Synopsis
Conversations with pet experts, professionals and enthusiasts sharing the latest in national news in animal welfare and issues, behavior and training, animal health and science, the pet industry and pet-friendly travel.
Episodes
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Pet Food Innovation
09/07/2012 Duration: 13minThis pet food company went into business after the melamine debacle, deciding their brand would close the gap between customer expectations and product performance. Ingredients are sourced in North America and made in the US. Optimal nutrition is the expected outcome. Spring Naturals.
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Cats: Everything You Need to Know About Cat Care and Cat Health
02/07/2012 Duration: 21minDr. Marty Becker joins our own Dr. Lorie Huston to talk about cats. Included are tips and tricks to help you take care of your cat and necessary cat health care tips. Learn how to reduce your cat's loose hair, what to do about litter box issues, how to care for your cat's teeth, the best type of food for your cat and more.
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The Most Important Fish You'll Never See
27/06/2012 Duration: 17minWhat is a Menhaden fish, and why should I care? Profession H Bruce Franklin, one of America's leading cultural historians, takes us through all the surprising and surprisingly fascinating work this fish does, holding together an ecosystem through their power to spawn. But overfishing and no Federal protection has taken its toll - the clock is ticking.
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Fearful Dog Tips
15/06/2012 Duration: 26minFearful dogs require special treatment and a mindful approach in order to overcome their shyness and anxiety.
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The Facts About Pet Insurance
03/06/2012 Duration: 12minIn this interview, Laura Bennett, CEO and co-founder of Embrace Pet Insurance, discusses the pros and cons of pet health insurance with Animal Cafe's Dr. Lorie Huston. Laura shares the facts about pet health insurance and helps explain the situations where pet insurance may be helpful for pet owners and when it may not be.
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Shelter Dog Training And Behavior Is Enhanced By Playgroups
20/05/2012 Duration: 19minShelter Dog Trainer and Playgroup Coordinator Cindy Bruckart discusses the benefits of letting the dogs out.
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Heartworms - What Every Owner Needs to Know to Protect Their Pet
07/05/2012 Duration: 23minConfused about heartworm disease or whether your pet needs heartworm medication? Listen to Dr. Sheldon Rubin, past president of the American Heartworm Society, as he discusses with Animal Cafe's Dr. Lorie Huston the latest in recommendations and research surrounding heartworms in dogs and cats.
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Model Managed Feral Cat Colony Threatened by Loews Hotel Decision
09/04/2012 Duration: 21minIn this Animal Cafe interview with Deb Barnes, we discuss the model TNRM cat colony that until recently happily resided at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Learn why the future of these feral cats is so uncertain and what you can do to help.
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Global Pet Expo Favorite Things
26/03/2012 Duration: 14min"Global" is the US pet product trade show where around 800 international vendors bring some of the newest , soon to be hottest, items to buyers. Animal Cafe gets the lowdown from pet product podcasting partner Carol Bryant, also of FIDO Friendly Magazine, and her own Fidose of Reality.
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Training Companion Dogs For Sport And Competition
18/03/2012 Duration: 23minTraining your companion dog for a specific sport may seem out of your league, but dog trainer Sandra Mannion is here to tell you that is not true and why you should consider taking up a new activity with your canine companion.
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Eye Exams for Service Dogs
05/03/2012 Duration: 09minThe American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO), in conjunction with Merial Pharmaceuticals, has been offering free eye examinations for all service dogs for the past 5 years. Dr. Bill Miller talks about the program, why it was founded, what it hopes to accomplish, and how to enroll a service dog in the program.
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Puppy Mills, CAPS, and the Domino Effect
27/02/2012 Duration: 18minCAPS (Companion Animal Protection Society) is the only National organization dedicated to stopping the cruelty of puppy mills and pet shops. The Inspector General's Office asked them to draft a list of needed changes at the USDA based on a CAPS report of non-enforcement of abuse safeguards. Their investigative evidence gets results in cruelty/abuse cases, earning them a voice when States draft legislation.
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Circus Tricks for Dogs
19/02/2012 Duration: 34minCircus tricks for dogs will enhance performance and your relationship with your dog. Circus class is dog training for confidence, fun, and focus.
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Dieting With Your Dog: Weight Loss Tips for You and Your Canine Companion
05/02/2012 Duration: 14minA discussion with Peggy Frezon, author of Dieting with My Dog. Learn tips and tricks to help you and your furry friend shed the pounds and get healthy.
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Save Animals with Arm the Animals!
30/01/2012 Duration: 15minSaving Animals one shirt at a time - listen in to how Arm the Animals Clothing started their charity-based business model and how after getting interest from retailers, they are using Kickstarter to grow..
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Train Your Dog
22/01/2012 Duration: 20minJanuary is National Train Your Dog Month, and to honor it Kelly Gorman Dunbar chats with the inventor of puppy classes and founder of the Association of Pet Trainers, Dr. Ian Dunbar.
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Pet Travel - And Now for Something Completely Different! Redux
19/01/2012 Duration: 15minPet Travel Correspondent Edie Jarolim lets us all in on a surprising change of path that you'll hear about that has to do with her uncle, Vienna, and Sigmund Freud. Very interesting - entertaining, too!
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Pet Travel - And Now for Something Completely Different!
16/01/2012 Duration: 16minPet Travel Correspondent Edie Jarolim lets us all in on a surprising change of path that you'll hear about that has to do with her uncle, Vienna, and Sigmund Freud. Very interesting - entertaining, too!
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Best Practices for Dog Breeding
09/01/2012 Duration: 12minLearn how successful and responsible breeders care for their dogs in this interview with experienced dog breeder Jacque Redford
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Pet Behavior Consultant Steve Dale On Good Dogs And Cats
09/12/2011 Duration: 30minPet behavior consultant, syndicated columnist, national radio show host, and author, Steve Dale talks dominance in dog training, tells us how to train a Good Dog or Good Cat, and reveals what the number one pet behavior problem is nationally.