Dr. Natalie Marks pulls out her crystal ball and offers a veterinarian’s perspective of what she sees happening for pets in 2023, including but not limited to new technology to better understand pain in pets, a new drug for painful cats, and how more states will likely ban sales of dogs and cats at pet stores. Steve offers his resolutions for pets for 2023.

A newly expanded Steve Dale’s Pet World, kicks off with Mr. Dog Show David Fei talking about the Windy City cluster of dog shows, including the third leg of the event today at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center.  David also discusses therapy dogs, and a recent symposium which he helped to organize.

Carol Baskin, founder Big Cat Rescue, on the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which has now been signed by President Biden. Baskin explains she was not portrayed as she really is on Tiger King on Netflix.

Mitch Vestal, president Advance Organics on a really pet friendly ice melt called PlaySAFE Ice Blocker.

Why do cats sleep where they choose to sleep?

Continuing with a Steve Dale’s Pet World tradition, Steve talks with the President of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Lori Teller offers her resolutions for pets for the New Year.

Here are, according to pet insurer Trupanion, the most popular dog and cat names of 2022.

A special conversation with a very special person, Dr. Mark Goldstein. Not only is he a veterinarian who has done it all, he’s an inspiration. His story is one of resilience and optimism winning the day. Merely talking with Dr. Goldstein is a lesson of love and as well as anyone, he can define the human/animal bond.

Also, Steve’s annual presentation of A Pet’s Night Before Christmas.

Happy Howlidays! Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer at DVM 360 (AKA Santa Paws) and manager of veterinary professional services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, Dr. Renee Schmid, offer tips on keeping pets safe at this time of year. Many problems which veterinarians see in the ER are preventable.

And does this fish win an award for ‘mother-of-the-year?’

Most dogs and cats in America are overweight or obese. Dr. Ernie Ward is the founder/president Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.  He explains just how complex this issue is. To help to better understand, there’s a pet parent survey which he hopes people will take here. 

If you have a cat or care the slightest about cats, you will care about the EveryCat Health Foundation, the non-profit which funds cat health and behavior studies around the world. Executive Director Jackie Ott Jaakola notes this is a purrfect time of year to help.

A detailed look at what the pet population is in the U.S. and how it skyrocketed during the pandemic.

We’re talking kittens so I dare listeners not to smile. Sally Bahner, author of The Art of Raising A Kitten is apparently a kitten artist.  Speaking of kittens, to make you smile, Steve’s own kitty, Groucho has a TikTok page, Groucho_thefunnycat.

Again, Chicago is the rattiest city in the U.S. Dr. Natalie Marks explains why this matters if you have a dog, and even should matter to us – because rats are a super spreader of leptospirosis. 

Steve explains how if you happen to be a human, you can’t help but have the human-animal bond.

Internet influencer Topher Brophy talks about his book Dog Dad: How Animals Bring Out the Best in Us and Can Help Save the World. He explains that his bond with animals actually began with a cat but is famous these days for his bond with his dog, Rosenberg. In a revealing conversation, he concedes that his life was changed and perhaps even saved by his dog. Dogs can change a life and he says that his dog was a portal to happiness.

November is National Senior Pet Month, and revealed is a study on how dogs age best.

Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, lead veterinarian at Merrick Pet Care, joins Steve Dale on this Merrick Pet Care Five Star Interview. Hydration is super important for our pets! Listen in while Dr. Lobos offers up some solutions for how to keep you pet hydrated and healthy.

Steve Dale has his paws full talking with both John O’Hurley and David Frei about the National Dog Show presented by Purina on at noon on NBC Thanksgiving Day. For John O’Hurley, who has done everything in show biz, what is it about the dog show that he loves so much which has now been happening for 21 years. And ratings are better than ever. Frei describes how dogs manage to do everything they do, including therapy dogs, which he talks about in detail.

Steve answers an email about whether or not you can train cats, including remembering his cat, Ricky.