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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 giving away a free Embark DNA Breed Test. Just email yourvoice@animalradio.com and tell us why you should win the free test, valued at $199. Also, tune in for mystery author David Rosenfelt’s hilarious acc
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. Also, Anna Jane Grossman, who runs School for the Dogs with dog training partner Kate Senisi, trained her own dog, Amos, on her iPad, and has since segued into teaching budding canine techies how to use the popular Apple device. Also, the “Who’s Your Daddy” Doggy DNA Test Contest continues as we reveal results about “Pixel,” the Animal Radio Studio Stunt Dog. Animal Radio is giving away
There are allegations that a dog was poisoned at the world’s most famous dog show. PETA is even being questioned, as they have pronounced their hatred for breed shows like Westminster. We’ll find out what’s going on behind the scenes. Also, just how smart is your dog or cat? It turns out that scientific research says we’ve been underestimating the intelligence of a lot of animals. Take the earthworm for instance. Not only considered an animal, but able to make decisions. Virginia Morell explains why rat owners should tickle their rats. Also, what can you do for the dog that chews on everything
Guitarist for the Steve Miller Band, Kenny Lee Lewis, kicks off their Summer tour with a stop at Animal Radio. Kenny shares his Central California home with Sophie, a dog he fell in love with after he promised his daughter a pup if she got good grades. We’ll also have tickets to check out the Steve Miller Band for select cities. Also, Dr. Gerald Post is back with basic things you can do to reduce the odds against your pet. If Cancer is detected and treated early, many of our pets have a great chance at a healthy outcome. Dr. Post has the lowdown on pesticides and your pet. Also, when a patient
Pets Cause 3-Billion-Dollars Damage A new study reveals that American pets have bitten, chewed, licked, drooled on, and otherwise damaged more than eight million devices, resulting in repair and replacement costs exceeding $3 billion. The most commonly damaged device is the smartphone. Sandy Robbins shares the study’s amazing results. Leaves of three, let it be. A good tip to avoid Poison Ivy, unless your dog gets it and gives it to you when you pet him. It’s more common than you think. Joey Villani, the Dogfather, has Poison Ivy this week. He got it while grooming a dog. He has tips and cures
Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Animal Radio. Join us for a special celebration of America’s favorite and longest-running pet show. Animal Radio looks back at the last 24 seasons with guest appearances by Actor Ed Asner, Dog Wig Maker Ruth Regina, The Monkees’ Davy Jones, Comedian Paul Reiser, Actor Dick Van Patten, Singer Donny Osmond, and a final bow from Vladae The World Famous Russian Dog Wizard, Dog Trainer Alan Kabel, News Director Lori Brooks, Executive Producer Judy Francis, Groomer Joey Villani, Veterinarian Dr. Debbie and your host Hal Abrams. Also, numerous studies have found that
Shawn Simons is the Headmistress of the Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats. They’re an outstanding non-profit rescue in the Los Angeles area. Shawn just crowd-funded a $10,000 surgery for a kitten. That may not sound unusual until you hear the kitty was born with an Imperforate Anus, or no butt-hole. Now, along with television sensation Daniel Tosh, she’s trying to raise a million for 2000 butt-holes. Also, Pastor Travis Davis founded Pets After Rapture. He considers himself the “middle-man” between your pets and the animal-loving non-believers who will be around after the rapture. F
The video of a cop rescuing a dog from a frozen lake has gone viral. Officer Robert Voorhees took a big risk when he decided to cross an ice-covered lake in New Jersey. He’ll share his heroic story with Animal Radio listeners. He says anyone would’ve done what he did. Would you? Also, with about 90 million dogs living in homes in the US, we are a country of dog lovers. But not all states are equal in terms of safety and amenities for pets. You may be quite surprised by the findings. Where does your state fit in? Also, Fear Free certified trainer Debbie Martin thinks both you and your vet shoul
Sir Paul McCartney is confirming that one of the all-time best Beatles songs has a special sound included in the track that only your dog can hear. It has long been a rumor that dogs knew something about the song that humans didn’t. Also, it’s the stuff of nightmares. You and your dog are enjoying a walk through the neighborhood when, all of a sudden, you spot an unaccompanied canine heading your way. It could turn into a bad scene even if your dog is socialized. Stephanie Colman, the manager of the “Puppy Department” at Guide Dogs of America, has the five things you need to do if you encounte
Actress, Comedian, President of Actors and Others for Animals, and all-around funny gal Jo Anne Worley (Laugh In) returns to Animal Radio to talk about her one true love, “Harmony,” her 5-pound Yorkie. She proves that laughing and loving animals is all we need to be a happy soul. Also, you probably know those laundry detergent pods that so many people are using these days are dangerous to children, but did you know they are very harmful to pets as well? Most soaps and detergents contain chemicals called ionic and anionic surfactants. When a small amount is ingested, it is possible for pets to
Actress and Animal Activist Tippi Hedren (The Birds - Shambala) returns to Animal Radio to talk about life living with Lions, Tigers and Ligers, oh my. She rescues tigers that were purchased as pets and outgrew their home. She’s also forged legislation that outlaws exotic animals as pets. Animal Radio will hook you up with her autobiography, Tippi. Also, the faltering U.S. economy may be responsible for the increasing costs of the 12 Days of Christmas. The price of two turtle-doves has jumped from $290 last year to $375. But the partridge in the pear tree, which has actually become cheaper, ha
Opossum guardian and advocate Lea Murray is mother to several opossums, including Kricket, the Fruit Loop-eating marsupial in this viral video. Lea is outraged about an Inside Edition broadcast that painted Opossums as a typhus vehicle. She says the much-maligned and misunderstood critter is actually good for humankind. Also, pet ownership is on the rise, with dogs leading the way and large increases in the number of less traditional pets like chickens and lizards. 57% of all U.S. households have a pet. The state with the honor of having the most pets is…drum roll please…Wyoming. Also, trimmin
Zachary Auburn is on the show to deliver an important message. He wants you to know how to talk to your cat about gun safety, abstinence, drugs, Satanism, and other dangers that threaten their nine lives. Zach believes we can make our cats - and America - great again. Also, a special music album created just for cats is being lapped up by humans too, and has topped two classical music charts on Amazon and iTunes. Despite being allergic to cats, American cellist David Teie released “Music for Cats,” featuring five instrumental compositions, after raising more than $200,000 on Kickstarter. On th
Chef Kevyn Matthews, also known as the Dog Chef (Dogs 101/DOG-TV) is doing a booming business cooking for dogs in the Northeast. He prepares nutritious meals focused on healing specific ailments. He’ll debate the pros and cons of a raw diet with Dr. Debbie. Also, Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Sarrah Dunham-Cheatham randomly sampled 100 pet foods. 16 of those samples had mercury concentrations that were well above the maximum tolerable limit. That’s not the only thing she found. Also, hot on the heels of fatal grooming incidents at Petsmart and Petco, legislators are fast-tracking groomer certificat
Brooke Martin is only 14, but she sounds more intelligent than many adults. She is also the inventor of a device that allows you to have visual contact between you and your dog using a tablet or mobile phone. It also dispenses treats. Brooke believes this is an answer to separation anxiety. Also, imagine a 6-inch worm coming out of your pet’s skin. Sounds like something out of the latest horror movie. Unfortunately, it’s a real new worm that poses a threat to your pets. Parasitologist Araceli Lucio-Forster explains this new discovery. Also, what the heck is a Beastmaster? Jack Shepard is a sel
A new trend is the unfortunate and fraudulent use of “Service Dog” credentials for owners wanting to bring their dogs into restaurants, airlines, and hotels. Pawtopia’s Colleen Demling explains the problem and why the disabled suffer. Also, did you know that Aspirin can be toxic to your pet? Dr. Debbie dispels the myths about pain relief for your pet. Also, besides a flourishing acting career, Josh Duhamel spends a lot of time speaking for the animals. He has a web series and he’s back to talk about it…and to flirt with the ladies. Also, don’t be surprised if the next time your cat gets an inj
Adi Pinhas is using facial recognition technology in his new iPhone app. You’ll upload a picture of the pet you want, and it’ll tell you all the adoptable animals that look like the original picture. The Verge Magazine uploaded a picture of Lady Gaga and got back an adoptable hamster. Also, new research says kids learn better when their classroom has a pet. Even truancy is down. We all remember the class pet. And if you were lucky, the teacher let you take the guinea pigs home for the summer. Brent Weinmann of the Pet Care Trust is making sure all kids get an opportunity to have pets in their
Dr. Lorin Lindner founded Serenity Park, a unique sanctuary on the grounds of the Los Angeles Veterans Administration Healthcare Center. She noticed that the veterans she treated as a clinical psychologist and the parrots she had taken in as a rescuer quickly formed bonds. Men and women who had been silent in therapy would share their stories and their feelings more easily with animals. Also, Psychological Scientist Dr. Clay Routledge believes young adults may be bonding with animals at the expense of vital human relationships. While the Animal Radio team may be divided on the health aspects o
Gideon Kidd has a goal to pet a million dogs for his pet project. So far, the young boy has pet more than 750 dogs. He’s chronicled his journey on social media, garnering over 200,000 followers. He’ll tell us how it’s going since we last spoke to him. Also, puppies sold in pet stores, most of which are sourced from puppy mills, are often accompanied by soaring sticker prices. To make the puppies appear more affordable, private lending companies are offering leasing plans. Miss a payment, and they can repossess your pup. Bill Ketzer, from ASPCA Government Relations, is asking lawmakers to end t
Standard Pacific Homes knows the 60-billion-dollar pet industry has a place for homebuilding. 27 of their developments now include pet accouterments, including a pet spa and TV exclusively for Fido. Standard Pacific’s Danielle Tocco explains what they’re doing to cater to pet owners. Also, there are more worries about the dog heartworm medication Trifexis. So far, 965 complaints about dogs dying after taking Trifexis have been filed with the FSA over the last three and a half years. The drug’s maker, Elanco, says it’s sold 70 million doses and has found no link between the pill and any dog dea
Boston Globe TV Critic (a great gig if you can get it), Matthew Gilbert, investigates the dynamics of dog parks. He didn’t like dogs. In fact, he was afraid of them until his spouse introduced him to a dog that would forever change his view. Matt shares stories about the nutty fellow canine-lovers at his dog park. Also, Animal Radio Vets Dr. Marty Becker and Dr. Debbie are armed with flea-ridding tactics. Did you know that there are over a dozen different kinds of fleas? There’s a difference between “cat” fleas and “dog” fleas. Most importantly, how do we get rid of them for good? We’ve got an
Celestis Pet will shoot your pet’s cremains into deep space, or to the moon, or even into orbit around the earth. The rocket and space technology company has been launching satellites and human remains for over a decade. Now, they want a piece of the 58-BILLION-dollar pet industry. Top Dog Stephen Eisele explains what you get for your $1,000. It’s pretty impressive! Also, TV Dog Trainer Justin Silver is back with his really funny friend, Dave Donnenfeld. Together they’re ‘righting’ canine ‘wrongs’ wherever bad dogs and bad guardians need them. “Their book is the Rosetta Stone of Doglish,” says
When Brian McGrory moved in with his girlfriend, he also moved in with a Rooster that did not like him. If Brian were to “make it work,” he would have to learn a lot about how to befriend a foul with ruffled feathers. He joins us and we have copies of his best-selling book, “Buddy, How A Rooster Made Me A Family Man.” Also, a certain bark, a certain posture, a certain look. Your dog can tell a lot about you. They know when you’re being unfair-to some extent. Researchers found that when dogs saw other dogs getting treats for a trick they’d been performing unrewarded, the uncompensated dogs beca
You may have seen the viral video of the rescue dogs that were taught to drive a retrofitted Mini-Cooper. Their trainer, Mike Vette of New Zealand, is our special guest with tips on how you can train your dog to do cool tricks. Also, whether you take it seriously or as a novelty, there is no denying the best-selling success of the Dog Tarot Cards. Creator Heidi Schulman shares her inspiration and helps you understand why Fido insists on rolling in dead stuff. Also, Elizabeth DeMasellis’ family is like many living paycheck to paycheck. Sometimes, when money gets tight, food for the family’s fur
Many pet owners treat their pets as if they were their own children, whether it be a dog, cat, turtle, or gerbil. For these owners, the pet is an integral part of the family. But owner beware, the pet that you love and cherish can easily be taken away from you in an instant if you are involved in a nasty divorce. Divorce Attorney Silvana Roso has the information you should know. Also, residents in Wellington, Kansas, now have a limit on the number of their feline friends. As of January 1st, households in Wellington can only have a total of four cats. In order to cut down on the number of homel
