Leptospirosis: fun to say, but not fun for your pet (or you, for that matter). With cases on the rise in our area, we're going to start vaccinating for it, so we talk Lepto with our Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Jess Nichols, on this episode: what it is, where you find it, and why prevention is your best bet. Show links:...Read More
On this episode we talk to Michelson Found Animals CEO Brett Yates about microchips and how they work, accessibility to vet care, and more! We also chat about our friend Bart the pit bull, and how you can help him get the surgery he needs to live his best life. Show links: With impressive accuracy, dogs can sniff out coronavirus...Read More
We've got one of our dog trainers on the podcast to talk about how training strengthens your communication with your dog, and creates a better life altogether for your pet. Plus, we chat about a lack of rescue pets during the pandemic and more! Show links: Americans Adopted Fewer Pets From Shelters in 2020 2 Fearless Little Terriers Chase Trespassing...Read More
What is Humane Education and how does it reveal the connection between violence towards pets and violence towards people? We talk with Wayside Waifs’ Humane Education Manager Ashley Stanley about it on this episode. Plus we discuss muzzles, the Austin cat declaw ban, and more! Show links: Want to be a Humane Educator? Check out Wayside's job openings! Austin, TX...Read More
The kittens are here! The kittens are here! Yes, of course it's cute, but there's also a lot to know about kitten season in order to make sure those sweeties grow up healthy and well-socialized. We talk with our own Community Resource Specialist Ramona Hayes about it. Show links: New Study Gives Paws for Thought Graves of nearly 600 cats...Read More
Hear ye, hear ye! This episode we're bringing you the scoop on poop! First we chat with Jessica Friley of Pet Butler of Overland Park (Facebook) about some of the dangers of pet poop and why you might want someone to scoop for you, and then sit down with our own Dr. Marta Andelson to talk more about some of the infectious...Read More
As we head into spring, the increased risk of fleas, ticks, and heartworm come along with the warmer weather. We talk with our own Dr. Marta Andelson about how these parasites wreak havoc on your pet's (and your own) life, and why prevention is key. Show links: Ancient Dog Bone Found in Alaska Suggests Early Humans Migrated to the Americas...Read More
Want to help out pets looking for a forever home? Ever consider fostering? We talk to Morgan Salisbury, foster coordinator for Wayside Waifs, about what it takes to be a foster, as well as the positive impact fostering has on the community and the shelter. Show links: German shepherd saves owner's life during a stroke just months after adoption New...Read More
On this episode, we talk with Jennifer Starr of Going With Grace about her work photographing senior or critically ill pets. Then we sit down with our own Dr. Stefani Albrecht to discuss end-of-life care for pets, and how to prepare yourself for your pet’s journey across the Rainbow Bridge. Show links: Going with Grace, where Jennifer photographs critically ill...Read More
On this episode we talk with cat expert Dr. Eliza Sundahl about declawing: what it is, why people do it, why it's a bad idea, and how to redirect unwanted scratching. Plus, could robot pets be the future of therapy animals? Declawing/Cat Scratching resources: It's Natural For Cats To Scratch! Living With a Clawed Cat Cat scratching behaviour – a...Read More
