Passing the Chips

A California pet microchip law clears the State Senate and is headed for a vote by the Assembly. The law sponsored by Senator Ted Lieu would require owners of either dogs or cats to have their pets implanted with the tiny chips. Lieu said that studies show that three-out-of-every-four lost pets embedded with a microchip is reunited with their owners.

Want $25 Million?

Can you solve the problem of pet over population? If so you could win a 25 million dollar prize! Across the world, scientists from more than a dozen institutions are harnessing cutting-edge technology to develop a non-surgical sterilant for dogs and cats.

Yes, There Are More Fleas!

A moist season is partly to blame for the proliferation of fleas this year. Hard data shows more incidences of Lyme disease and other flea and tick borne illnesses. Dr. Mary Bryant explains the factors driving this increase and how to eliminate them from your life.

What Has Your Pet Ruined?

The calls never stop. Dogs and other rambunctious animals are ruining stuff everywhere with inappropriate chewing. Listeners chime in on what stuff their pet ruined.