Animal Cafe

What you need to know about the new guidelines on vaccinating your dog, how & when to use titers to avoid over-vaccinating, understanding how geography, exposure and age should guide your choices for your dog.

You might think you know all about heartworm...and you might have a few years ago, but have you seen what's happening lately? Dr Apryl Steele, SpokesVet for Partners for Health Pets,

Vets want to see their clients' pets at least once a year, clients want to take care of their pets. Everyone knows prevention is so important to catch problems before they become life-threatening, but budgets won't budge. Here's a solution! (No, it's not an insurance policy.)

Michele Dixon is the Pet Nutritionist for Petcurean, talking ingredients with Mary Haight of Dancing Dog Blog. Ever wonder what if a brand doesn't have the best formulation for your dog's health problems? You won't believe the Petcurean answer, so listen in. No kidding =)

It's National Service Dog Month! Mary Haight, Animal Welfare Correspondent, interviewed Founder and Executive Director Lori Stevens for TheDogRing.com. to hear stories of the great services these dogs perform every day of their lives.

Do you know if your State allows shelters to sell pets for research? Listen to this Animal Cafe interview with attorney, volunteer and author Allie Phillips. Unaware of this practice, as many are, Allie was volunteering when a man took the cat out of her hands and left. That's when she discovered not all shelters...are shelters.

Dog play, with or without games, is really the best way to break out of that antsy feeling both you and your dog might be experiencing waiting for Spring weather to arrive. Mary Haight talks to Carol Bryant about having some dog fun around the house.

Remember those lampshade-like cones dogs and cats were fitted with after hospital procedures so wounds would heal faster? Every time the poor dog tried to turn a corner in the house he would get that jarring stop when the cone hit the corner of the wall...well, throw that thing out and get this inflatable recovery collar, the BooBooLoon.

Dog toys can be made of all types of different materials and some are so much better for the dogs than others. This inventive company uses a special rubber used in dairy farming, and recycles it into dog tug toys! Not only that but there is an excellent range of proceeds that go to *your* favorite rescue, too! Listen in at Animal Cafe.

Pet food facts can be made confusing by industry double talk and advertising hyperbole. Lucy Postins, canine and equine nutritionist and founder and president of The Honest Kitchen granted an interview and while we talked about pet friendly holiday tips and recipes, we heard some facts straight from a nutritionist on pet food ingredients.

Move your treadmill over, Mary, Tashi needs space for his Pacer Treadmill made especially for dogs! Keep track of all those treats, and don't let the bad winter weather make your dog's waistline disappear. Listen to this quick chat!

Does your dog tear up the house when you leave? Have a habit of shredding paper, important or otherwise? Maybe he's started leaving you little "presents" at the foot of the stairs? You'll find the answers to the most common, and some not so common, behavior problems in "Good Dog" by Steve Dale, certified animal behaviorist, syndicated columnist and broadcaster.

We spoke with Sarah Henderson, who got her start in the pet food industry from non-profit work in a pet food pantry. She's got an interesting story to tell and a goal of helping shelters and others and is already contributing to helping Sandy victims in New York.

We spoke with Sara Henderson, who got her start in the pet food industry from non-profit work in a pet food pantry. She's got an interesting story to tell and a goal of helping shelters and others and is already contributing to helping Sandy victims in New York.

What about a museum of art for shelter pets? Not only art, but art that represents the state of the state of pets in shelters. 5500 dogs and cats are killed *each day*. 5500 paintings of dogs will represent that one day. Listen to Mark Barone and Marina Dervan discuss their project designed to raise $20 million to provide no kill shelters a stable source of funds.

Maine, check, New York, check, Vermont, well of course - Arlington National Cemetery and where?? Some surprising places to enjoy Fall foliage with your pets! And there's something for people not on the East Coast or even in the North!

Take a look at the gallery of goods from SophisticatedPup.com that earned her a place as Finalist in the American Made Awards - even if you don't dress your dog, vote every day until September 24th. Michelle supports rescue groups, too!

True story. It can happen at any time...you're out with the dogs and decide to stop and pick up some dog food. You and the dogs pile out of the car, and as you walk toward the store's doors something freakish happens, panics the dogs, and they back out of their collars. You manage to secure one, while the other bolts. It's a cold winter night - what do you do? Listen in at AnimalCafe.co

Dogs can get a dry nose due to sunburn, age, or disease like a thyroid condition. Natural Dog Snout Soother is like Chapstick for dogs - it will soothe with shea butter, does not have a heavy fragrant odor and is safe if they happen to lick it.