Pet Theories Podcast

This week, we're looking back at some of your favorite questions, along with an encore presentation* of our interview with the Senior Keeper at the Carolina Tiger Rescue.

In this episode...

• Can I compost my dog's poo?
• What do I do about my dog hating it's collar?
• Is my cat a sadist?
• How can I tell if my dog is panting or smiling?

While you're here, please check out the Carolina Tiger Rescue's Amazon Wish List and get them something fun, like essentials oils for animal enrichment or giant plastic tubs so they can make bloodsicles to help the cats keep cool in the hot summer months. We'll be back with an all-new episode next week! *that means a rerun

It's episode 50! We discuss the DC cat census, along with the ancient dogs of the Americas, and some new research about a rare dog cancer. Check out this seagull! Plus your questions on horse pets and bug pets. Finally! Impress the Gong Show judges! Have your dog jump thru your arms!

This week, we talk about training people (surgeons, no less) with dog clickers, the ASPCA rehabbing "unadoptable" dogs, and if humans are causing animals to be more nocturnal. And dingos and their fences, changing the landscapes of Australia.

And we answer your questions: Is this dog depressed? How do you handle hot spots?

And we wrap up with some more tips for walking your dog in the dog days of ugh nevermind forget I just wrote that.

This week, we have News for Dogs, and then some . . .

• First, we talk about a new study on equine sex stereotyping
• Then—how human encouragement influences dogs puzzle solving skills
• and we briefly talk about Delta's new policy, (and a lot about how great pit bulls are).

Plus, your questions:

• Can I make my own dog food?
• What are the air-lock rules at the dog run?
• And can I throw my cat a birthday party?

And like dogs to water, we talk about some swimming and water tips for you and your dog.

Sorry for the delay in a real episode this week, but Efrem went to HerosCon instead!

Go to our website pettheoriespodcast.com and check out the great drawings of Olive Oyl that he got made.

This episode, we discuss a squirrel and its new pinecone stash, the lesser long-nosed bat being taken off the endangered species list, a new Guam kingfisher born at the Smithsonian, and whether "emotional support" animals really provide any benefits. And your questions about gentrification and fancy dog food, and the best way to find an adoptable dog when you have a small kid. Then, Eve tells us how to help our dogs take a bath this summer.

This week, we help out two dogs waylaid by their owners' romantic lives.

Plus, we look into the seedy world of wildlife photography, Jacksonville's newest dog park, and the wonderful intestinal flora we share with our pets.

This episode, we're all about it finally being springtime!

We answer your questions about helping your anxious dog cope with thunderstorms, and long road trips with your best friend.

Plus news about some catty dog owners in Tribeca, and spring health tips about fleas, ticks and heartworms.

As a special Anniversary Edition of the show, we're devoting the whole episode to this fascinating Washington Post story about the weird, co-dependent relationship that's sprung up between two unlikely groups—dog breeders and dog rescues. The internet makes for strange kennel-fellows.

We'll be back next week with more of your pet questions!

• Are homeless pets a con?
• My dog growls at me when I try to take trash out of its mouth!
• And how do I get my dog to make that cute face again?

Then we finish by teaching our our pups to give themselves a mani-pedi.