Thane Maynard, Director of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden shares his enormous knowledge of the animals at his zoo with Dr. Gary as they stroll through the zoo gardens. Thane takes you to the elegant giraffes, playful meerkats, and the regal cheetahs. Dr. Gary gets to see Ndume the gorilla, and of course Fiona the Hippo puts on a show. 

Learn effective ways to deter bad behavior, foster trust with consistency in training, and learn your pets behaviors. Dr. Gary explains the old view of dominance and today's accepted opinion.

Fleas and ticks are disgusting. No one wants to find them on your pet or worse yet, in your bed. Dr. Gary gets pretty in depth and a little bit vivid describing the lifespan of a poppy sized sized nymph to the monster your find in your hair.   Ewww, Gary.

What makes them itch and scratch? Did you know food allergies are a major cause? Find out which food allergy is more common. Hint: It isn't grains.  That, and more back scratching goodness in this episode. Also, stay till the end for listeners questions. Dr. Gary answers the 5 most common questions he's received as a vet.  

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Witnessing an epileptic seizure in your pet can be terrifying.  Knowing how the brain works, the types of seizures, and what to do during the event can dramatically reduce your anxiety when it occurs. Dr. Gary will touch on types of seizures, treatments, when to see a specialist, and alternative treatments. 

There's a lot of responsibility when making the decision to breed your dog. The health of the mother and the father needs to be evaluated before beginning the process. Always check with your dog's vet before making the decision to have puppies.

There's nothing better than puppy breath, but the cuteness can wear off fast if you're not prepared before the puppy comes home. Here are my suggestions to help you acclimate to a new member of the household and what to expect on your first puppy vet visit.