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Love ‘Em, Don’t Leave ‘Em: The Economic Pet-Astrophe When people are out of work, or struggling to make ends meet, they often downsize to more economical housing, or lose their homes to foreclosure. And
dogs and cats suffer. Many are relinquished to shelters, left behind in yards, or abandoned inside house where they can starve before being discovered. Dr. Lauren Brickman, a spokesperson for the popular Petside.com website, joins Pet Peeves. We talk about the economic crises, ways it affects pets, and how to save money and keep your pets despite $$$-hits to your pocketbook.
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Sex Sex Sex And The Single Pet! – Part 2 Part 2 of this show offered some great information about sterilization--and as
great a tool it may be, our experts from the ASPCA, AKC and CFA come down
soundly on the side against Mandatory Spay-Neuter ordinances. Join the
continuation of our discussion into this volatile issue. We're joined by
Lisa Peterson of the American Kennel Club, and Joan MIller of the Cat
Fanciers Association.
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Furry Infatuation: Why We Love Pets Hey, I know we're preaching to the choir here at Pet Peeves--listeners love pets of every purr-suasion, from dogs and cats, to birds, fish, horses, and
even scaly critters and gerbils that go BUMP in the night. But why do you
and I adore pets while others don't? Psychologist Dr. Aubrey Fine joins us
to discuss this question, explain how people benefit from this pet
relationship, and share stories from his new book "Afternoons with Puppy."
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Sex Sex Sex And The Single Pet! – Part 1 Springtime brings out the romance in our dogs and cats. And if owners aren't
careful, your precious FiFi will shake her furry tail at the Romeo down the
street, and present you with a boatload of babies. It's time to nip such
romantical notions in the bud, and a great time to learn about the benefits
of spay/neuter--including pediatric procedures done as early as 6 weeks on
the youngsters. Join Dr. Lila Miller of the ASPCA for a discussion of the
pros and cons of PET-SEX, and how to relieve your best friend of the urge to
splurge on that love connection.
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Out Darn Spot! Dealing with Tough Potty Stains Young pets, ill pets, and upset pets can result in hit-or-miss potty protocol. A single accident can lead to multiple offenses if the "dirty deed" hasn't been properly cleaned. Cats and dogs can detect minute chemical scents humans can't fathom. Simply mopping up the mess may satisfy your nose, but the smell lures pets back to the scene of the crime to repeat the dirty deed, time after time. So we're talking with Dusty Rainbolt, a pet product reviewer for Catnip magazine and author of the new book, "Cat Wrangling Made Easy" to get tips and tricks for preventing crappiocca in your lives--and the best products for cleaning up inevitable messes.
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Angel Animals: Do Pets Go to Heaven? Millions of people around the world have a special relationship with
animals. We love them, joyfully share our lives with them, and deeply mourn
when they die. Pet lovers comfort themselves with tales of "Rainbow Bridge"
where we are someday reunited with these beloved companions. Yet is there
any religious teaching anywhere in the world to support the notion of an
afterlife for pets? Do animals have souls? And if they don't, would you
consider the place "paradise" if Spratz and Fuzzbucket weren't welcome? Lutheran Pastor Craig Sturm, and Angel Animal Network
founders Linda and Allen Anderson join Pet Peeves for a spiritual discussion
about pets.
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Claws & Effect: Cat Claws, Declaws, & Banning Laws Declawing has become an all too common convenience option in this country
despite that it has absolutely no health benefits for cats. Detractors argue
that declawed cats suffer long-lasting emotional and physical trauma as a
result, yet veterinarians continue performing the surgeries. If you’re
HISSED OFF about declaw-bashing, or purrplexed why it’s done at all, join
cat experts Dr. Susan Little (president of the Winn Feline Foundation), and
Dr. Karen Thomas (a Burmese breeder) for their insights on this volatile
issue.
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Deadly Temptations: Treats, Toxins & Toys March 21-27 is National Poison Prevention Week, and our dogs (and less often
our cats) are all-too-common victims. Join Dr. Steven Hansen, manager of the
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (www.aspca.org) for a lively and
enlightening discussion that describes common pet poisons, what to do if the
worst happens, dispels some myths, and explains how to protect pets from
being their own worst enemies.
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A Win-Winn Situation --Winn Feline Foundation If you share your life with a cat and have ever provided any sort of medical
care--you have the Winn Feline Foundation to thank. Founded by the Cat
Fanciers Association in 1968, the Foundation has funded over $3 million in
health research for cats. Yet there are some cat-specific illnesses and
concerns that have been clawing at our felines for years and the funds to
find a treatment, a prevention, even a cure, are taking nine lives to
collect. Dr. Susan Little, the president of Winn Feline Foundation
(
www.winnfelinehealth.org), tells us how we can help Winn help cats.
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Cost of Love Part II: Veterinary Sticker-Shock Nobody complains when state-of-the-art medical treatment saves a pets life.
But people can’t afford their own health insurance, let alone routine pet
care. Pet lovers face hard financial choices these days. Has keeping dogs
and cats become a luxury for the wealthy? Jim Flanigan, the Director of
Marketing for the American Veterinary Medical Association, answers hard
questions about the cost of veterinary care, and what the AVMA and
veterinarians are doing about it.
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Cost of Love Part I: Valentines, Vet Care & Visa-Shock We live in an age when keeping cats and dogs healthy and happy has never
been easier--or more expensive! And according to the AVMA, cats are getting
the short end of the furry stick when it comes to seeing the veterinarian.
Has veterinary care become too rich for your wallet? Why do cats see the
veterinarian less frequently than dogs--surely dog owners don’t love their
pets more than cat owners? Dr. Jane Brunt, a past president of the American
Association of Feline Practitioners and chair of the Catalyst Summit, offers
insights into these issues and more.
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Clearing The Air: Pungent Pet Breath Does King's pooch-smooch curl your toes? Maybe Fluffy's tuna-breath rivals
rotten eggs? Bad breath makes us keep pets at arms' length, and when the
stink-meter goes up, it's more than a social faux paws. Join Pet Peeves to
learn the hidden dangers of dental problems, some shocking statistics about
YOUR pets, and dog-gone amazing medical treatments. February is National pet
Dental Health Care Month, and Dr. Brett Beckman, the president of the
American Veterinary Dental Society, helps us learn how to clean up our furry
act, and keep those teeth pristine and breath fresh.
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Only A Pretty Face? An Inside Look at Show Dogs Is it only a beauty pageant? Do those gorgeous coifed, clipped, buffed and puffed pooches have any brains under the frou-frou? Did you ever wonder if they act like real dogs? Join Pet Peeves to hear the truth about show dogs from a real insider, David Frei, the longtime co-host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. He’ll also tell us about Angel On A Leash, a charitable therapy dog program.
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