1303. Eric Lost 140 Lbs. Thanks To His Dog - Finding The Right Petsitter Animal Radio® podcast

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Cat Whisperer Self-proclaimed Cat Whisperer Mieshelle Nagelschneider shares her secrets to training cats. Yes, training cats! Believe it or not, Mieshelle says you can get a cat to do what you want. Listen Now Cancer Odds Did you know some breeds of dogs are predisposed to getting cancer? Dr. Gerald Post , founder of the Veterinary Cancer Center, is back on the air with a list of breeds with a better chance of getting certain cancers. Listen Now American Pets Are Obese Obesity isn't just a problem for Americans; it's a problem for American pets. According to the latest National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over half of dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight. Listen Now Dog Makes Unplanned Trip To Ireland A New York woman says she was beyond upset after she found out that her dog made an unplanned trip to Ireland. It happened as Edith Lombardo-Albach was moving to Phoenix. She put "Hendrix," the six-year-old English Springer Spaniel, on a United Airlines flight. But just seven minutes before Hendrix's flight was scheduled to land, Lombardo-Albach got a call saying the dog had accidentally been sent to Ireland instead. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1321. Anthony Eddy Will Freeze Dry Your Pets 1:19:42

8 дней назад1:19:42

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Freeze Dried Pets Don't want to honor your dearly departed pet by burying him in the backyard or putting her into an urn? How about freeze-drying your furry friend in their favorite position? That's the job of Anthony Eddy . He'll tell us how he got into the business of preserving pets. Listen Now Training iPad App Yes, there's an App for that! Train your dog to stop barking using Phillip Angert 's new iPad application. When your dog barks, the iPad reacts with your pre-recorded video scolding him. If Fido is good, the app will reward him with a treat. Listen Now Happy Pee Animal Radio ® Dog Trainer Alan Kabel shares the truth behind submissive urination. How can a listener stop their dog from rolling over and peeing whenever they come home from work? Re-training your dog can be a long process, especially if you're not training them correctly. Listen Now Small Dog Spinal Issues Some smaller dogs are predisposed to spinal nerve problems that could cause your dog to limp or lift his leg. In this case, a listener's Dachshund hops around for no apparent reason. Dr. Debbie explains how a small injury could have big results. Listen Now It's That Time Again for Shedding As Spring is Springing, we may notice our cats and dogs are starting to shed more. This is a natural process. However, Joey Villani details how you can make this year's shedding not so hairy. Listen Now What's The Safest Car For You And Your Dog? The Dodge Journey is at the top of a list of the best pet-safe vehicles for under $45,000. The car-shopping website Edmunds.com says the Journey features an in-dash cooler to store Fido's food and water. The Jeep Liberty is in the top five due to specialized pet travel gear such as crates and carriers. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1320. More Wag, Less Bark - Dog Shoots Man 1:19:03

15 дней назад1:19:03

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The Very Entertaining Subject of Tick Removal It may not be the topic around the water-cooler, but tick removal can be a very important subject when your own pet gets one. Simply yanking them out could leave saliva with Lyme disease in your furry friend. Dogfather Joey Villani says put that cigarette down and listen to his tip. Listen Now More Wag, Less Bark If your pup barks at everything from the mailman to a butterfly, then listen up. Dog Trainer Alan Kabel has quick and successful techniques for curbing the woof. Forget the bark collars. Alan helps you think like your dog. Listen Now Dog Shoots Man A Florida man is recovering after his dog shot him in the leg. Greg Lanier was in his truck with his dog when his four-legged friend kicked a loaded gun to the floor. The 380-pistol went off, shooting the 35-year-old in the leg. Listen Now Don't Mess With Her Cat! A woman has been accused of murdering her husband over a pet cat. The 56-year-old woman was allegedly protecting her cat when she stabbed her husband to death. This is not the first time that a woman has been accused of attacking her husband over a pet cat. In September, Texas resident Audrey Deen Miller was arrested after she allegedly shot her husband in the stomach when he threatened to shoot her cat with a pellet gun. Listen Now No Standards For Pet Travel Products New Jersey is the first state to consider requiring pets be restrained in vehicles. The Center for Pet Safety conducted a pilot study that showed that " the majority of pet safety restraints currently on the market do not provide acceptable protection in a crash situation, " said Michael McHale , Subaru's director of corporate communications. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1319. Just How Smart Is Your Dog Or Cat? - Foul Play At Westminster 1:20:07

21 день назад1:20:07

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Foul Play At Westminster There are allegations that a dog was poisoned at the world's most famous dog show. PETA is even being questioned, as they have pronounced their hatred for breed shows like Westminster. We'll find out what's going on behind the scenes. Listen Now Animalwise Just how smart is your dog or cat? It turns out that scientific research says we've been underestimating the intelligence of a lot of animals. Take the earthworm for instance. Not only considered an animal, but able to make decisions. Virginia Morell explains why rat owners should tickle their rats. Listen Now Problem Chewing What can you do for the dog that chews on everything? This is one of the most common calls we get. It's actually a pretty simple problem to solve. Alan Kabel helps uncover the reasons dogs chew and how to re-direct their attention to more positive behaviors. Listen Now Charlie Sheen Buys Therapy Dog There's a 15-year-old Florida girl who didn't really know much about Charlie Sheen before this, but does now. The actor wired $10,000 to Teagan Marti and her family for a therapy dog to help rehabilitate from injuries sustained when she plummeted 100 feet from a Wisconsin amusement park ride. " I think they should name the dog Charlie, " Sheen joked. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1318. Providing Protective Vests To Police Dogs - Pet Food Stamps 1:20:40

28 дней назад1:20:40

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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. That's why Marc Okon formed a program to ship pet food to those who cannot afford it. He has all the details and how to apply for help. Listen Now "Bad Dog" Statute Leaves Yellow Stain on Building A giant statue known as "Bad Dog" is turning out to be good publicity for the Orange County Museum of Art. The 28-foot-tall piece of art by Richard Jackson depicts a dog lifting one leg and leaving a yellow paint stain on the side of the building. Museum spokeswoman Kirsten Schmidt tells the Orange County Register almost all of the reactions to the dog have been positive. However, some people do wish the pooch wasn't quite so anatomically correct. Listen Now The Cat's Peeing In The Dog Bed What happens when your pet relieves themselves in the wrong place? This is the most common behavioral problem we hear about. There is not always one standard solution. Dr. Debbie examines the different reasons cats and dogs do this. She'll help with a tough case of kitty revenge on the dog. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1317. Cooking And Sharing Meals With Your Dog - Are You Talking "Baby Talk" To Your Pets? 1:20:36

5 weeks назад1:20:36

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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 Talk Why are so many people inclined to talk "baby talk" to their pets? Certainly, our pets must think we're crazy. Admit it, you may have, at one time, maybe a long time ago, talked to your pet in this silly tone. Listen Now Luck Of The Dog A Utah man has his dog to thank for leading him to a winning lottery ticket. Steve Hughe s stopped at a gas station in Boise, Idaho, to fill up, but his dog Stella locked him out of his truck. During his 45-minute wait to get back in his vehicle, Hughes decided to buy winning lotto tickets. Listen Now Dog Ownership Up - Vet Visits Down More Americans think of their pets as members of the family. But that doesn't mean the animals are getting better care. Two-thirds of the dog owners surveyed for the latest " U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook " say they haven't taken their pup to the vet even once. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1316. Is It Okay To Let Your Pet Sleep in Bed With You? 1:20:49

6 weeks назад1:20:49

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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. Listen Now Find Out How Smart Or Dumb Your Dog Is A new online test uses the latest scientific research to tell you EXACTLY how smart or dumb your dog is. It costs $60. The test uses games to test your dog, then gives you a full breakdown of their intelligence and personality. Listen Now Public Restrooms For Pets Public restrooms in China will no longer be limited to just pedestrians. According to the Chinese-language news site Shenzhen Special Zone Daily, China plans to build bathrooms just for pets as part of new civility laws to keep city streets clean. Launched as a trial in the Luohu District of Shenzhen, the open-air pet restrooms are filled with sand and measure about 10 square feet in size. Listen Now Python Is Their Choice Babysitter A family in China is turning heads with their choice of babysitter. 13-year-old Azhe Liu is often watched after by the family's pet python, who measures 15 feet long and weighs 220 pounds. Dad Chan Liu explains that they've had the snake since Azhe was born, and the two have become inseparable over the years. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1315. Helping Others Pay Their Vet Bills 1:20:42

7 weeks назад1:20:42

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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 and behind the show gossip. Listen Now Stolen Cat Food Results In Grand Theft James Lawlor of Clearwater, Florida, was charged with Grand Theft after attempting to steal over $300 worth of cat food from a local Walmart. Loss prevention staff had detained James Lawlor for loading up a shopping cart full of cat food and then walking to his car without paying. Lawlor explained to officers that he had previously done this and stole the cat food to sell in what he calls "hustling." Listen Now Less Vet Visits = More Sick Pets New studies show that pet guardians are visiting the vet less and usually with sicker pets. Why this down-turn? The costs associated with vet visits, vaccines, and medications. Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig explains how you can protect your pet on the cheap. Listen Now Deer Droppings Send Message An angry artist in Canada is expressing his or her displeasure with the city's deer population with a deer statue covered in deer droppings. The Penticton, British Columbia mayor called it a " very effective way " of letting them know that there was a problem that needed to be resolved. Listen Now ...and of course, the Animal Radio Dream Team is answering your pet questions. Read more about this week's show.…

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1314. What Really Goes On Behind The Scenes At Westminster Dog Show 1:20:45

8 weeks назад1:20:45

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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 primped pooches stay for world-famous dog shows. Listen Now Cancer, Not A Death Sentence As many as 70% of our pets will get cancer. But with medical technology advances, we can now treat our pets like we treat humans. And dogs can withstand chemotherapy better than humans. The founder of the Animal Cancer Foundation , Dr. Gerald Post , reminds us that information is the best weapon against this ugly disease. Listen Now Apps for Apes Workers in the Great Ape House at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have found a new, socially engaging outlet for their six orangutans: an iPad. Animal Keeper Becky Malinsky says the idea comes from a non-profit called Apps for Apes, which uses the program in 13 other zoos worldwide. Malinsky says the National Zoo started last year with a donated iPad, and their orangutans' repertoire has now grown to more than ten apps, including musical instruments and cognitive games. Listen Now Your Pet's Poop Is Guide To Health Your dog or cat's poop is a kind of Google on your pet's health. Picking it up isn't only is the neighborly thing to do; it's for the best interest of all pets in the community. According to Veterinary Parasitologist Dr, there are some potential health issues for people. Dwight Bowman , including roundworm, salmonella, and whipworm, which can be spread to other dogs, even the parvovirus, to those not vaccinated. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1313. Are Your Pets Making You Tired? - Foster Failures 1:20:39

9 weeks назад1:20:39

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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 Court, which must decide if a family can place sentimental value on a pet that was accidentally euthanized. In 1963, Texas adopted a " sentimental value rule ," which provided that the parties involved could sue if the property was wrongfully destroyed and had no market value. Listen Now Are Your Pets Making You Tired? Many people can't seem to get a good night's sleep and already have stress, caffeine, or snoring spouses to blame. But researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Sleep Medicine find another surprising reason behind those tired eyes: dogs and cats. There's a solution to the problem without kicking your furry friend out of bed. Listen Now The Truth About Heartworm You don't have to go far to find different theories on Heartworm and preventative medicine. While some people think it is a waste of money, most professionals will agree that it just makes good sense. Animal Radio 's Dr. Debbie tackles the myths and lays down the cold, hard truth. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1312. How A Dog Saved My Life. - Are Pets Making You Single? 1:20:11

10 weeks назад1:20:11

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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 the pictures of your "children" on the first date. Listen Now There's A Card For That Hallmark created a Valentine's Day card for your dog. Vinnie Penn Doesn't get it. Why would you send a card to your dog? Do you also open it and read it to them? Wouldn't that Valentine-themed dog treat be a better choice? Listen Now Finding The Right Pet Sitter With so many pet businesses and services dotting the landscape these days, it's hard to know which one is the right one for you and your pet. Stacey Cohen has tips to help you choose pet sitters. Listen Now Cat Carries Contraband Into Prison A cat in Brazil was locked up after it was found carrying contraband into a prison. Attached to it were drills, a mobile phone, an earphone, a memory card, batteries, and a phone charger. A spokesperson for the prison says they are investigating the matter. However, they say, " It's tough to find out who's responsible " since the cat obviously cannot speak. The cat was taken to a local animal shelter, where it received medical care. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1311. Choosing Between Your Phone and Your Pet - TV Host David Frei Guests 1:20:37

11 weeks назад1:20:37

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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 a 4 lb. Yorkie found in New Guinea during Bill Wynne 's WWII tour of duty. The little dog flew 150 reconnaissance missions and holds the title of the First Therapy Dog . Bill recounts his stories about Smoky quite lucidly as if they were yesterday. Listen Now Puppy Bites Deodorant Can - Causing Huge Explosion An explosion that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a house is being blamed on a puppy and a can of deodorant. It turns out Zeus bit a hole in a can of spray deodorant and then rolled it near the gas fireplace. The can blew up when the boiler came on and caused more than $3,000 in damage. Listen Now Dependence on Technology Goes To New Heights A survey has found that about a fifth of the country may be taking their dependence on technology to new heights. The poll asked a group of pet owners to imagine a scenario in which they would either give up their pet for a month or their smartphone for a month. 20% of the respondents admitted they would rather hold on to their gadget and go without seeing their animal. Listen Now Tailless and Troubled The Manx is a special breed of feline that has no tail. You may have known that...but did you know the Manx comes with its own set of medical problems and predispositions? Dr. Debbie helps a listener treat a Manx with incontinence issues. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1310. The Dogs That Protect The President - Pets May Benefit Mentally Ill 1:19:41

12 weeks назад1:19:41

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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 significant mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia). Their research concludes, " Pets should be considered a main rather than a marginal source of support in managing long-term mental health problems. " Listen Now National Answer Your Cat Day…Really? Pet World Insider Robert Semrow really loves his pet holidays. No holds barred; he's going all-out for National Answer Your Cat Day. The only thing crazier than that is his answers. " Someone get Bellevue on the phone! " Listen Now Campaign Funds Used For Traveling Bunny We've heard of all kinds of campaign spending abuses, but this is new. During an investigation of California Representative campaign expenses, the House Office of Congressional Ethics uncovered that the lawmaker had used $600 in campaign funds to cover airfare expenses for his family's rabbit. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1309. America's First Doggie Drive-Thru - Microchips and Misconceptions - Stealing Drugs From Pets 1:19:41

13 weeks назад1:19:41

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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 While microchips are an essential part of pet identification, they will not help you find your missing pet unless it's picked up and scanned by a veterinarian or shelter. That's why Dr. Debbie recommends a visible tag and perhaps a GPS collar. Only a GPS collar will allow you to track your pet's location using your smart device or computer. Listen Now Shop Cats Do you know of a business that has a token cat? You'll certainly appreciate the "Shop Cats" in Tamar Arslanian 's new book. She features the most notable shop cats in New York stores in pictures and written words. For instance, the wine store cat with his own chiropractor, the cat that is a mascot at a dog boutique, or the occult shop cat that totes a magic wand in her mouth. Listen Now Will There Be an Animal in the Whitehouse? A philanthropist wants to do something to make the Trump White House more like those in the past: She wants Donald Trump to have a presidential pet. The very wealthy Lois Pope , who is also the widow of National Enquirer founder Generoso Pope, announced that she was giving a ten-week-old golden retriever/poodle mix puppy to the Trumps. Listen Now Clothes Wearing Alligator Gets Pardoned Following months of negotiations with Florida state officials, Mary Thorn has been given a permit that will allow her to keep her pet alligator, Rambo , who she says is fully trained and not a "normal" gator. Mary dresses Rambo in human clothing to protect his sensitive skin. Listen Now Stealing Your Pet's Pain Killers Stealing from a sick animal may seem a low way to get a drug fix, but it happens frequently. Opioid abuse is rampant, and a survey from Baylor College of Medicine reveals a surprising number of pet owners steal their pets' medications, especially painkillers, namely the drug Tramadol. Listen Now App Replaces Trump Pictures with Kittens If you love animals, you should find this pretty amusing. Google now offers an extension for its Chrome browser called Make America Kittens Again. It replaces pictures of President-elect Donald Trump with adorable kittens. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.…

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1308. Comedian Seth Herzog With Common Animal Misconceptions 1:20:11

14 weeks назад1:20:11