Animal Instinct

This week on Animal Instinct, Celia interviews Mike Thomas, Vice President of Development at QT Dog, LLC. Mike tells us about the most durable dog products around, and tells us about how deer antlers are such a great chew toy for dogs. This program has been sponsored by White Oak Pastures. Today’s music provided by Space Disease.

“I bought about 150,000lbs of deer antlers last year…it’s a lot of horn!” [19:40]

Mike Thomas on Animal Instinct

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Kevin Duck, founder of DuckyWorld Products and creator behind the award winning Yeowww! brand of catnip and catnip toys, he’s made some real changes to the catnip industry. He is a man of many lives and talents, from production manager for Pink Floyd to selling cars, Kevin is a been there-done that kind of guy. Some would consider him to be a career connoisseur.

“We put the kitten back in the old puss.” [3:45]

–Kevin Duck on Animal Instinct

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Matthew Koss has been Founder and President of Primal Pet Foods Inc. since the inception of

“It is amazing how many testimonials we have received…that the animal’s personality or psychology has changed dramatically merely from changing the food.” [8:30]

Matt Koss on Animal Instinct

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This week on Animal Instinct, Celia interviews Dr. Timothy Mann, the Medical Director at Brooklyn Cares Vet. Dr. Mann tells us about using acupuncture to treat animals. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center. Today’s music has been provided by Hardbodies.

“On reptiles, acupressure is absolutely an option. Of course not going to put a needle through a turtle’s shell for a number of reasons.” [10:15]

“The trick is I follow [the animals’] lead. I do a really good physical exam, I figure out where they’re most comfortable, and I work with them and we make it work.” [19:45]

Timothy Mann on Animal Instinct

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Erin Kalagassy is a veterinary massage therapy practitioner from Brooklyn NY, living in Dublin, Ireland, studying for a degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She’s a graduate of Cornell University and the Swedish Institute, licensed as both a veterinary technician and as a massage therapist. She’s worked with with over 100 different species, including humans, in her own massage practice, during her 20 years in healthcare, through Cornell, the Brooklyn Zoo & ASPCA, and our favorite holistic Vet Hospital, Brooklyn Cares VC. She’s also published articles on animal behavior, nursing care, and veterinary technicians, and appeared on Animal Precinct and PBS’ Souls of NY. On this week’s edition of Animal Instinct, learn the difference between animal massage and petting, and learn what types of ailments animal massage can treat. How do animals become acclimated to massage? How do animal owners’ emotions effect the anxiety levels of pets during massage? Find out all of this and more on this week’s episode of Animal Instinct! Thanks to our sponsor, Whole Foods. Music by Dead Stars.

“When working with exotic animals, the differences are often a thrill for me!” [17:00]

— Erin Kalagassy on Animal Instinct

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Denise Eaton is a registered practitioner through the Bach Foundation

International Registry for human and animal. She has been employed

with Nelson Bach USA, Ltd. for the past fifteen years holding the positions of

Education and Regulatory Manager. Denise’s primary role with Nelsons is to develop course curriculum and

manage programs that are conducted by trainers throughout USA and

Canada. Her portfolio of speaking venues consists of New Hope Natural

Expos, Natural Products Association Expo, National and Independent

distributor shows, Whole Foods regional shows, Independent retailers,

Local Community Colleges, and radio programs. Tune into this edition of Animal Instinct to hear Denise and Celia Kutcher talk about Bach Flower remedies, and treating emotional distress in animals with different healing modalities. Learn the history of Dr. Edward Bach, and how he was influenced by the natural world and homeopathy to delve into the world of holistic medicine. Learn how Bach Flower remedies work, and why these remedies do not interfere with medication. What issues are treated with the Bach remedies? Find out on this week’s episode of Animal Instinct! Thanks to our sponsor, Whole Foods. Music by Pamela Royal.

“The effects of these remedies can be seen very well in animals and children because they don’t experience placebo effects; they are not aware!” [9:30]

— Denise Eaton on Animal Instinct

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On this episode of Animal Instinct, host Celia Kutcher welcomes guest Karen Krueger to discuss the Japanese healing art of Reiki. Karen has been practicing Reiki for people and pets since 1997 when she was originally attuned to Reiki to help her horse. Since then, Karen has become certified in many types of healing modalities and is a certified Equine Body Worker through Equinology and the Upledger Institute. Karen is a practitioner in Quantum Touch, CranioSacral Therapy for people and pets, Chinese Energetic Medicine, TTouch for dogs and horses, and animal communication. Karen maintains two websites relating to Reiki for pets at ReikiGal and KruegerHorseTherapy.com. This program has been sponsored by Rolling Press. Music provided by PEELS.

“Because it’s a universal energy, Reiki can be used for anything – imbalances in the body, mind, spirit.” [15:05]

“It just goes where it needs to go, and it fixes what it needs to fix.” [20:10]

— Karen Krueger on Animal Instinct

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Robert Sousa’s career all started at the age of 14 when he rescued a friend’s unwanted pet- a Corn snake. That’s when he began building his collection of exotics. At one time, he maintained and cared for a collection of more than 500 animals. That experience led to Robert serving as Vice President of the (now inactive) New York Herpetological Society. For just under a decade, Robert worked with them, breeding and selling his reptiles and working with the Center for Animal Care & Control Exotics Adoption Program in NYC. Throughout his career, Robert has also taught reptile awareness through seminars to NYC public school children, Boy Scouts, and other similar organizations.Currently, Robert’s focus is working with a network of people that are striving to maintain regional variants of snakes from around the country as habitats continue to be replaced by housing and strip malls. Tune in to hear how reptiles differ from domestic animals in terms of their relationships with their owners. Hear some of Robert’s wild snake and reptile rescue stories, and why so many reptiles are abandoned by their owners. Are reptiles good pets for children? Learn what environments are appropriate for snakes, and why snakes don’t need exercise in the way that mammals do. Why doesn’t Robert believe that turtles make good pets? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of Animal Instinct! Thanks to our sponsor, Cain Vineyard & Winery. Music by Jack Inslee.

“It wasn’t until the 60s that we tried to keep reptiles as pets and have them reproduce in captivity. Until that point, they were only kept for scientific research.” [10:20]

“Reptile muscles don’t atrophy in the way that mammals’ do. They can sit motionless for weeks with no negative effect.” [18:10]

— Robert Sousa on Animal Instinct

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Lorelei Tibbetts returns to Celia Kutcher’s Animal Instinct to talk about pet rodents! Lorelei works in New York City where she currently is the manager of The Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine. She has worked exclusively with exotic pets since 2004, and is the chair of her veterinary technician specialty academy, The Academy for Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice, where she was a founding member of the Exotic Companion Animal specialty. Learn what rodents live well together in cages, and find out what bedding is best for rodent health. Where can you find a rodent rescue in New York City? Later, find out what rodents are nocturnal, and if it’s possible to change their sleep patterns. Learn about herbivorous rodents, and what kinds of greens truly aid their diet. Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve. Music by Sleepies.

“Mice can live well together in groups, but if you have a male and female together, you’re going to have a lot of baby mice! I would recommend you spay or neuter them, or keep the sexes separate.” [8:45]

— Lorelei Tibbetts on Animal Instinct

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This week on Animal Instinct, Celia Kutcher is talking with Lorelei Tibbetts about pet or companion birds! Lorelei works in New York City where she currently is the manager of The Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine. She has worked exclusively with exotic pets since 2004, and is the chair of her veterinary technician specialty academy, The Academy for Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice, where she was a founding member of the Exotic Companion Animal specialty. She is passionate about exotic pet education and enjoys lecturing at veterinary symposiums as well as teaching students at her practice. Find out what types of living environments are good for birds, and whether or not a bird is a good first pet. Learn about the life spans of various birds, and find out what outlets in New York City are best for finding a bird companion. How do birds connect with their owners? Find out how different varieties of perches can affect your bird’s foot health. What food should pet birds eat? Find out on this week’s edition of Animal Instinct! Thanks to our sponsor, S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. Music by PEELS.

“I think all animals should have a companion, except for maybe a hamster- they tend to eat each other.” [10:00]

“Just like dog and cat nutrition, bird food has evolved. We know a lot more about what’s important to their diet.” [22:45]

— Lorelei Tibbetts on Animal Instinct

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