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Groomer Certification Several high-profile recent pet deaths highlight the possible need for government regulation of the over $6 billion pet grooming industry. Our very own "Dogfather," Joey Villani is spearheading the move towards regulation for the pet grooming industry. Listen Now The Cost of Pet Ownership The first year of being a pet parent to a cat will cost about $1,035, and for a dog, that number is $1,843, as estimated by the ASPCA. The estimates seem somewhat conservative by Animal Radio's standards. Listen Now The Wealthiest Pets In The World Just like people, there are some really wealthy pets in the world! The richest of them is probably not a shock to you – it's the long-deceased "Grumpy Cat!" Grumpy's owner has made over 100 million dollars for appearances, modeling, book deals, and ads. That's a larger net worth than Cameron Diaz or Jamie Foxx. Also on the list is "Moose" the Jack Russell who starred as "Eddie" on Frasier, "Keiko" the killer whale, "Rin Tin Tin," the dogs who starred as "Lassie" and Virgin America spokes-dog "Boo." Listen Now Smart Pigs According to Dr. Lori Marino, new research shows that pigs are smart as, if not smarter than, chimpanzees and dogs. The often lowly regarded swine may even have self-awareness, something our companion animals don't understand. Listen Now What Vaccines Does My Pet Really Need? Doc Halligan has the 411 on pet vaccines. Can they cause cancer? Are they really necessary? Is there a way to tell if your pet needs them or can skip them? Why are the pharmaceuticals only testing for one year? Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Genius Idea For Shelter Pets Actress Kim Sill is back to tell us about her latest project. She's putting adoption stores inside malls. Kim is saving hundreds of death row cats, dogs and bunnies by changing their adoption venue to the more appealing atmosphere. Listen Now Valentine Dangers While you may not associate Valentine's Day with pet dangers, Doc Halligan from the Lucy Pet Foundation thinks you should be extra cautious. She see more animals the day after Valentines (only third after Christmas and Halloween), usually because pets swallow something they shouldn't have. Listen Now Using Dogs To Treat Cancer Author Arlene Weintraub explains how vital the roles of dogs are in the search for a cure for cancer. Veterinarians and Oncologists are working together to discover new treatments for Cancer. Listen Now Few Pet Friendly Rentals in Los Angeles Have you ever searched for a home or apartment to rent that allowed you to have pets? Yes, it's nearly impossible to find in Los Angeles where 62% of the rental units do not accept pets. Now, the LA City Council has voted to make some changes in hopes of making landlords more open to accepting pets at their properties. Listen Now 15-Year-Old, 3-Legged Dog Saves Family - Twice A small, 15-year-old, three-legged dog might not seem like much of a threat, but this dog took a bullet for his family in Wisconsin and saved them from a man who had broken into their home and attempted to rob them. A bullet grazed the top of the dog's head and became lodged in his neck. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Lost Pet Recovery Donna Lewis is a Lost Pet Recovery Expert for LostMyDoggie.com & LostMyKitty.com. This nationwide service will automatically dial all the phones within the radius of the lost pet alerting neighbors. Does this work? The service claims an 85% success rate. If you've lost your pet and have the cash, then this might be a good solution. Listen Now Your Cat Probably Doesn't Miss You When You're Away According to a study that observed the relationships between a number of cats and their owners, domestic cats do not generally see their owners as a focus of safety and security in the same way that dogs do. Listen Now 5 Signs You Need To Get To The Vet ASAP! Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker counts down the top 5 things to look out for that indicate a health emergency for your pet. Listen Now Patient Compliance More than half of pet owners disregard instruction for medicating their pets as prescribed by their vet. This can have horrific results, especially where antibiotics are concerned. Doc Halligan has tips on easily pilling your pet. Listen Now Guy Adds Two-Headed Snake to His Two-Headed Collection A west coast freak show owner who paid $50,000 for "Medusa", a three-foot-long, 4-year-old two-headed Honduran Milk snake born in Florida, recently purchased a rare two-headed albino snake. The proud new owner says he's wanted the snake since the day it was born four years ago, but price just kept getting higher." By the way, this guy currently holds a Guinness World Record for having the biggest collection of two-headed animals. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Things Your Vet Wished You Worried About More Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker has a list of things he wishes his clients would pay more attention to than they do. He'll also tell you what you unnecessarily worry too much about. Listen Now Healthiest Breeds Pet Breeds compiled a list of 33 dog breeds that either have a clean health record, or are associated with only one, two or three health problems at most. And, the top seven have NO major or minor health concerns at all. They are…(drum roll please). Listen Now How To Pick A Pet Food Lucy Pet Foundation's Doc Halligan has what you need to know in order to pick the best food for your pet and your budget. Just because it's expensive doesn't mean it's good. You'll learn how to read the label. Listen Now Pets May Be Breeding Ground For MRSA Research suggests family pets might actually be reservoirs for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Researchers believe pets might be an important factor behind the increase of MRSA outbreaks. Listen Now Pets Destroy Eight Million Electronic Devices A study says American pets have bitten, chewed or damaged at least 8-million electronic devices! All that damage caused an estimated $3 billion in repair and replacement costs! Researchers found 1/3rd of the damaged devices were smart-phones; 2/3rds of the incidents happened when the pet was not being supervised. And interestingly, male pets are 50% more likely than female pets to damage electronic devices. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

The Truth About Anesthesia Free Dental Your local pet store may offer an Anesthesia Free Dental Cleaning. This is NOT an alternative to teeth cleaning. Doc Halligan says a real cleaning will help your pet avoid serious trouble down the line with infection of vital organs. Listen Now Movies Impacting Breed Popularity After analyzing a number of movies released between 1927 and 2004 featuring dogs and evaluating AKC registration trends, researchers confirmed that movies definitely have an impact on breed popularity. "Lassie Come Home" was associated with a 40% increase in Collie registrations. After the remake of "101 Dalmatians," in 1996 animal shelters reported a 35% increase in the number of Dalmatians surrendered. Listen Now NFL Player Locks Himself In Hot Car New Orleans Saints' Tyrann Mathieu's video for PETA is still heavily circulating online. If you haven't seen it, Mathieu is the NFL player who locked himself in a car to demonstrate the danger that dogs endure when they're locked inside a car on a hot summer day. After just a few minutes in the heat, Mathieu starts to breathe and sweat heavily. Listen Now Can Dogs Be Autistic? Bull terriers who compulsively chase their tails may be autistic, at least that's what Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Director of the Behavior Clinic at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, believes. He studied the subject for years and now says that like autistic people, such tail-chasing Bull terriers may be socially maladapted, unpredictably aggressive toward others and/or may stare into space for no apparent reason. Dodman's study is the first to propose that autism may occur in dogs. Listen Now Trump Your Cat Throughout the course of his time in public life, everyone has been wondering about Donald Trump's hair - or lack of it.  Is it a comb-over? Is it a toupee? And with his announcement that he's running for President again, there's a reemerging social media trend called #trumpyourcat. Here's how it works:  First, you gather up all of the lint and loose pet hair in your house then you put it on your cat's head … then take a picture of your cat and post. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Bee Stings, Insect & Snake Bites Besides the ticks and the fleas, as well as the many other creepy crawlers out there that can get on our pets, we also need to worry about bees, insects and snakes. Doc Halligan tells us what to do if a bee stings your dog or cat? She jokes that people tell her that they let their cats play with spiders. She says you should NEVER let your cat play with spiders. Listen Now Disaster Preparedness Animal Radio's Pet Word Insider Robert Semrow wants to make sure you're ready in case of a natural disaster. He has a list of the top tips for preparing your pet for earthquakes, inclement weather and any other disaster that could come your way. Listen Now Can Dogs Recognize Faces from Pictures? A study published in the journal Animal Cognition indicates that dogs may have facial recognition skills similar to humans! Well, of course, your dog recognizes you when you walk in the door, but how about if you were on vacation without him or her, could they see a picture of you and recognize it? Listen Now Inflatable Dog Poop A town in Spain has installed a giant inflatable dog poop in an attempt to discourage dog owners thinking of walking off and leaving a pile of poo in the streets. The town has about 6,000 dogs and if you do the math, they are capable of producing around 1,100 pounds of excrement every day. And, THAT is more or less what the giant inflatable represents, the amount of poo left on the streets across the town each day, according to a town council member. Listen Now Pet Sitting Business Sues for 1 Million After Poor Yelp Review A Texas pet-sitting business is going after $1 million in damages from a couple who gave them a one-star review on Yelp and criticized the business' treatment of their tiny blue tropical Betta fish named "Gordy" while the family was away on vacation. Prestigious Pets of Dallas claims the review is defamation. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

You Can Stroke Me Here, But Not There Cat Behaviorist Sarah Ellis has a pretty cool job. She does research on how and where cats like to be touched. Sarah found that there are certain parts of the cat's body that are better than others when it comes to petting and stroking. She'll reveal her results and explain why she thinks strangers have better luck petting cats than the cat's owner. Listen Now Tick Talk Only second to fleas, ticks are a fairly common pest. Some of the diseases that ticks carry can kill both human and pet. Doc Halligan will tell you the proper way to remove them. She says you need to avoid some of the 'old wives-tales' for removing ticks because they may actually do more harm. Listen Now Like A Good Neighbor State Farm insurance has been sponsoring The Arson Dog Program since 1993! An accelerant detection canine, or arson dog, is a dog that has been trained to sniff out tiny traces of accelerants that may have been used to start a fire. The insurance giant has had a hand in placing over 350 arson dog teams in 44 states and three Canadian Provinces. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Pot for Pets? Dr. Stephan Katz explains how he is using parts of the marijuana plant to create a therapeutic treat for pets. Do animals respond the same as humans to medical marijuana? What is the legality of pot for pets? These burning questions and more are finally answered. Listen Now To Flush or Not To Flush It may be hard to believe, but people still flush kitty litter down the toilet. Not only is it bad for the pipes, Doc Halligan says it's bad for marine life. Apparently there is a parasite that is transmitted through cat feces and has been documented as a significant killer of otters and other sea life. Who knew? Listen Now Lessons from a Knucklehead Doug Green learned a lot of life's lessons from his dog, Shirelle. He even says that the dog was responsible for his career path as a psychotherapist. He also finds that dogs are great intermediaries in his practice. He'll share some of the important epiphanies inspired by Shirelle. Listen Now When is it Time to Let Go? It can be incredibly difficult to know when it's time to euthanize your furry-friend. Balancing your own selfishness with your pet's health and happiness is no easy task. Dr. Debbie has answers that will help you make the decision when that time comes. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Quit Your Stupid Job Beth Stultz of PetSit.com wants you to quit your dumb job and become a pet-sitter! She says you can make anywhere between 50,000 to a MILLION a year doing what you love. Beth will tell you how to get started. Listen Now Pet Dental Health Month Sure, everyone is telling you to brush your pet's teeth daily. But are you? Of course not. Not because you don't care, but because it can be a tremendously complex undertaking. Doc Halligan and Joey Villani have the lowdown on brushing compliance and why it's so important for your pet's health. Listen Now Pets and YOUR Happiness A survey from Manhattan College confirms that people that own pets are generally happier than those that don't. The research also goes on to back up an earlier theory that cat owners tend to be neurotic. Listen Now Goats Celebrates The Broncos Football A Colorado farmer is celebrating the Denver Bronco's by knitting Broncos sweaters for the 150 baby goats expected to be born on her family's 400-acre goat farm this spring. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Lake Algae Can Be Harmful For Your Dog If your dog likes to swim, it's probably best to make sure he only swims in the pool this summer. Pollution Control Agency is asking swimmers and pet owners to be aware of algae-ridden lakes and foul-smelling water after toxins from the blue-green blooms killed some dogs last month. Listen Now Should You Have Pet Insurance? If you don't have it, you've probably asked yourself whether you should have pet insurance for when the unexpected happens. Since pets are living longer and our veterinary medicine has advanced, options for emergency treatment can be costly unless you have insurance. But that doesn't necessarily mean, "go out and get it." Doc Halligan has important tips for deciding if you should get it and choosing the right policy. Listen Now Take-Your-Dog-To-Work-Day Now Includes Snakes and Pigs As take-your-dog-to-work-day becomes the everyday norm in many offices; owners of less common pets have begun to demand equality. If dogs are welcome at work, then others feathered, furry, winged and scaly companions should be allowed at the office too although some co-workers don't agree. Snakes are allowed at the Seattle headquarters of Amazon.com. About 8% of U.S. companies allow pets at work, and the practice seems to be especially prevalent among tech firms. Listen Now Finding Jobs for the Un-adoptable Pete Coppolillo is scouring shelter for dogs that display traits undesirable for adoption. He's especially looking at prey drive, as these dogs make excellent "working conservation dogs." And Pete is happy to give these dogs a job and a home. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Sloth Love Most every social media butterfly has seen at least one cute video of a sloth (if not, check out our Facebook page). These litter critters are so cute, that many people want one as a pet. Photographer Sam Trull says she "went to Costa Rica for the primates but stayed for the sloths." She has the lowdown on sloths, and she says people think they're slow. She says "they can be fast when they want to, and their nails are pretty scary too." Listen Now Personal Pet Check Up You know your pet better than anyone else, including your vet. Doc Halligan tells us how to do a weekly "once over" exam. Follow these steps and you'll be on top of any problems before they become serious. Listen Now The Cat's Got More Than Your Tongue A pet feline in New Zealand has been stealing men's underwear and socks from other people's homes! In just 2 months, the 6 year old cat named Brigit, acquired 11 pairs of underwear and more than 50 pairs of socks. Brigit's owner says she has put notes in every mailbox on her street to warn her neighbors. Listen Now Doggy DNA Nabs Poop Offenders A luxury apartment community near Grand Rapids, Michigan says it will use DNA technology as a way to sniff out dog owners who fail to pick up their pets' poop. The Ridges of Cascade complex is asking dog owners to swab their pet's mouth so it can build a DNA database that will allow it to identify residents who ignore its strict cleanup policy. The management company as already contracted with the Tennessee-based company PooPrints to collect DNA samples of each dog in the development. Violators will face a $350 fine. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Doggy Limousine Service Daniel Williams quit his regular job to open a pet transport business, like Zoo-ber. He says it's going well although he has one customer than demands he talks to their dog only in "baby-talk." Listen Now Fighting Fleas We're on the heels of another big flea season. Chances are good your pets will get fleas, unless you live in Las Vegas or Phoenix. Is there a safer solution than the traditional topicals? Doc Halligan says there are lots of safe remedies for the 'battle of the fleas.' Listen Now Fat Pets and Disease Diabetes is fairly prevalent with the trend towards obese pets. It can be managed with daily insulin injections. Pancreatitis also plagues dogs especially when they've been fed fatty treats from the table. Dr. Debbie has the information you need if your pet suffers from an obesity related disease. Listen Now 5 Most Uncommon Legal Pets Animal Radio's Pet World Insider Robert Semrow has a knack for lists. This week he has the top 5 strange, unique and elusive pets that are actually legal to own in the U.S. - Sorry, ferrets are still against the law in California and New York. Listen Now 8-Legged Pets You may not think of big hairy spiders as pets, but some people do, and Petco wants their business. The company has announced it is expanding their "tarantula offerings" to give pet parents the chance to further explore the amazing world of arachnids. Interestingly, not only do tarantulas have eight legs, they also have a large round eye surrounded by three smaller ones on each side for a total of eight eyes as well. Listen Now From the "Too Stupid to Own a Pet Department" A California woman captured video of another woman driving her car and walking her dog by holding its leash out of the car window while she was driving. The director of the local animal services department in Stockton said he found the video distressing and recommended the woman be charged with animal cruelty, but police reviewed the video and did not believe there was evidence of cruelty, but said the woman in the car would have been charged with "distracted driving" IF she had been seen by an officer. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

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We have a busy show as Dr. James discuss the potential end of the HIV pandemic and keeping you safe with regards to counterfeit HIV and PrEP drugs. Doc Halligan warns us about a rare disease that seeing an outbreak among dogs. Plus, giving chocolate bars for crashing a car, how joking can be toxic in a relationship, and why TikTok is helping this new generation live more authentically.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. James discusses vaccine efficacy and whether bad relationships could kill you. Doc Halligan discusses 4th of July dangers for your pets. Plus, the NFL jumps head first into pride, how humor could help your career and the unknown story of the US' first Lesbian First Lady! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It just happens that sometimes you have to ask a stranger for a favor. Perhaps you need to borrow their phone or help you carry something. And there is one proven way that will greatly increase the chances they will grant you that favor. I begin this episode by telling you what it is. http://www.medicaldaily.com/likeability-trustworthy-how-be-popular-377296 Your time is precious. So how you mange, control and perceive the time you have is critical. Time, performance and productivity expert Steven Griffith, author of the book The Time Cleanse (https://amzn.to/2HMoHhU) has a really interesting take on controlling your time so it works for you rather than feel that you don't have enough time to do what is really important to you. It would seem that online dating sites would be good at matching people based on the data profile. But there is one big flaw in that data. Listen as I tell you what it is and why dating sites can actually make it more difficult to find love. http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/grading-the-online dating-industry.html People often treat their pets as a member of the family. That can be trouble. Dogs and cats are not people and really shouldn't be treated – or fed – like a person. Veterinarian Dr. Karen Halligan author of the book Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know (https://amzn.to/2WtrAaI) joins me to offer sound advice that will help your pet live a long and healthy life. She also has some warnings on things not to do that could put your pet in danger. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really enjoy The Jordan Harbinger Show and we think you will as well! There's just SO much here. Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations, OR search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Indeed is THE jobsite that makes hiring as easy as 1, 2, 3. Post, screen, and interview - all on Indeed. Get a $75 CREDIT at https://indeed.com/SOMETHING. Save time, money, and stress with Firstleaf – the wine club designed with you in mind! Join today and you'll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to https://tryfirstleaf.com/SOMETHING Hims is helping guys be the best version of themselves with licensed medical providers and FDA approved products to help treat hair loss. Go to https://forhims.com/something Go to https://RockAuto.com right now and see all the parts available for your car or truck. Write SOMETHING in their “How did you hear about us?” box so they know we sent you! Search for Home. Made., an original podcast by Rocket Mortgage that explores the meaning of home and what it can teach us about ourselves and others.  Go Daddy lets you create your website or store for FREE right now at https://godaddy.com Discover matches all the cash back you earn on your credit card at the end of your first year automatically and is accepted at 99% of places in the U.S. that take credit cards! Learn more at https://discover.com/yes https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Talpalatsky joins Doc Halligan and Joey Villani to chat about what it means to be a new DVM during Covid times. Dr. Talpalatsky (a.k.a Dr. Rachel) was born and raised in San Diego, California. Dr. Rachel’s love for animals began at infancy, in the lap of her family’s gentle and loving Great Dane, and her passion progressed to competitive equine sports and a love for all creatures, big and small. We enjoy chatting with the newest member of the team at Marina Vet Center and learning what it takes to be a new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

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Doc Halligan and Captain Perea worked together in prosecuting people who were harming animals. This topic is very difficult to listen to but it is important to contact your local authorities if you see anyone who is harming any animal. In LA you can contact SPCA_LA for valuable resources. Perea is leading Animal Cruelty Investigations at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), and he has had a career in law enforcement that spans more than 25 years, including a diverse background in the areas of patrol, investigative and specialized assignments with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, the San Diego Police Department, and the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA. In his current assignment, he oversees spcaLA’s Animal Cruelty Investigations, Disaster Animal Response Team, and is part of the organization’s Senior Management Team. Please honor our sponsors: Lucy Pet and EQyss Grooming Products. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

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Doc and Joey chat with Susan Divine Sholar who has worked in the pet industry for over 49 years. While Susan was grooming pet and show dogs she founded the International College of Pet Careers, a state-licensed, Veteran Approved and Homeland Security approved vocational school. After developing the AKC Groomer and Salon Safety Certification Program, she began traveling the country teaching the class to groomers at the pet industry trade shows. This class is now offered online and soon will have a page for pet owners to go and find an AKC Safety Certified groomer in their area for their pet's grooming needs. As the American Professional Pet Groomers Association begins to unite across the country you can check out their new website and stay tuned for new information. https://appga.org/. Also be sure to shop with our sponsored for quality products: Lucy Pet Food, and EQyss Grooming Products. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

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Doc and Joey answer fan questions about the best way to get your pet into the Vet or Groomers, and the truth about giving supplements to your pets. For high-quality products be sure to visit our sponsors for your pet's food and grooming needs. Lucy Pet and EQyss Grooming products only use top-notch quality ingredients that will not harm your pets. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

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Today Dallas Van Kempen, of Eqyss Grooming Products joins the podcast to chat about pet grooming products. Dallas talks about his Dad's passion for bringing a top-notch grooming product into the pet industry. Dallas followed in his Dad's footsteps and continues growing the family business by working with scientists to create human-grade grooming products for all of our animal friends. Doc and Joey have chosen the sponsors of this podcast based on what the products offer our pets and the impact that the quality of these brands has on the continued well-being of our pets. Please be sure to continue to make healthy choices for your pets by using Eqyss Grooming Products and Lucy Pet Food. If you want to watch the entire conversation you can tune in to our Youtube channel! Be sure to send us any pet-related questions to DocandJoeyUnleashed@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

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In this episode, Doc and Joey meet with Dr. Rachel Jones. Dr. Jones recently set up shop in Joshua Tree area and she is building a new pet and parent retreat under the desert skies. She discusses how she got into various healing modalities about how they can help treat your pets. Be sure to visit our sponsors: Lucy Pet and Eqyss Grooming Products. The podcasts are also up on our Youtube Channel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

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Once again Doc and Joey welcome Dr. Moss to the show. Dr. Moss chats about the importance of keeping safe from your pets during Covid-19. What are the do's and don'ts and the myths about pets and covid-19. They discuss how pets help us stay calm and how they actually need their own private spaces to help them stay calm. They may become more anxious because we are around them more. They discuss when it is appropriate to give your pet a sedative and how it works in their best interest. Dr. Moss owns Marina Vet in Marina Del Ray, CA, and welcomes people to send him emails marinavet.com instead of googling a question that they may have about their pet. Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast, and send us questions: DocandJoeyUnleashed@gmail.com. Also, we choose our sponsors because they care about the quality of their products and what we put on or what our pets eat. Be sure to check them out: Lucy Pet and Eqyss Grooming Supply. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, therefore In this episode, Doc and Joey explain how important it is to get your pet's teeth cleaned. A fan asks if tooth additives help at all with dental health. Doc explains that if you are able to start early with brushing your pet's teeth it will save money and add years to your pet's life. Brushing your pet's teeth in an older pet will require you to be creative, by taking a step-by-step approach, it is possible. Doc was finally able to brush her cat's teeth after slowly trying for 6 months. The second question is about how to best select the right brush or comb for your dog. Be sure to visit our sponsors: Lucy Pet and Eqyss Grooming Supplies. Sned your vet or grooming questions to DocandJoeyUnleashed@gmial.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

In this episode, Joey Herrick, owner of Lucy Pet Products, and The Lucy Pet Foundation join Doc Halligan and Joey to discuss the pet food market. What many people don't understand is that the FDA does not regulate dogs and cat food manufacturers. There is a lot of dishonest marketing going on in the pet food marketplace. Joey encourages pet owners to call the pet food companies and ask the manufacturers about what formula they are using for the products. Joey has a huge heart for animals and feels that he wants to give back however he can to them. His Lucy Pet Foundation spays and neuters thousands of pets every year. Lucy Pet food is the sponsor of this podcast because it stands behind the high-quality nutrition that every pet should be getting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dochunleashed/support

Veterinarian, Doc Halligan, and Celebrity Groomer Joey Villani talk with dog trainer Vladae Roytapel, "The Russian Dog Wizard". Vladae is internationally and nationally recognized as a dog trainer/behaviorist. Vladae is from Moldova which was part of the former Soviet Union. What is the best breed for you? Do your homework and you may be surprised at what you find out. Vladae doesn't give away all of his secrets but details 3-steps to help you train your dog. Sponsor: EQyss pet products. For 15% off enter promo code DOCH.

Doc Halligan and Joey Villani discuss what to do when your pet has ticks, fleas, and other parasites. These pests can lead to more problematic issues down the line. There are preventative measures to take such as oral medicines, collars, and sprays.  If your pet comes in contact with a pest you will need to do some deep cleaning to rid them from your home, car, and yard. A listener asks about grooming a cat and how to help when your cat is too overweight to self-groom.  The Medical Minute will address toxic plants that we have in our house and maybe deadly to your pet.    

Lots packed into this episode! Doc and Joey chat with animal communicator Stacy Krafczyk. She gives tips to all pet owners on how to communicate with their pets. They also answer a listener's question about bathing her cat.  Don't miss the Medical Minute tip from Doc Halligan to help you save money on your vet bill. Sponsored by Eqyss Products, use promo code DOCH for 15% off.

Veterinarian Doc Halligan and World-Class Groomer Joey Villani welcome you to their first podcast episode.  This episode starts with a question from a fan and is about hair in dogs ear canals, and whether they should have the groomer pull the hair when the dog is getting groomed.  Doc Halligan explains why the ear hair is there, and when it may become a problem.  Doc H explains how dogs can be allergic to ingredients in the food that they are eating.  You can check out some pet food fraud cases here and class actions suits.  Have you ever been attacked by a cat? They discuss ways to get out of this situation. Be Prepared! Each episode will end with a Medical Minute tip on how to save money at the Vet! Sponsored by: Eqyss Grooming Products Use Promo Code DOCH for 15% discount. Send your questions to Doc H and Joey: DocHandJoeyUnleashed@gmail.com

Today Brandon is interviewed by Doc Halligan and Joey Villani. He chats about Shark Week, animal training, and how Lucky Dog came into being. Doc Halligan and Joey Villani are launching their own podcast next week. So be sure to listen to their free vet and grooming advice, along with Brandon's training tips. Be sure to check out Brandon's new Master Class Series! Sponsors for this episode: Lucy Pet Products and EQyss. For 20% off use code Brandon. Doc Halligan Unleashed with Joey Villani podcast is now available. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-mcmillan-podcast/support

Doc Halligan and Joey Villani, a.k.a the Dog Father, have worked in the pet industry over 80 years combined and they are merging  their talents together to  bring you free Vet and Grooming advice.  This podcast is guaranteed to be upbeat, fun and info-packed! So tell your friends, your family and especially your pets! PLEASE send us your questions, email us: docandjoeyunleashed@gmail.com

Singer-songwrite UPSAHL joins to talk about her sex ed PSA & play her new song 12345SEX. Plus, Doc Halligan is on discussing why getting a pet right now is a great idea & how pets impact mental health positively.

Singer-songwrite UPSAHL joins to talk about her sex ed PSA & play her new song 12345SEX. Plus, Doc Halligan is on discussing why getting a pet right now is a great idea & how pets impact mental health positively.

The Incredible Dr. Pol Nat Geo Wild's Dr. Pol returns to Animal Radio airwaves with stories from his intriguing life. He'll talk about how surreal it is to see his face on comic books and a gaming app. Listen Now Saved In America Actress Kim Sill took a camera and went undercover to show America the two biggest and nastiest lies about the pet welfare industry. She'll explain where pet stores get their animals and what the big welfare agencies, like the ASPCA, HSUS, AHA and Best Friends, do with your donations. Listen Now JFK Building Animal Terminal JFK Airport broke ground on a new 48 million dollar terminal specifically for animals. It'll boast a canine hotel where you can board your dog for $100 a night. It includes a flat screen TV and a bone shaped swimming pool. Doc Halligan has the latest on the 178,000 square foot facility. Listen Now Crash Test Dogs Test Crates & Carriers The latest crash test research on pet carriers and crates has been released. The Center for Pet Safety and Subaru worked together with a NASA engineer to create specially designed crash test dog dummies for the study. Fourteen products in all were tested and Lori Brooks reports on the three that performed the best. Listen Now New Regulations for Pet Store Puppies Illinois is the first to enact laws where pet store-owners must disclose to prospective customers actual pictures of the mother of the pet for sale as well as the facility where the animal was born and raised AND the number of animals kept by that kennel. Penalties for violations of the ordinance can be up to $1,000 for the first offense. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Sometimes you have to ask a stranger for a favor. Perhaps you need to borrow their phone or help you carry something. And there is one proven way that will greatly increase the chances they will grant you that favor. I begin this episode by telling you what it is. http://www.medicaldaily.com/likeability-trustworthy-how-be-popular-377296Time is precious. So how you mange, control and perceive the time you have is critical. Time, performance and productivity expert Steven Griffith, author of the book The Time Cleanse (https://amzn.to/2HMoHhU) has a really interesting take on controlling your time so it works for you rather than feel that you don’t have enough time to do what is really important to you. It would seem that online dating sites would be good at matching people based on the data profile. But there is one big flaw in that data. Listen as I tell you what it is and why dating sites can actually make it more difficult to find love. http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/grading-the-online dating-industry.htmlPeople often treat their pets as a member of the family. That can be trouble. Dogs and cats are not people and really shouldn’t be treated – or fed – like a person. Veterinarian Dr. Karen Halligan author of the book, Doc Halligan’s What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs (https://amzn.to/2WtrAaI) joins me to offer sound advice that will help your pet live a long and healthy life. She also has some warnings on things not to do that could put your pet in danger. This Week's Sponsors-Skillshare. For 2 months free access to over 25,000 classes go to www.Skillshare.com/something-ADT. For more information on smart home security go to www.ADT.com-Capital One. Visit www.CapitalOne.com What's in your wallet?

Cattitude welcomes Karen ‘Doc’ Halligan from the Lucy Pet Foundation. Doc Halligan is part of the Lucy Pet Foundation. This wonderful organization operates a spay/neuter and adoption mobile clinic in Los Angeles, with the goal of having the Lucy Pet Foundation Spay/Neuter mobile clinic in every major city in the US. We talk about the importance of spay and neuter (one cat can have over 100 kittens in her lifetime!!) for your cat. There is such interesting info in this episode. Great interview - thanks Doc! Questions or Comments? Send them to: michelle@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Thanks, Doc with Michelle Fern

This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Karen ‘Doc’ Halligan. They discuss litter box problems and the new Cats Incredible litter by Lucy Pet Products. Cats Incredible is a clumping cat litter with smell squasher technology that stops ammonia from forming in the litter box. Virtually no dust, low tracking, two handle easy pour bag. Questions or Comments? Send them to: michelle@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Doc Halligan Chats Cats with Michelle Fern

Personal Pet Check Up You know your pet better than anyone else, including your vet. Doc Halligan has part two of her weekly "once-over" exam. Follow these steps and you'll be on top of any problems before they become serious. Doggy DNA Nabs Poop Offenders A luxury apartment community near Grand Rapids, Michigan says it will use DNA technology as a way to sniff out dog owners who fail to pick up their pets' poop. The Ridges of Cascade complex is asking dog owners to swab their pet's mouth so it can build a DNA database that will allow it to identify residents who ignore its strict cleanup policy. The management company as already contracted with the Tennessee-based company PooPrints to collect DNA samples of each dog in the development. Violators will face a $350 fine. Sloth Love Most every social media butterfly has seen at least one cute video of a sloth (if not, check out our Facebook page). These litter critters are so cute, that many people want one as a pet. Photographer Sam Trull says she "went to Costa Rica for the primates but stayed for the sloths." She has the lowdown on sloths, and she says people think they're slow. She says "they can be fast when they want to, and their nails are pretty scary too." How Do I Clone My Pet? Pet Cloning is now available in the U.S. through Viagen Pets. Melain Rodriguez is back to talk about mentally preparing for cloning your pet. She'll talk about what the process involves and if genetic preservation hurts your pet. The Cat's Got More Than Your Tongue A pet feline in New Zealand has been stealing men's underwear and socks from other people's homes! In just 2 months, the 6 year old cat named Brigit, acquired 11 pairs of underwear and more than 50 pairs of socks. Brigit’s owner says she has put notes in every mailbox on her street to warn her neighbors. Read More…

You Can Stroke Me Here, But Not There Cat Behaviorist Sarah Ellis has a pretty cool job. She does research on how and where cats like to be touched. Sarah found that there are certain parts of the cat's body that are better than others when it comes to petting and stroking. She'll reveal her results and explain why she thinks strangers have better luck petting cats than the cat's owner. Tick Talk Only second to fleas, ticks are a fairly common pest. Some of the diseases that ticks carry can kill both human and pet. Doc Halligan will tell you the proper way to remove them. She says you need to avoid some of the 'old wives-tales' for removing ticks because they may actually do more harm. Cloning Pets The first pet to be cloned on American soil was a success. Many people are rushing to genetically preserve their pets DNA. We'll be talking to the company that clones dogs and cats and find out how it's done and why people want to clone their furry-companions. Jon Stewart & Steven Colbert Together for the Animals Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert joined forces again this month at the Montclair Film Festival where Stewart introduced the film "Unlocking the Cage." The HBO documentary movie follows the story of lawyer Steven Wise, who aims to "break down the legal wall that separates animals from humans." Like A Good Neighbor State Farm insurance has been sponsoring The Arson Dog Program since 1993! An accelerant detection canine, or arson dog, is a dog that has been trained to sniff out tiny traces of accelerants that may have been used to start a fire. The insurance giant has had a hand in placing over 350 arson dog teams in 44 states and three Canadian Provinces. Read More…

Doggy Limousine Service Daniel Williams quit his regular job to open a pet transport business, like Zoo-ber. He says it's going well although he has one customer than demands he talks to their dog only in "baby-talk." Fighting Fleas We're on the heels of another big flea season. Chances are good your pets will get fleas, unless you live in Las Vegas or Phoenix. Is there a safer solution than the traditional topicals? Doc Halligan says there are lots of safe remedies for the 'battle of the fleas.' Fat Pets and Disease Diabetes is fairly prevalent with the trend towards obese pets. It can be managed with daily insulin injections. Pancreatitis also plagues dogs especially when they've been fed fatty treats from the table. Dr. Debbie has the information you need if your pet suffers from an obesity related disease. 5 Most Uncommon Legal Pets Animal Radio's Pet World Insider Robert Semrow has a knack for lists. This week he has the top 5 strange, unique and elusive pets that are actually legal to own in the U.S. - Sorry, ferrets are still against the law in California and New York. 8-Legged Pets You may not think of big hairy spiders as pets, but some people do, and Petco wants their business. The company has announced it is expanding their "tarantula offerings" to give pet parents the chance to further explore the amazing world of arachnids. Interestingly, not only do tarantulas have eight legs, they also have a large round eye surrounded by three smaller ones on each side for a total of eight eyes as well. From the "Too Stupid to Own a Pet Department" A California woman captured video of another woman driving her car and walking her dog by holding its leash out of the car window while she was driving. The director of the local animal services department in Stockton said he found the video distressing and recommended the woman be charged with animal cruelty, but police reviewed the video and did not believe there was evidence of cruelty, but said the woman in the car would have been charged with "distracted driving" IF she had been seen by an officer. Read More…

Pot for Pets? Dr. Stephan Katz explains how he is using parts of the marijuana plant to create a therapeutic treat for pets. Do animals respond the same as humans to medical marijuana? What is the legality of pot for pets? These burning questions and more are finally answered. To Flush or Not To Flush It may be hard to believe, but people still flush kitty litter down the toilet. Not only is it bad for the pipes, Doc Halligan says it's bad for marine life. Apparently there is a parasite that is transmitted through cat feces and has been documented as a significant killer of otters and other sea life. Who knew? Lessons from a Knucklehead Doug Green learned a lot of life's lessons from his dog, Shirelle. He even says that the dog was responsible for his career path as a psychotherapist. He also finds that dogs are great intermediaries in his practice. He'll share some of the important epiphanies inspired by Shirelle. When is it Time to Let Go? It can be incredibly difficult to know when it's time to euthanize your furry-friend. Balancing your own selfishness with your pet's health and happiness is no easy task. Dr. Debbie has answers that will help you make the decision when that time comes. Read More…

Quit Your Stupid Job Beth Stultz of PetSit.com wants you to quit your dumb job and become a pet-sitter! She says you can make anywhere between 50,000 to a MILLION a year doing what you love. Beth will tell you how to get started. Pet Dental Health Month Sure, everyone is telling you to brush your pet's teeth daily. But are you? Of course not. Not because you don't care, but because it can be a tremendously complex undertaking. Doc Halligan and Joey Villani have the lowdown on brushing compliance and why it's so important for your pet's health. Pets and YOUR Happiness A new survey from Manhattan College confirms that people that own pets are generally happier than those that don't. The research also goes on to back up an earlier theory that cat owners tend to be neurotic. Goats Celebrates Broncos Super Bowl Victory A Colorado farmer is celebrating the Denver Bronco's Superbowl victory by knitting Broncos sweaters for the 150 baby goats expected to be born on her family's 400-acre goat farm this spring. Picking a Winner This weekend we are picking a winner for Kimpton's 5th Annual Pet Photo Contest. Some lucky pet guardian will travel on Jet Blue (with their pet) and stay at ANY Kimpton pet-friendliest property in America. Read More…

Genius Idea For Shelter Pets Actress Kim Sill is back to tell us about her latest project. She's putting adoption stores inside malls. Kim is saving hundreds of death row cats, dogs and bunnies by changing their adoption venue to the more appealing atmosphere. Valentine Dangers While you may not associate Valentine's Day with pet dangers, Doc Halligan from the Lucy Pet Foundation thinks you should be extra cautious. She see more animals the day after Valentines (only third after Christmas and Halloween), usually because pets swallow something they shouldn't have. Using Dogs To Treat Cancer Author Arlene Weintraub explains how vital the roles of dogs are in the search for a cure for cancer. Veterinarians and Oncologists are working together to discover new treatments for Cancer. Few Pet Friendly Rentals in Los Angeles Have you ever searched for a home or apartment to rent that allowed you to have pets? Yes, it's nearly impossible to find in Los Angeles where 62% of the rental units do not accept pets. Now, the LA City Council has voted to make some changes in hopes of making landlords more open to accepting pets at their properties. 15-Year-Old, 3-Legged Dog Saves Family - Twice A small, 15-year-old, three-legged dog might not seem like much of a threat, but this dog took a bullet for his family in Wisconsin and saved them from a man who had broken into their home and attempted to rob them. A bullet grazed the top of the dog's head and became lodged in his neck. Read More…

5 Signs You Need To Get To The Vet ASAP! Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker counts down the top 5 things to look out for that indicate a health emergency for your pet. Patient Compliance More than half of pet owners disregard instruction for medicating their pets as prescribed by their vet. This can have horrific results, especially where antibiotics are concerned. Doc Halligan has tips on easily pilling your pet. Your Cat Probably Doesn't Miss You When You're Away According to a new study that observed the relationships between a number of cats and their owners, domestic cats do not generally see their owners as a focus of safety and security in the same way that dogs do. Lost Pet Recovery Donna Lewis is a Lost Pet Recovery Expert for LostMyDoggie.com & LostMyKitty.com. This nationwide service will automatically dial all the phones within the radius of the lost pet alerting neighbors. Does this work? The service claims an 85% success rate. If you've lost your pet and have the cash, then this might be a good solution. Guy Adds Two-Headed Snake to His Two-Headed Collection A west coast freak show owner who paid $50,000 for "Medusa", a three-foot-long, 4-year-old two-headed Honduran Milk snake born in Florida, recently purchased a rare two-headed albino snake. The proud new owner says he's wanted the snake since the day it was born four years ago, but price just kept getting higher." By the way, this guy currently holds a Guinness World Record for having the biggest collection of two-headed animals. Read More…

The Incredible Dr. Pol Nat Geo Wild's Dr. Pol returns to Animal Radio® airwaves with stories from his intriguing life. He'll talk about how surreal it is to see his face on comic books and a gaming app. Saved In America Actress Kim Sill took a camera and went undercover to show America the two biggest and nastiest lies about the pet welfare industry. She'll explain where pet stores get their animals and what the big welfare agencies, like the ASPCA, HSUS, AHA and Best Friends, do with your donations. JFK Building Animal Terminal JFK Airport broke ground on a new 48 million dollar terminal specifically for animals. It'll boast a canine hotel where you can board your dog for $100 a night. It includes a flat screen TV and a bone shaped swimming pool. Doc Halligan has the latest on the 178,000 square foot facility. Crash Test Dogs Test Crates & Carriers The latest crash test research on pet carriers and crates has been released. The Center for Pet Safety and Subaru worked together with a NASA engineer to create specially designed crash test dog dummies for the study. Fourteen products in all were tested and Lori Brooks reports on the three that performed the best. New Regulations for Pet Store Puppies Illinois is the first to enact laws where pet store-owners must disclose to prospective customers actual pictures of the mother of the pet for sale as well as the facility where the animal was born and raised AND the number of animals kept by that kennel. Penalties for violations of the ordinance can be up to $1,000 for the first offense. Read More…

The Truth About Anesthesia Free Dental Your local pet store may offer an Anesthesia Free Dental Cleaning. This is NOT an alternative to teeth cleaning. Doc Halligan says a real cleaning will help your pet avoid serious trouble down the line with infection of vital organs. Movies Impacting Breed Popularity After analyzing a number of movies released between 1927 and 2004 featuring dogs and evaluating AKC registration trends, researchers confirmed that movies definitely have an impact on breed popularity. "Lassie Come Home" was associated with a 40% increase in Collie registrations. After the remake of "101 Dalmatians," in 1996 animal shelters reported a 35% increase in the number of Dalmatians surrendered. What does this mean with the new hit movie "Max?" NFL Player Locks Himself In Hot Car Arizona Cardinal's Tyrann Mathieu's video for PETA is still heavily circulating online. If you haven't seen it, Mathieu is the NFL player who locked himself in a car to demonstrate the danger that dogs endure when they're locked inside a car on a hot summer day. After just a few minutes in the Arizona heat, Mathieu starts to breathe and sweat heavily. Can Dogs Be Autistic? Bull terriers who compulsively chase their tails may be autistic, at least that's what Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Director of the Behavior Clinic at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, believes. He studied the subject for years and now says that like autistic people, such tail-chasing Bull terriers may be socially maladapted, unpredictably aggressive toward others and/or may stare into space for no apparent reason. Dodman's study is the first to propose that autism may occur in dogs. Trump Your Cat Throughout the course of his time in public life, everyone has been wondering about Donald Trump's hair - or lack of it.  Is it a comb-over? Is it a toupee? And with his announcement that he's running for President there's a new social media trend called #trumpyourcat…. Here's how it works:  First, you gather up all of the lint and loose pet hair in your house then you put it on your cat's head … then take a picture of your cat and post. Read More…

Dog Weddings As silly as it might sound; it's the next big thing. Look for the fall release of The Dog Wedding in theaters. There is already a rush on dog wedding gowns, and with good reason. Executive Producer Jason Hurwitz will tell you why. Should You Have Pet Insurance? If you don't have it, you've probably asked yourself whether you should have pet insurance for when the unexpected happens. Since pets are living longer and our veterinary medicine has advanced, options for emergency treatment can be costly unless you have insurance. But that doesn't necessarily mean, "go out and get it." Doc Halligan has important tips for deciding if you should get it and choosing the right policy. Lake Algae Can Be Harmful For Your Dog If your dog likes to swim, it's probably best to make sure he only swims in the pool this summer. Pollution Control Agency is asking swimmers and pet owners to be aware of algae-ridden lakes and foul-smelling water this weekend after toxins from the blue-green blooms killed some dogs last month. Finding Jobs for the Un-adoptable Pete Coppolillo is scouring shelter for dogs that display traits undesirable for adoption. He's especially looking at prey drive, as these dogs make excellent "working conservation dogs." And Pete is happy to give these dogs a job and a home. Take-Your-Dog-To-Work-Day Now Includes Snakes and Pigs As take-your-dog-to-work-day becomes the everyday norm in many offices; owners of less common pets have begun to demand equality. If dogs are welcome at work, then others feathered, furry, winged and scaly companions should be allowed at the office too although some co-workers don't agree. Snakes are allowed at the Seattle headquarters of Amazon.com. About 8% of U.S. companies allow pets at work, and the practice seems to be especially prevalent among tech firms. Read More…