Pet Talk

Laurie Fass discusses the Peanut the Squirrel incident in New York State, sharing her perspective and what actions she would take in such a situation. She examines the various options law enforcement could have pursued, highlighting the distinction between the letter and intent of the law and how it can be misinterpreted when it comes to animals. Laurie also delves into the legalities of pet owner...

With the holiday season fast approaching, Dr. Andrea Dennis shares valuable advice on pet care, starting with Thanksgiving. She highlights safe and healthy foods for pets, how to prepare them, and which foods to avoid. Additionally, she addresses callers' concerns about their pets, including issues related to itching, coughing, and claw trimming.

Laurie Fass discusses her experiences with separation anxiety in dogs, available treatments, and answers behavioral questions from callers about training, caring for elderly dogs, and working with rescue dogs.

November is National Senior Pet Month, and Dr. Andrea Dennis shares the joys of adopting senior pets while cautioning that it may not be suitable for everyone. She defines what constitutes a senior pet and addresses hyperthyroidism in older animals, particularly in cats. Dr. Dennis highlights key signs to watch for, treatment options, and discusses the ways we connect with our pets.

Dr. Andrea Dennis talks about how to keep pets safe during Halloween, covering key issues such as managing pet anxiety when guests come over, animals tolerating costumes, and the risks associated with Halloween candy. She also offers tips to help pets navigate the holiday more comfortably.

Laurie Fass talks about online pop-up ads focused on dog training and animal products, the risks associated with retractable leashes, dressing pets in Halloween costumes and jackets, the impact of daylight saving time on animals, and the importance of choosing the right dog for you.

Laurie Fass discusses the precautions to take with robotic automated litter boxes for cats and emphasizes the importance of thoroughly understanding reviews, contracts, and guarantees related to animal products and services.

There are so many new and surprising types of kitty litter. It can be confusing picking one that's right for your cat. "The Kiffness" is a South African musician who is known for making funny and clever musical mixes often using sounds from dogs and cats. Recently he went viral with a mix spoofing Trump's comments about "they're eating the dogs and eating the cats". Resource guarding is a common p...

An escaped donkey living with an elk herd, a lost Bull Terrier living with coyotes, and one author's bizarre "con" of having a Shih Tzu  are some of the things you can find on the internet. Laurie explains many of the misconceptions people have about dog training

Dog bites, when dogs are unfairly accused and how insurance companies make exceptions for dog owners. Some rescue groups are going to puppy mill dog auctions and buying dogs at exorbitant rates. Good dog breeders and good rescues have a lot in common. Callers wanted to know; why her Labrador retriever won't play ball at her boyfriend's house, why can't puppy mills be stopped ?, and a caller wanted...

Today's show featured Liz Bennett from Bandits Place Rescue and Wildlife Rehabilitation. Liz wants people to know that despite the bear population remaining the same, human confrontations keep increasing. She dispelled some myths about wildlife and gave some ideas about how to keep you and your pets safe.

Laurie weighs in on the Kristi Noem news story about her shooting her dog and goat. Can any dog be trained to do anything and can most dogs be trained to be good pets? A caller wanted to share some humor by sharing the definition of an "ask-hole".  Another caller wanted to know how to stop her dog from constantly pawing her and jumping on the back door.

Today's show was about aggression in dogs and cats. There are many different types of aggression. Laurie discusses some of these and makes the point that a pet having good discretion is the difference between inappropriate and appropriate aggression. A caller had a question about introducing a German Shepherd puppy to his two cats.

How are animals going to react to the eclipse? Laurie makes some predictions. Scientists are planning to resurrect the woolly mammoth in a few years. Maybe it's not a good idea. Laurie recounts a dog she had named Tino. A caller who lived in  the path of a full solar eclipse in South Dakota in the 70's recalls a friend with a dairy farm describing his cows coming in to the barn in the middle of th...

Animals are capable of complex thinking. To illustrate this Laurie shared stories about an African Grey parrot, a chimpanzee, and a fox. Callers had questions about a new cat with dandruff, a new puppy getting along with their older dog, a temperamental three-pound poodle, and a labrador hound mix who gets scared of loud noises.