listen Now Tick Talk Only second to fleas, ticks are a fairly common pest. Some of the diseases that ticks ca

May 18, 2023 • 1:21:28

What Your Veterinarian Isn't Telling You.

What Your Vet Isn't Telling You Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker will tell you what information your veterinarian may be withholding; and conversely, what he/she shouldn't be telling you. We hope you have an honest and transparent vet for your pets. Listen Now Selling Pets for Research Buried in a massive government-spending bill is a provision that will shut down shady animal dealers who buy and sell pets for research, all paid for by your tax dollars. But, that could ch

May 11, 2023 • 1:21:54

Dog Guru Zak George On Service Dog Fraud

Making Training Your Dog Enjoyable Zak George is back and he has tips on making training your dog enjoyable for both you and your furry-friend. He believes that if your dog likes to do what your training them to do, you will be more successful. He'll also talk about Service Dog fraud. Listen Now Virtual Chicken Petting Imagine leaving your dog at home while it turns on the smart TV and chooses a program to watch. Lori Brooks will tell you about the new technology. She'll also tell you about Vi

May 4, 2023 • 1:20:23

Go For The Primates, Stay For The Sloths!

Sloth Love Most every social media butterfly has seen at least one cute video of a sloth (if not, check out our Facebook page). These litter critters are so cute, that many people want one as a pet. Photographer Sam Trull says she "went to Costa Rica for the primates but stayed for the sloths." She has the lowdown on sloths, and she says people think they're slow. She says "they can be fast when they want to, and their nails are pretty scary too." Listen Now Doggy DNA Nabs Poop Offenders A lux

Apr 27, 2023 • 1:18:24

Are We Smart Enough To Know How Smart Animals Are?

Dog Lawyer Attorney Jeremy Cohen gave up his insurance fraud law practice to focus only on dogs. He is one of the few "dog only" lawyers in the U.S. Jeremy represents dangerous dogs that usually have a death sentence. He tells us that lots of people have threatened him and harass him, but it's worth it if he can save the life of a dog. Listen Now Maybe We're Not Smart Enough To Know Dr. Frans de Waal asks the poignant question, "Are we smart enough to know how smart animals are?" Many of us s

Apr 21, 2023 • 1:20:24

Pot For Pets? Dr. Steve Katz Thinks So.

Pot for Pets? Dr. Stephan Katz explains how he is using parts of the marijuana plant to create a therapeutic treat for pets. Do animals respond the same as humans to medical marijuana? What is the legality of pot for pets? These burning questions and more are finally answered. Listen Now To Flush or Not To Flush It may be hard to believe, but people still flush kitty litter down the toilet. Not only is it bad for the pipes, Doc Halligan says it's bad for marine life. Apparently there is a par

Apr 13, 2023 • 1:19:34

Howard's Wife, Beth Stern Lets The Cat Out Of The Bag.

Beth Stern Guests Yes, she is the wife of Howard Stern. But more importantly, Beth Ostrosky - Stern is an avid animal advocate. She's fostering a bunch of animals at home. She says Howard is really into her pets and sometimes he'll get very emotional when the animals find homes. Listen Now Cats Actually Have A Language Con Slobodchikoff is studying animal linguistics. He's noticing patterns that indicate language among cats and even prairie dogs. He even says that someday we may have an App th

Apr 6, 2023 • 1:19:43

Is Your Dog A Genius? Now Your Cat Can Post Pics On Instagram.

Is Your Dog A Genius? Nat Geo's Dr. Brian Hare hosts a three-part series devoted to finding the genius in your dog with interactive games you can play. Tapping into your dog's 'smarts' is easy as knowing the activities in which they exceed. Listen Now Smart Inventions For Pets Scott Harris co-invented a cat feather-toy that can be remotely controlled from a smart-phone. They've installed 21 of these toys at shelters nationwide. With a click of a button, you too can play with the animals up for

Mar 30, 2023 • 1:19:35

Are Dog Owners Really Happier Than Cat Owners?

Cat Survives 8-Days Being Shipped In Box By Owner Cupcake is an incredibly lucky cat. The Siamese survived being stuck inside a small cardboard box for eight days and 260 miles after her owner accidentally mailed her. The owner didn't see Cupcake snoozing inside the package as she packed it with DVDs. Then she dropped the box in the mail. The package's recipients were stunned to open the box and find the cute cat curled up alongside the movies they'd bought. Cupcake was reunited with her tearfu

Mar 23, 2023 • 1:19:29

Cat Owners Are More Neurotic And Less Happy Than Dog Owners

Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats!?! Research from Manhattanville College confirms what you may suspect... cat owners are more neurotic and less happy than dog owners. Assistant Professor Katherine Bao explains the results of this study and talks about ongoing research. Listen Now Batman Set Made Into Birdhouses The very "Batty" Rob Mies joins us to explain why they've cut up the Batman vs. Superman movie set and made bat-houses, signed by the actors (even Ben Affleck & Zack Snyder) and auctioned

Mar 16, 2023 • 1:19:28

Life With A Pet Pig

Pigs As Pets The very charismatic Debra Jo Chiapuzio is back to tell us about life with a pet pig. She says her dog thinks the swine is a yummy-treat. If you've ever considered a pig for a pet, you must hear this interview. Debra, who is responsible for creating the Emma Zen Organization, raised funds to supply local fire departments with pet-oxygen masks. Now she's behind the "Food Train" to help rescued pigs. Listen Now Protective Order Protects Pets of Domestic Abuse A new federal bill in se

Mar 10, 2023 • 1:21:23

What You Really Need To Know About Your Pet's Microchip

Rocker Marlon Hargis Talks About His Furry Friends He's still around and touring for the animals. From the band Exile (Kiss You All Over), Marlon Hargis is our guest; and saying he loves our furry friends is an understatement. He even does a benefit concert for a homeless pets and people organization. Listen Now Canned vs. Kibble - Moist vs. Dry Doc Halligan is here to settle the age-old question, should we be feeding our pets dry food or from a can? The answer may depend on many factors. Is d

Mar 3, 2023 • 1:21:22

Actress Joyce DeWitt Talks Dogs - Vapes Top The List Of ER Veterinary Visits

Joyce DeWitt Guests She played Janet, the brunette on Three's Company. Joyce DeWitt is our special guest this week and she's "talking dogs." She starred in a Hallmark made-for-TV movie about dogs. Listen Now GPS Microchip Fraud? Karen Hanover was a recent guest on Animal Radio® and discussed a new device she and her mother created called Escape Alert, a GPS microchip that could track your dog if he/she ever got lost. Hanover signed a plea deal in federal court stating that she bilked 48 people

Feb 24, 2023 • 1:19:59

Pet-Sitters Can Make Up To A Million Dollars. Here's How

Quit Your Stupid Job Beth Stultz of PetSit.com wants you to quit your dumb job and become a pet-sitter! She says you can make anywhere between 50,000 to a MILLION a year doing what you love. Beth will tell you how to get started. Listen Now Pet Dental Health Month Sure, everyone is telling you to brush your pet's teeth daily. But are you? Of course not. Not because you don't care, but because it can be a tremendously complex undertaking. Doc Halligan and Joey Villani have the lowdown on brushi

Feb 17, 2023 • 1:20:04

Batman's Burt Ward Sleeps With 300lb Dogs

From Caped Crusader to Canine Crusader Actor Burt Ward was the original 'Robin' on the hit series Batman. Because of security issues during Batman's filming, he had to have two large breed dogs with him all the time. Now he's devoted to giant breed dogs and runs the Gentle Giant Rescue. He tells Animal Radio that as many as 25 Great Danes share his bed with him and his wife Tracy. Listen Now The Secret Life of Mac Inspired by the viral videos of cats stealing clothes and other items, author M

Feb 9, 2023 • 1:18:38

What Would Your Pet Say About You If They Could Talk?

What If Your Pet Could Talk? There have been some new advances in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), which suggest the dream of being able to talk with animals could really happen. With the help of A.I., scientists are learning how to translate animals' vocalizations and facial expressions into something we can understand. Listen Now Dog Flu Is Year Round Canine Influenza, more commonly known as the 'dog flu' is not the same virus as the human flu. For humans, there is a flu season in which the vi

Feb 3, 2023 • 1:20:31

Prince Lorenzo Borghese Relocates Death Row Dogs

The Prince is Back! Prince Lorenzo Borghese has returned for his second time on Animal Radio. While he never found love on ABC's The Bachelor, he did find a special love for the animals. He helps relocate homeless animals on death row in Georgia to new forever homes in Jersey. Listen Now FBI Tracks Animal Abuse This year, for the first time, the FBI has begun tracking animal abuse the same way it tracks other major crimes such as murder, arson, and assault, so animal cruelty is now a Class A f

Jan 26, 2023 • 1:20:31

'Snake Whisperer' Brian Barczyk Gets The Girls

Snake-Whisperer Gets The Girls Brian Barczyk loves reptiles. He has 30,000 snakes. Brian breeds them and sends them all over the globe to his snake-lovin' brethren. He's been bit 100,000 times he estimates and his colorful life is ripe for a TV reality series. Are you listening NatGeo? Oh, and no, he's not single. In fact, the chicks dig it. Listen Now Security K9's For Schools Following the Sandy Hook tragedy, Mark Gomer got the idea to put Canine Protection Dogs into schools to sniff-out fir

Jan 20, 2023 • 1:20:27

'Charm School For Wayward Cats' Founder Shawn Simons - The Best Rescue Story Of The Decade

Charm School for Wayward Cats Shawn Simons said she accidentally started herding and domesticating feral kittens for adoption. What began as a hobby has turned into one of the best rescue stories of the decade. Simons is making a difference for feral and homeless feline across Los Angeles county. She even enlists high-profile celebs to help with her cause. Listen Now Pets Save On Your Medical Bills Two researchers from George Mason University in Virginia have calculated a savings of more than

Jan 14, 2023 • 1:20:36

"Boomer The Dog" Says He's A Dog In A Man's Body

"Boomer The Dog" Guests Delivered from obscurity by NatGeo's Taboo, Boomer is a dog in a man's body. Some have issues with a grown man dressing up as a dog, eating dog food, and barking out commands. Boomer was inspired by Disney's Shaggy DA movie and hasn't been the same since. Boomer explains his world in this special Animal Radio interview. Listen Now Pet Friendly House David Beart is building his house especially for his dog. He's teamed up with many manufacturers to stock his pet-friendl

Jan 6, 2023 • 1:20:32

'Rare Earth' Keyboardist Rescues Dog From Drowning. Mike Bruner Is Our Guest.

I Just Want To Celebrate Rare Earth Keyboardist Mike Bruner is our "Hero Person of the Week." He fell into a frozen lake while rescuing a dog that had also fallen in. Mike tells the whole story and even yaps about his menagerie at home. Listen Now There's An App for That Lauren Drabble is pitching her new smartphone app. The software allows you to easily find rescue and resources for injured wildlife. The next time you run into a wild animal that's hurt, you'll know exactly who to contact to

Dec 29, 2022 • 1:20:39

Parsing The Hottest CBD Trends For Pets

Parsing The Hottest CBD Trend Topping the list of the biggest pet trends is the use of CBD, a bi-product of marijuana. Dozens of new CBD products have begun popping up. Some might not be so good for your pet and may actually contain arsenic. Dr. Debbie and Lori Brooks explore the pros and cons before you make an informed decision. Listen Now Emotional Support Alligator at New Orleans Airport It's not uncommon to see dogs or cats being used at major airports as a de-stressor. When you step off a

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:20:06

Mayor Takes Dying Dog On Bucket-list Road Trip

Mayor Takes Terminally Ill Pet On Trip Across America When someone you love is terminally ill, you may do whatever you can to make the little time left count. Attleboro Massachusetts Mayor Paul Heroux took his dying dog Mura on a cross-country bucket-list trip. He says "Filling up my gas tank: $40. Staying at a sketchy hotel: $60. The look on Mura's face after she just ate a nasty freeway gas station hot dog: Priceless." The animal friendly politician has also gone to far lengths to make his gov

Dec 16, 2022 • 1:20:38

Why Is It More Painful When A Pet Dies Than A Human Loss?

A Loss That's Hard to Explain to the Boss Losing a furry-companion can be as upsetting (if not more) than losing a human friend. But try explaining that to most bosses and they'll laugh in your face. However, more employers are beginning to include pet bereavement leave in their employment policies. Dr. Sandra Grossman has researched this movement and will explain. Listen Now World's Largest Cloning Factory The world's largest animal cloning factory is under construction in China, with plans to

Dec 9, 2022 • 1:20:29

Bill Berloni Yaps About Training Animals For TV

From Wags To Riches You've most likely seen his work on film even if you don't recognize him. Bill Berloni is an animal trainer for stage and screen. His reality series on the Discovery Channel follows him around as he trains animals from the shelter for TV and movies. Listen Now Deadly Old Wives Tales Dr. Debbie says using Chewing Tobacco to worm your pet could kill them. Still, that's one of the more popular Internet home remedies for pets. Please don't rely on Dr. Google to treat your pets

Dec 2, 2022 • 1:20:28

Iconic Singer Eric Burdon Shares Strange 'Animal' Stories

A Real Animal Singer/Songwriter Eric Burdon (The Animals/War) guests this weekend on Animal Radio. He'll talk about his affinity for Elephants, and what he's doing about it. Eric will also share his experience living in a zoo. Listen Now Creating a Fear Free World for Your Pets When two competing radio hosts get together, they must have something really important to talk about. Sure enough, Steve Dale and Hal Abrams team up to talk about the Fear Free movement and how it can benefit your pet.

Nov 25, 2022 • 1:20:35

Actor John O'Hurley, Musician Tanya Tucker and 'Cat-Daddy' Jackson Galaxy Take Over Animal Radio

John O'Hurley is Back Co-host of NBC's Thanksgiving Day National Dog Show; actor John O'Hurley (J. Peterman on Seinfeld) is back for the 14th year to share fun stories about the dogs in his life. He'll also take a stab at pronouncing the new breed names in this year's Thanksgiving Day show. At home, John has two dogs, a Cavalier King Charles named Sadie and a Havanese named Lucy. John says that everything he knows about dogs he learned at the National Dog Show from the breeders and from walking

Nov 24, 2022 • 1:20:34

CBD For Your Pets? Here's The Lowdown

CBD for Pets You've probably heard about CBD, or Cannabidiol, a cannabis compound boasting significant medical benefits. Research on the safety and efficacy in pets is still in its early stages according to Dr. Joe Wakshlag. He'll help us parse out all the claims and navigate the double-talk. Listen Now Selfies Include Pets Pet owners are being asked if, and why, they include their cat or dog in selfies posted to social media as part of new research into our relationships with our pets. Dr. Lo

Nov 10, 2022 • 1:20:46

Actor Ed Begley Jr. Talks About Your Pet's Carbon Pawprint

Your Pet's Carbon Paw-print Actor Ed Begley Jr. is well-known for being green before green was cool. He'll share ideas for reducing your pet's carbon paw-print and saving money at the same time. Listen Now Canine Fender Bender  A woman recently returned from her shopping trip at the mall to discover her car had been hit by a vehicle driven by three dogs. She later learned the owner had left it running with the animals inside and they somehow managed to put it into gear. Listen Now Top Pet Acc

Nov 3, 2022 • 1:20:29

1195. Dog Learns To Skateboard By Watching Neighborhood Kids

George The Skateboarding Dog Nadine Singel never tried to train her bulldog to skateboard. When you see him surfing the concrete with such passion and skill, it's hard to believe that he picked up the sport by watching neighborhood kids skateboarding. You'll love George's story. Listen Now Why You Should Adopt A Senior Pet Senior pets are often the most undesirable pets to adopt. But seniors actually make great pets. So says Kim Skarritt, founder of the Silver Muzzle Cottage, a rescue and hosp

Oct 28, 2022 • 1:20:34

1194. Can Your Dog Be Repossessed? ASPCA Goes After Predatory Lenders

Celebrating Halloween With Your Pet A mere 16% of us dress our pets for Halloween. This year, there are more choices than ever for unique costumes. Costume maker Allison Albert shares her latest and greatest designs. Dr. Debbie has tips for those pets that just aren't into this scary holiday. Listen Now Common Flea Meds Causing Seizures The FDA has issued a warning that flea medications in the Isoxazoline class such as Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica may do more than just combat flea

Oct 21, 2022 • 1:19:39

1193. Pet Marijuana Toxicity A Growing Problem

Can Dogs Be Gay? Dogs may exhibit behavior that we, as humans, construe as sexual behavior. The truth of the matter is that it has more to do with dominance and not sexual preference. Alan Kabel unravels the mystery that has many of us scratching our head in confusion. Listen Now Flight of The Butterflies Dr. Chip Taylor was the advisor of the 3-D hit IMAX movie "Flight of the Butterflies." He explains the intriguing migration of the Monarch from Mexico to Canada. You might be surprised about

Oct 13, 2022 • 1:20:35

1192. Actress/Comedian Nicole Sullivan Talks About The Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats

Funny-lady Nicole Sullivan's Sleeping Arrangements America's Favorite Dog Walker, actress & comedian Nicole Sullivan (King of Queens - MadTV) is our guest. She wants you to know about the Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats. She's also wants you to know her sleeping arrangements. Listen Now DON'T Give Your Dog a Bone Vets are now warning people not to give their dog a bone because it could kill them. And, if you're thinking that only applies to cooked bones, which break and splinter

Oct 6, 2022 • 1:21:27

1191. What's It Really Like To Clone Your Dog? Comedian Elayne Boosler Guests.

He Cloned His Dog! George Semel cloned his dog after it was mauled by a Rottweiler. Now the Koreans are holding his three cloned puppies for ransom. They want more than the $50,000 he was initially asked to pay. And what proof does he have that these are actually cloned animals? None yet. Join us as TLC's "I Cloned My Pet" films this compelling interview. Listen Now Cemetery Welcomes Man's Best Friend Families have been known to skirt cemetery rules in trying to reunite Fido or Patches with th

Sep 29, 2022 • 1:19:38

1190. Baby Boomers Giving Up On Pets

Moving Animals For The Rich And Famous If your last airplane flight had you sitting next to a baboon, it could've been for a client of Pacific Pet Transport, the latest company to get a Reality TV show. They move animals for the rich and famous. From rhinos to snakes, James Nelligan shares their travels and spills the beans on Alanis Morissette and several other big names. Listen Now Banned Pit Bulls Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has many up in arms over these ridiculous laws. What's the r

Sep 22, 2022 • 1:21:04

1189. The Most Bizarre And Exceptional Dogs, Cats, Fish, Birds And Insects

Ripley's Strangest Animals Ripley's Believe It Or Not is back for their parade down Animal Radio avenue with the most-bizarre and exceptional dogs, cats, fish, birds and insects. We are proud to have more giveaways of the new coffee-table book. Listen Now Smartphones for Cows The age-old task of determining when your milk-cow is in heat is over. A French company has designed a cell-gadget that attaches to the cows genitalia and automatically texts you when it detects an increase in temperature

Sep 16, 2022 • 1:21:09

1188. Grab Your Pet For This Live 'Blessing Of The Animals'

Blessing of the Animals He's back to bless your dogs, cats, fish, birds, snakes, and even your iguanas! Dr. James Capers claims to be fluent in "parrot" among other languages. His charismatic personality will put a smile on your face and his blessing will bring your pet years of happiness. Listen Now Rock Eating Kitty Dr. Debbie takes on some of America's biggest challenges every week. This week it's all about a cat that eats rocks. What would make a kitty do such a thing. How do you stop this

Sep 8, 2022 • 1:20:37

1187. Comedian/Actress Debra Wilson Talks About Long, Slimy, Slithering Pets

Actress/Comedian Debra Wilson Guests Debra Wilson has a thing for long, slimy, slithering reptiles. In fact, he shares her life with one. Get all the gooey details and find out why she's Nuts for Mutts. Listen Now Dancing Dogs Author Jon Katz is back and this time he's sharing short stories about our strange and unique connection to our animals. You're not alone when you spoil your furry family. Listen Now Special Dog Gets Second Leash on Life Nakio was a prime candidate to be euthanized whe

Sep 1, 2022 • 1:20:44

1186. Clint Eastwood's Daughter, Alison Shares Animal Stories

Clint Eastwood's Daughter Talks Animals Alison Eastwood talks about her Reality TV show on Nat Geo. "Animal Invaders" focuses on exotic animals that are living in inadequate conditions. Alison talks about life with dad and says Clint is allergic to horses, making much of his early days of film a tough act. Listen Now Living Piggy Bank A Florida couple doesn't seem to have any need for a piggy bank, since their ten-year-old beagle Arnie appears to be more than willing to fill the role of money-

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:20:28

1185. Nat Geo's Dr. Pol Talks About Having A Camera Crew Watch His Every Move.

Nat Geo's Incredible Dr. Pol Not only is he Incredible, but he has quite the sense of humor also. Dr. Pol describes what it's like to have a camera watching your every move, including when his arm is two feet up a cow's ... well ... you know. Listen Now Puppy IN Pants Results In Animal Cruelty A Colorado woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after allegedly shoving her Chihuahua puppy down her pants. The incident occurred during a domestic dispute in which policed found Johna T

Aug 19, 2022 • 1:20:37

1184. Actor Jamie Farr Talks Animals

M*A*S*H's "Klinger", Jamie Farr Guests Known for his outlandish role on the long-running series M*A*S*H, Jamie Farr started his career cleaning the cages of chinchillas. Animals have always been a part of his life and he's proud to share his story. Listen Now What Are The Chances Your Pet Will Be Lost? The ASPCA did a survey of pet owners to find out if they ever lost their pets. A Whopping 15% misplaced their furry companion in the last 5 years. What is the best technique for keeping track of

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:20:56

1183. Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

Lake Algae Can Be Harmful For Your Dog If your dog likes to swim, it's probably best to make sure he only swims in the pool this summer. Pollution Control Agency is asking swimmers and pet owners to be aware of algae-ridden lakes and foul-smelling water after toxins from the blue-green blooms killed some dogs last month. Listen Now Should You Have Pet Insurance? If you don't have it, you've probably asked yourself whether you should have pet insurance for when the unexpected happens. Since pets

Aug 4, 2022 • 1:20:27

1182. The 10 Weirdest Animal Laws

Strange Animal Laws David Rosengard, a Staff Attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) explores the 10 Weirdest Animal Laws on the Books. He'll also share some of the important work the ALDF does for animals worldwide by being a voice for the voiceless. Listen Now How Much Would You Spend to Save Your Pet? More and more pet parents these days are willing to go the financial distance for their pets to give them the best. Americans dog owners spend $2,033 toward their pets on average eac

Jul 28, 2022 • 1:21:09

1181. The Cat That Steals Underwear From Neighbors

Sloth Love Most every social media butterfly has seen at least one cute video of a sloth (if not, check out our Facebook page). These litter critters are so cute, that many people want one as a pet. Photographer Sam Trull says she "went to Costa Rica for the primates but stayed for the sloths." She has the lowdown on sloths, and she says people think they're slow. She says "they can be fast when they want to, and their nails are pretty scary too." Listen Now Personal Pet Check Up You know you

Jul 21, 2022 • 1:20:40

1180. When Ugly = Cute - Funny Vet Stories

What Happens To Your Pet If Something Happens To You? You don't have to be Leona Helmsley to plan for your pet if you should die. Estate Attorney AJ Fudge is our guest. She says it's easy to plan for any eventuality, but you should know how. Simply putting your pet in your will isn't enough, as that may be contested. Listen Now Funny Vet Stories Dr. Bo Brock has just about seen it all, despite living in the middle of nowhere. He's treated just about every animal, from Ostriches to Elephants. H

Jul 14, 2022 • 1:20:57

1179. 5 Secret Activities Your Pets Do While You're Gone

The Vet Life Dr. Diarra Blue from Animal Planet's hit show, The Vet Life, is our special guest. He's an over-the-top charismatic professional that has some great stories about his unusual practice in Houston. Listen Now Pet Flipping Animal rights groups say pet flipping is becoming a growing problem because of a rise in social media use. Pet flipping is when a person sees a pet on social media websites, like Facebook or Craigslist, they get the pet with phony information, then sell the animal

Jul 7, 2022 • 1:20:45

1178. Diseases That Humans Can Get From Their Cats, Dogs And Even Turtles.

Diseases Your Pet Can Give You Doc Halligan has some creepy news about Zoonotic disease that humans can get from their cats, dogs and even turtles. While the good doctor doesn't want you to be scared of your pet, she says it's good to be aware of the risks. And pregnant women....listen up! Listen Now The Misunderstood Pit-Bull The youthful and charismatic Bronwen Dickey has made her fight about the Pit-Bull. The years of research that went into her new book easily qualifies her as an expert on

Jun 30, 2022 • 1:21:11

1177. I Tried The Weirdest Pet Products On The Internet

I Tried The Weirdest Pet Products On The Internet From the Licki Brush to the Puppoose, The Washington Post's Sadie Dingfelder tried some of the oddest pet products for sale online. She'll tell us how it went. For instance, give your dog a toy - a rawhide chew, a tennis ball, or even this little plush figurine of Donald Trump - and your dog, regardless of political affiliation, will immediately tear it to shreds. Cats, on the other hand, dispose of their belongings by looking at them with such d

Jun 24, 2022 • 1:21:33

1176. Quitting Your Dumb Job To Work With Animals

Doggy Limousine Service Daniel Williams quit his regular job to open a pet transport business, like Zoo-ber. He says it's going well although he has one customer than demands he talks to their dog only in "baby-talk." Listen Now Fighting Fleas We're on the heels of another big flea season. Chances are good your pets will get fleas, unless you live in Las Vegas or Phoenix. Is there a safer solution than the traditional topicals? Doc Halligan says there are lots of safe remedies for the 'battle

Jun 24, 2022 • 1:21:30

1175. Is 'Big Brother' Tracking My Pet's Microchip?

FDA Warns Dog Owners About Xylitol The Federal Drug and Food Administration is warning dog owners about a new diet Peanut Butter made with an alternative sweetener. 'Xylitol' can shut a dog's kidney down in a matter of minutes. Listen Now The Lowdown On Pet Microchips Still, the best way to ensure your lost pet is returned is by implanting a rice-sized microchip under their skin. This is a simple, fast and painless procedure done at your veterinarian or local shelter. Some people are afraid of

Jun 9, 2022 • 1:20:34

1174. Just When You Thought You Knew All There Was To Know About Cats...

Adventure Cats Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about cats, Laura Moss tells us about cats that like hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, and even surfing. If you have an adventurous cat, she'll tell you what you can do to enrich the furr-balls' life. Listen Now The Inner Life of Cats For millennia, cats have been celebrated as secretive, mysterious companions, content to live alongside (but apart from) humans. Thomas McNamee shares the science revealing cats' hidden depths

Jun 2, 2022 • 1:21:34

1173. Real Life Pet Detective Shares Wild Stories Of Stolen Animals

Pet Detective Jamie Katz She's a real life Pet Detective, schooled as a human Private Investigator. Jamie Katz has found over 150 lost or stolen pets in the last 2 years. She'll share some wild stories and give you tips to make sure your pet isn't stolen. Listen Now Federal Agency Goes Pet Friendly The Interior Department welcomed a new breed of visitor to its Washington headquarters last month, one on four legs, covered with fur and on a mission to boost morale at the agency in charge of publi

May 26, 2022 • 1:21:36

1172. Research Suggests Pets Make You Look More Attractive, Trustworthy And Sexy.

Join the Shellebration World Turtle Day is coming up. The Executive Director of the American Tortoise Rescue, Susan Tellum tells us why turtles and tortoises make great pets, except when they're having sex. Listen Now Pig Trial Ends Animal Advocate Anita Kranjnc faced a prison sentence for feeding water to a dehydrated pig. After two years of defending herself in a court battle, the judge dismissed the charges against her for mischief and meddling with private property. Listen Now Some Pets M

May 26, 2022 • 1:21:33

1171. The Truth Behind The Billion Dollar Pet Food Business

What The Pet Food Manufacturers Want You To Know The pet food industry is worth 29 BILLION dollars a year. With so much at stake, they've formed a lobbying group called Pet Food Institute. PFI's Communications Director, Mary Emma Young joins us to tell you want they want you to know about pet food. Listen Now Pet Fooled Pet food advocate and director of the movie "Pet Fooled," Kohl Harrington believes you are being lied to and manipulated by the major pet food manufacturers - all in the name of

May 13, 2022 • 1:19:58

1170. Actor Sir Patrick Stewart Changes His Mind About Pit Bulls

Star Trek Star Changes His Mind About Pit Bulls Actor and humanitarian Sir Patrick Stewart is fostering a pit bull named Ginger after they bonded instantly. He admits that he once believed the negative stereotypes about pit bulls, but his love for Ginger and other pit bulls has grown so deep that now he's partnered up with the ASPCA to #GetTough against dog fighters. Listen Now Fear Free Movement When Dr. Marty Becker created the Fear Free certification for Veterinarians, he had no idea it wou

May 5, 2022 • 1:19:27

1169. Does 16 Cats Make Paula Poundstone A "Crazy Cat Lady?" She Explains...

Crazy Cat Lady Paula Poundstone We're flashing back to comedian Paula Poundstone's guest spot. She proudly defends being the cat mama to 16 cats (3 if the landlord asks). She's trying to decide whether to buy cat litter or send her kids to college. Listen Now Wag App Cautionary Tails A Houston couple is finding out firsthand some of the unintended consequences that can come with letting a stranger on an App take care of your pet. Their version of the unthinkable happened when they trusted a

Apr 29, 2022 • 1:19:58

1168. Kim Komando Says Some Tech Could Emit Noises Only Your Pets Hear

No Dogs Left Behind Jeffrey Beri founded the global animal rescue No Dogs Left Behind. He checks in with Animal Radio from China where he's rescuing thousands of dogs from a horrific life and ultimate slaughter. He reports that the Chinese are changing their view on pets. Listen Now Think About Your Pets When Buying That Tech Gadget Tech expert Kim Komando says every piece of technology we put into our homes could very easily emit a sound that cannot be heard by humans but comes in loud and cl

Apr 22, 2022 • 1:19:35

1166. How To Tell If Your Pet Is In Pain

Hidden Pain In Cats Cats may feel pain but there may be no obvious signs. Dr. Robin Downing specializes in pain and palliative medicine for pets and she explains why cats may not exhibit the signs of pain, or at least how humans perceive pain. Dr. Downing also discusses pain treatments for our furry friends. This segment is part of the Fear Free Expert Series. Listen Now Sea-furring Felines We remember the bold seafarers of yore, from Magellan to Shackleton, for their extraordinary exploits; Ne

Apr 15, 2022 • 1:20:32

1167. ‘Wild Kingdom' Host Talks About Harrowing Experiences Filming Animals

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom The little known insurance company would've sunk into obscurity if it weren't for the marriage to the iconic television programming it hitched its name to. Marlin Perkins and his monkey hosted the Sunday evening tradition. The show lives on today as a web series hosted by this week's Animal Radio guest, Peter Gros. Peter talks about several harrowing experiences filming wild animals, including chasing a 12-foot python through the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.

Apr 15, 2022 • 1:27:51

1165. Your Cat May Be Giving Away Your Home Address

Who Is Smarter? Dog Or Cat? Scientific American Senior Editor Josh Fischman translates the results from current research on the brains and neurons of cats, dogs, raccoons, bears and humans. You may be surprised by the results. Cat lovers - brace yourself. Listen Now Has Your Pet Restricted Your Travel Plans? According to a study of 2,000 American pet parents, half of them have never traveled outside of the country since owning their pet. The main reason pet owners struggle to take a vacation

Mar 31, 2022 • 1:20:27

1164. Which Pop Superstar Tests Her Songs On Her Dogs First?

High Tech Dog Kennel If Rebecca Eyre gets her way, you'll never again see a dog tied up outside a retail or food establishment. She says "Dogspot," a climate controlled parking spot for your dog, is being rolled-out across the country. Using the smartphone app, you'll gain access to a safe and secure dog locker fitted with UV lamps and cameras. So many questions, so little time. Listen Now What's So Important About Blood Tests Has your veterinarian ever recommended an expensive battery of bloo

Mar 25, 2022 • 1:20:09

1163. Supermodel Chickens and Pet Dreams

Supermodel Chicken Model Summer Rayne Oakes dispels common stereotypes. A Cornell graduate in Etymology, she has no problems feeding her best friend live meal-worms, something that would make most models squirm. Of course, her best friend is a chicken named Kippy. The two are inseparable. You might see them together on a N.Y. Subway. Kippy has even appeared in several photo shoots. Listen Now Does Your Pet Dream? Have you seen you pet twitch, move or mumble while they sleep. Could they be dream

Mar 17, 2022 • 1:20:05

1162. How Far Can Your Dog Smell? The Secrets Of The Snout

The Secrets Of The Snout Scientist and researcher Frank Rosell joins us live from Norway to talk about our pet's incredible nose and smelling capabilities. He'll explain why your friend's dog is "all-up-in-your-business" and just how far and how much our dog can smell stuff. They can even smell cancer. Listen Now 65-year-old Woman Has Had Her Pet 56 Years Here's a story you don't hear very often. Jeanna Smith got her pet tortoise during the Kennedy administration, and it might still be alive fo

Mar 17, 2022 • 1:20:03

1161. One In Ten Pet Owners Admit To Getting Their Pet High On Drugs

Being Blind - Faking A Sighted Person For 30 years, legally blind from birth, Stephen Kuusistos went about his daily business as if he had 20/20 vision. He even drove bikes and motorcycles. But his life changed dramatically when he met his first service dog, Corky. This dog assisted him and even taught him some valuable life lessons. Listen Now The Truth About Raccoons Over the years, many people have tried to make pets out of raccoons. This is nearly impossible. Raccoons not only make bad, des

Mar 3, 2022 • 1:20:04

1160. A Device That Will Translate What Your Pet Says Into English

Not Sci-fi. A Device That Translates Woofs and Meows Into Words Dr. Con Slobodchikoff (Professor Emeritus NAU) believes we are close to developing a gadget that will translate what your dog or cat is saying into English words. While several novelty items are currently on the market, his work is based in science. Slobodchikoff says "So many people would dearly love to talk with their dog. With cats, I'm not sure what they'd have to say. A lot of times it might just be 'you idiot, just feed me.'"

Feb 24, 2022 • 1:20:05

1159. Sheena Easton Goes Crazy About Her Cats!

Accidentally Sickening Your Pet The Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at the Pet Poison Helpline wants you to know what household toxins can fatally sicken your pets. Dr. Ahna Brutlag warns that pesticides and bait traps can kill more than bugs and mice. She also says even pet safe anti-freeze can be harmful. Listen Now Psychologist Tells Us What Pets Want From Their Owners Ever wonder how your pet sees the world? There's an entire branch of science devoted to figuring that out. Psychologist Dr. Z

Feb 17, 2022 • 1:19:52

1158. Why Is Our Pet's Food Supply Constantly Jeopardized?

Why Is Pentobarbital In Our Pet Food? Jaclyn Bowen of the Clean Label Project is back to explain why our pet's food supply is constantly jeopardized. What are the implications of the Blue Buffalo's sale to General Mills? You should listen before you shop for pet food again. Listen Now Understanding UTI Urinary Tract Infections are more common than you think. Did you know stress could cause a UTI in your cat or dog? Dr. Tony Huffington explains how a stressed animal is at higher risk for infect

Feb 11, 2022 • 1:19:58

1157. Actress Loretta Swit Talks 'Animals.'

Hotlips Houlihan Returns Loretta Swit (M*A*S*H) is back on Animal Radio to tell us about her childhood pet, her faux fur jacket and most importantly, her book of original watercolors she painted. Surprisingly, Loretta's parents didn't foster her artistic side. Hotlips continues to speak out for the animals. Listen Now Canned Food Found To Increase BPA in Dogs Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical found in many household items, including resins that are used to line and inhibit

Feb 4, 2022 • 1:19:29

1156. Stressed People Have Stressed Pets. Dr Huber Explains.

Evicted Alligator Gets Legal Representation 'Katfish,' the 200-pound PET alligator that was forcibly removed from his home, is now being represented in court by Tristen Woods and Lauren Sierra. The alligator's owner, Sean Casey fed Katfish a diet of chicken nuggets from Wendy's. Tristen and Lauren explain the situation and what the future holds for the reptilian. Listen Now Stressed People Have Stressed Dogs Dr. John Huber says happy owners generally have happy pets. Alternatively, stressed ow

Jan 28, 2022 • 1:20:30

1155. Legislation To License Groomers After Accidental Deaths

Legislation To License Groomers Shortly after Rosemary Marchetto's Shih Tzu was dropped at a chain store groomer she was informed that her dog had died. She feels the groomer was negligent and that the profession needs regulation. Bijou's Bill, named after Rosemary's dog, is being spearheaded by New Jersey Senator Valerie Huttle. The law would require pet groomers to be licensed, at least 18 years old, and tested by the State Board of Veterinary Examiners. Rosemary joins us this week to tell her

Jan 23, 2022 • 1:19:31

1154. Do You Talk "Baby Talk" To Your Pet? You Need To Hear This.

You're Petting Your Pets Wrong Dr. Marty Becker is back with new research that shows you may be petting cats and dogs improperly. This is especially important if you're a veterinarian. The Fear Free Pets movement wants us to rethink how we interact with our four-legged friends. Listen Now Do Dogs Like 'Baby Talk?' Most of us baby talk to babies and our dogs, but maybe we should just limit it to puppies because it turns out older dogs aren't so impressed with our baby talk. A new study shows th

Jan 14, 2022 • 1:19:31

1153. "Who Gets The Dog?" Deciding Pet Custody For Divorcing Couples.

Opossum Rescue is a Thing The Opossum's Pouch Rescue founder Beth Sparks is our guest. She says North America's only marsupial is quite misunderstood. Beth cares for injured and orphaned Opossums, which are different than Possums. Who knew? Well, apparently everybody, as rescues and social media sites centered on the Opossum are popping up everywhere. Besides, who can resist the little guy in this picture? Listen Now Denver Bans Cat Declawing Denver has become the first city in Colorado to ban

Jan 6, 2022 • 1:19:29

1152. Ralph Nader Is Speaking For The Animals

Ralph Nader Guests Named by Time, Life and Atlantic magazines as one of the hundred most influential Americans, former U.S. Presidential candidate Ralph Nader is our guest. Now, he's speaking out for the animals in his book called "Animal Envy." Listen Now Teens Invent for Dogs Josh and Zach Armstrong are 13 and 15 respectively. They're home-schooled. But don't let that fool you. They've invented an electronic circuit that a blind dog can wear on his collar to alert him of impending obstacles.

Dec 31, 2021 • 1:20:00

1151. Holiday Pet Stories And Tales - Classic Buddy Hackett Words Of Wisdom

Animal Radio Howliday Special  Bring on the holidays with inspirational and emotionally driven tales about the connection with our pets. Celebrated authors and entertainers share their most intimate thoughts on animals. Listen Now On this week's show: Comedian Buddy Hackett loved animals so much he started a foundation and a yearly comedy show to help save abused and homeless dogs and cats. Listen Now  Animal Advocate Ed Sayres has found an addendum to Genesis explaining the creation of Cats &

Dec 24, 2021 • 1:20:04