Pet Life Radio - The #1 Pet Radio Network

Your cat may look perfectly healthy, but could a serious heart condition be hiding beneath those purrs? On this important episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes feline specialist Dr. Ashlie Saffire to uncover the often-overlooked dangers of heart disease in cats. Discover why cats are masters at hiding illness, the subtle warning signs every cat parent should recognize, and why hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is more common than you might think. Dr. Saffire explains how routine veterinary visits, early detection, and advances in feline heart care can make a difference in your cat's health and quality of life. Plus, learn how to make vet visits less stressful, what changes in your cat's behavior should raise red flags, and when symptoms require immediate attention. Whether your kitty is a playful youngster or a cherished senior, this is one episode that could help you protect the feline you love!

Joining me for this episode is New York Times best-selling author Dashka Slater. We have a chat about her latest Children's picture book, The Big One. An Inspiring tale of Nana's and Marina's great fishing adventure to catch the big one. Also, learn what it takes to be an award-winning, multi-genre writer, journalist and author. Enjoy!

When a dog's behavior changes or a problem won't go away, most of us ask the same question: how do I stop this? Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach Debi McKee suggests starting with a different one: what might this dog be trying to tell me?

In this episode, Debi explains why health and behavior are more connected than many dog parents realize. She describes how stress, pain, digestion, sleep, routine, and environment can all affect how a dog feels and acts. She also talks about adopted dogs, who often arrive with an unknown history and then face new food, people, routines, and expectations all at once.

Listeners will learn how stress can show up in less obvious ways, like changes in appetite, sleep, energy, focus, and reactivity. Debi explains why no single food, supplement, or training technique has all the answers. She also shows how looking for patterns can tell you much more than focusing on one behavior by itself: what changed, what happened before the problem started, and what keeps repeating.

It's a practical, curiosity-first conversation for anyone who has ever wondered why their dog does what they do.

It's a celebration of extraordinary animals, remarkable people and the incredible power of the human-animal bond as award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport takes Rappaport to the Rescue to New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel for one of her favorite events of the year—the ASPCA Humane Awards!

Jill meets Aiden and Pearl, two adorable miniature therapy horses from HorseAbility, recipients of the ASPCA Equine Welfare Award, who have spent more than a decade bringing comfort, healing and joy to thousands of people in hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

She also introduces Canyon, the heroic disaster search dog honored as Dog of the Year for his extraordinary work helping families find answers in the aftermath of devastating disasters. In one of the episode's most emotional moments, Jill speaks with the mother of 8-year-old Eloise "Lulu" Peck, whose beautiful legacy of helping shelter animals lives on following her tragic passing.

Plus, Jill catches up with legendary newsman Chuck Scarborough and ASPCA President and CEO Matt Bershadker to celebrate the animals and people making a difference. It's an unforgettable, heartwarming and sometimes tearful edition of Rappaport to the Rescue that reminds us all why opening our hearts and homes to animals in need matters so much!

Ashley Scott’s love of writing began in childhood, but her path to becoming a fiction author took several fascinating turns. After years of professional writing and a career that included working for the FBI, Ashley retired, spent a year taking classes, and finally listened when her husband reminded her that writing was what she had always wanted to do.

The real turning point came while Ashley was cleaning out her mother’s home after her death in 2015. She discovered a box her mother had carefully saved containing Ashley’s childhood writings, including a story about an abandoned outdoor cat. That long-forgotten story helped point Ashley toward the work she was meant to pursue. Today, she is the author of several books, including The Queen and the Tom, the first in her new cat-centered series. She joins Rita Reimers to discuss her remarkable writing journey, the inspiration behind her feline characters, the sequel already underway, and her plans for cat-themed short stories and children’s activity and coloring books.

Discover a unique repair for this damage that isn’t another supplement or special food. Holistic veterinarian, Dr. Marlene Siegel, and Energy Expert, Dan Stachofsky, come together with critical information and the tools to help us support better health in ourselves and our pets.

Why does your cat scratch the couch, the doorframe, or the one piece of furniture you really wish they wouldn't? In this episode of Nine Lives with Dr Kat, we talk with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta about the fascinating science and behavior behind feline scratching. They explore why cats scratch, what their scratching may communicate, and how understanding the behavior can help cat owners live more peacefully with their feline companions.

RJ Mitte, star of the highly acclaimed, EmmyCerebral Palsy Celebrity Spokes-person, Brings Real Life winning, down and gritty TV series, Breaking Bad, shares some real life good about positively moving forward in life and how animals are healers and teachers especially to those with disabilities. We get the 411 on Miss Pearl, his traveling companion canine, and the life lessons this feisty 18 year old Scottie shares. Then - the scoop on his starring role at the charity polo event, Raising Hope for Epilepsy. And how you pet lovers can meet him there! Along with celebrity (pet lovin') host, William Devane! And... at the same time, help Selina, a remarkable high school senior who overcame Epilepsy, raise awareness for the cause. Now this Is a Super Smiley Adventure!

Are veterinarians really in it for the money? Dr. Jeff Werber has some strong opinions—and he's not holding back! This week on Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff, the outspoken veterinarian tackles the rising cost of veterinary care, explains why he believes corporate ownership is changing the profession, and passionately defends the dedicated vets who entered the field for their love of animals, not a big paycheck. But that's just the beginning! Dr. Jeff explores new weight-loss medications being developed for dogs, explains how to safely socialize puppies before they've completed their vaccinations, and reveals why some flea treatments don't stop fleas from jumping onto your pet. Plus, could growing up with dogs actually help strengthen a baby's immune system? Can dogs really read our emotions just by looking at our faces?

Dr. Jeff also answers listener questions about itchy paws, yeast infections, food allergies, feline dental problems, leash reactivity, and the differences between Cytopoint and Apoquel. And don't miss his fascinating stories about winning over aggressive dogs that other veterinarians were afraid to approach! It's another lively, informative and occasionally outrageous episode packed with veterinary wisdom, humor and plenty of Dr. Jeff's unfiltered opinions!

Deborah Wolfe explains how DNA evidence confirms they shot the right bear like ‘Animal CSI’. Would you watch that show? Dogs can recognize moods from faces science discovers. The riddle of the day is when does a dog change his color. 

Deb observed that her dogs appear to understand Portuguese, or did they? The future of warm houses and warm clothes might be the use of cat tails (the bullrush type plant). Deb Wolfe explains with 2 human examples and 3 dog examples why negative direction like ‘don’t jump on me’ does not work. Wolfe describes a few dog jobs and cat jobs you may not know. Deb Wolfe’s comment on the tariff now imposed on dog leashes, and why Canada-USA relations matter so much to Canadians