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Hour 1

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 [...]]]>

Listen to this show and all of our shows in our audio archive arranged by date!

Hour 1

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.

Hour 2

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.

Hour 1

This week - Jeff Talks with Kathy Rebholz who is an academic advisor at Duquesne University about a new “Bachelor of Science Degree in Humane Leadership.” What can you do with this degree? Well, many in the non-profit pet world know exactly what to do and are doing it! Great Degree to pursue [...]]]>

Hour 1

This week - Jeff Talks with Kathy Rebholz who is an academic advisor at Duquesne University about a new “Bachelor of Science Degree in Humane Leadership.” What can you do with this degree? Well, many in the non-profit pet world know exactly what to do and are doing it! Great Degree to pursue if you are looking to change careers or just find a new one! Also Dr. Pamela Fisher is a Holistic Veterinarian and she joins Jeff for the Vet Topic of the Week and The Rescue segment also to talk about therapeutic music tests that are going to be happening in shelters to see if the music really does soothe the animals that are in a bad situation. Also check out the rescue animal mp3 project!

Hour 2

Author Jackie Sonnenberg joins Jeff to talk about her new book that was released in April “How to Raise Your New Puppy in a Cat Family.” Have a cat but want to bring a pup into the mix or do you want to adopt one of each? Well here is a great book for Summer Reading! Also we continue our series with Dr. Patrick Mahaney on his trip to Peru. Ever wonder what the local fare is at their “outdoor ” markets? Well he will tell us. Summer heat is upon us and Jeff gives a few reminders about the heat and some of the tell “tail” signs he has already seen with Butch on how the heat takes its toll. Horse Virus Herpes-1 spreading in western states closed Horse Competitions across the country to curtail this serious problem also Letter Carriers, and Meter readers for the Gas and Electric Companies are out and around our homes. Make sure your pet does not pose a threat to these great people trying to do their jobs!