Pet food facts can be made confusing by industry double talk and advertising hyperbole. Lucy Postins, canine and equine nutritionist and founder and president of The Honest Kitchen granted an interview and while we talked about pet friendly holiday tips and recipes, we heard some facts straight from a nutritionist on pet food ingredients.

Move your treadmill over, Mary, Tashi needs space for his Pacer Treadmill made especially for dogs! Keep track of all those treats, and don't let the bad winter weather make your dog's waistline disappear. Listen to this quick chat!

Does your dog tear up the house when you leave? Have a habit of shredding paper, important or otherwise? Maybe he's started leaving you little "presents" at the foot of the stairs? You'll find the answers to the most common, and some not so common, behavior problems in "Good Dog" by Steve Dale, certified animal behaviorist, syndicated columnist and broadcaster.

We spoke with Sara Henderson, who got her start in the pet food industry from non-profit work in a pet food pantry. She's got an interesting story to tell and a goal of helping shelters and others and is already contributing to helping Sandy victims in New York.

We spoke with Sarah Henderson, who got her start in the pet food industry from non-profit work in a pet food pantry. She's got an interesting story to tell and a goal of helping shelters and others and is already contributing to helping Sandy victims in New York.

What about a museum of art for shelter pets? Not only art, but art that represents the state of the state of pets in shelters. 5500 dogs and cats are killed *each day*. 5500 paintings of dogs will represent that one day. Listen to Mark Barone and Marina Dervan discuss their project designed to raise $20 million to provide no kill shelters a stable source of funds.

Maine, check, New York, check, Vermont, well of course - Arlington National Cemetery and where?? Some surprising places to enjoy Fall foliage with your pets! And there's something for people not on the East Coast or even in the North!

Take a look at the gallery of goods from SophisticatedPup.com that earned her a place as Finalist in the American Made Awards - even if you don't dress your dog, vote every day until September 24th. Michelle supports rescue groups, too!

True story. It can happen at any time...you're out with the dogs and decide to stop and pick up some dog food. You and the dogs pile out of the car, and as you walk toward the store's doors something freakish happens, panics the dogs, and they back out of their collars. You manage to secure one, while the other bolts. It's a cold winter night - what do you do? Listen in at AnimalCafe.co

Dogs can get a dry nose due to sunburn, age, or disease like a thyroid condition. Natural Dog Snout Soother is like Chapstick for dogs - it will soothe with shea butter, does not have a heavy fragrant odor and is safe if they happen to lick it.