Dr. Rossi’s special guest this week is Dr. Kathleen Heaney, Associate Director of Scientific Marketing Affairs at Merck Animal Health. Dr. Heaney explained how Merck’s new flea and tick treatment product Activyl works. Activyl features Indoxacarb, a chemical totally unknown to fleas, and for which there is no known resistance. This new chemical undergoes bioactivation, in which enzymes inside the flea activate the lethal nature of the chemical. The property of Activyl makes it a unique and effective product for use on both dogs and cats.

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And as always, don’t forget to get a copy of Dr. Rossi’s latest and most personal book “All Things cold and Slimy,” available in hardback, softcover, and in e-format, or check out the different animal titles in Dr. Rossi’s expanding pet health series, “What’s Wrong With My Pet?,” at: http://www.amazon.com  http://www.itunes.com http://www.barnesandnoble.com and http://www.booksamillion.com or just ask your local independent bookseller or pet store for a copy today!

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Dr. Rossi’s guest this week was Susan Towler, owner of “The Barking Lot,” a boarding house for dogs. The Barking Lot is one of the new wave of dog boarding facilities that maintains dogs with minimal caging, or boarding without borders! While dogs do have their own rooms, a significant portion of their day is spent with a group of dogs.

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Dr. Rossi also discussed several important recent stories in the news, including how chewing gum can be deadly to your dogs, a promising new potential treatment for one kind of an aggressive tumor, and the science behind the “wet dog” shake!

Don’t forget to get a copy of Dr. Rossi’s latest and most personal book “All Things cold and Slimy,” available in hardback, softcover, and in e-format, and check out the different animal titles in Dr. Rossi’s pet health series, “What’s Wrong With My Pet?,” at: http://www.amazon.com  http://www.itunes.com  http://www.barnesandnoble.com http://www.booksamillion.com or just ask your local independent bookseller or pet store for a copy today!

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Dr. Rossi’s guest this week is Ron Smith, the owner of a most unusual pet shop, named “House of Reptiles.” The average listener, however, might think of it as a “house of horrors” since the shop features snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, salamanders, tarantulas and scorpions! Nevertheless, Ron cheerfully explained why many people have a fascination and affinity for these animals, and explained some of the important factors needed for keeping them healthy in captivity. The legalities of owning reptiles were also discussed. Finally, Ron shared with us some of the challenges of running a large pet shop. You can find Ron and all of his closest “creepy” friends at http://www.thehouseofreptiles.com

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Happy New Year Pet Lovers! Welcome back after a brief holiday break to another edition of WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY PET? with your vet, Dr. John Rossi–

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Dr. Rossi’s guest this week is Clint Wilkinson, an animal rescuer who works with Wildlife Solutions, one of the largest animal rescue organizations in the United States. This is Clint’s second appearance, back by popular demand! This show featured a lively discussion and lots of “creepy” stuff… including a great deal more information about rodents. Clint began with a description of the cardinal signs of rodent infestation. These signs are important because many people never see a live rodent, so tune in to find out more! Clint also briefly mentioned the possibility of his involvement in a new TV show, called “Extreme Infestations.” In addition to rats and mice, he also spoke about squirrels, raccoons and opossums. You can reach Clint at 1-800-2GO-WILD (1-800-246-9453) or at: http://www.wildlifesolutions.com

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Dr. Rossi’s guest this week is Dr. Alan Weldon, a Board Certified Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist. Dr. Weldon’s special interest lies in solving difficult medical mysteries. To that end, he has become extremely proficient in performing ultrasounds. Scores of veterinarians from South Carolina to Florida call upon him to help diagnose difficult cases. In fact, he travels so much his motto has become “Diagnose and Adios!” Dr. Weldon works on a wide variety of species, from small animals to horses. This experience has led to some very interesting stories, several of which Dr. Weldon shared with us on this program. In addition, he clarified many of the benefits of ultrasonography, over radiography. The discussion was fast paced, informational, and packed with humor. A must listen!

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And don’t forget last minute Christmas shoppers, for those pet lovers on your list check out the various titles in Dr. Rossi’s series of pet health books, “What’s Wrong With My Pet?,” or his heart warming veterinary autobiography, “All Things Cold and Slimy,” available in the various e-format, softback, and hardback editions at http://www.amazon.com, http://www.itunes.com, http://www.booksamillion.com, and http://www.barnesandnoble.com

HAVE A VERY SAFE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS, FOLKS!

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Dr. Rossi’s guests this week are Karl and Cyndi Betz, a married couple who are experienced reptile keepers. This lively discussion included the responsibilities, dangers, and politics of keeping reptiles, as well as the psychological benefits on their children and family. An argument for keeping venomous snakes was presented by Karl, and Cyndi followed with an extremely informational segment on keeping and breeding Chinese Fox turtles. To learn more about this fascinating hobby, go to: http://www.venomousreptiles.org/ OR http://www.localityrosys.com/

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You can also find his original and very popular book on snakes, (the one that started it all, “What’s Wrong With My Snake?”) as well as his comprehensive work on snakes in Volume 1 and 2 of “Snakes of the United States and Canada,” and the updated Volume 3 which includes “Natural History and Care and Captivity,” a great reference resource for herpetologists AND reptile hobbyists.

And of course Dr. Rossi’s latest work, a collection of personal stories of the life of a vet in his latest, “All Things Cold and Slimy.” is available in multiple formats. If you love pets, go online or inquire with your local bookseller today!

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Dr. Rossi’s guest this week is Betty Grogan, the manager of the commissary at the Jacksonville Zoo, in Florida. Betty is responsible for the diets of everything from rodents to rhinoceroses. She starts her day at the zoo at 5am every morning to coordinate the massive effort to provide 325 individual diets for zoo animals. She must for analyze input from curators, veterinarians, and keepers before formulating each diet. Betty is aided in this task by 4 assistants, The quantities and types of foods that she deals with are mind boggling! And she shared some very funny stories relating to this challenge. This show is a must listen for any wild OR domestic animal lover! And if you’d like more information about a great zoo, go to http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/

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Dr. Rossi also discussed risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTI’s) in cats, and things that you can do to help prevent them in YOUR cat. Also, Dr. Rossi repeated his warning about holiday decorations and pets, including a humorous reminder for owners!

If you’d like more of Dr. Rossi’s tips and wallet saving advice for pets and their owners, check out his pet health series “What’s Wrong With My Pet?” available in various formats. And you’ll also find his heart-warming book, “All Things Cold and Slimy,” which includes many very personal stories, making a great gift for the holidays at http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/, http://www.iTunes.com, http://www.5thcornerpublishing.com and now now you can find also find them at http://booksamillion.com/

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Dr. Rossi’s returning guest this week is Andrea Works, a veterinary technician. Andrea shared with us her passion for animals and her job. She explained the requirements for becoming a veterinary technician, and gave details of her training. And she related several stories about some of her more difficult days, and shared some of her wilder stories, as well.

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Dr. Rossi also discussed a recent article describing stress-inducing factors in the veterinary clinic on pets. Some of these stressors were a big surprise, and you’ll have to tune in to find out! Finally, he brought us up to date on emerging tick-borne diseases in cats, ending with some great tips to reduce the ticks in YOUR back yard.

As always, you can find more of Dr. Rossi’s pet tips in his “What’s Wrong With My Pet?” series of books, or read more about the life of a veterinarian in “All Things Cold and Slimy,” all available on AMAZON.COM and iTunes.

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Dr. Rossi flies solo in this episode of “What’s Wrong with My Pet?” He covered some of the latest news from the world of veterinary medicine. He began with Holiday Warnings, and listed a wide variety of foods that may be harmful to your pets, as well as Christmas Hazards, and even gave a recent example from his own practice. The list includes some items you would never expect to be dangerous, so tune in to find out!

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Dr. Rossi’s guest this week is Dr. Kandra Jones, a veterinarian with 35 years of experience. She is also a member of the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jones shared with us some of the changes that have occurred in veterinary Medicine over her years of practice. These include the improvements in anesthesia and in-house laboratory equipment, among others. Veterinarians now commonly use ultrasound and other diagnostic tools that heretofore were not available.

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However, Dr. Jones then discussed how current economic pressures are affecting modern veterinary practice. Because many pet owners are struggling financially, they cannot afford the best that veterinary medicine offers. This led to a lively discussion between the doctors about the challenges to maintain high quality veterinary medicine despite economic upheaval. Dr. Jones finished with a pointed story about a cat you just won’t believe! You can find her at: http://www.mandarinvet.com/

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