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Animal Radio® is America's "most-listened-to" animal programming; created to educate, reduce surrenders and to help animals live long, healthy and happier lives. Animal Radio® airs on 100+ AM-FM stations across the nation and XM Satellite Radio.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.6 • 14 Ratings

Animal Radio® is America's "most-listened-to" animal programming; created to educate, reduce surrenders and to help animals live long, healthy and happier lives. Animal Radio® airs on 100+ AM-FM stations across the nation and XM Satellite Radio.

    Our Hero Saved A Drowning Bear - 5 Must Know Things About Your Dog

    Our Hero Saved A Drowning Bear - 5 Must Know Things About Your Dog

    What would drive Adam Warwick to jump in alligator filled waters to save a bear that was drowning? Adam is our special guest this week and he tells an adrenaline filled rescue story. When he’s done telling you what he did for this bear, you’ll ask yourself if you would’ve done the same thing. Also, Pet World Insider Robert Semrow has done the research. He’s come up with the 5 things you should definitely know about your dog. Before you embark on training your favorite pooch, check out theses tips for training the untrained. Also, Rose Seemann is the author of “The Pet Poo Pocket Guide” and our guest. She has some shocking realities about our pet’s waste. There’s more poo than we think accumulating in landfills and polluting our environment. She’ll be using the gold standard of monumental measurement, the football field. And you’ll need a lot of them to house all our pet’s poo. Also, Bri Bradley is co-owner of a brand new dog treat business. What makes her business so different than the hundreds of other dog treats? She customizes the treats for your dog. You tell her what flavors, carbs, proteins and vegetables to put in and she’ll bake them and deliver them right to your door. Also, it was thought that China was the source of the jerky that’s making dogs sick across America. But new research shows that even US sourced jerky is a problem. The FDA is scratching their head. Nobody seems to exactly understand what part of the jerky is making animals sick. At this time, the best advice is to stay away from all jerky treats. Also, did you know your pet can have a host of allergies this time of year? That might explain the itching, hair loss, and eye issues. Dr. Debbie will try to help you determine the source of your pet’s allergies and how to resolve them.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    A Deep-Dive Into The Service Dog Scene

    A Deep-Dive Into The Service Dog Scene

    Since there is no real certification for service or emotional support animals, anything goes. Flight attendant Heather Poole is fed up with trying to make everybody happy. She questions the credibility of “emotional support” pigs, horses and monkeys. Yes, these are animals she’s had the pleasure of accommodating on her LA-NY route. Also, former U.S. Marine Eric Calley suffers from (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is quite thankful for his service dog, “Sun.” Calley had a run-in with a US airline when they denied proper seating for his service dog and berated him with insults. Also, no matter how hyper your dog is, you would never give it an alcoholic drink to help it relax? You might have been doing just that if you used the product Good Dog made by Pet Organics. It turns out that among those ‘natural ingredients’ is 13% alcohol, about the same amount that is wine. Also, we’ve been seeing more and more stories about the fees landlords charge people who move in with pets. Now, an unpaid pet fee has resulted in a disabled Army Veteran and his service dog being evicted from a mobile home in Bandera, Texas. David Palasek refused to pay the pet fee, citing Section 504 of the Fair Housing Act that states service animals are not pets, so are not subject to a pet fee.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Former Navy Seal Helps Military Dogs Transition To Civilian Life

    Former Navy Seal Helps Military Dogs Transition To Civilian Life

    Former Navy Seal Michael Ritland created a non-profit to help military dogs transition to civilian life. Just like our human soldiers, dogs need help acclimating back into a normal environment. Small noises can cause extreme emotional distress in our enlisted canines. Also, the Aloft Hotel is Asheville, North Carolina is helping the local shelter find homes for adoptable dogs with their unique program. So far they’ve found homes for almost two-dozen dog. Wait until you hear how they’re doing it. Also, most stores are no longer selling jerky pet treats made in China. The treats were connected to thousands of dogs getting sick and at more than one thousand deaths. But the FDA could never determine WHAT it was in the treats that were causing the issues. With the treats off the shelves, for the most part, the number of complaints to the FDA has gone down dramatically, but the agency says it still plans to continue its investigation. Also, a Florida Police Dog is being kicked off the for for biting a Dunkin’ Donuts worker in the calf. “Renzo” had been a police dog for about a year. This is his second bite incident.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Flea Facts and Tick Talk - 8 1/2 Year Old Hero Of The Week

    Flea Facts and Tick Talk - 8 1/2 Year Old Hero Of The Week

    Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back to help you keep your pets flea-less and tick-less. The good doctor has the ugly truth about how ticks infect you and your pet with a multitude of nasty viruses. And are fleas becoming resistant to spot-on preventatives? Also, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) released the yearly numbers of dollars spent within the pet industry. APPA says we spent 58 BILLION in last year on 397 million pets, including everything from freshwater fish and reptiles to cats and dogs. We spend over 20 billion on pet-food alone. No wonder the business is so cutthroat as many compete for our dollars. Also, our Hero Person this week lives in Johannesburg, South Africa and she’s 8-and-a-half years old. Alyssa Carter parlayed her love for Rhinos into fundraising to keep them from being poached. So far, she has been able to raise $23,000 by selling candy and trinkets to schoolmates and family. Also, Dr. Debbie teaches us all about the Titer test. The test determines the amount of antibodies in your pet, and ultimately if it is really necessary to vaccinate. She’ll tell you why you should vaccinate and what types of animals should avoid vaccination altogether. Also, Amtrak is one step closer to becoming pet friendly. The House of Representatives has approved 8 billion in funding for a pilot program for people traveling with pets. At least one car per train would allow pets in kennels as long as they meet size requirements. The bill now goes to the Senate and then to the White House, where it reportedly is being supported.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Quit Your Crappy Job At Work With The Animals

    Quit Your Crappy Job At Work With The Animals

    If you’ve ever thought of quitting your job to work in the pet industry, you’ll should hear this week’s guest. Jamie Migdal created a website to match you with the perfect pet-related job. From Dog-walking to Marketing, the jobs pay quite well. Also, this week’s Hero Person definitely goes above and beyond for animals. His latest rescue was a small Chihuahua dumped into a sewer. Dusty Showers probably needed a few showers after crawling through raw sewage to find this pup that everyone else had given up on. This isn’t his first heroic stunt. Besides the long list of animals he has rescued, Dusty also rode his bike across the country to raise funds for Cancer research.Also, Catherine Pipon was diagnosed with a condition known as heart block. Doctors inserted a pacemaker. Recently, her five-year-old Cairn Terrier Molly was diagnosed with the same condition. Catherine spent over $5,000 to get a pacemaker for the dog. The pacemakers are nearly identical and their conditions are so similar that Catherine and Molly share the same doctor Jersey General Hospital. Molly goes in after hours, so other patients don’t get upset that a dog is being seen at a people hospital.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Do Synthetically Produced Pheromones Calm Pets?

    Do Synthetically Produced Pheromones Calm Pets?

    Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back with the scoop on pheromones. Can the synthetically produced smell be helpful in calming cats and dogs, or is it a waste of money? Also, it’s long been thought that mutts are much healthier, both mentally and physically, than those pure bred for pedigree. While there may be some truth to this, it is not always the case. Author Michael Brandow describes how the quest for status has harmed man’s best friend. Also, Richard Brower’s German Shepherd, Dozer, was stolen 18 months ago. He looked everywhere. After a year-a-half, Richard decided to share his home with a new dog. He did an online search for ‘German Shepherds for sale,’ which led him to the local animal rescue and right there was Dozer on the front page. Also, former Ohio National Guardsman Darin Welker uses ducks to treat his PTSD. The town council says he hasn’t presented enough evidence that the ducks serve a medical need and that he would face imminent harm without them. Also, last week, we had the story of Bart the cat that was hit by a car and buried but was actually still alive. Bart dug his way out and made it to his neighbors yard. Bart is now officially, and fondly known, as the Zombie Cat. If you think his story couldn’t get stranger, think again.

    • 1 hr 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Suec3 ,

great show

I really love listening to this show yet wonder why theres not more calls about the Pitbull breeds, I have 2 and seems like its a show more for cat questions. But, always interesting

Billybobanderson ,

Among serious animal discussions, this is the best!

I enjoy (and learn something new) from nearly every episode.

That's why I think this is among the best. But, episode 316 with the discussion of the dog about to die in the arms of... hey, I am nominating podcast 316 as the most touching animal story of the year at Surf Review & Report magazine.

Yeah, I cried while watching (and reading) Old Yeller, but that was done a long time ago and, besides, it was fiction. The discussion in episode 316 is a true story that will force any human to tears!

Keep up the great work - Bill Anderson.

AnimalLoverCalifornia ,

Fun and informative!

Like no other pet show, this is a very fun and interactive program featuring the best experts and celebrities. It's like a morning show for people that are crazy about their pets! I make it my weekend tradition. Try it too.

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