The Secrets Of The Snout

Scientist and researcher Frank Rosell joins us live from Norway to talk about our pet’s incredible nose and smelling capabilities. He’ll explain why your friend’s dog is “all-up-in-your-business” and just how far and how much our dog can smell stuff. They can even smell cancer.

65-year-old Woman Has Had Her Pet 56 Years

Here’s a story you don’t hear very often. Jeanna Smith got her pet tortoise during the Kennedy administration, and it might still be alive for the Bieber administration. Not many people live most of their life with their childhood pet.

Your Turn To Weigh In On Airline Service Animal Policy

The Transportation Department announced it’s seeking comments for drafting rules for dealing with animals flying with passengers on planes. The proposal asks for comments about questions such as: whether to treat psychiatric service animals the same as other service animals, such as for the blind and deaf; whether to require emotional-support animals to travel in containers or with a harness or leash; and limiting the types of animals qualifying as emotional-support animals. Comment Here.

What To Do When You Can’t Reach A Veterinarian

The Fear Free Pets Expert Series continues with Dr. Dawn Crandall. She’ll teach you how to evaluate and treat your pet when a veterinarian isn’t easily accessible. Before you take your dog on a summer trip or camping, make sure you’re prepared for the unexpected.

Chernobyl Dogs Headed To U.S.

In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant melted down creating a huge evacuation zone for more than 120,000 humans with many pets being left behind. Over the last 32 years, the surviving former pets have multiplied, creating a community of hundreds that live in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Now, a dozen of those homeless puppies will head to the United States for adoption.