Pet Theories Podcast

Welcome to an all new episode talking about animal science that isn't happening because of the government shutdown in News for Dogs: from counts of humpback whales still happening in Hawaii without the help of NOAA, to wolves and moose not being counted because they can't get to Isle Royale, and even a baby brown pelican and owl can't get the health care that they need. Plus an organic pest control secret to one woman's Christmas tree, a Miracle Puppy!, and a study that looks into if gut bacteria can be linked to canine aggression. So much animal news! And of course, tour questions! New Years Resolutions, why retractable leashes are so bad, and Eve has a question for Efrem!

Happy New Year, everyone—We're back with an all new episode!

Before the government shut down, the TSA considers how the children were judging their dogs. Ford designs a noise canceling dog house, and new theories on the origins of dogs (and scientists who get testy).

Plus, your questions!

We're back and as full of news for your pets as ever! We appreciate your patience. Now on to the animals! We make up for missing an episode with a bunch of news. To start, there's another dog food recall, so be sure to check if your food is on the list. In some better news out of the FDA, there's a new drug approved to help treat dogs with anxiety. And a report out of the UK shows that Breed Specific Legislation caused the deaths of hundreds on innocent dogs. Finally, Florida is trying to figure out what to do with all those greyhounds we mentioned last episode, and an Ikea in Italy is really taking the Christmas spirit to heart and allowing stray dogs to hang out in the store and on the furniture. Yes, there's a video too. And your questions! My dog has dry skin, do I need to buy the fancy products from the vet? My pet doesn't know it's the holidays, don't buy her my gifts! And how to secure your Christmas tree to make sure the cat won't take it down.

And your questions: Can I ride my bike with my dog? How do I deal with my family feeding my dog table scraps at thanksgiving? And a Beyond Sit combo with day light savings time shifting techniques!

Happy Halloween! We have a sporktakular episode for you all today! From eclipsed bees to dogs carrying MRSA around hospitals, hear all the news for animals to keep you up at night! Plus a deep look into the value of pet insurance. And your scariest questions! Halloween costumes for pets and fat weiner dogs. And Beyond Sit with some tips for how to help your dog handle all the ghouls' night out. (We know you cats have today all figured out.)

We talk about some drunk birds in Minnesota and some new research on preventing separation anxiety. Then we answer your questions on wedding doves, whether dogs have a "most important meal of the day", and what to look for in a new dog walker. Plus, a new DIY puzzle for Beyond Sit!

This episode has all the answers—What's going on at PetSmart? Did you get scammed and lease your pet? Well, NY State can help! And have these female cockroachesfigured it all out? Plus, your questions:

• Should I get a dog in a foreign country?
• Can I bring my cat to the office?
• How do I tell my dad to stop buying clothes for my dog?

All that, and another brain teaser for your dog!

In this episode we talk a lot about spiders in the news and on twitter. And give advice for a cabin-fevered dog during a hurricane. Just where should your dog go to the bathroom when you aren't allowed outside?

This week, we say "good show" to England for banning shock collars, talk about mis-identified dogs (with some killer charts and graphs), and get a bit into why your pup is watching you pound. And we answer your questions: Are pets bad for the environment? And how good is yogurt for dogs? Plus, Eve takes us through The Bang Game, and we stop for a little monkey torture.

This episode! A summer dog flu alert. Plus, a French theme park hires some industrious crows. Plus, your questions about puppy pronouns and dog-park flirts. Eve has a Dennis Miller moment. Oh, and how to adopt a failed government dog! They can't smell bombs, but they can smell love.