KSCO Pet Radio

What Cindie provides involves communication with animals and therapeutic modalities we may not fully understand. Yet, if you feel a deep connection with animals, none of it seems too far-fetched.

Pets fireworks fear can be magnified by their humans' reaction to the fireworks. Thus, our over-the-top concern for frightened dogs and cats can actually frighten them even more on top of the explosives themselves.

Chip bags and other food packaging pose serious risks to our dogs and cats. Too many animals, especially dogs, have died from suffocating in chip bags, cereal boxes, snack bags, treat bag liners, and cat/dog food bags.

Chip bags and other food packaging pose serious risks to our dogs and cats. Too many animals, especially dogs, have died from suffocating in chip bags, cereal boxes, snack bags, treat bag liners, and cat/dog food bags.

Anticoagulant rodenticides, specifically, brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone, difenacoum, diphacinone and chlorophacinone, pose a serious threat to wildlife and ecosystems.

Anticoagulant rodenticides, specifically, brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone, difenacoum, diphacinone and chlorophacinone, pose a serious threat to wildlife and ecosystems.

I want you to be able to tell people that you heard Abby's owner describe this poor animal's horrible, frightening death. Maybe if we tell people that we know the person and dog this happened to, we can convince people to take the needs of animals seriously.

I want you to be able to tell people that you heard Abby's owner describe this poor animal's horrible, frightening death. Maybe if we tell people that we know the person and dog this happened to, we can convince people to take the needs of animals seriously.

The podcast is a mere 11-minutes long and the ideas are good anytime you want or need to take your animal to the office, regardless of the occasion. Some of the preparations might best be made well in advance.

Sabrina Ashjian, California State Director of the Humane Society of the United States, was on the June 21, 2020, KSCO Pet Radio program to talk about AB 2152, the anti-puppy mills legislation now before the California Senate.

PODCAST: Most immediately useful is her testing of easy dog treat recipes for the Insider. Plus, she investigated a breed of Southern scent-hound called the Cur.

UnChained teaches youth how to train homeless dogs in basic skills, manners, and socialization, helping the dogs be adopted into permanent homes.

Nancy is a great guest and if animal welfare matters to you -- if not, why are you here? -- please listen to both AWI podcasts.

PODCAST -- CEO Brandine Strand sold me on the concept of raw feeding -- I had many questions and concerns before our chat. I have also researched the company, and Brandine answered questions thoroughly and completely.

Mutual Rescue is a national initiative that highlights the connection between people and pets in order to inspire and support life-saving efforts in communities across the nation and world.

PODCAST -- Melanie, who is the SNIP Bus founder, updated us on its work in Monterey County on our 5/17/20 program. The good news is the work continues.

PODCAST -- HSUS their annual "Horrible Hundred" report on puppy mills. USDA released proposed changes to the Animal Welfare Act. And HSUS released an 11-point plan to prevent future animal-related pandemics.

Dawn Wolfe is a talent agent for animals and a "wrangler" for Pawsitively Famous, a company that helps place the animals you see into movies and television.

PODCAST: Talking about "Me Too" dogs that, like most people, at least initially don't like random touching without a proper introduction.

PODCAST -- I spoke with Meredith, who is a very fine writer, about the DAWGS book, her other projects, but also about the business and economics of writing about animals in the internet era.

I have had excellent results using the classic and hemp RestoraPet formulations, each used once-a-day. The classic is primarily an antioxidant and the hemp is anti-inflammatory.

PODCAST -- Taking your pets to visit their veterinarian during shelter-in-place can be a troublesome and perplexing event -- even for an experienced vet tech!

PODCAST (21:25) -- Dr. Kelly Diehl of Morris Animal Foundation explains how research into Feline Infectious Perontinitis may lead to a COVID-19 vaccine for humans. (But there's more about cat cancer, too)

We talk about feline behavioral issues while we are all staying home. Why you should not use a laser pointer as a cat toy. Demystified the danger cats pose to pregnant women.

We talk about feline behavioral issues while we are all staying home. Why you should not use a laser pointer as a cat toy. Demystified the danger cats pose to pregnant women.

On this podcast, vet tech and blogger Christy Caplan discusses important home grooming tasks that your dog requires, COVID or not. They are trimming toenails and ear cleaning, both of which she describes in detail.

PODCAST (19:57) -- On our 3/19/2020 program, Laura discussed avoiding infections and COVID-19 with Technical Veterinary Advisor with Ogena Solutions', Dr. Lucas Pantaleon.

PODCAST (21:34) -- "When the time comes" is something most pet owners should spend more time thinking about. On the 4/5/20 program, we discussed home euthanasia with a local vet for whom caring for hospice pets has become a specialty.

PODCAST (20:27) -- Author Marc Benevenga is often asked whether his Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, named Arya, is well, a wolf or a dog?

PODCAST (8:19) -- Resources for pet owners during COVID-19 with Sabrina Ashjian of HSUS California.

PODCAST (25:57) -- Dr. Jim Ha's book, Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions is a bit of a mind-bender, bringing hard science against what we think we know about our canine friends.

PODCAST (14:09) -- PAHS has a number of interesting, well-proven, and repeatable programs that can be adopted by other animal advocacy and welfare groups and even individuals.

PODCAST (22:07) -- Amanda Wight is Wildlife Protection Manager at the Humane Society of the United States. This was a return visit as her first appearance -- on a terribly windy Sunday -- was repeatedly interrupted by weather and traffic updates. She discussed trophy hunting, wolves, bobcats, subsistence hunting, rattlesnake round-ups, and so on, and the HSUS position on hunting more generally. I apologize to Amanda for being so ADD during our chat (on 3/29/20). She is great but there are so many topics that this was not my best interview. Amanda was very patient, however, and did great. She's a hero and this is the kind of issue that separates HSUS from dog-and-cat-only humane groups. You need to hear these topics and support humane care for all animals.

PODCAST (11:26) -- If your cat suddenly loses control of its hind legs and is in severe pain, get her to the vet immediately. It's probably Feline Aortic Thromboembolism.

PODCAST (19:46) -- The first-time seizure in a dog or cat is a true medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Why? Because seizures originate either inside the brain or someplace else in the body. Neither Is good and both can kill your pet.

PODCAST (23:52) -- SNIP Bus founder says low-cost spay/neuter continues despite COVID-19.

PODCAST (21:15) -- ODIE Pet Insurance is a small, family-run business that offers a variety of pet insurance products. I had a nice chat with Miles Thorson, managing partner of the firm, on the 3/15/20 edition of Pet Radio. Our discussion was low-hype and I learned about pet insurance from the buyer and seller points of view. Pet insurance is becoming increasingly common and even necessary as the level (and expense) of care available to our pets continues to increase. If you are even vaguely considering pet insurance -- and especially if it's not yet on your radar -- this is a good place to start.

PODCAST (22:51) -- We can all make a difference. Elementary-school teacher Diane Trull’s life-defining moment happened when her fourth-grade reading class saw a photo of a cardboard box overflowing with homeless puppies. Trull was no stranger to rescuing abandoned animals. She and her husband Mark had made it their mission to find permanent homes for stray dogs and cats. Now her young students were determined to save these lost pups and others like them. And at that moment, the Dalhart Animal Wellness Group and Sanctuary—known as DAWGS—was born. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "ksco08-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "0806540346"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "eae52365b99ba81208e0d78f41261d52"; This podcast interview with Trull was taken from our 3/15/20 program. How Trull and her fourth-graders started their own animal shelter is a story of dedication, commitment, and perseverance. In this eye-opening, deeply personal book, Trull describes the challenges they faced, from rescuing and caring for the animals to teaching children about compassion and responsibility, to facing local authorities determined to shut them down. She shares inspiring stories about animals and animal lovers of all ages in this moving story of hope and compassion. DAWGS is a testament to how love and a strong measure of determination can offer second chances—one animal, one child, and one day at a time. Reviews: "Inspiring and passionate, this heart-stopping story tells how a teacher and her fourth-grade students became a force for good—one dog at a time. Every town needs a hero like Diane Trull and a sanctuary like DAWGS. This book is a reminder that, regardless of age, we all have the power to enhance the lives of animals and make the world a better place. Diane Trull and her class of nine-year-olds put the humane back in humanity."— Helen Brown, New York Times bestselling author of CLEO, BONO, and JONAH "To read DAWGS is to have witnessed all that is best in humanity and much of what is pretty awful. From its inception, this rescue organization pitted children and their desire to save the city’s homeless dogs against the questionable ethics of a cynical and hidebound adult society that viewed these animals as so much trash. The children prevailed. Thousands of dogs were rescued. It is a testament to the courage of their teacher, Diane Trull, and her extraordinary family that, despite unbelievable challenges and outright hostility, she and her students persevered, and continue to do so. Read this story with tissues near at hand. Read this story and know that there is yet hope in hopeless places."— Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog "I loved DAWGS! Shining from every page is the kindness of Diane Trull and the dedication of her fourth-grade students. If only the whole world could be like those remarkable people. They will inspire you and warm your hearts."— Kristen von Kreisler, bestselling author of A Healing Justice "Get ready to feel a lot. When you realize DAWGS is the only animal sanctuary in America that has been started and run by elementary school children, because they understood that the animals needed their help, it's pretty astonishing. The generous love Diane Trull, her husband Mark, and the children and staff at DAWGS have for these animals is so moving—and they do it out of pure love. Dogs needed to be saved and these special people took it upon themselves to do it. This book is so inspiring all along the way."— Bernadette Peters, actress and animal lover

PODCAST (25:37) -- Jamie Whittaker anwers our questions on the overpopulation of birds.  She discusses the roles that everyone plays in the world of aviculture. Breeders, Bird stores, Pet owners, Rescues, Sanctuaries, Avian veterinarians, Behaviorists… Key consideration: Many birds will outlive their owners. We also discuss conservation of macaws and other exotic species. This is an interesting podcast from the 3/8/20 edition of KSCO Pet Radio.

PODCAST (36:20) - Dr. Martin Goldstein: The new documentary film, The Dog Doc, discusses alternatives for those pets whose vets have given up on them.

Calmer Canine restores lasting calm to your anxious dog. It utilizes a specifically tuned micro-current signal, targeted at the anxiety-center in your dog’s brain.

How a therapy dogs program for first responders was started and has evolved and grown.

Sabrina Ashjian, California State Director for the Humane Society of the United States shares CA legislative priorities for 2020.

Animal Cruelty: Fear about what happens to family pets can be an important reason abused spouses don't leave their abusers.

Five very important things that cat owners must provide for happy felines.

PODCAST (19:51) -- Steven Feldman was a great guest on the 2/23/20 program talking about pets and human loneliness. The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has done great work promoting the value pets bring to our lives.

The good news is pets and their owners have little to fear so far from the novel coronavirus COVID-19, says Dr. Kelly Diehl of Morris Animal Foundation.

I hope we made a new friend today, because Patti Strand, president of the National Animal Interest Alliance, was certainly educational and well-spoken on a wide range of companion animal and shelter issues.

A quick discussion and comparison of the Fi Smart Dog Collar and the Whistler GO Rover collar.

Dr. Alice Villalobos Veterinary oncologist Dr. Alice Villalobos has prepared two pet Quality of Life Scales (below) to give pet parents and professionals an objective way to assess the effects of cancer, aging, and other diseases upon an animal's life. This information can be used in making euthanasia decisions in the animal's best interest. During this podcast, she talks through the canine scale and mentions particular feline issues from that scale. This podcast is from February 9, 2020. Here previous podcast about cancer warning signs is posted here. Download PDF File View Fullscreen Download PDF File View Fullscreen

Sharon Lohman, founder and president of New Beginnings for Merced County Animals has been in prison this week and couldn't be happier. Sharon recorded this podcast with us before her three-day visit this week to the Lancaster State Prison in support of the Paws for Life Prison Program, in which prisoners help train service dogs for PTSD veterans, firehouses, and some Canine Good Citizen public adoptions. (Please follow the link to a really interesting page). She has been involved in the widely acclaimed life-changing program -- for both people and dogs -- and New Beginnings supplies some of the dogs that become part of the program. This podcast will brighten your day!