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A Plan To Get Rid Of All The Cats Dr. Gareth Morgan wants to rid New Zealand of all the cats. He says they're damaging the bird population. Is he crazy, or does he have a point? We'll speak with him and find out what he's thinking and the adversity he's facing with his plan. Listen Now The Hard To Train Dog Peggy Swager has dedicated her life to the "hard-to-train" dog. She will tell us about her...

America's Pet Obesity Problem Obesity is troubling about 3 out of every 5 pets. This week, we're tackling this problem with stories, tips, and tricks to keep your pet healthy and happy. You'll hear about the kitty that ate McDonald's every day, an inventor that created a cat-treadmill, and a 77 lb. Dachshund. Listen Now Top Behavioral Problem Separation Anxiety not only tops the list of dog behavi...

Live From SuperZoo It's time again for our New Pet Product Special from the pet industry's largest trade show in Las Vegas. We'll be giving you great gifts for your pet before they're on the shelves in your pet store. Listen Now See our New Pet Product Gallery of Honorable Mentions . Flea Facts There is no doubt that this flea season has been one of the worst in recorded history. Now it takes a mu...

Is Yawning Contagious Richard Christian reports on a study that says you can get your dog to yawn by yawning yourself. But Fido knows when you're faking it. He won't fall for the faux yawn. What does it all mean? What is our dog thinking when they yawn? Don't get paranoid. He's not necessarily bored. Listen Now Man Tries To Smuggle Fish In Pants An embarrassing leak foiled one man's recent smuggli...

No Sad Dogs in Heaven World-renowned communicator Sonya Fitzpatrick is our guest. She'll be answering the questions pet owners have after their pets have passed on. Alan is skeptical, but that may change before the end of the show. Listen Now "Where's the iPad, Honey?" Anna Jane Grossman , who runs School for the Dogs with dog training partner Kate Senisi , trained her own dog, Amos , on her iPad,...

Who's Your Daddy? Have you ever wondered what kind of breed your dog is? We wondered what breed " Pixel " the Animal Radio Studio Stunt Dog , is. Vet Geneticist Dr. Jenna Dockweiller explains how Doggy DNA tests work, and why some litters have multiple dads. And with her help, we're doing an Embark DNA Breed and Health Test to learn more about Pixel's heritage and health flags. Animal Radio is giv...

Anti-bullying Dog Therapy Fido is now being used to stop bullying. Rachel McPherson is introducing canines to both the bully victim as well as the bully-er. The transformation is astonishing. Find out what the Good Dog Foundation has planned. Listen Now Allergy Season Animal Radio is getting more and more calls from pet guardians whose furry friends are suffering from Summer allergies. It's essent...

Saving $$ Without Short-Changing Your Pet Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker has solutions to beat the high costs associated with being a pet parent. New veterinary procedures can be expensive. But the simplest way to avoid costs is to keep your pet at its ideal weight. Listen Now Is Pet Insurance Worth It? While the Animal Radio Dream Team has conflicting opinions on pet insur...

The Secret Of Lost Cats You've seen them. Hanging on telephone poles and posted on supermarket bulletin boards. It says "Lost Cat" with a picture of someone's furry friend. Dr. Nancy Davidson interviewed the people behind the signs and tells their stories. Listen Now Another Great Invention John Polimeno gave up his job as a construction worker to engineer a face-recognition, or should we say "muz...

Beth Stern Guests Yes, she is the wife of Howard Stern . But more importantly, Beth Ostrosky-Stern is an avid animal advocate. She's fostering a bunch of animals at home. She says Howard is really into her pets, and sometimes he gets very emotional when the animals find homes. Listen Now Cats Actually Have A Language Con Slobodchikoff is studying animal linguistics. He's noticing patterns that ind...

Flight Attendant Accused of Smuggling Animals An American Airlines flight attendant is taking legal action to clear her name after being accused of hiding rats in her underwear and sneaking them onto a plane. Louann Giambattista has filed a lawsuit seeking unspecified damages, claiming the accusations have left her with "debilitating anxiety." Giambattista's problems began last year when one of he...

Be Fearful if Fido is Flying in Cargo Bay Area NBC Investigative Journalist Elyce Kirchner reports on why the airlines are getting away with murder, literally. There is an incredibly high number of pets that don't come out alive after flying in the cargo compartment. We'll have the list of the top airlines and the worst. Listen Now "Pet" Dreams Puppy lovers have 'fessed up, they have "pet dreams"...

Jo Anne Worley Guests Not only is she an outstanding comedian, Jo Anne Worley ( Laugh-In ) spends much of her time caring for the animals. She's the sitting President of Actors and Others for Animals . This is her second time visiting the Animal Radio ® Dream Team. Listen Now The Truth About Vaccinations Dr. Debbie finally puts an end to the vaccination confusion. How often do your pets really nee...

NASCAR's Cory Joyce Returns He's using his star power to create a better life for animals. Cory Joyce is working closely with the Humane Society of The United States as well as a local shelter in his North Carolina hometown. Listen Now Naming Your Pet Vinnie Penn believes that naming your pet is the single most important thing you will do. He has tips for avoiding embarrassing naming mistakes. And...

If Your Dog Is Fat - You Might Be Too Obesity troublingly affects about three out of five pets. This week, we're conquering this problem with stories, tips, and tricks to ensure your pet's health and happiness. You'll hear about the kitty that ate McDonald's every day, an inventor who created a cat treadmill, and a 77-lb. Dachshund. Listen Now Top Behavioral Problem Separation Anxiety not only top...

A Dog and a Comic Walk Into A Bar Comedian Brian Donnelly has taken on a new job- as a dog owner. His MSPCA rescue pet named BT will soon be showing off his acting chops on the comedian's new web series called "StepFriendz." Listen Now Current Day Noah's Ark Rodolfo Almira and three friends have begun to build a replica of Noah's Ark. Apparently, Almira was inspired by the images of animals in nee...

Once Upon A Flock Do Chickens make good pets? Lauren Scheuer thinks so. She got several chickens with plans of eventually eating them....until she named them. Now they're her pets, and she shares her house with them and a dog. Listen Now Man Retrieves Son's Finger From Dog's Stomach A Florida man gets criticized for his quick thinking after a caged dog bit his eleven-year-old's finger off. Accordi...

It's Me Or The Dog Dog Behaviorist Victoria Stilwell is back and debating the two schools of dog training. Do you really have to be mean to your pup to get him to do what you want? There's a change in the way we're getting our dogs to behave. Listen Now Ferrets Passed Off As Toy Poodles Shoppers may not be getting what they bargained for. Vendors at a market are trying to pass off bulked-up ferret...

Cat Whisperer Self-proclaimed Cat Whisperer Mieshelle Nagelschneider shares her secrets to training cats. Yes, training cats! Believe it or not, Mieshelle says you can get a cat to do what you want. Listen Now Cancer Odds Did you know some breeds of dogs are predisposed to getting cancer? Dr. Gerald Post , founder of the Veterinary Cancer Center, is back on the air with a list of breeds with a bet...

Freeze Dried Pets Don't want to honor your dearly departed pet by burying him in the backyard or putting her into an urn? How about freeze-drying your furry friend in their favorite position? That's the job of Anthony Eddy . He'll tell us how he got into the business of preserving pets. Listen Now Training iPad App Yes, there's an App for that! Train your dog to stop barking using Phillip Angert '...

The Very Entertaining Subject of Tick Removal It may not be the topic around the water-cooler, but tick removal can be a very important subject when your own pet gets one. Simply yanking them out could leave saliva with Lyme disease in your furry friend. Dogfather Joey Villani says put that cigarette down and listen to his tip. Listen Now More Wag, Less Bark If your pup barks at everything from th...

Bullet-Proof Vests For Dogs As our canine friends have become integral members of many police forces, it is becoming more apparent for the need to suit them properly for the dangerous job. That's where Sandy Marcal comes in. She's raising funds to help afford the $1000 a-piece vests that protect our working dogs. Listen Now Pet Food Stamps In these rough economic times, many pet owners are forced...

Cooking For Your Dog Why not cook something you and your dog can eat together? Nutritionist Gayle Pruitt joins us to discuss her book " The Dog Gone Good Cookbook " and share some of her favorite recipes. Listen Now Guppy Wingman Did you know guppies try to hang around uglier fish to improve their mating odds? And would you believe that someone actually got grant dollars to research and prove that...

Sleeping With Your Cat While we all love to sleep with our animals - few of us actually get a restful night. Mikkel Becker ( Dr. Marty Becker 's daughter) has some tips on getting a good night's sleep again. Listen Now Pet Career Boom Many of those who lost their jobs during the recession are re-inventing themselves in the pet industry. After all, it is the second fastest-growing sector. Mary Coll...

Fund A Pet Miracle Stacey Nutini has taken crowd-funding to a new high! Her one-person organization directs funds to those who need urgent veterinary care. She describes the kind of people who give dollars to help other pet owners and the vetting process. Listen Now Cleaning Up After Westminster Jerry Grymeck has the unfortunate duty of cleaning up after a bunch of dogs. Where do the dogs in Westm...