Animal Radio®

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Animal Radio® is America's "most-listened-to" animal programming; created to educate, reduce surrenders and to help animals live long, healthy and happier lives.

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Animal Radio® episodes:

04.18.2024
1272. Selling And Buying Pet Friendly Homes
Chicago Realtor Jason Feldman specializes in selling homes to and for pet-owners. If you’re trying to sell your home after many years of “pet-life,” he’ll have tips for making it more appealing to the buyer. He says sometimes pet-owners become...
04.11.2024
1271. Pet Food Companies Are Feeding You Lies - The Pet FBI Visits Animal Radio
Every time you enter the pet food aisle, manufacturers are vying for your patronage and their share of the 21 BILLION dollar pet-food sector. They will do just about anything to get your business, except make a truly human edible...
04.04.2024
1270. Links Between Cats and Human Schizophrenia - Baseball Legend Steve Garvey Guests
Legendary first baseman Steve Garvey is back for his third time to explain his relationship with his 140 pound Rottweiler, among other things. Steve is now working closely to help the Lucy Pet Foundation score a home run. He won't...
03.28.2024
1269. Our Hero Saved A Drowning Bear - 5 Must Know Things About Your Dog
What would drive Adam Warwick to jump in alligator filled waters to save a bear that was drowning? Adam is our special guest this week and he tells an adrenaline filled rescue story. When he’s done telling you what he...
03.21.2024
1268. A Deep-Dive Into The Service Dog Scene
Since there is no real certification for service or emotional support animals, anything goes. Flight attendant Heather Poole is fed up with trying to make everybody happy. She questions the credibility of “emotional support” pigs, horses and monkeys. Yes, these...
03.14.2024
1267. Former Navy Seal Helps Military Dogs Transition To Civilian Life
Former Navy Seal Michael Ritland created a non-profit to help military dogs transition to civilian life. Just like our human soldiers, dogs need help acclimating back into a normal environment. Small noises can cause extreme emotional distress in our enlisted...
03.07.2024
1266. Flea Facts and Tick Talk - 8 1/2 Year Old Hero Of The Week
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back to help you keep your pets flea-less and tick-less. The good doctor has the ugly truth about how ticks infect you and your pet with a multitude of nasty viruses. And...
02.29.2024
1265. Quit Your Crappy Job At Work With The Animals
If you’ve ever thought of quitting your job to work in the pet industry, you’ll should hear this week’s guest. Jamie Migdal created a website to match you with the perfect pet-related job. From Dog-walking to Marketing, the jobs pay...
02.22.2024
1264. Do Synthetically Produced Pheromones Calm Pets?
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back with the scoop on pheromones. Can the synthetically produced smell be helpful in calming cats and dogs, or is it a waste of money? Also, it’s long been thought that mutts...
02.15.2024
1263. Actress Tippi Hedren Talks About The Lions, Tigers And Ligers That Share Her Home.
Actress Tippi Hedren (The Birds) is back to talk about the big cats at her sanctuary and legislation to stop the breeding of lions and tigers. She comes clean about her daughter’s (actress Melanie Griffith) relationship with “Neil” the lion....
02.08.2024
1262. Actress Kim Sill's Pet Project
Actress Kim Sill is back to tell us about her latest project. She’s putting adoption stores inside malls. Kim is saving hundreds of death row cats, dogs and bunnies by changing their adoption venue to the more appealing atmosphere. Also,...
02.01.2024
1261. Making Clothing Out Of Roadkill
This week’s Hero Person is 9-year-old Orly Sedransk. After a visit to her local shelter, she was moved to do something to make a difference. Through a 50/50 raffle, she was able to raise enough money to help the municipal...
01.25.2024
1260. Experts Now Say "You Should Sleep With Your Pets."
Often confused, there is a major difference between Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals. Lori Brooks has the lowdown on what this means for you and your Emotional Support Tarantula. Yes, he’ll be able to get on a plane, but...
01.19.2024
1259. Can Pets Commit Suicide? Animal Behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman Shares His Research.
Dr. Nicholas Dodman (Program Director for the Animal Behavior Department at Tufts) researched several alleged cases of pet suicide to see if it’s possible. He’s here to report on his findings and to answer the provocative question. Also, while many...
01.11.2024
1258. The Dog Food Dude Says "Share Your Food With Your Dog"
The “Dog Food Dude,” Rick Woodford is back. He says you should share your food with your dog. But doesn’t that go against everything we’ve been taught about proper nutrition? No, not if you’re doing it right. Also, if...
01.05.2024
1257. Is Dog Blood Different Than Cat Or Human Blood?
Nicole Humphries runs a blood bank for companion animals. She’ll answer the itching question, is dog’s blood different than cat’s, or is a German Shepard’s blood different than a Pug’s? And where does all this blood come from? You never...
12.28.2023
1256. Bringing Pets Into Hospitals
Donna Jenkins is pioneering a movement to allow visitation of patient’s personal pets during long-term treatment. She formed Zachary’s Paw For Healing after her son passed from a terminal disease. During his final hours he requested a visit from the...
12.22.2023
1255. Victoria Stilwell And The Secret Language of Dogs
Accomplished dog trainer Victoria Stilwell returns to Animal Radio airwaves to help us decode our dog’s behavior. She’ll tell us what some common dog gestures mean. New studies show our dogs are much smarter than we give them credit for....
12.14.2023
1254. Do You Sleep With Your Pets? You Need To Hear This.
Mario Chiozza is this week’s Hero Person. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw a dog tossed out of the car in front of him on Interstate 40. Despite the 55 mph. rush-hour traffic, he managed to capture the...
12.07.2023
1253. Study Says: Fat Pets = Fat Pet Parents
Actress Sylva Kelegian not only guests this week, but she is also our Hero Person. Changing focus from acting to animals, she’s on a mission to reduce the homeless population in LA. She wrote a book about her journey. Also,...
11.30.2023
1252. Pet-Nanny Share Wild Stories
After selling her successful Pet-sitting business, Lindsey Grant wrote a book about the strange and curious relationships we have with our pets. Some of her client’s requests make for a noteworthy book. She’ll also be talking about how Switzerland, her...
11.24.2023
1251. TV Host Helps Pet Product Entrepreneurs
QVC’s Carolyn Gracie loves her animals. Besides a house full of rescues, she also is quick to bring a pet into the QVC fold. “If you want to sell-out a product, bring a pet on TV with you,” Carolyn advises....
11.16.2023
1250. Actor/TV Host John O'Hurley Spreads Warm Fuzzies.
You might remember him from Seinfeld. He was the first winner on Dancing With The Stars and People’s Sexiest Man of the Year. John O’Hurley, host of the National Dog Show on NBC, is back to spread Thanksgiving cheer and...
11.14.2023
1249. Catifying Your House With Jackson Galaxy
Cat expert Jackson Galaxy is back. This time he has great ideas for turning your house into a cat-friendly playground without losing its aesthetic appeal. It’s not enough to just have a feeding bowl and litter anymore. Cats need stimulation....
11.02.2023
1248. Pet Prenups. Who Gets The Dog?
When a marriage breaks up, it’s the children who often get caught in the middle, but pets can end up becoming the subjects of custody battles too. Now the British animal charity Blue Cross has come up with what it...
10.26.2023
1247. Should Homeless People Have Pets?
Should Homeless People Have Pets? Dr. Gillian Squirrell has developed a nonprofit program, Working Dog LLC, for vulnerable adults and young people working with dogs as a way to develop interpersonal and workplace skills. Dr. Squirrell tells us that Working...
10.19.2023
1246. Cat Thwarts Suicide
San Francisco Police spent hours trying to convince a jumper not to jump. It wasn’t until the officers brought in the jumper’s tabby cat that the standoff ended. Never underestimate the bond between people and their pets. Also, being overweight...
10.12.2023
1245. Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray Gets Catty
Animal Radio’s Season of Stars continues with the lead singer for The Marshall Tucker Band, Doug Gray. He shares his life with animals, including anecdotes about his Persian kitties, “Cheech & Chong.” Also, are you fearful that your dog will...
10.05.2023
1244. The Truth About Dog-Lick Bacteria
Russ Kennedy holds down security at Charleston’s Yeager Airport. He’s also the handler for Greg, a border collie that clears runways from geese and other wildlife that could cause a fatal aircraft accident. Also, a Wisconsin man made headlines after...
09.28.2023
1243. Should You Trust Pet DNA Tests?
Dr. Lisa Moses says there is a place for DNA tests, but only as a novelty. While these tests may show a predisposition towards breed specific diseases, she warns against making medical decisions based on a DNA swab or blood...
09.21.2023
1242. Turning Your Pet Into A Social Media Influencer. Wise Words From An Expert.
Kelly Lund and Loki, his Husky - Wolf mix, didn’t intentionally become a viral Internet sensation. Kelly casually posted a picture on Instagram that was picked up by Reddit, Bored Panda and Buzzfeed. Now Loki has a half-million followers and...
09.15.2023
1241. What Does It Mean When Your Favorite Drinking Buddy Is The Cat?
Taryn Nahm wants you to kick back a few cocktails with your pet. She says you can bond with your pet while you relax with a beverage. Taryn created pet cocktails that look just like the human adult versions, except...
09.07.2023
1240. A Therapy Duck? Can Kissing Your Pet Make You Fat?
Shellie Powell has an unusual pet. She is the proud guardian of “Diva,” a pet duck that wears a diaper and shoes. Diva goes with Shellie everywhere, including Walmart, Target and PetSmart. Shellie is training Diva the Duck to be...
08.31.2023
1239. Nude Birding. Yes, It's A Thing.
Olaf Danielson has made a hobby out of birding without any clothes. Olaf is an author, religious scholar, storyteller and adventurer. He will share some of his favorite stories of seeking out rare and exotic avian wildlife… while naked as...
08.24.2023
1238. 5 Signs You Need To Get To The Vet ASAP!
Donna Lewis is a Lost Pet Recovery Expert for LostMyDoggie.com & LostMyKitty.com. This nationwide service will automatically dial all the phones within the radius of the lost pet alerting neighbors. Does this work? The service claims an 85% success rate....
08.17.2023
1237. Black Dog Syndrome - Using Pets To Teach Anti-Bullying
Allison Basinger from the Kansas City based “Wayside Waifs” animal welfare organization is on the cutting edge of the anti-bullying education movement. She’s using her dogs, Justice and Paxton to help 3 through 5 graders learn a more compassionate lifestyle....
08.10.2023
1236. Things Your Vet Wished You Worried About More
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker has a list of things he wishes his clients would pay more attention to than they do. He’ll also tell you what you unnecessarily worry too much about. Also,Pet Breeds compiled a list...
08.03.2023
1235. The Chicken Chick Is Back! Who Gets Custody Of The Dog?
Chickens are more popular than ever in urban settings and as pets. By popular demand, we’re having the Chicken Chick on the show to share her vast chicken knowledge. Even if you aren’t considering a fowl friend, Kathy Mormino will...
07.28.2023
1234. The Nasty Truth About Anesthesia Free Dental Cleaning
Your local pet store may offer an Anesthesia Free Dental Cleaning. This is NOT an alternative to teeth cleaning. Doc Halligan says a real cleaning will help your pet avoid serious trouble down the line with infection of vital organs....
07.20.2023
1233. Pet Store Switcharoo. Would Customers Even Notice?
Tobi Skovron has created an App that will summon a vetted dog-walker. He touts his high-end service as the next step in the evolution of pet-based technology.Also, our pets are at a higher risk than we are for sun-related Melanomas....
07.13.2023
1232. To Kiss Your Dog or Not To Kiss Your Dog
Katherine Schwarzenegger (daughter of Arnold and Maria) is an ASPCA Ambassador and bestselling author. She has a children’s book, which will empower young readers to help dogs who find themselves in shelters and animal rescues. She’s our guest this week....
07.07.2023
1231. Does Laser Therapy For Pets Really Work?
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is excited about his handy gadget. It’s only the size of an iPhone Plus but it has multiple applications in the veterinarian’s office. Could Laser Therapy be used on your pets? Also, this...
06.28.2023
1230. Brian Skerry Is Swimming With The Sharks
Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater photographing sharks. He says they’re misunderstood and not the evil beasts portrayed by Hollywood and the media. He’ll share stories including some scary (Skerry) moments. Also, Mike McCarthy made his millions...
06.23.2023
1229. Dog Changes Mobster's Ways - James Guiliani Is Our Guest
Special guest James Guiliani was a bad dude. He hung with Gotti and spent time behind bars. He was a drug-addicted ex-con on the verge of suicide when a dog and a dame changed his life for the better. James...
06.15.2023
1228. Dog Walking Pays Pretty Darn Well!
Dog Trainer Michael Wombacher has developed a twelve-step program to introduce your dogs to a new baby or family member. There is no need to get rid of the dog just because you’re expecting. If done properly, your dog and...
06.08.2023
1227. Did Your Dog Really Come From A Rescue? Kim Kavin Isn't So Sure.
Driven by her incredible curiosity, Kim Kavin uncovered the world of dog auctions. 11 BILLION dollars exchanges hands during the buying and selling of companion animals. Even the so-called ‘rescues’ are partaking in the auction process, using donated dollars to...
06.01.2023
1226. Can Dogs Recognize Faces from Pictures?
Besides the ticks and the fleas, as well as the many other creepy crawlers out there that can get on our pets, we also need to worry about bees, insects and snakes. Doc Halligan tells us what to do if...
05.26.2023
1225. Sad Animal Facts
While the book is titled Sad Animal Facts, it’s hardly a sad book. Cartoons drawn by Brooke Barker unleash the unknown and curious truths behind some of our favorite animals. Did you know Turtles breathe out their butt, or that...
05.18.2023
1224. What Pet Owners Need To Know About This Year's Tick Season
Cat Behaviorist Sarah Ellis has a pretty cool job. She does research on how and where cats like to be touched. Sarah found that there are certain parts of the cat’s body that are better than others when it comes...
05.11.2023
1223. What Your Veterinarian Isn't Telling You.
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker will tell you what information your veterinarian may be withholding; and conversely, what he/she shouldn’t be telling you. We hope you have an honest and transparent vet for your pets. Also, buried in...

What's Animal Radio® about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Animal Radio® episodes:

1272. Selling And Buying Pet Friendly Homes

1271. Pet Food Companies Are Feeding You Lies - The Pet FBI Visits Animal Radio

1270. Links Between Cats and Human Schizophrenia - Baseball Legend Steve Garvey Guests

1269. Our Hero Saved A Drowning Bear - 5 Must Know Things About Your Dog

1268. A Deep-Dive Into The Service Dog Scene

1267. Former Navy Seal Helps Military Dogs Transition To Civilian Life

1266. Flea Facts and Tick Talk - 8 1/2 Year Old Hero Of The Week

1265. Quit Your Crappy Job At Work With The Animals

1264. Do Synthetically Produced Pheromones Calm Pets?

1263. Actress Tippi Hedren Talks About The Lions, Tigers And Ligers That Share Her Home.

1262. Actress Kim Sill's Pet Project

1261. Making Clothing Out Of Roadkill

1260. Experts Now Say "You Should Sleep With Your Pets."

1259. Can Pets Commit Suicide? Animal Behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman Shares His Research.

1258. The Dog Food Dude Says "Share Your Food With Your Dog"

1257. Is Dog Blood Different Than Cat Or Human Blood?

1256. Bringing Pets Into Hospitals

1255. Victoria Stilwell And The Secret Language of Dogs

1254. Do You Sleep With Your Pets? You Need To Hear This.

1253. Study Says: Fat Pets = Fat Pet Parents

1252. Pet-Nanny Share Wild Stories

1251. TV Host Helps Pet Product Entrepreneurs

1250. Actor/TV Host John O'Hurley Spreads Warm Fuzzies.

1249. Catifying Your House With Jackson Galaxy

1248. Pet Prenups. Who Gets The Dog?

1247. Should Homeless People Have Pets?

1246. Cat Thwarts Suicide

1245. Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray Gets Catty

1244. The Truth About Dog-Lick Bacteria

1243. Should You Trust Pet DNA Tests?

1242. Turning Your Pet Into A Social Media Influencer. Wise Words From An Expert.

1241. What Does It Mean When Your Favorite Drinking Buddy Is The Cat?

1240. A Therapy Duck? Can Kissing Your Pet Make You Fat?

1239. Nude Birding. Yes, It's A Thing.

1238. 5 Signs You Need To Get To The Vet ASAP!

1237. Black Dog Syndrome - Using Pets To Teach Anti-Bullying

1236. Things Your Vet Wished You Worried About More

1235. The Chicken Chick Is Back! Who Gets Custody Of The Dog?

1234. The Nasty Truth About Anesthesia Free Dental Cleaning

1233. Pet Store Switcharoo. Would Customers Even Notice?

1232. To Kiss Your Dog or Not To Kiss Your Dog

1231. Does Laser Therapy For Pets Really Work?

1230. Brian Skerry Is Swimming With The Sharks

1229. Dog Changes Mobster's Ways - James Guiliani Is Our Guest

1228. Dog Walking Pays Pretty Darn Well!

1227. Did Your Dog Really Come From A Rescue? Kim Kavin Isn't So Sure.

1226. Can Dogs Recognize Faces from Pictures?

1225. Sad Animal Facts

1224. What Pet Owners Need To Know About This Year's Tick Season

1223. What Your Veterinarian Isn't Telling You.