Hour 1: This week Jeff goes a bit off the beaten path to talk about a subject that we may not think about often but may be showing up in your town or city in the near future. Nuclear Power! Think you can fit a Nuclear power plant in your city? [...]]]>  

 Hour 1: This week Jeff goes a bit off the beaten path to talk about a subject that we may not think about often but may be showing up in your town or city in the near future. Nuclear Power! Think you can fit a Nuclear power plant in your city? Well guess what you can, as a matter of fact you could probably fit 2 or 3 in a modest sized back yard AND they can power 20,000 homes each! Jeff is joined by Renaissance man and author Reese Palley, to talk about his new book “THE ANSWER: Why Only Inherently Safe Mini Nuclear Power Plants Can Save Our World,” he argues that the consumption of fossil fuels is unsustainable and current attempts to restrict carbon dioxide (CO2) production do not go far enough to preserve our way of life. Are you still afraid of Pit-Bulls and the bully breeds of dogs? Well get ready for National Pit Bull Awareness Day coming up next week Micaela Myers of Stubbydog.org joins Jeff for the Rescue of the Week Segment and talks about this 5th annual event that helps dispel some of the bad myths about this breed and encourages people to visit a local shelter or rescue and hug a pit-bull.

Hour2: Ron Phillips is the Vice President of Legislative and Public Affairs for the Animal Health Institute and he joins Jeff to talk about what it is they do and what they are doing to insure that animals of all kinds are healthy and stay healthy! They have many programs that most people do not even know about that they are monitoring every day to make sure that the medications being used on our pets and feed animals is safe and what the government is doing to regulate the industry. Dr. Kim Bloomer of the American Council of Animal Naturopathy joins Jeff to talk about her new Great Dane Puppy “Meshack” and the new things that she had to buy to get ready for this new LARGE bundle of joy. Having lost their Neo Mastiff “Shadrack” last Spring, Dr. Kim and her husband already had a HUGE breed dog and know how to take care of one and what to expect. If you are not a large breed dog person you better know what you are getting into before you get one for your home! She shares some wisdom for having a large breed dog and these are the biggest! News and announcements. Morton Salt company and the latest toll on what we pet owners are spending on our pets in 2011…you won’t believe it!

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This week – Hour 1: With the economy still in a rut and many people not being able to find jobs, many are starting their own businesses. Debby Lenning, President of Women in the Pet Industry Association joins Jeff to talk about what they are doing to help get businesses started in the [...]]]>

This week – Hour 1: With the economy still in a rut and many people not being able to find jobs, many are starting their own businesses. Debby Lenning, President of Women in the Pet Industry Association joins Jeff to talk about what they are doing to help get businesses started in the pet world. With over 200 companies joining just this year alone, the pet business shows no signs of slowing down and they can help you make important connections. Dr. Patrick Mahaney joins us to talk about a disaster preparrdness checklist. Did you know that people, children, and pets ALL swallow small items? REALLY? Things not meant to be swallowed can be bad but small disc batteries are among those things that are swallowed that can cause serious life long damage and can even be fatal to children and pets. Listen in for information and a web site you can view to see more about this and how it happens.
Hour2: Have you ever misinterpreted an email or a social media message? Me Neither…What…are you kidding me!?! EVERYONE has misinterpreted an electronic message of some kind at one time or another.

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 Dr. Kim Bloomer joins us to talk about the danger of this when communicating with someone about, most specifically, your pet’s health. Be careful (and objective) when reading something on-line! Denise Fleck of sunnydogink.com is the president of the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter and is here to talk about some upcoming events and what they are up to. 2011 Coon Hound World Championships are being held this week. News and announcements – new website helps you track rescues and which ones you want to donate to and there is a great on-line dating service for “Farmers Only!” Don’t laugh..think about it…farmers do not have the opportunity to meet people like most do. This is a great idea and great for farmers who work during every waking hour! They need love too!
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Hour 1 – Author Olga Horvat announced the release of her first book “Paranormal Pooch” about a toy poodle that affected a family but had some very peculiar things happen. Do you believe in the paranormal, Spirits, or your pet being possessed? Very interesting book and discussion. Dr. Kim Bloomer of ACAN joins Jeff to [...]]]>  

Hour 1 – Author Olga Horvat announced the release of her first book “Paranormal Pooch” about a toy poodle that affected a family but had some very peculiar things happen. Do you believe in the paranormal, Spirits, or your pet being possessed? Very interesting book and discussion. Dr. Kim Bloomer of ACAN joins Jeff to talk about how some celebrities feel they have to make their pets”Vegan” just because they are. You have to hear this she is very passionate about this topic and you will see…or rather hear! Bed Bugs have not gone away just be cause it summer and if you are traveling this summer you need to beware of your surroundings and how these little ‘buggers” can ride into your house on your pet! Jeff gives some tips on how to prevent infestation. 

Hour 2- Dr. Dawn Marcus MD, Professor, Neurologist and author of “The Power of Wagging Tails” joins Jeff to discuss the study that she conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center regarding the effect of therapy dogs on pain management patients in the waiting room. We have all had to sit in a Doctor’s waiting room either sick or in pain. These folks, some having no hope of a cure, are there to try and live with their pain. Listen in to the surprising results of this study that Dr. Dawn wanted to announce on our show before it was released to the national medical journals. Dr. Patrick Mahaney our Vet to the stars stops by to talk about the tragic death of Amy Winehouse and the situation her pets are in now that she is gone. Also an in-depth discussion about rabies and why this threat needs constant vigilance. Jeff received a letter from the President and CEO of the USO this past week.

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This week  – Neurologist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh Dr. Dawn Marcus is back with us to talk about the release of her new book “The Power of Wagging Tails.” Therapy dogs are doing [...]]]>

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This week  – Neurologist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh Dr. Dawn Marcus is back with us to talk about the release of her new book “The Power of Wagging Tails.” Therapy dogs are doing unbelievable work helping people cope with various ailments and now Dr. Marcus is doing a study of the use of therapy dogs in waiting rooms. She also talks about how your dog could possibly make a great therapy dog. Dr. Patrick Mahaney is with us for the 4th part of the series about his visit to Peru…exotic animals a three toed sloth. Dr. Marcus also hangs around to talk about how exposing your baby to pets can help them avoid allergies later in life. She has been involved with many studies regarding this. Buck a new film about the REAL Horse Whisperer is out this weekend. Pets are getting sick from Cicada Ingestion, and Dogs are dying of Parvovirus in our news segment.

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Dana Humphrey of Whitegate PR in New York and San Diego is with us to talk about the first “National Dog Party Day” simultaneously being held in both cities on June 24th. This will be benefiting 2 great familiar rescue organizations so be sure to check it out if you are in the area or on-line at Dogpartyday.com. Dr. Kim Bloomer of ACAN and Animal Talk Naturally joins us to talk about the wildfires going on in Arizona and Albuquerque New Mexico which is where she is located. Bad respiratory problems in Young and old alike not to mention the pets. Also Sunburn causes cancer and there was a release from the FDA this past week that tells us we have not been getting the proper protection from the sunscreen we have been purchasing. Dr. Kim weighs in on this also. Internationa Wolf Center in MN. Wins victory and new Facebook App Saves Dogs on Death Row.