In the first part of a two part show, Don and Dr. Mark Hanks of Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in Orrington, ME discuss how our pets age and the special needs and care of senior pets.

Don interviews Dr. Mark Hanks of Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in Orrington, ME discussing veterinary acupuncture and how Dr. Hanks uses it in his practice.

Don interviews Dr. Mark Hanks of Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in Orrington, ME discussing how he decided to become a veterinarian and his philosophy on pet health care.

Don and Kate Address several questions from listeners -

1. My trainer says that Flexi leashes are bad. Is that true?,

2. Does second-hand smoke effect pets?,

3. Do I still need to worry about fleas if my cat never goes outside?,

4. I've seen the ABKA Blue Ribbon in your ads and on your web site that says you are an ABKA accredited boarding kennel. What does that mean?,

5. How often should be dog and cat be groomed?

Don and Kate Address several questions from listeners -

1. Can assertive breeds be trained with clickers and reward based training?

2. I have two cats and am thinking about getting a dog. What kind of dog would be best and how should I introduce the dog and cats?, 

3. Is it true that a puppy must have all of its shots before it can go to a puppy class?, 

4. Is it better to get an adult cat or a kitten?,

5. If I get a kitten is it better to get one kitten or two kittens?

6. If I get a puppy is it better to get one puppy or two puppies?

7. Is it true a dog should have at least one litter of puppies before it is spayed?

Don and Kate interview Certified Professional Dog Trainer and author Colleen Pelar about her book Living with Kids and Dogs... Without Losing Your Mind. This is part two of a two part interview where we Colleen's book and tips for parents trying to manage a household with a dog and one or more kids.

Don and Kate interview Certified Professional Dog Trainer and author Colleen Pelar about her book Living with Kids and Dogs... Without Losing Your Mind. This is part one 0f a two part interview where we Colleen's book and tips for parents trying to manage a household with a dog and one or more kids.