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- Communicator Sonya Fitzpatrick Tells Us What Your Pet Is Thinking
No Sad Dogs in Heaven
World-renowned communicator Sonya Fitzpatrick is our guest. She'll be answering the questions pet owners have after their pets have passed on. Alan is skeptical, but that may change before the end of the show.Listen Now"Where's the iPad, Honey?"
Anna Jane Grossman, who runs School for the Dogs with dog training partner Kate Senisi, trained her own dog, Amos, on her iPad, and has since segued into teaching budding canine techies how to use the popular Apple device.Listen NowWhat Doggy DNA Says About Your Furry Friend
The "Who's Your Daddy" Doggy DNA Test Contest continues as we reveal results about "Pixel," the Animal Radio Studio Stunt Dog. Animal Radio is giving away a Doggy DNA test to listeners eager to learn their dog's breed. Not only will you uncover your dog's heritage, but you'll also learn about their health predispositions and the identities of their siblings.Listen NowSmelly Dog Ears
One of the first signs of ear problems is the unpleasant, yeasty smell Dogfather Joey Villani knows this is common among certain breeds, and he has a solution using products you likely already have in your kitchen.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
1 hr 20 min - Animal Radio Kicks Off The "Who's Your Daddy" Doggy DNA Contest
Who's Your Daddy?
Have you ever wondered what kind of breed your dog is? We wondered what breed "Pixel" the Animal Radio Studio Stunt Dog, is. Vet Geneticist Dr. Jenna Dockweiller explains how Doggy DNA tests work, and why some litters have multiple dads. And with her help, we're doing an Embark DNA Breed and Health Test to learn more about Pixel's heritage and health flags. Animal Radio is giving away a free Embark DNA Breed Test. Just email [email protected] and tell us why you should win the free test, valued at $199.Listen NowDogtripping
Tune in for mystery author David Rosenfelt's hilarious account of a cross-country move from California to Maine with twenty-five dogs. It turned out to be a bigger ordeal than he anticipated, despite the 3 RVs, the extra kibble, volunteers (including a few readers), and camping equipment.Listen NowDancing with Raccoons
Mark "Coonrippy" Brown's YouTube videos have gone viral. He gained fame for a video that featured him and his pet raccoon, Gunshow, dancing to Aretha Franklin. But the increased scrutiny on his lifestyle caused the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to step in and confiscate his newest pet 'coon, Rebekah.Listen NowCat Burglar Is A Cat
The owners of an actual cat burglar are trying to bring an end to their feline companion's "life of petty crime." Richard Windsor and his wife Sophie say their two-year-old tabby Norris has been building quite the collection of stolen goods from their neighbors' homes. Norris supposedly started small by nabbing the occasional dishcloth, but now he's begun swiping bras.Listen NowKangaroo Censorship
An act of Kangaroo censorship has left some people hopping mad. The Mirror says Tourism Australia posted a photo of a Kangaroo named Big Baz on their Facebook page. But since Big Baz was sprawled out on his back in the pic, they chose to keep it PG by pixelating the animal's private parts. The folks at Tourism Australia explained that they were only having a bit of fun, but not everyone thought it was very funny.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
1 hr 21 min - Just How Smart Is Your Dog Or Cat? - Foul Play At Westminster
Foul Play At Westminster
There are allegations that a dog was poisoned at the world's most famous dog show. PETA is even being questioned, as they have pronounced their hatred for breed shows like Westminster. We'll find out what's going on behind the scenes.Listen NowAnimalwise
Just how smart is your dog or cat? It turns out that scientific research says we've been underestimating the intelligence of a lot of animals. Take the earthworm for instance. Not only considered an animal, but able to make decisions. Virginia Morell explains why rat owners should tickle their rats.Listen NowProblem Chewing
What can you do for the dog that chews on everything? This is one of the most common calls we get. It's actually a pretty simple problem to solve. Alan Kabel helps uncover the reasons dogs chew and how to re-direct their attention to more positive behaviors.Listen NowCharlie Sheen Buys Therapy Dog
There's a 15-year-old Florida girl who didn't really know much about Charlie Sheen before this, but does now. The actor wired $10,000 to Teagan Marti and her family for a therapy dog to help rehabilitate from injuries sustained when she plummeted 100 feet from a Wisconsin amusement park ride. "I think they should name the dog Charlie," Sheen joked.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
1 hr 21 min - Vet Locks Himself In Hot Car - Plastic Surgery For Pets
Vet Locks Himself In Hot Car
Dr. Ernie Ward aimed to raise awareness about the extreme heat a car can reach and the potential dangers it poses to dogs. So he "shvitzed it out" inside his Coupe, all the while videotaping it for posterity. He shares his experience with us.Listen NowPlastic Surgery For Pets
Pets and their owners do tend to look alike after a while, but are some pet owners going to extremes to prove the point? Animal expert Kim Baker says we're seeing more and more pet owners taking their pets in for cosmetic surgery.Listen NowPets Earn Frequent Flyer Miles
Pets are being rewarded for loyalty not just by their owners, but by airlines, as part of a growing number of pet frequent flier programs. Dogs and cats that travel on a Virgin Australia domestic flight can now collect points for their owners that can then be used to obtain discounts on future flights.Listen NowOvertime for the Dream Team
Can you give your pet Aspirin? Do our pets have the same blood as humans? How does Clicker Training work? Should there be a Cat Leash Law? Dr. Debbie, dog trainer Alan Kabel, and Britt Savage tackle these curiosities. Where else will you learn this stuff?Listen NowGoing the Distance
What are you willing to do or pay to keep your pet healthy? More and more of us are pawning our wedding rings just to afford the more expensive surgeries to heal our pets. Is $3000 too much to pay to fix Fido's torn ACL?Listen NowWorld's Most Luxurious Cat Food At $40 A Can
British celebrity chef Simon Rimmer believes he's come up with the world's most luxurious cat food. He worked closely with animal experts to create a "once-in-nine-lifetimes" food experience featuring roasted duck, lobster sushi rolls, and Beluga caviar.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.1 hr 20 min - Pets Damaged $3 Billion Dollars Worth of Electronics
Pets Cause 3-Billion-Dollars Damage
A new study reveals that American pets have bitten, chewed, licked, drooled on, and otherwise damaged more than eight million devices, resulting in repair and replacement costs exceeding $3 billion. The most commonly damaged device is the smartphone. Sandy Robbins shares the study's amazing results.Listen NowPoison Ivy
Leaves of three, let it be. A good tip to avoid Poison Ivy, unless your dog gets it and gives it to you when you pet him. It's more common than you think. Joey Villani, the Dogfather, has Poison Ivy this week. He got it while grooming a dog. He has tips and cures for the itches.Listen NowCat Ruins Intimate Moment
What happens when an Animal Radio® listener's boyfriend is bothered by a cat when he's in the mood for love? Bottom line, your pet should not be in the same room when you're making love. Not only is it a "mood-spoiler," but according to Dr. Debbie, somebody could get hurt.Listen NowPampered Pet Resort Costs $72,000 for Two Weeks
Man's best friend now has a place to go if they need a couple of days away from their two-legged companions. The new Paw Seasons canine holiday resort in Long Ashton, England, offers dogs a luxurious vacation that comes complete with spa and grooming sessions. The actual owners, however, are not allowed to stay at the resort. The two-week package costs more than $72,000.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
1 hr 21 min - Steve Miller Band Guitarist Goes To The Dogs
Kenny Lee Lewis Guests
Guitarist for the Steve Miller Band, Kenny Lee Lewis, kicks off their Summer tour with a stop at Animal Radio. Kenny shares his Central California home with Sophie, a dog he fell in love with after he promised his daughter a pup if she got good grades.Listen NowPreventing Cancer
Dr. Gerald Post is back with basic things you can do to reduce the odds against your pet. If Cancer is detected and treated early, many of our pets have a great chance at a healthy outcome. Dr. Post has the lowdown on pesticides and your pet.Listen NowHandicapped Pig Gets Wheelchair
When a patient brought a deformed pig into Dr. Len Lucero to be euthanized, the doctor couldn't do it. He ended up adopting Chris P. Bacon and creating a wheelchair out of a child's Erector toys. Now the pig is styling with his new wheels and inspiring Facebook followers worldwide.Listen NowTick Season Explodes
There is no doubt that this tick season is more populated than ever. With typical spot-on chemical treatments losing their efficacy, we're turning to alternatives for fighting those little buggers. WAHL's Pat Kopischkie has great ideas when it comes to tick control.Listen NowLeash Aggression
Without even knowing it, we can be training our dog to be aggressive. The tool that we rely on to restrain our dog may actually be at the root of problems. Dr. Debbie has a cure for pulling and growling issues. "It's all about thinking like a dog."Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
1 hr 21 min - 1314. What Really Goes On Behind The Scenes At Westminster Dog Show
Behind The Scenes At Westminster
Quite possibly the largest dog show in the world, Westminster takes place Monday and Tuesday. Connie Newcomb takes us backstage and tells us what the public doesn't see. What are some people willing to do to win?Listen NowWestminster Hospitality
The yearly tradition continues as Jerry Grymeck, the concierge at Hotel Penn in New York, tells us what strange requests he's getting from the Westminster show dogs and their owners. The Hotel Penn is where many of the primped pooches stay for world-famous dog shows.Listen NowCancer, Not A Death Sentence
As many as 70% of our pets will get cancer. But with medical technology advances, we can now treat our pets like we treat humans. And dogs can withstand chemotherapy better than humans. The founder of the Animal Cancer Foundation, Dr. Gerald Post, reminds us that information is the best weapon against this ugly disease.Listen NowApps for Apes
Workers in the Great Ape House at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have found a new, socially engaging outlet for their six orangutans: an iPad. Animal Keeper Becky Malinsky says the idea comes from a non-profit called Apps for Apes, which uses the program in 13 other zoos worldwide. Malinsky says the National Zoo started last year with a donated iPad, and their orangutans' repertoire has now grown to more than ten apps, including musical instruments and cognitive games.Listen NowYour Pet's Poop Is Guide To Health
Your dog or cat's poop is a kind of Google on your pet's health. Picking it up isn't only is the neighborly thing to do; it's for the best interest of all pets in the community. According to Veterinary Parasitologist Dr, there are some potential health issues for people. Dwight Bowman, including roundworm, salmonella, and whipworm, which can be spread to other dogs, even the parvovirus, to those not vaccinated.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
1 hr 21 min - Who's Got Your Back When The Rapture Comes? Rescue Crowd-funds Butt-hole For Kitten
Rescue Crowd-funds Butt-hole For Kitten
Shawn Simons is the Headmistress of the Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats. They're an outstanding non-profit rescue in the Los Angeles area. Shawn just crowd-funded a $10,000 surgery for a kitten. That may not sound unusual until you hear the kitty was born with an Imperforate Anus, or no butt-hole. Now, along with television sensation Daniel Tosh, she's trying to raise a million for 2000 butt-holes.Listen NowWho's Got Your Back When The Rapture Comes?
Pastor Travis Davis founded Pets After Rapture. He considers himself the "middle-man" between your pets and the animal-loving non-believers who will be around after the rapture. For a small fee, his service will be dispatched to your home "post-rapture" to care for your pets.Listen NowVeterinarians See The Most Unusual Things
A veterinarian in Oklahoma operated on a dog that wasn't feeling well after eating its human sibling's pacifier. The vet could have made a ton of money had he charged for each pacifier he would later take out of the dog's belly, which ended up being a total of 21. Dr. Debbie shares her “strange and unusual things found in the belly of a dog" stories.Listen NowCannabis Based Pet Supplements Come Under Fire.
People anxious to relieve their pet's physical pain are increasingly trying oils and powders that contain CBDs, a non-psychoactive component of marijuana. But there's little data on whether these products work or if they have harmful side effects. That's because the federal government has not approved any clinical trials of cannabis pet products. The FDA has warned companies that sell marijuana related pet products that they're violating laws by offering "unapproved new animal drugs." The FDA has even threatened legal action.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
1 hr 22 min - Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Animal Radio; Final Star-Studded Show
Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Animal Radio
Join us for a special celebration of America's favorite and longest-running pet show. Animal Radio looks back at the last 24 seasons with guest appearances by Actor Ed Asner, Dog Wig Maker Ruth Regina, The Monkees' Davy Jones, Comedian Paul Reiser, Actor Dick Van Patten, Singer Donny Osmond, and a final bow from Vladae The World Famous Russian Dog Wizard, Dog Trainer Alan Kabel, News Director Lori Brooks, Executive Producer Judy Francis, Groomer Joey Villani, Veterinarian Dr. Debbie and your host Hal Abrams.Listen NowIf You Are Anxious, Your Dog May Be Feeling The Stress, Too
Numerous studies have found that dogs and their owners can experience synchronized emotions and stress levels, especially during acutely stressful or exciting activities. A new study followed dogs and their owners to see how stress hormones in animals and humans changed over time. The results suggest that if the owner is stressed, then the dog is also likely to mirror that stress. The researchers then took hair samples from the dogs and their owners to test for the stress-related hormone cortisol, which can be detected in hair. They found that dog cortisol levels mirror the personality traits of their owners. Maybe even more interesting was that the owner's personality influenced the dog's cortisol level, rather than the dog's personality itself.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.1 hr 21 min - Officer Tells Story Of Lake Rescue - The Real Cost of Owning A Pet
Officer Tells Story Of Lake Rescue
The video of a cop rescuing a dog from a frozen lake has gone viral. Officer Robert Voorhees took a big risk when he decided to cross an ice-covered lake in New Jersey. He'll share his heroic story with Animal Radio listeners. He says anyone would've done what he did. Would you?Listen NowTop Dog-Friendly States
With about 90 million dogs living in homes in the US, we are a country of dog lovers. But not all states are equal in terms of safety and amenities for pets. You may be quite surprised by the findings. Where does your state fit in?Listen NowPet Owner New Years Resolutions
Fear Free certified trainer Debbie Martin thinks both you and your vet should make resolutions and promises to your pet. She'll share her techniques for creating a Fear Free environment and schedule for your dog. Check out the Fear Free Expert Series.Listen NowThe Real Cost of Owning A Pet
You can add up all the vet visits, food, and toys, and you still would be missing the costs associated with damage to your house… because that happens. Chad Hall with Remodel Mate has tips to help you reduce the damage and do it without selling a kidney.Listen NowChinese Pet Economy On The Rise
The world of pets is changing in China with the country's fast rise in wealthy citizens. The Chinese government is calling for residents to create 1,000 "Specialty Towns." In Pyongyang County, the specialty theme is pets. There is no doubt that the Chinese pet economy is thriving mostly because of an aging population and declining birth rates.Listen NowFelony Charges For Boy Who Tossed Kitten
There's good news about the kitten that unfortunately starred in a viral video last month. You've heard about Spot, a little 3 and a half-pound calico kitten that was tossed high into the air by a teenage boy in the Southern California. Police got their guy. The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office has filed a charge of felony animal cruelty against the 16-year-old suspect.Listen NowRead more about this week's show.
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