Podcast Episodes

Dr. Valerie Fadok separates allergy fact from fiction

Dr. Valerie Fadok, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and nationally recognized expert, clears up common myths about allergies in cats and d…

18 hours ago

Inez rose on the power of therapy dogs

Inez Rose, membership chairperson for Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, shares how the organization’s therapy dog teams make a difference throughout …

1 week ago

Dr. Jennifer Quammen shares veterinary challenges

New American Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Jennifer Quammen tackles some of the biggest issues facing pet owners and veterinary profe…

2 weeks ago

Pilots to the rescue and PAWS Chicago Rescue Ranch

Michael Schneider combined his love of dogs and passion for flying to found the nonprofit Pilots to the Rescue 10 years ago. Since then, volunteer p…

3 weeks ago

Paws, purpose and a second chance

Everyone at the Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights is a volunteer—there is no paid staff. That means donations go directly toward caring for the …

4 weeks ago

Rachel Geller shares cat behavior and how to fix it

Cat behavior and retention specialist Rachel Geller, author of All Cats All the Time: More of What I Know About Cats, joins us to discuss some of th…

1 month ago

How FIP became a treatable disease and what it means for cats today

The story of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has been filled with unexpected setbacks and breakthroughs. Dr. Brian Holub of the nonprofit EveryC…

1 month, 1 week ago

How books, laws and advocates are changing the lives of animals

This week, Dr. Nancy Kay, author of A Dog Named 647, joins the show to discuss her inspiring novel for middle-school readers and older audiences. Th…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wayne Pacelle on predator control and animal research

Wayne Pacelle, CEO and president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, discusses several major animal welfare stories that …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heart disease in pets, AKC under fire, and Ask the Dog

Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Chris Brennan offers the 4-1-1 on heart disease in dogs and in cats, and the latest on new treatments. 

Dog trainer Zak …

2 months ago