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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Hour 1 – Dr. Donna Spector, consulting veterinarian and nutritionalist of SPECTORDVM.COM in Chicago joins Jeff to talk about a new revolutionary cat food that treats a condition known as “hypothyroidism” which is a relatively common ailment in cats. Hills pet food released this new food and this will really [...]]]>  

Dr. Donna Spector and "Morgan"

Hour 1 – Dr. Donna Spector, consulting veterinarian and nutritionalist of SPECTORDVM.COM in Chicago joins Jeff to talk about a new revolutionary cat food that treats a condition known as “hypothyroidism” which is a relatively common ailment in cats. Hills pet food released this new food and this will really help out cat owners whose furry feline suffers from this issue. Jeff discusses his trip to the 2011

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 World Coon Hound Championships held in Ohio by the UKC. Now, naturally Coon Hounds are hunting dogs but they can also make great family pets if you have the space for them to do what they love to do HUNT! They wouldn’t make a good city dog in the concrete jungle but a home with a good size lawn would be great for them. Jeff interviews the winner of the conformation and one of the judges of this fun event. Jeff also talks more about the UKC and gives their “Top 10 Breeds” list which includes the “American Pit Bull Terrier”…interesting and we’re glad to see their recognition of this much maligned dog. News and announcements.

Hour 2 – Best Selling Author Joe Camp who wrote Soul of a Horse and Soul of a Horse Blogged announces the release of his new ebook series that he call “E-Nuggets.” Joe expands on the topics that have been most asked about regarding his extensive research on horses. These are even available for your smart phone so if you love horses , know someone who has one, or would just like to know more about them check out these great ebooks nuggets. Well, Butch is up to his old tricks again…caught another squirrel and yes he did eat it. Our Veterinary naturopath Dr. Kim Bloomer joins Jeff to talk about this in detail and why it’s no big deal…or is it? The rest of the UKC 2011 Coon Hound Championship interviews and some news and announcements. The Texas farmers are in need of our help…have any extra hay? Well, plenty of farmers do and are rushing to help them.
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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.

"An Animals Best Friend!"

 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 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.

This week - Barry Irwin founder and CEO of Team Valor International joins us to talk about his winning Kentucky Derby Horse “Animal Kingdom” and his many years in horse racing. He tells us how he chooses a colt for the team and what a Bloodstock agent does. 2nd race of the triple crown is this weekend  [...]]]> Hour 1

This week - Barry Irwin founder and CEO of Team Valor International joins us to talk about his winning Kentucky Derby Horse “Animal Kingdom” and his many years in horse racing. He tells us how he chooses a colt for the team and what a Bloodstock agent does. 2nd race of the triple crown is this weekend  in Baltimore MD at Pimlico and we’ll be rooting for Animal Kingdom! The last time Dr. Kim Bloomer was with us, she was talking about her Neo Mastiff  “Shadrak” and some of the difficulties he was having. She recognized that he was in his last days. Sadly, the very next day Shadrak passed away and Dr. Kim is here to talk about what she did to make his last moments on earth more comfortable and how she is handling the loss. All of our pets will die someday. It’s a fact of life that we don’t like to think about but eventually…

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The New Series on National Geographic Channel – “Ice Pilots” every Friday evening at 10pm Eastern and Pacific. Mikey McBrian is General manager of Buffalo Airlines in the Northwest Territory of Canada and they fly crucial supplies into an area twicw the size of Texas to a population of 40,000 people! Dr. Patrick Mahaney our Vet to the Stars checks in to talk about an injury to a horse that happened at the Kentucky Derby and give us a preview of our new series about his trip to Peru to perform volunteerVeterinary work. Don’t forget today is the Preakness in Baltimore MD. Race coverage is on NBC Sports at 4:30pm Eastern coast to coast. GO Animal Kingdom!

All Natural Products for your Pets!

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All Natural Products for your Pets!

Susan Weiss, founder and natural pet product expert of Ark Naturals joined us this week to talk about the many different natural pet products that they have available as well as this year’s Global Pet Expo in Orlando. Susan and her husband have dedicated their lives to bringing the best all natural pet products to stores around the country. There are many items on the shelves in stores and everyone of us knows that just because they are on the shelves does not mean they are the best for you or your pet. It pays to do some research on your own and talk to many people before purchasing anything that can have health ramifications. Susan also talks with us about pet eye care and a natural way to remove those unsightly stains around your pet’s eyes!  

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

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Dr. Kim Bloomer and Shadrach

Dr. Kim Bloomer host of Animal Talk Naturally has been a friend of our show since the very first week we popped up on the web. She was the first to reach out and welcome us and I have never forgot that! She has introduced me and Butch to the world of natural pet care and we both have benefitted greatly from her vast knowledge and research that she has kindly shared with us. She will be joining us from time to time to share the latest on Natural Pet Health Care and tell us we can all benefit from this! Did you know that a large percentage of anything you put on your skin is absorbed into your body! Your skin is the largest organ on your AND your pets body! Join us this week as she shares a natural recipe for a sun block to prevent sunburn for your pet…and yourself! You won’t have to worry about absorbing this through your skin and niether will your pet! Check out Dr. Kim’s Web Site Aspen Bloom Pet Care and also her new book Animals Taught Me That!

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NEWS LINKS

AKC NOW ACCEPTING MIXED BREED REGISTRATION - Have a rescued dog that’s a mixed breed? You can now participate in great AKC sanctioned events around the country!

AT & T TO RELEASE PET COLLAR - Ever get a text message from your dog? Well now you can and he will tell you his location and that he is roaming outside of his designated area!

HEART OF A HORSE - (MBB Radio) Recieves their non-profit status. Check out the Web Site and see what April Horowitz is doing in Calfornia to help these magnificent animals and find out how you can help!

MORE FOOD BANKS HELPING TO FEED PETS ALSO – (NY Times) Animal shelters around the country are being flooded with hungry pets, and to tackle the problem, charitable organizations are setting up pet food banks, with products offered within regular food pantries.

PET FRIENDLY HOTELS FROWN ON DOG POOP (Hariet Baskas MSNBC.com) – Really? They must be kidding. I thought dodging pet poop was part of the experience, part of the essence, and yes part of the BONDING process that makes hotels love it when we bring our pets! I don’t mean BONDING poop to the bottom of my shoes! I’m with you Hariet, if people can’t follow the rules of a hotel STAY HOME! It’s the few that make it bad for the rest of us.

CALIFORNIA PONDERING ‘ANIMAL ABUSERS REGISTRY’  – As reported in an article by Alison Stateman in LA on Time’s blog, California State representative Dean Flores introduced this bill in late February but during a time where not only the State has financial trouble but pet owners are also struggling, can it pass when it needs to be funded by tax dollars? Great idea for the registry…let’s watch this one!

FLORIDA TO ALLOW BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION - (From Pet Product news intl.)Here we go again. I’m getting really sick of talking about this… Senate Bill 1276, sponsored by Sen. Tony Hill, D-Jacksonville, allows “any local government [to place] further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dangerous dogs.” My Buddy Butch is a very dangerous and deadly dog… to squirrels….

ANIMALS TAUGHT ME THAT - Dr. Kim Bloomer’s New Book is now available– Dr. Kim is a great friend of our show and she is a veterinary naturopath.

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SAAVY EXPLORER ARTICLE - FLYING WITH PETS on the Saavy Explorer about an experience my Dad had while traveling with Buttons to Florida. 

SENIORS FOR LIVING - I had the honor of being quoted in an article on this great web site for senior citizens. I had a very nice conversation with Marianne Thomas about how having a pet can help seniors with every day life. I have seen the effect having a dog has had on my 86 year old father, so I can speak first hand on the benefits for seniors that adding this new “family member” can bring to their lives! See the article “25 Reasons Why A Pet Helps You Stay Young At Heart.” 

Date Wanted – Must Love Dogs and Butch! - I was included in an article about Dogs and Dating! Two of my favorite subjects! Dating is tough enough for me with my schedule but now any girl I meet has to pass Butch’s test before we can go on a date! 

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