A Furry New Years
Come celebrate the New Year and 10 years of Animal Radio®. The entire Dream Team is ready to help you and your pets kick-off 2011 with great tips for a healthier and happier companion.
Experimenting With Shelter Animals
Allie Phillips wants us to know what happens to the animals in the shelter if they're not adopted. She says many of them are sold for research. Is this a good practice? Opinions differ among industry experts.
Michael Vick Dog Owner?
Despite the fact the convicted dog-fighter Michael Vick isn't allowed to have a pet yet, he's raised the ire of many by considering adopting a dog. The Humane Society of the United States President says Vick should be able to get a dog. In fact, so does a significant portion of people surveyed. The tension is thick in the studio.
Pet Self-Mutilation
Dogs and cats can develop behavioral issues that makes them chew at their fur and even break their own skin. This can be a serious problem that requires serious medicine, or it could be a simple allergy.
Medical Marijuana Not Just For Humans Anymore!
A French Farmer was given a one-month suspended sentence and a fined $700 for feeding marijuana to his ducks for medical purposes. The farmer admitted to giving the ducks marijuana to de-worm them. The farmer stated that he was advised by a specialist to give the ducks the substance because it is the best worm repellent available. Even though it was for the ducks, the farmer admitted to smoking some of it himself.