Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts

Liz White describes efforts her party is making to help farm animals (and end farming for meat subsidies), as well as efforts to help deer, geese, and other animals targeted for killing culls. She describes successful sterilization programs that can work instead of killing. Deborah brings up the subject of golf course pesticide use and run off and how that causes salmon egg destruction in the cree...

What is the ideal age to neuter /spay dogs? Does my dog really have inverted eyelids and need eye lash surgery and if so why did my Vet not catch this? Dr. Jory Bocknek answers listeners questions and explains that misinterpretation of the stats behind a cancer study has led to Vets recommending later neuter and spay when earlier is ideal for cancer rates as well as training. Deborah explains why...

Did you know there is an app you can use to report what you see at the beach and in the ocean linking your info with scientists, researchers and rescuers the world over? Whether its dead fish, or a live sighting of something special, or pollution or a fuel leak your reporting can make a huge difference to the planet! Deborah talks about swimming with dolphins in the gulf of Mexico and watching a m...

Dusty Rainbolt, Author of ‘Cat Wrangling Made Easy' (& many others) joins Deborah Wolfe to discuss strange and wonderful cat breeds. Have you wondered about the exotic breeds of cats or maybe you think a Serval cat is right for you ? Deborah explains why a Serval cat is a nightmare for most people. Did you know their poops are triple the size of normal cats, and they need a gigantic litter box...

Today Grant Brown returns to Animal Party to talk specifics on some of the exciting stories featured on happyeconews.com including drones saving dolphins, sprinklers helping flying foxes and newly discovered animals kept secret till now. If you have a teen with eco anxiety or you yourself are tired of gloom and doom stories that provoke fear to get attention this website is for you. It’s amazing t...

Did you know there have been 6,000 positive environmental news stories posted on this site in the past two years? And yet we hardly ever hear any ‘happy eco news ‘ on mainstream media! Grant Brown left his old life to start spreading the news that good people are doing good work and you too can make a difference in a small or big way. If you have teenagers then you are probably saddened hearing th...

Deborah asks Liz White to explain how the Animal Protection Party differs from the Green Party, Greenpeace, & PETA. Liz describes a completely different political party that advocates for animals; on farms, being hunted, trapped, fished and for a kinder society. ‘Compassionate politics’ is the term Liz White uses to define the party ethic. What are they actually doing to help animals on the gr...

Deb Wolfe warns of mountain lion and coyote attacks on pets in the suburbs and downtown areas of Vancouver. Dusty and Deb talk about coyotes and pets and keeping them safe. Deb asks Dusty a listener’s question; Do some cats have old souls? And Dusty tells a surprising story. Plus how you can tell the age of a kitten by its weight or how big a cat will become. Training topics from the Cat Wrangler...

Stacy Mantle discusses the best products for the Arizona heat and pets. Plus she reviews the light litter advertised as far less heavy, plus Stacy’s picks for durable dog beds, swamp jackets and self cooling beds Pets Weekly magazine tests pet products and then gives honest reviews and Stacy brings the best of her product picks to Animal Party listeners. EPISODE NOTES: Hot Weather Pet Safety Tips...

How can you tell if your pet has heat stroke? Do you need a puffer for your pet or a lint roller? Dr. Jory Bocknek updates us on the latest in flea and tick prevention and which vaccines you can ask for to keep your pets safe from Lyme and Lepto and why these are more important than ever before in urban areas. Giardia or beaver fever is also more common than ever before and Dr. Jory will tell you...

Deborah Wolfe hosts this episode starting with how to prepare your pets to handle being shaved at the groomer or Vet and what to do to make the trip to the groomer a calm happy success. WARNING: grain free commercial pet foods may be causing enlarged hearts and pet deaths in otherwise healthy young animals. What should you feed your pets? Did you know Disneyland has a forward thinking method of ro...

Dr. Jory Bocknek tells Deborah which pet food brands are his four favorites and why. What you should pack hiking with your dog plus Dr. Jory explains how ground breaking technology in cat litters like ‘Perfect Litter’ designed for wellness indicators are truly game changing for sick cats who need their urine monitored. Deborah and Dr. Jory discuss the many causes and solutions for cats who don’t/w...

Deborah Wolfe asks Dr. Stanley Coren about the pandemic puppies and so many people adopting dogs; ‘Will these dogs get dumped later?’ Dr. Coren explains the stats and studies on animals helping people during rough times like this pandemic plus they discuss dog fears and human fears and how both humans and dogs can learn to overcome fears , and for humans how to overcome the fear of dogs. Desensiti...

Dusty Rainbolt describes what being in Dallas was like during the recent snow storms and power failures and indoor floods. Deb and Dusty discuss disaster preparedness, what to have in your emergency kit and how to prepare your pets to behave. Did you know that cats meow because they think we are their mamas? Deborah asks Dusty a listener’s question; ‘Do Cats see Ghosts?’ Dusty invites you to send...

Stacy Mantle joins Deborah to talk about the best products for keeping pets warm- blankets, jackets, bowls, and the latest innovations such as self warming fabrics have been tested tried and now reviewed for our listeners by Stacy Mantle. Deborah shares tips for keeping pets safe and comfortable in cold weather warning to be mindful of the paws with salt and cold. Deborah answers a listener’s emai...

What do Elon Musk and Professional Football player Brady Oliveira have in common? Listen to the show to find out. Deborah asks Dr. Jory Bocknek, D.V.M how people can keep their pets safe in cold weather particularly in places like Texas now experiencing cold they normally don’t. Plus Dr. Jory tells you what to add to your first aid kit to make it work for your pets and the correct dose of bendryl...

Deborah describes a rescue dog staying at camp good dog who needs his forever home. He’s a 2 year old Great Pyrenees who is great with horses, goats, chickens, cats, kids. He is looking for a family to love and maybe some farm animals to keep safe. Dr. Stanley Coren describes which types of dogs to get (and not get) for kids at different ages and also which types of dogs suit older people as they...

Deb Wolfe summarizes the essential facts about pets and Corona Covid 19 and asks Dr. Stanley Coren about the future after the pandemic. Dr. Coren uses research on human behavior and human history to make intelligent predictions about how humans will socialize post pandemic and how long it will take. Deb Wolfe asks; “Will attitudes toward hand shakes, urban density, crowds, and travel change foreve...

Deb Wolfe asks Dr. Stanley Coren some of the questions she’s received like; ‘How can I deflate intense anger, panic and outbursts in my kids or other adults stuck in the same household?’ and ‘How can we deal with cabin fever?’ and ‘Why are we hoarding toilet paper?’ Dr. Coren gives good practical advice and explains why talking to your pets out loud about your troubles actually helps you chemicall...

‘Will Corona virus make dogs sick and can dogs with corona make people or other dogs sick ?’, Deb Wolfe Asks Dr. Jory. Get the facts on animals and corona and what you need to know to not worry. Plus Dr. Jory Bocknek and Deb Wolfe discuss the pros and cons of adoption and rescue and buying puppies overseas as compared to at home. Both the Doc and Deb agree that Royal Canin is a fantastic food and...

Dusty Rainbolt joins Deborah to discuss what a lost cat is thinking and how you can get your lost cat to come home! He’s probably less than a block away hiding and he wants to come, research shows. Dusty explains why microchipping your cat is so vital and she recommends advantage or revolution to keep your cats free from parasites Deborah asks Dusty questions sent by listeners about an itchy scrat...

Deborah points out the untruths being circulated in the attack on doodles recently in the press after an interview with the creator of the original labradoodle for service who says creating the breed is his life’s regret and described doodles as ‘Frankenstien monsters’ . When his explanations are closely examined, it is obvious he regrets his choice mostly because of the problems that come with ma...

Deborah Wolfe interviews Stacy Mantle about some of the pet products she has tested and reviewed this year. Plus Deb Wolfe throws in some behavioral advice and training tips for dogs and cats and the topics come up including how to get a two faced, or ‘psycho’ cat who seeks out touch then attacks to enjoy touch and be loving.  Stacy recommends the best pet brands for food treat choices like ‘The H...

Deborah talks with Sheree Swindle about what it takes to become a bed bug detection dog, and what it takes to be a bed bug dog handler. This is not for the squeamish! Did you know a bed bug handler must keep a live colony and feed them? That plus certification is intense and has to be redone every year so for most pet owners finding things is more for fun. Hobby scenting has clubs and competitions...

Dr. Jory Bocknek returns to talk to Deb about horses, blood donors, hot spots and more! Topics also include whether foods labeled as all natural, organic, & holistic make a difference in your pet’s nutrition and wellness. Also, seasonal allergies and eye irritation. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Horses, Hotspots and More on Pet Life Radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https...