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Watch out Batman, the Cat women are uniting! Susan Logan-McCracken, Editor of Cat Fancy Magazine, Marilyn Krieiger, The Cat Coach, (cat behavior specialist) and Deborah Barnes, writer, author and blogger will be joining us to talk about everything CAT! MEEOOOW Dont miss it! This podcast about cats is broadcast live and archived on Itunes. Call into the show to comment, ask questions, and join the chat room!

Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, Assistant Director of Veterinary Services Pet Poison Helpline & SafetyCall International, PLLC and Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary and Biological Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN joins us to discuss poison prevention and treatment. Learn what common household items and food are poison to dogs and cats and what you should do if your pet ingests these poisons. Call in with your questions! Also joining us is Stacy Mantle of Pets Weekly to share what the new pet trends are and some funky new products!

Do you know the signs of dog abuse? What are you willing to do if you suspect i? Ruth Gordon, author of Catching Canine Abusers will talk with us about this and the history of dog fighting. Greyhound racing, puppy mills and landmark cases for each. Joining us later in the show is Paul Nathan, Dog Fashion Photographer

Dealing with the loss of a pet can be very difficult.Sandra Grossman, Certified Pet Loss Counselor shares with us advice on dealing with this difficult situation. Also joining us is one of the founders of BlogPaws, Clhoe Divata.

There are many exotic animals being kept as pets and then abandoned. Beth Randall of the Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary wil share with us stories about the many exotics she takes care of such as Fennec Foxes, Artic Foxes, Chinchillas, Hedgehogs, Degus, Kinkajous, Prarie Dogs, Sugar Gliders, snakes, and more.

A special show looking at proper nutrition for dogs and natural diets with guests Dr. Tim Hunt, diet for high energy dogs, Dr. TJ Dunn, general nutrition and alternative foods, and Dr. Karen Becker, the raw food diet. This is a call in show with an open chat room. Learn more about various canine diets, nutrition and what to look for when choosing a dog food. Additional guests may join us Special two hour show.

Susan Logan, Editor of Cat Fancy Magazine, joins us live from the San Diego Zoo to report on the Zoos Cool Cats weekend show. "There will be a frenzy of feline activity during the San Diego Zoo's Discovery Days: Cool Cats. Up-close encounters with cats of all colors and sizes, from an ocelot to an African cheetah and more, await visitors during the four-day celebration on President's Day weekend, Feb. 15-18. Learn more about what it takes to care for jaguars, lions and other felines directly from zookeepers and what San Diego Zoo Global is doing for cat conservation from Zoo scientists. The fun includes VIP cat tours for guests to purchase that include a chance to go behind the scenes at some of the Zoo's cat exhibits. For the social butterflies, the Zoo will include cat-themed contests on Instagram and Pinterest.

Karen Tolin tells us the story of Gonzo the blind sled dog, and all about the sport of dog sledding. Karen operates Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel that offers year round dog sledding, and a sled dog rescue and adoption in New Hampshire.

Steve Katz of Canine Cancer Research USA joins us for one hour to talk about this important subject. "Cancer is cancer regardless of species, and discoveries in either dogs or humans will have rapid acceptance in the other species."-- Dr. Stephen Withrow, one of the worlds leading canine oncologists "Cancer kills up to half of all dogs more than ten years old." -- Shawn Messonnier, DVM (Preventing and Treating cancer in dogs) "Each of our own pet dogs is at risk to suffer the devastating effects of cancer. One in four dogs will die of cancer and cancer is the number one cause of disease-related death in dogs over the age of two." -- Dr. Patricia N. Olson, CEO and President of Morris Animal Foundation "We can learn more about cancer by working together. This program will advance our understanding of cancer in both animals and people." -- Dr. Douglas Yee, Director, Masonic Cancer Center "Cancer is the leading cause of death among dogs and cats in the U.S., Europe and Japan. In fact, your pet is more likely to get cancer than you are. More than half of all dogs will die of cancer, and some breeds have even higher rates of death from the disease." -- Dr. Karen Becker, DVM "One of the biggest oversights in modern medicine is the role of the immune system in cancer. Sure, it is researched, but there is almost no practical use of this knowledge in actual clinical medicine. If a veterinary client were to bring up the fact that systemic cancer almost always creates immune suppression to an average vet, there would be little actionable response." -- Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM

A special 2 hour show devoted to the truth about Pit Bull breeds and mix breeds with a panel discussion, open online chat room, and open discussion for anyone to call into the show. If you would like to be part of the panel, please email admin@petradioshow.com prior to the show. Learn about the breed history, tempermant, training issues, breed specific laws, rescue efforts and more. We also want to hear from pit owners and their personal experiences. The chat room will be open during the live show on this page. Guests include: Allen Hudson-PitBull Gear, Daniell Black-Good Fellas Rescue, Beth Bailey- Truth About Pitbulls web site, and more. Colleen Lynn, advocate for bull breed did not respond to our invitation.

Debra Berger, Executive Director of Canine Assisted Therapy Inc. shares with us the difference dogs make in peoples lives, from the elderly to the handicapped. Also joining us is Pamela Barrett from TICA (The International Cat Association). For over 25 years, Distinguished Judge Pamela Barrett has trekked around the world, appreciating cats. From Siberia to Australia, Barrett travels with cat teasers in briefcase, so she can play and love on the kitties she's paid to evaluate as an International Allbreed Cat Judge for TICA, The International Cat Association.

Hear the story of Blacky the English bulldog puppy who was stolen and later found and nursed back to health. Sandy Hirsch of Wags and Tags also joins us.

David Lass joins us to talk about aquariums and fish for children. David is a writer for the former Aquarium Fish International magazine and for fishchannel.com. If you are considering an aquarium for a child, learn how to best make it an educational and rewarding experience. Join our first aquarium fish podcast.

Jorge Bendersky, celebrity dog groomer was originally scheduled to join the show on November 3rd, but could not make it because of the hurricane. He is now joining us December 15th. Jorge Bendersky became a celebrity dog groomer soon after moving to Manhattan from his native Argentina. Trimming and fluffing the four-legged children of some of the New York City's elite. Today he is one of Manhattan's sought-after groomers. His clients include top models, notable actors, infamous billionaires and popular recording artists. He now appears on Animal Planet. Cool Blue Dog Apparel, Owner and Designer Angela Cuce, talks about keeping your pets warm this season with Pawz Boots in the snow and with Hoodies and Raincoats from the elements. These new hoodies are unique for keeping "smushed faced" dogs warm! Great for hard to fit broad chested breeds.

Susan Logan, Editor of Cat Fancy Magazine joins us again and Rich Van Engers, Founder of Sturdi Products, the cloth pet carriers.