Holistic vet Dr. Cheryl Schwartz explains her alternative-medicine methods for animals. Schwartz is a 19-year vet who specializes in acupuncture and Chinese herbs for small animals and is founder of the East-West Animal Center in the San Francisco area. She's also the author of Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats & Dogs.

Also, Molly and Emily ponder whether too much was made of Barbaro the horse and who would win in a real-life Super Bowl fight, a bear or a colt. Plus, Emily offers advice on what to look for if you go to a dog show.

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