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From The International Cat Association, Steve talks with the President Vicki Jo Harrison about the Great American Cat Show, January 2  to 4 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. She talks about the unique personalities of various pedigreed cat breeds and describes what goes on at a cat show. She also notes that Steve will be speaking at this show on January 3, offering updates on feline infectious peritonitis and also the most common heart disease in cats – and it’s all good news from the EveryCat Health Foundation. 

Scott Pfiel, president of  the International Kennel Club of Chicago describes the various activities going on January 2 to 4 at the Great American Dog Show at the Tinley Park Convention Center (with free parking). Discussed are many of the kid friendly events; the various novel products for dogs you likely won’t find elsewhere; the Windy City Grooming show (a show within a show); a puppy show (another show within a show) with some new dog breeds who will be there too. And Steve will be signing copies of his book, Ask the Dogon January 3.

Steve talks about a sad highlight of 2025, the loss Dr. Jane Goodall.