Bleh-Bleh-Bleh!  We need to stay safe and happy this Halloween and so do our pets!  Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel chats with Steve about ways to keep our pets safe and calm on the most frightening night of the year! We want to make sure to keep our pets safe from ghosts and goblins but also Halloween candy.  Dr. Renee Schmid from the Pet Poison Helpline joins Steve to talk about what we want to make sure our pets are not ingesting during trick-or-treating. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Mission Meow is a non-profit no kill shelter in California doing everything it can to find homes for cats in need of a forever family. Founder Sally Williams tells Steve about their mission and efforts to save more cat lives. Dr. Sandra Faeh joins the show to talk about how important veterinary visits are in the lives of all of our pets and what the veterinary profession is doing to try to ensure that there is better care available for our furry family members. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

This week Steve remembers Queen Elizabeth and her love of animals. Marty Irby is not only someone who has fought to protect horses and end violent training methods, he is also someone who was honored by Queen Elizabeth for his efforts. He joins the show to talk about the Queen’s tremendous love for horses and what her support has meant. Dr. Roger Mugford was the Queen’s dog trainer. Imagine that kind of pressure! Roger joins the show to share stories of the Queen and the love she had for her beloved corgis. Dr. Natalie Marks joins the show to talk about the outbreak of Canine Influenza Virus in Nashville and why this should be of concern for dog owners in all parts of the country. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Today we are all about helping our aging pets. Dr. Marsha Reich is a renowned veterinary behaviorist and she joins us to talk about behavior issues we see as our cats get older. She shares tips on how to spot these signs as well as what we can do to help our aging felines. In our Vets On Pets segment, Dr. Reich returns to talk all about our aging dogs. Their behavior issues may be a little more obvious, but we still need to keep a watchful eye. We’ll hear tips on what to look for as well as what our veterinarian can do to help. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

It can be one of the most exciting things, but it can also be very stressful! We’re talking about adding another cat to your house. Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Meg Herron joins the show to help us make the transition as easy as possible when we add another cat to the house. Fall means the weather starts cooling off, but the ticks are just heating up! Dr. Adam Christman is with us to talk about why fall is the season you really want to be most careful with your dog and ticks. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

What is the best way to feed our cats? How can we make sure we are helping them to activate their prey drive? Dr. Ruth Ann Lobos of Merrick Pet Care joins the show to help guide us on giving our cats the best dining experience possible! Iraq war veteran Kevin Patrick joins the show to talk about his service dog from Vet Service Dogs NFP. Kevin tells Steve all about what his service dog does for him and why military veterans need better access to service dogs. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Fall means ticks! Yes, believe it or not, this is actually the worst time of year for our dogs to get tick disease. How do we protect them (and our family)? Veterinary Technician Becky Mossor joins us to talk about all the ways we can stay safe when ticks are lurking. Steve welcomes Brian Holub back to the show to talk more about the EveryCat Health Foundation and the progress that has been made in the fight against Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in cats has long been a deadly disease with no answers. Now, thanks to research funded in part by the EveryCat Health Foundation, we are finding answers and even cures! Dr. Brian Holub joins the show to talk about the latest. Far too many Americans are homeless and it’s sad to see in any city across America. Many people who are struggling with housing actually have pets and for some they are a lifeline. Dr. John Geller joins us to talk about the Street Dog Coalition, which tries to provide care for these animals. Steve answers listener questions via phone and email.

Last time we were with Dr. Marty Becker we talked all about Fear Free and it’s impact on veterinary visits. We bring the conversation to your house now as we talk about all of the ways we can do more to keep our pets happy and stress free in their own homes. It’s a parent's favorite time of the year! The kids are headed back to school, but one family member might not be so happy about the disruption in their daily life, your pet! Dr. Ruth Ann Lobos is here to give us strategies to keep our pets happy when their daily routine is changed. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

What should you look for in a dog trainer? Should there be a licensing procedure that trainers should have to go through? Darris Cooper, Lead Dog Trainer at Petco chats with Steve about all things dog training. Fear Free is the movement that has revolutionized veterinary visits. Founder Dr. Marty Becker tells us why it’s so important to help our pets with their fear, anxiety, and stress and how we can make veterinary visits and even home life better for our furry family members. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.