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http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-25/my-pet-active-agility-training-good-thing

My Pet Is Active, But Is Agility Training A Good Thing?

May 25, 2013

A Virginia woman wants to know if agility training is available for cats. A San Diego man wants to know more about the implications of feral cat populations in his city.
Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “The Swan” by Claude Debussy

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-25/fip-death-sentence-felines

FIP: A Death Sentence For Felines

May 25, 2013

FIP: three letters with fatal implications for cats that contract the incurable virus (pictured). Why? We asked the world’s foremost authority on FIP, Dr. Niels Pedersen, director of the veterinary genetics laboratory and center for companion animal health at the University of California at Davis. We also asked shelter pet expert Dr. Ruth MacPete of Pet Health Network to compile a checklist of tests to perform to before you bring a new pet home.

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-25/are-there-ways-intellectually-stimulate-my-turtle

Are There Ways To Intellectually Stimulate My Turtle?

May 25, 2013

Dr. Gary Weitzman of the San Diego Humane Society guides a woman from the “Terrapin” state of Maryland through the processes of creating a more engaging environment for her turtle. In Virginia, the companion of a finicky poodle needs help with meal time. We also feature BirdNote, our weekly review of avian species Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-25/nature-wars

Nature Wars

May 25, 2013

Fatal auto accidents involving wildlife and humans happen thousands of times a day. Tens of thousands of fish and marine mammals die every year in areas of public recreation. Are we in the midst of a cohabitation crisis? Acclaimed journalist Jim Sterba relays a slightly less than apocalyptic view of the colliding interests of humans and wildlife, which is also the thesis of his new book, "Nature Wars: The Incredible Story of How Wildlife Comebacks Have Turned Backyards Into Battlegrounds." We also speak with John Gary of Oklahoma City Animal Welfare about the efforts to care for pets and wildlife in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that hit his state.

Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James; “Slipstream” – Bela Fleck

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-18/why-my-parakeet-so-unfriendly

Why Is My Parakeet So Unfriendly?

May 18, 2013

Dr. Gary Weitzman speaks with a Maryland woman who wants to make her parakeet more “sociable." In Washington, D.C., a woman is looking for ways to change her two cats’ aggressive behavior toward strangers. A Tennessee man has a cat that was diagnosed with feline leukemia and he wants advice.

Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Glory Days” (from “Racing Stripes” original soundtrack) by Mark Isham

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-18/putting-public-face-private-life-wolves

Putting A Public Face On The Private Life Of Wolves

May 18, 2013

Jim and Jamie Dutcher are National Geographic explorers, award-winning filmmakers, authors and the first family of wolf conservation. For two decades, the study of wolves has been their life’s work. Between 1990 and 1996, the Dutchers did what many considered impossible -- actually living with a pack of wolves in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness. Sam Litzinger speaks to the Dutchers about their personal experiences with the often misunderstood canine species. After that, it’s The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh.

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-18/it-ok-leave-my-dogs-outside

Is It Ok To Leave My Dogs Outside?

May 18, 2013

A San Diego woman is having difficulty keeping her dogs indoors and seeks the advice of Dr. Gary Weitzman of the San Diego Humane Society. A Florida man needs help with his poodle’s peculiar lack of discipline. In Chicago, a 2-year-old Corgi injures a leg, and its caretaker wants to know if surgery is an option. We also feature BirdNote, our weekly review of avian species.

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-18/horse-controversy-reaches-halls-congress

Horse Controversy Reaches Halls Of Congress

May 18, 2013

The effort to ban horse slaughter in the U.S. gained new momentum recently when four powerful members of Congress introduced a bill known as the SAFE act in a Capitol Hill press conference. We were there to speak with several influential figures in the animal welfare community who were also in attendance. Sam Litzinger speaks with Dr. Rindy Anderson of Duke University about how and why she and a team researchers created a new, robotic avian species affectionately called "Robosparrow."

Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-11/are-colonoscopies-performed-cats

Are Colonoscopies Performed On Cats?

May 11, 2013

A cat and its colon health is the primary concern of a Maryland woman, and Dr. Gary Weitzman enlists the input of author and veterinary critical care specialist Dr. Justine Lee in an attempt to offer the best advice. A San Diego man wants to know more about the possibility of chiropractic treatments for his Chihuahua. Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; ““Mother Nature’s Son” by Enzo Pietropaoli

http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-05-11/isabella-rossellini%E2%80%99s-animal-mammas

Isabella Rossellini’s Animal Mammas

May 11, 2013

Actress, author and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini unveils her new series of short films about motherhood in the animal kingdom, "Mammas," which airs on the Sundance Channel. See excerpts from the series. We travel to New Orleans for a chat with Ken Foster, founder of renowned pit bull rescue organization The Sula Foundation. Ken recently published a book about his affection for and commitment to the loyal and loving but often unappreciated breed, called "I’m A Good Dog."

Music: “Home” by Pat Metheny; “Your Mother Should Know” by The Beatles

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