Steve Dale's Pet World

Steve Dale welcomes the voice of the NHL on NBC, Mike “Doc” Emrick, along with legendary dog show announcer David Frei and as it turns out, both guys are big fans of each other. Emrick and Frei try to call each other’s events, then Doc talks about the reeling Blackhawks, the surprising Golden Knights and the 10th anniversary of the Winter Classic.

Steve Dale (in for Bill and Wendy) welcomes CPA Tax Partner Michael Calahan and CPA and Certified Financial Planner Jim Baird to answer your end-of year tax questions and try to clarify the uncertainty surrounding the new GOP bill and whether or not it’s worth it for you to prepay your property tax.

Steve Dale is joined by Illinois State Senator Michael Connelly,  21st District, and Suzanne Hart, Will County Legislative Chairwoman. Michael and Suzanne explain the details of a new proposal to ban the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores.

Steve Dale is joined by Illinois State Senator Michael Connelly,  21st District, and Suzanne Hart, Will County Legislative Chairwoman. Michael and Suzanne explain the details of a new proposal to ban the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores.

Steve Dale talks with the founder of the Windy Kitty Cafe, Jenny Tiner. Jenny and Steve talk about the Grand Opening, what a cat cafe is, and much more.  

Steve Dale talks with the founder of the Windy Kitty Cafe, Jenny Tiner. Jenny and Steve talk about the Grand Opening, what a cat cafe is, and much more.  

Steve Dale talks with Dr. Anne Cohen, member of the Medvet Chicago team that is residency trained in Emergency and Critical Care Emergency. Anne and Steve talk HOWLiday safety and how to be mindful of what you use when decorating for the Holidays to be sure no harm will be done to your pets.  

Steve Dale talks with Veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Theresa DePorter, about varies ways that cat owners can encourage appropriate patterns of behavior. One new product that is highlighted is Feliscratch, which helps attracts cats to their posts and other play areas and minimize possible damage done to furniture due to scratching. Steve also talks with Dr. Sue Ettinger, Veterinary Oncologist, to discuss the stigmas and misconceptions of cancer, how important early detection is, and more. In order to get the best detection […]

Steve Dale talks with Veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Theresa DePorter, about varies ways that cat owners can encourage appropriate patterns of behavior. One new product that is highlighted is Feliscratch, which helps attracts cats to their posts and other play areas and minimize possible damage done to furniture due to scratching. Steve also talks with Dr. Sue Ettinger, Veterinary Oncologist, to discuss the stigmas and misconceptions of cancer, how important early detection is, and more. In order to get the best detection […]

This Thanksgiving marks David Frei’s seventeenth year working with Purina for the National Dog Show. Dog show host David Frei joins Steve to discuss why this particular dog show is different for all the others.  This is a “benched dog show. There are only three left in the country,” Frei says. For this type of event, dogs have to be up on their bench when not being showed and lined up in alphabetical order with their owners. People can then walk around and see […]