Doug Gray Guests 
Animal Radio's Season of Stars continues with the lead singer for The Marshall Tucker Band, Doug Gray. He shares his life with animals, including anecdotes about his Persian kitties, "Cheech &amp; Chong." 
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.AnimalRadio.com/1245PODCAST.mp3 Overprotective Owners 
Are you fearful that your dog will catch a disease if you let him out of the yard. You're not alone. Numbers of "backyard prisoners" are growing and causing more behavioral problems in the long run. Both Vladae and Dr. Debbie have answers to battle this epidemic. 
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.AnimalRadio.com/1245PODCAST.mp3 Dog Dials for Help 
Emergency responders in the U.K. say a 2 year-old Basset Hound dialed 9-9-9, the British version of 9-1-1, while he was choking on the phone's cord. The dog reportedly knocked over the phone and became tangled in the cord, and somehow managed to dial for help. 
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.AnimalRadio.com/1245PODCAST.mp3 Luggage-Inspecting Beagles 
Izzy is among a small number of Beagles employed by TSA that lives and works at an airport. His job is to smell luggage for fruit, meat, plants, seeds and vegetables. Federal officials won't disclose how many canines are employed as "passive response dogs." 
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1245. Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray Gets Catty

Cat Thwarts Suicide Attempt 
San Francisco Police spent hours trying to convince a jumper not to jump. It wasn't until the officers brought in the jumper's tabby cat that the standoff ended. Never underestimate the bond between people and their pets. 
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Pet Obesity Continues To GROW 
Being overweight can seriously impact our health and that of our pets. The Association for Pet Obesity estimates that nearly 54% of cats and dogs in the US are overweight or obese. Lori Brooks has tips to tell if your pet is a healthy weight. We'll also discuss the safest methods for lowering your pets caloric intake and increasing exercise. 
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Anonymous Hero Saves Dog 
An anonymous real life hero saved the life of a dog that was trapped inside a burning home this week in Tennessee.  As someone who witnessed it describes it said, "This guy in a gray mustang pulls up says, 'I do this for a living,' and he runs in and he comes out about two minutes later with this beautiful dog in his arms." Less than a minute later the roof of the home caved in. 
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Pets and Halloween
Halloween Pet Hazards 
Pets often find it truly scary during this time of year. The things that make Halloween a treat for people can overwhelm many pets. Some parts of Halloween can even be dangerous. On the other hand, some pets absolutely love the holiday. There's no shortage of dogs and cats that love the attention and adulation they receive in their costume. We'll help you determine which side of the scale your pets find most comfortable. Dr. Debbie sees more patients the day after Halloween. She'll explain why and what you can do to avoid the vet. 
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Animal Radio Show #1246

1246. If You See These Things In Your Cat - It's An Emergency

Animal Radio® is America's "most-listened-to" pet show. Over a 350,000 pet-lovers tune-in weekly on 132 AM-FM radio stations and SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

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The Animal Radio® Family includes Veterinarian Dr. Debbie, News Director Tammy Trujillo, Groomer Joey Villani and a cast of hundreds. Frequent guest-hosts include the likes of Jenna Fischer (The Office), Glenn Close (Damages) and Cesar Millan.

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