The holidays are over, the kids are going back to school, and these schedule changes can affect our pets' habits and behavior.

Do you know what "intact" means when referring to our pets? Rachann and Denise discuss all things heat and hormones in this episode of Pet EMT.

Rachann and Denise talk about the safety drills that are run at Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel to ensure that the staff knows what steps to take in emergency situations.

Rachann is joined by Denise Nicely, Health Care Coordinator at Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel, to discuss the importance of keeping good communication between the veterinarians in our area and boarding kennels like Mariah-Belle. 

Did you know that female dogs and short-legged dogs are more prone to snow dangers than male dogs? Female dogs have to squat to pee and the short dogs don't have a chance to get above deeper snow. All dogs' tender undersides are susceptible to frostbite and hyperthermia.

How bad is road salt for our dogs? Can you get pet-safe ice melt? Join Rachann as she dives into the winter salt topic.

Rachann and Bruce discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder and ask "Can Dogs Suffer from SAD?" The answer is no, but if their owners do, they are more likely to show symptoms too!

Do you know what's happening when your dog or cat "chatters"? The flehmen response, also called the flehmen reaction, is a behavior in which an animal curls back its upper lip exposing its front teeth, inhales with the nostrils usually closed, and then often holds this position for several seconds. The behavior facilitates the transfer of pheromones and other scents into the vomeronasal organ located above the roof of the mouth via a duct which exits just behind the front teeth of the animal.

Thanksgiving is next week! Rachann talks about your dogs and the dangers of them eating cooked turkey (and chicken) bones. She discusses ways to dispose of and secure the bones to keep the dogs out.

Rachann and Denise continue their conversation about Pet CPR and First Aid, focusing on the drills that the staff at Mariah-Belle are required to perform.