Steve Grzanich interviews National Dog Day founder and author Colleen Paige. Find more info here: www.nationaldogday.com

National Dog Day Founder Interview

February is Pet Dental Health Month when dog and cat owners are reminded of the importance of brushing their four-legged friends’ teeth. The awareness event is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which says dental disease in one of the most common problems veterinarians see in pets. 

Pets Podcast (Dental Health)

The new strain of canine flu affecting dogs and cats in the Midwest will likely spread across the U-S and pose a threat to pets throughout the summer months into the fall.  That’s the warning from two of the experts who helped to identify the virus. Read more and find additional info here: http://ow.ly/LLPNv 

Canine Flu Likely to Spread Across U-S

Interview with University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine primary care veterinarian Sandi Sawchuk and Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory clinician Keith Poulsen. Both helped identify this new strain of dog flu and are working to find it's origin and develop a vaccine. Read more and find additional info here: http://ow.ly/LLPNv 

Canine Flu Experts Interview

More pets go missing around the 4th of July than at any other time of year and fireworks are to blame. Dr. Julia Georgesen of Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago says there’s only one way to keep your pet safe at home. “Keep them away from all the fireworks.” http://ow.ly/PaHPP 

Fireworks Anxiety and 4th of July Pet Safety

New crash tests show pet carriers and crates that are supposed to be designed for safety may actually hurt pets and passengers in vehicle crashes. The not-for-profit Center for Pet Safety conducted crash tests on commercially available pet crates and carriers. Steve Grzanich talks with CPS Founder and CEO Lindsey Wolko, Find the test results here: http://ow.ly/Q4mBT 

Crash tests question safety of pet carriers and crates

Pets Podcast is pet news, pet health, pet love! Host Steve Grzanich is joined by Chicago veterinarian Julia Georgesen of Blum Animal Hospital. 

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