Episodes
Melinda has a street kitten. An awful person kicked this cat out in the street. I called the cops but how do I tell if the cat is hurt? Zoo Crew as we add WSDS  an new affiliate  Steve listening on KFAB Fact or Fiction Email - My male plated lizard is eating less than the female. Is that a problem? 4 Cats, lots of cats in the house over 6. A sudden problem with not using the liter box. How do I clean for the smell and how to I get them back in the box.  Sheryl a female beagle like to eat her...
Published 04/30/24
Take your pet to work day, do you do it? Top 9 signs your doctor brought their pet to work An adopted cat getting comfortable in the house, he is destroying the house plants. Help. Krissie Newman Pit Road Pets talking about the Ryan Newman foundation and car racing. Bad Animal Joke of the Week and our fantastic fabulous word of the day. In the episode you will hear Jamie Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent...
Published 04/22/24
Published 04/22/24
Animal Spell Down Tina on KFAB has a stray cat. Might bring her inside. How do we get her to use the litter box? Zoo Crew as we add WSDS  Geno has a dog in the pet hospital because of disc issues. Is it painful for my dog?    Steve on KFAB tries the spell down. Can I put a cedar log in with my snake? I heard it would be dangerous for my snake. Julie has a guess at the Trivia. Why do cats get UTIs so often? I have a male and female rosy barr how can they mate safely? Evelyn has her dog Abby...
Published 04/16/24
Janell has a 1 year old dog that keeps pottying in the house. The dog was going on paper in the house now just going in the house even without the paper.  Are Bassett Hounds difficult to train? Pricilla in Iowa has a suggestion for our previous caller.  We have bobble heads!  From Bobble Me  I have 7 cats (all named for daytime talk hosts) can or should I get a dog?  Talking about the Arctic Ring of Life and the polar bears at the Detroit Zoo Marty tries the Fact or Fiction for the day Becky...
Published 04/09/24
Cesar Millan from the Animal Planet Dog Whisperer as he kicked off the second season in 2006 Lynda Austin author Heavenly Paws Do our pets have souls? Reincarnation for pets? What do you do if you think your neighbor is mistreating a pet? Rewind back to 4-8-2006 Saturday show In the episode you will hear Jamie Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie...
Published 04/02/24
Joy has a cat and a dog questions. A mix of dogs and a poodle always 'goes' over the sport where the other two dogs just went. Is that bad or the start of trouble? Joy's cat is afraid of the sound of plastic bags. A new problem with my 13 year old cat. Can we fix this? Pet question of the day: Do you take your pets to work?  Jeremy had a question about breeding ball pythons? Color mutations or paint jobs? Jill with Bark for life 2 year old Lab mix, great with people, but very dog aggressive....
Published 03/04/24
A puppy with Parvo in the clinic.How do you prevent it?  Question of the week: Have you taken your pet to work? Marie in Detroit thinks certain flowers are supposedly dangerous for dogs. What should I avoid in my garden? What is the difference between a toad and a frog? Rewind back to Sunday 4-1-2010 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Bryan Barczyk Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent...
Published 02/26/24
Is a border collie a good indoor dog?  West Paw Design  https://www.westpaw.com/ Do Animals have spirits?  Do all dogs go to heaven? Donna's Bear Can out in the woods...  you want to see this, I mean hear this.  Our dog, a yorkie, gets super hyper when our grandchild is here. What can we do?  Six Yorkies on a treadmill  Brett with a 7 month old bloodhound is being lethargic?   Mark has a Boston Terrier at 5 months old running toward the road. What can he do?  Can dogs and cat get...
Published 02/19/24
Chris Lynch's book Walkin' the Dog, (released early 2024) available through most online sellers, is a moving story about a boy and his relationship with dogs. Chris was kind enough to take a moment to talk to us about his book. Since the book is about a young person we wanted a young person to talk to Chris. Jamie recruited one of his young journalists to interview Chris.  Here is the interview and linked below are two stories written  by that student....
Published 02/12/24
This was the very first show with Brian Barczyk as one of the hosts. After a battle with cancer Brian passed away Januay 2024. He will be missed.   This is a video tribute to Brian from his family at the Reptarium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtsI5gdH4AQ Here is where you can contribute to his Legasea. https://thereptarium.com/pages/brianbarczyk From the web about Brian: Brian Barczyk was an American reptile enthusiast, YouTuber, and founder of the Reptarium Reptile Zoo and Legasea...
Published 01/23/24
Hour 2 more pet peeves Our pet peeves An 8-year-old Aussie mix that is very much a herder and nips a bit. I have a toddler about start crawling. How can I make this safe for everyone? Health Tip - Super careful with anti-freeze. Super deadly for pets. Mark has a question about his dog Dirks, a shelty-spaniel mix. This dog will just stare at me. Why is that. Bad animal joke Animaltainment Tonight Rewind back to Sunday 10-11-2009 Hour 2 In the episode you will...
Published 08/28/23
Kathy - Dog and Cat owner.  Calling to win the giveaway today. Candy a toy rat terrier lots of baggage. Super protective of roommate. The dog will snap at Kathy.  How can she calm this pup down. Ceil - caller poll: what is your pet peeve about your pet?   'presents on the carpet'The 3 pound dog is the alpha, smallest but bossy.  Puppy chewing on rawhide chews, on occasion my kid will get it and it goes in their mouth. Is that dangerous? I have two 11 year old Poms. Both are missing all...
Published 08/21/23
Speaking with then director of the Detroit Zoo, Ron Kagan about the programs and events and some of the very unique animals at our zoo. How did you get the pets in your life, in your life? Our second hour of the first show at 1400 WDTK in Detroit. Tricky Trivia - What is your name? Can we change our diet to keep fleas off of people?  Animal Entertainment news Rewind back to Sunday 10-4-2009 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent...
Published 08/14/23
This was the first show on 1400 WDTK in Detroit. New studio and new toys.  Andrea Arden from the Animal Planet talking about allergies and dogs. Her show on the Animal Planet was Dogs 101. Two cats are sleeping in the baby's crib. Should we be worried about cats getting the crib with the baby? How do you get your house ready for a baby to come home when you have a cat or other pet?  Twitter question of the day: Where did you get your pet? Time for a health tip: ear infections are very...
Published 08/07/23
Joining us is Amanda the inventor of Squawk Box, a subscription service bringing treats and toys right to your door for your bird.  It is so important to keep your bird busy and entertained to avoid stress and unwanted bird behavior. Squawk Box is the answer. (Recorded 7-19-23)  https://squawkboxes.com/ Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie...
Published 07/24/23
Welcoming the Fish Lady - Kelly from MySpace Our Resident Mermaid! Cat question: Elieen has a 15 year old cat that has taken to meowing all night and waking her up at night. What can she do about the noise at night? I have a 55 gallon fish tank with an Oscar and a Jack Dempsey. Can I feed them live food? Dog barks and barks in dog class and is very distracting to the other dogs getting training. How do I help her stop the barking? National Animal - Wild Animal News. Bitten by a Cobra in the...
Published 07/17/23
Welcoming the Fish Lady - Kelly from MySpace Our Resident Mermaid! What type of fish can I put in my tank that has an Oscar and fire electric eels.  Rapper DMX is now in the hot seat for dog fighting.  I have a goldfish with a long fantail. What are the white spot appearing on his tail? Colin in the Zoo Crew takes part in the Bad Animal Joke of the Week. Colin has a goldfish and had a question for Kelly. Rewind back to Sunday 9-23-2007 Hour 1 In the episode you will...
Published 07/10/23
Donna talks about clicker training and group classes, the pros and cons. Chasing Cats - Parody Song Bad Animal Joke of the Week (it's bad) How to get bit in the face by your dog. Or more specifically how to avoid it. Rewind back to Sunday 6-10-2007 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie...
Published 07/03/23
Cesar Millan talking about Cesar's Way and his appearance on South Park. https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-psychology-center/ Email from Dale who wants to own a lion or tiger. He lives on a big ranch, why not? News of a dog adopted overseas by a military person that found its way home.  Shelia in Illinois a 90 pound dog will pull and pull while on a leash. How do I stop her pulling? Bad Animal Songs of the 80 Why can we peacefully co-exist with mice? Why do we try to kill them? National Animal -...
Published 06/26/23
Dog fighting controversy and the NFL - When the news broke in 2007 we dug into the discussion. We get the perspective of the Humane Society of the United States from John Goodwin.  https://www.humanesociety.org/ Email question: My vet wants me to neuter my dog. I don't see why. Rewind back to Sunday 6-10-2007 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent...
Published 06/19/23
Today: The Chicken Man.  But first a question: My dog ate chewing gum. Is that dangerous?  Mark Andrews the Chicken Man, You simply have to listen.  Bill in Florida wanted to join the conversation, can we save the world with chickens? https://www.facebook.com/mark.andrews.3511/ Bad Animal Joke of the Week and more Rewind back to Sunday 6-8-2008 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent...
Published 06/12/23
Reacting to some feedback to our article in the Detroit Free Press about adopting a dog and how to avoid a puppy mill dog.  To get some answers we talk to Kathleen Summers Director of Outreach and Research, Puppy Mills Campaign, The Humane Society of the United States. https://www.humanesociety.org/ https://humanepro.org/authors/kathleen-summers A 10 week old Yorkipoo doesn't want to eat. How can we help her. Chris from New York wants to know about some news reports that Greenies Dog...
Published 06/05/23
So many great calls on this show. These are the greatest hits for sure.  Kathy with an Idea about how to get your older dog to eat when they go off their food. Fact or Fiction: Washington man breeding dogs called bald beagle  Hallie Berry spent a day at the spa with her dog Blue sea star that has grows back from one tentacle is called a comet. Larry in Minneapolis is considering three small dogs. Which might be best? Larry has a 9 year old kid thinking about a Pug, Boston Terrier, or French...
Published 05/29/23
My dog likes to chew on wood.  All wood, everywhere. Can I stop him? He is a 4-year-old neutered German Shepperd. Todd in Nebraska with a 16-year-old cat with a bladder stone will pee on things. Is there a way to help him stop. Troy a female chocolate lab and male boxer. The female is digging, like serious digging 4-foot-deep holes.  What can we do?  My dog gets muddy all the time. Any way I can keep my dog for getting so dirty? Rick in Iowa has some advice for the digging dogs.  Tanya...
Published 05/08/23