Live From SuperZoo
It's time again for our New Pet Product Special from the pet industry's largest trade show in Las Vegas. We'll be giving you great gifts for your pet before they're on the shelves in your pet store.
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Flea Facts
There is no doubt that this flea season has been one of the worst in recorded history. Now it takes a multi-modal approach to get rid of these little suckers for good. Dr. Debbie steps up to the plate with several great ideas.
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Pet Insurance
When is the best time to get pet insurance so you won't be caught with the ever-increasing cost of veterinary care? Is it better to just start an interest-bearing savings account for your pet? Is it possible that your insurance claim will be rejected? Animal Radio uncovers the truths and fallacies behind the booming insurance trade for pets.
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Horse Rider Turned Away At Drive-Thru - So She Brings Horse Into Restaurant Instead
A woman has been saddled with a fine after bringing her horse into a McDonald's restaurant. Police say the woman initially tried to ride the animal through the drive-thru on Saturday, but was turned away. She then brought the horse inside the fast food joint, where it promptly did its "business" on the floor.
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Energy Bar Contains Crickets
A Salt Lake City-based energy bar maker is turning to crickets as a source of nutrients. The makers of Chapul Bars use cricket flour to give their bars a boost of protein. Chapul's founder, Patrick Crowley, says the six-legged critters are a "rich source of edible protein" that is more environmentally friendly than protein from livestock.
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Is Yawning Contagious
Richard Christian reports on a study that says you can get your dog to yawn by yawning yourself. But Fido knows when you're faking it. He won't fall for the faux yawn. What does it all mean? What is our dog thinking when they yawn? Don't get paranoid. He's not necessarily bored.
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Man Tries To Smuggle Fish In Pants
An embarrassing leak foiled one man's recent smuggling attempt in New Zealand. The Vietnamese national attempted to smuggle live tropical fish from Australia to Auckland, hiding them in plastic bags and stuffing them into his pockets. However, airport officials grew suspicious when they noticed water seeping from his pants.
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Missing Diamonds Found But Can't Be Retrieved For 8 Years
Claire Lennon says her pet chicken Sarah snatched the $450 piece of jewelry while she was perched on her shoulder. Veterinarians determined the earring was trapped in the chicken's stomach. And while they said they could remove it with a risky surgery, Lennon quickly ruled that out and intends to wait until Sarah grows old and passes away from natural causes.
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Cat Friendly Practices
Animal Radio® Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker reports on veterinary practices that go out of their way to be extra cat-friendly. He'll also have tips for taking your cat to the vet without all the stress and strain.
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Rent-A-Chicken
A couple in Freeport, Pennsylvania, is giving aspiring chicken farmers a chance to take a test run with the animals. Phil Thompkins and his wife, Jenn, have recently started a business called "Rent The Chicken," which allows people to care for chickens. For $350, a renter gets two hens, a wheeled coop, feed, and a water dish.
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No Sad Dogs in Heaven
World-renowned communicator Sonya Fitzpatrick is our guest. She'll be answering the questions pet owners have after their pets have passed on. Alan is skeptical, but that may change before the end of the show.
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"Where's the iPad, Honey?"
Anna Jane Grossman, who runs School for the Dogs with dog training partner Kate Senisi, trained her own dog, Amos, on her iPad, and has since segued into teaching budding canine techies how to use the popular Apple device.
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What Doggy DNA Says About Your Furry Friend
The "Who's Your Daddy" Doggy DNA Test Contest continues as we reveal results about "Pixel," the Animal Radio Studio Stunt Dog. Animal Radio is giving away a Doggy DNA test to listeners eager to learn their dog's breed. Not only will you uncover your dog's heritage, but you'll also learn about their health predispositions and the identities of their siblings.
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Smelly Dog Ears
One of the first signs of ear problems is the unpleasant, yeasty smell Dogfather Joey Villani knows this is common among certain breeds, and he has a solution using products you likely already have in your kitchen.
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