Wildlife that hibernates, goes into torper, or thrives and survives during winter.
photo by: Rasmus Svinding
Dec 17, 2022
4 min
Thanksgiving is here and you want to give your pets treats! Here's a few do's and don't's to keep your pet out of the emergency hospital come Pancreatitis Friday(the day after). Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo: Magda Ehlers
Nov 24, 2022
4 min
How spooky that this episode worked out to being lucky number 13. Bwaaahaahaa! Enjoy the sounds of those animals often associated with Halloween.
Photo: Photography of Cat at Full Moon
Nov 2, 2022
2 min
Winter warning safety tips for your pets, as well as strays, and other animals.
Photo: Павел Гавриков
Oct 27, 2022
4 min
What vaccines are required by law for your pet? Which ones are considered "core vaccines" and which are "non-core" but also very important. At what age does my pet need vaccines? Can they go to the dog park or play with other dogs or cats?
Photo: Yuliya Kazantseva
Resources:
American Kennel Club Puppy Vaccine Schedule and Guide: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-shots-complete-guide/
Cats & Dogs Vaccine Guide: https://pets.webmd.com/pet-vaccines-schedules-cats-dogs
PDF Printout of Vaccination Guide for Cats AAHA: https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/02-guidelines/feline-vaccination-guidlines/resource-center/corevaccinesforpetcats-table.pdf
Oct 8, 2022
11 min
What lurks in your basement or attic? Nuisance animal? Or, simply misunderstood critter? How to convince that animal to leave without calling pest control. What benefits do these animals bring to your community and the environment? Please note, opossums are not really blind. Their pupils are always dilated, so they are not great at seeing during daylight hours. This will make more sense when you listen to this episode. :)
Photo by: Skyler Ewing
UC Davis EPM study: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/prevent-epm-27658
Coyote America by Dan Flores: https://www.amazon.com/Coyote-America-Natural-Supernatural-History/dp/0465052991
Sep 24, 2022
12 min
Are you prepared to evacuate your family (PETS INCLUDED) in the event of an emergency?
Links to Emergency Supply Preparation
FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/how-build-kit-emergencies
RED CROSS: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html
REI Camping List: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
Photo credit: Yuri Meesen
Sep 17, 2022
9 min
Nothing this week due to extenuating circumstances. Be back next week.
Sep 9, 2022
40 sec
The Woolly Mammoth might return to earth with a little help from science. How wild!
Photo credit: Tony241969
https://colossal.com/mammoth
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/genomicresearch/genomeediting
NPR.org
Sep 3, 2022
4 min
Pets tangling with slithery snakes. What to do in the event they are bitten by a venomous snake. How to prevent it from occuring. Treatments and costs to expect at your veterinarian's office.
Sources: Aside from past research and experiences: Web MD, Clinician's Brief, ASPCA, and Live Science. Photo credit: Foto Rabe
Aug 20, 2022
10 min
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