Frankie Avalon Guests

Iconic singer Frankie Avalon loves his pets so much that at one time he had 20 dogs, cats and a goat. He's going on a cruise/tour and offering Animal Radio® listeners a special deal to personally join him.

Outdoor Cat Enrichment

Cats love the outdoors. But outdoor cats live on average 10 years less than their indoor counterparts. Cats on Deck's Jim Montgomery came up with the ultimate solution.

Do you have bite insurance?

Bite law has become so big that it is the bulk of Kenneth Phillips' law practice. He tells us why you need to have insurance if you have a dog.

Employees Offer Pet Insurance

In an effort to keep employees happy, some companies are now offering discounted pet insurance. Firms such as S.C. Johnson, TD Bank and Travelocity provide discounted health coverage for workers' pets through Petplan Pet Insurance. "Petplan has seen tremendous growth in this area of voluntary benefits," co-CEO Chris Ashton says. "In this struggling economy, employers are increasingly looking for low-cost options to keep their employees happy." Noting pay cuts, heavy workloads, high health insurance costs and reduced 401(k) matches, John Bremen, a managing director at employer consultancy Towers Watson, said companies "Are trying to find ways to appeal to the workforce."

My Cat From Hell

Animal Planet's Jackson Galaxy is whispering to cats all across the nation. Can you really train a bad cat to be good? Rumor has it you can't train a cat at all!

Chicken Jerky Alert

Reports of illnesses in dogs given chicken jerky treats have spiked dramatically following a new government warning about pet snacks made in China. The FDA has logged at least 353 reports this year of illnesses tied to imported chicken jerky products, also sold as chicken tenders, chicken strips or chicken treats.

Big Damn Float!

Natural Balance makes another Guinness record with the longest and heaviest float in the Rose Parade. What makes a pet food company spend so much time on this once-a-year event? Joey Herrick is back to explain.

Let Your Dog Sniff Out Your Date

If a man owns a Mutt, he is typically happy-go-lucky and will make a good mate, says Wendy Diamond author of How To Understand Men Through Their Dogs. Diamond offers up this advice for single women - "let your dog sniff out your date."

Did You Get Your Flu Shot? How About Your Dog???

There has been an increase of dog flu in the northeast and Texas. The extent of the "outbreaks" and whether widespread public concern is warranted is unclear, because no central agency or institution monitors influenza in dogs. Clinical signs of flu in dogs are similar to those in people: runny nose, cough and fever.

Not A Hard Pill to Swallow

How do you get your pets to take prescribed medicines if they taste bad? With over 75% of treatment failures in veterinary medicine are because of non-compliance. Enter Chris Simmons, top dog at the Professional Compounding Centers of America. He makes those nasty medicines taste like beef, chicken, or even strawberry, as one cat preferred.

Clipping Your Pets Nails

It needs to be done, but it's not as easy as you might think. The combined brain-power of the Animal Radio® Dream Team will make it easier for this ritual.

Choosing the Right Pet Food

With many choices, brands and claims, it's never been tougher to find the perfect food for your pets. Dr. Debbie has a few suggestions for making that decision.

Strange and Unusual Mass Bird Crash

Thousands of migratory birds were killed or injured after apparently mistaking a Wal-Mart parking lot, football fields and other snow-covered areas of southern Utah for bodies of water and plummeting to the ground in what one state wildlife expert called the worst mass bird crash she'd ever seen.

Knock Knock...

Who's there? Certainly not an gator. Or is it? A Florida woman answered a knock made by a alligator rubbing his nose against her door. Local animal control officials were called in to trap the 6 foot meat-eater.

One Rich Kitty!

Tommaso, a four-year-old former stray, is likely the richest feline in the world after his owner, Maria Assunta, left him an inheritance of more than 13-million dollars. Italian law says the animal can only be named beneficiary once a trustee has been named.

Mutt's Creator Explains Muse

Who is the driving force behind Patrick McDonnell's weekly comic strip? Any reader would know it's the animals in his life. Patrick is guesting for his fourth time.

We Don't Make Mistakes?

Everybody does! Our New Year's tradition is playing them back for all to hear. Don't miss the end of year outtakes. The animals are laughing at us.

Best in Show

David Frei guests this week. He's the host of the National Dog Show on NBC's Thanksgiving lineup. Over 18 million viewers watched this year. David has a new book based on his companion animal therapy program called Angel on a Leash.

A Little Skin For a Missing Dog

A California woman is hoping that showing a little skin will help her find her missing dog. Arlene Moss Corona was wearing a bikini as she stood next to the road holding a poster of her missing Chihuahua. The UCSD student says she's tried everything to find her beloved pet, from calling the pound to contacting a pet psychic. The only other option was to wear her bikini in the cold weather and not eat until she finds the dog.

OCD Feline

Can a cat have a compulsive disorder, or OCD? Absolutely! We'll talk to the guardian of a psychotic Siamese? And yes, there is such thing as Kitty-Prozac!

Gift Baskets Getting Bigger

This week we're adding the Tagg GPS Pet Tracker to the 12 Dog Daze of Christmas Giveaways. Also goodies from Overby Farm, Planet Dog, Oreck, H204K9 and Warren London. Listen to win!

Michael Jackson's Zoo

What ever happened to Michael Jackson's animals? Michael's friend and assistant, Frank Cascio joins us to share intimate stories of the pop star's menagerie.

Furry Holiday Special

Grab your pets and join us for our special holiday weekend show including stories and music for pet lovers like us. ASPCA President Ed Sayres has the low-down on how dogs and cats came to be.

More Gifts For You and Your Pet.

In our final week of the 12 Dog Daze of Christmas Basket Giveaways. You'll win great goodies from: Tagg Pet Tracker, Pet-E-Pure, Bergan Pet Products, Flava Burst, Snaps Pet Collars, Overby Farm Hip Flex and Disney.

Aflatoxin Behind Pet Food Recalls

High levels of toxins are being blamed for a huge dog food recall. Procter and Gamble say it's recalling a year's output of several food brands. The food may be contaminated with aflatoxin and can cause liver failure or death. Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food is the most popular brand affected.

Stupid Human Interviews

The brainchild behind David Letterman's Stupid Pet Tricks and bestselling author Merrill Markoe is back for more insanity with the Animal Radio® crew. This time, she puts Animal Communicator Joy Turner in the hot-seat. "How come I ask 5 different psychics a question about my pet and I get 5 different answers?"

The Secret To A Perfect Relationship...Act Like A Dog!

A recent survey found that both men and women seek dog-like qualities in a partner. The top dog-like qualities that men find attractive in women are: Always in a good mood. Just as happy to hang at home as go out on the town and always greeting the guy enthusiastically when he gets home. The top dog-like qualities that women find attractive in men are: Always in a good mood. Always willing to spend time together. And always up for cuddling on the couch.

Parvo Outbreak at 'Occupy SF Movement'

Three pooches at the Justin Herman Plaza space have tested positive for the highly contagious and deadly parvovirus, putting all four-legged friends there at risk. The San Francisco SPCA and Animal Care and Control visited the camp Monday afternoon to offer free veterinary services.

The Top 5 Pet Gadgets of 2011

Gadgeteer Geoff Mott returns for his yearly count-down of the hottest pet gadgets and goodies. You may be surprised by this year's picks. See Geoff's list: http://www.petgadgets.com/AnimalRadio.htm.

More Gift Baskets Giveaways

Animal Radio's 12 Dog Daze of Christmas continues with two-baskets chock-full of goodies including Clear Conscience Pet Bison Chews, Zodiac Eden Flea & Tick Shampoo, Whiskas Temptation Cat Treats, Overby Farm Hip Flex Joint Supplement, a Sleepypod "Air" pet carrier, and more to be added before delivery! Listen to win.

The 12 Dog Daze of Christmas

We've put together 12 BIG gift baskets - overflowing with goodies for you and your pets. This week it includes great stuff from Barkovations, Eyenimal, the Mountain Top Inn Resort, Naturvet, Planet Dog and more. Listen to win!

Pet Insurance Scam

A new type of fraud is affecting the insurance industry - pet scams. Dishonest claims on animal policies almost quadrupled last year, making it the fasting growing area of insurance crime. Frauds include owners getting rid of the animal - by selling it or even killing it.

Bob Barker's Wild Side

Animal Radio® friend and former TV host is back to guest for his 9th time. He's 'all-about' putting an end to exotic animal suffering. His 'to-do' list includes saving circus animals from inhumane treatment.

Veterinarians Sounding Alarm About Canine Influenza

There are outbreaks of dog flu right now in the New York metropolitan area and near San Antonio, Texas, and other states have reported epidemics throughout the year.

Awkward Family Pet Photos

When Mike Bender's book spent 16 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list, he decided to follow it up with another photo book featuring the connection between pets and their people.

What Happens in Vegas is on Animal Radio®

Animal Radio® Vet Dr. Debbie practices in Vegas. She sees a lot of strange animals, two and four legged. This weeks it's a chicken that needs to be spayed and a tortoise that needed new legs after being attacked by a dog.

It's beginning to feel a bit like Christmas...

Dr. Oz's Go-to-Vet, Dr. Marty Becker has the low-down on your holiday hazards. From tinsel to pot-brownies, keep your stash and your shiny, pretty objects away from your pet!

Great Holiday Gift Ideas

We're highlighting the most unique gifts for you and your pet. All our picks are in a dozen Gift Baskets we're giving away for the '12 Dog Daze of Christmas' on Animal Radio®. This week's pick is the "lap" pet bed. Your furry friend is in your lap most of the time anyway. Why not get him a bed that IS a lap?!

Flea Bite Dermatitis and Similar Allergies

We take a two-prong approach to stop your pet's itching. Remember, just cause you don't see fleas doesn't mean your furr-ball isn't suffering from a skin reaction to the fleas. Dr. Debbie examines traditional cures and Joey Villani has answers in your pantry.

Dog Ownership Up

Americans love their dogs. Four out of ten households in the U.S. own at least one dog, a total of 77.5 million dogs. Study after study finds that pets bring many benefits to people. They offer companionship, encourage exercise, foster social contact, and help people cope with stress.

Barking Leads to Hefty Fines in Los Angeles

The City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance that fines owners of excessively barking dogs $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second and $1,000 for a third. It would go into effect before the end of the year.

PETA at it Again

Animal rights activists have taken aim at Reese Witherspoon for carrying a bag that appeared to be made of python skin. The "Legally Blonde" star was spotted with a $4,000 python skin purse as she strolled through Venice, California last week.

Part Wild

Ceiridwen Terrill wanted a dog that was part-wolf, despite pleas from her mom. She learned her lesson the hard way. You can't tame a wild animal. She joins us to answer questions about her experience and her book Part Wild.