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Saturday, May 19, 2012

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Fish Stories

Fish Stories

May 19, 2012

A new study suggests that the popularity of some fish species, brought on by movies such as “Finding Nemo,” might lead to their extinction. Juliet Eilperin, an author and reporter for The Washington Post speaks to Sam Litzinger about the possibility.

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Pointers And Paws

Pointers And Paws

May 19, 2012

Summer, a German short haired pointer, barks for attention when her owner is on the phone. A listener wonders why his cat puts his left front paw in his water dish while drinking. Teddy the Cockapoo can’t jump or use the stairs after a disc surgery. His owner asks how she can train him to keep all four paws on the ground now that he’s feeling better. After that, it’s Animal House News with Karen Munson, who discusses how rising carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the central nervous systems of fish. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2012-05-19/your-pet-may-be-smarter-you-think

Your Pet May Be Smarter Than You Think

May 19, 2012

Animal intelligence has been debated for centuries and the discussion continues with two university professors who have written much about the subject; Alexandra Horowitz speaks to Sam Litzinger about new information pertaining to perception and sensitivity and Anthrozoologist John Bradshaw talks to Sam about his new book “Dog Sense.” After that it’s The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh”

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2012-05-19/dogs-and-cats-out-control
Dogs And Cats Out Of Control

Dogs And Cats Out Of Control

May 19, 2012

Fred the dog is too protective of his house, barking at mail trucks, visitors, and even his family. Two kittens, Somerset and Caroline, play aggressively and their owners wonder how to set limits. A listener with a pit bull wonders whether sugar is bad for dogs. Dr. Gary discusses how to deal the loss of a pet and hospice care for animals.
Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Bee School” by Mark Isham

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