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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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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”

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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

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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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Desperately Seeking Relief For A Stressed-Out Cat

May 12, 2012

Dr. Gary Weitzman helps a listener who needs an alternative to the protective medical device known as the Elizabethan Collar; another listener has an urgent need to know why her cat is stressed by her 4-year-old son.

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2012-05-12/protecting-home-%E2%80%9Cspirit-bear%E2%80%9D

Protecting The Home Of The “Spirit Bear”

May 12, 2012

The white coated Kermode Bear, or "Spirit Bear," is one of the many special creatures that inhabit The Great Bear Rainforest, an ancient Canadian landmark that is under threat. Conservationist and photographer Ian McAllister talks about what his organization Pacific Wild is doing to protect the forest.

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Six-Toed Cats And Skittish Dogs

May 12, 2012

Dr. Gary Weitzman of The San Diego Humane Society speaks to a listener who wants to know more about polydactyl cats. Another listener has a golden doodle that is terrified of car rides, and the whining of two Portuguese water dogs has their human companion singing the blues. Then, producer Karen Munson has "Animal House Dateline" and the latest news from the animal kingdom.

Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy

Animal House Dateline

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2012-05-12/perplexing-wildlife-crisis-peru

A Perplexing Wildlife Crisis In Peru

May 12, 2012

Nine hundred Dolphins and 4,000 birds have washed up on the Peruvian coastline, and no one knows why. Dolphin expert Hardy Jones, who is also an award-wining filmmaker and executive director of the marine life conservation organization BlueVoice.org, visited Peru recently in an attempt to find some answers. Jones spoke to Sam Litzinger about the experience. After that, it’s BirdNote and a special Mother’s Day salute to mommies with wings.

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2012-05-05/dog-jogging-and-gerbil-healing

Dog Jogging And Gerbil Healing

May 5, 2012

Dr. Gary Weitzman cautions a listener who plans to jog with his dog; he also consoles a woman who is worried about her gerbil’s strange behavior after it suffered a head injury. Another listener wants advice on purchasing an automatic pet feeder.

Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” – Roy Hargrove

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Helpful Tips From “America’s Vet” And The Story Of “America’s Other Audubon”

May 5, 2012

Dr. Marty Becker offers more insightful commentary about cats and author Joy Kiser tells the story of a 19th century woman who created a monumental volume of avian illustrations that equals, if not exceeds the famous bird paintings of John James Audubon. Ms.

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