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Is My Dog Un-trainable?

January 19, 2013

Dr. Gary Weitzman of the San Diego Humane Society offers advice to a Maryland woman whose rescue dog has been “kicked out” of a training program. Also, a Massachusetts man seeks a solution to his dog’s skittish behavior in public areas. Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-19/finding-new-homes-hurricane-sandy-orphans

Finding New Homes For Hurricane Sandy Orphans

January 19, 2013

This week the Washington Animal Rescue League became the temporary home for five cats and eight dogs from New York after they were orphaned by Hurricane Sandy. We were there to meet the new arrivals and talk to rescue league staff member Lisa Stemcosky (pictured),who assisted the ASPCA's NYC efforts and helped transport the animals back to D.C. Stemcosky spoke about the next steps in finding new families for the animals. Also featured: BirdNote, our weekly exploration of living things with wings. Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James, “Half Life” by Imogen Heap

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-12/cat%E2%80%99s-nail-cleaning-and-dog%E2%80%99s-meal-time-whining

A Cat’s Nail Cleaning And A Dog’s Meal Time Whining

January 12, 2013

Dr. Gary Weitzman helps a woman determine the best way to clean her cat’s nails. And a canine’s persistent whining at meal time has its guardians at wit’s end.
Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy.

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-12/cataloging-new-animal-species-smithsonian

Cataloging New Animal Species At The Smithsonian

January 12, 2013

WAMU News Reporter Sabri Ben–Achour explores the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s collection of new animal species. We also continue our exclusive chat with legendary actress and animal conservationist Tippi Hedren. Then it’s The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh. Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James; “Home” – Pat Metheny

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-12/trimming-excess

Trimming The Excess

January 12, 2013

Dr. Gary Weitzman of the San Diego Humane Society meets a woman who is concerned about her dog’s excessive howling. A cat’s excessive self-grooming has its human companion seeking advice. Then, producer Karen Munson has Animal House Dateline and the latest news from the animal kingdom. Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-12/tippi-hedren-wildlife-conservation-pioneer

Tippi Hedren: Wildlife Conservation Pioneer

January 12, 2013

Many people have seen her memorable work in the films "The Birds," "Marnie" and "Roar," without realizing that actress Tippi Hedren has another important connection to animals: She is the founder of one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in the United States. Hedren talks about her films, her love of animals and her pioneering efforts to protect them. Sam Litzinger also speaks with New York Times reporter Andrew Pollack about a growing trend toward using lab mice in efforts to identify proper drug therapies for individual patients. Music: “Animal Dreams” Bob James; “Theme From Marnie” – Bernard Hermann

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-05/how-much-should-i-feed-my-pet

How Much Should I Feed My Pet?

January 5, 2013

Dr. Gary Weitzman helps the Arizona companion of an 8-year-old Chinese Crested named “Notcho” (as in not-cho ordinary canine) discover the right dietary balance. Then, a woman calls from Maryland wondering what to do about her cat’s overweight condition.

Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “La Rondine” (The Swallow) by Renata Scotto

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-05/revolutionary-approach-leads-royal-treatment-animals

A Revolutionary Approach Leads To 'Royal Treatment' For Animals

January 5, 2013

Whether she’s employing unique procedures, such as water therapy and acupuncture, or counseling her friend Oprah Winfrey on veterinary matters, Dr. Barbara Royal is known as a trailblazer in pursuit of an “integrative” approach to animal medicine. She spoke to Sam Litzinger about the methods described in her new book, "The Royal Treatment." After that, it's BirdNote with a few tips for beginning bird watchers, followed by The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh, which features details of a new study about North American songbirds.

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-01-05/taking-litter-box-dilemma-new-heights

Taking The Litter Box Dilemma To New Heights

January 5, 2013

As a rule, cats and litter boxes can be a difficult match. But Dr. Gary Weitzman of the San Diego Humane Society is up for the challenge. He has a fail-safe solution for a Washington, D.C., woman whose cat would rather perch aloft from her furniture for its biological relief instead of using the litter box. Weitzman also helps a California woman who is trying to cultivate the lighter side of her Chihuahua’s personality.

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Connecting With Jeff Corwin

January 5, 2013

The world’s busiest explorer, Jeff Corwin, takes some rare down time to talk with Sam Litzinger about how his mother’s encouragement and a love of snakes influenced his current work with wildlife and nature conservation. Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James; “River” by Enya

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