Pet Talk 12-21-24

Pet Talk 12-21-24

Author: Audacy December 21, 2024 Duration: 40:02
Dr. Andrea Dennis explores a range of pet related topics, focusing on health, safety, and overall care. She addresses avian influenza (bird flu), offering valuable insights and precautions for those with backyard chickens to help prevent the spread of the disease. Additionally, she emphasizes the hazards of ice melts during winter and provides practical tips to protect pets. Dr. Dennis also answers questions from callers on various pet health issues, including animal cancer (such as melanoma and chemotherapy) and whether to remove a dog's lipoma. She offers holiday safety advice, emphasizing the need to keep toxic foods like chocolate away from pets, create safe spaces for them during holiday and New Year’s celebrations, and keep essential emergency numbers, such as the ASPCA Poison Control Center, readily available. She is also joined by Paul Massa, a longtime client and devoted pet parent. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of caring for aging pets, including ensuring their quality of life and making informed decisions about their well-being.

Ever wondered why your cat stares at the wall or what that strange noise from your guinea pig really means? Pet Talk is here for those everyday curiosities and bigger concerns, creating a space where caring for our animal companions feels a little less mysterious. Brought to you by Audacy, this podcast feels like a friendly conversation with trusted experts, designed to be enjoyed by the whole family. You’ll hear directly from veterinarians Andrea Dennis and Eva Ceranowicz, who tackle everything from nutrition and common ailments to those urgent health questions you might have. On alternating episodes, animal behavior specialist Laurie Fass steps in to decode the puzzling actions of our pets, offering practical advice on training, anxiety, and building a stronger bond. Each episode is built around your real questions, making the advice immediately useful whether you share your home with a dog, a cat, or something more exotic. Tuning into this podcast is like having a compassionate vet and a patient trainer on call, all aimed at helping you create a happier, healthier life for the animals you love.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Pet Talk
Podcast Episodes
Pet Talk 11-30-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:34
Laurie Fass recaps her Thanksgiving and shares what she gave her pets, discussing which human foods are safe and unsafe for animals. She also addresses leash manners and dog walking, emphasizing the importance of trainin…
Pet Talk 11-23-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
Laurie Fass discusses the Peanut the Squirrel incident in New York State, sharing her perspective and what actions she would take in such a situation. She examines the various options law enforcement could have pursued,…
Pet Talk 11-16-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:13
With the holiday season fast approaching, Dr. Andrea Dennis shares valuable advice on pet care, starting with Thanksgiving. She highlights safe and healthy foods for pets, how to prepare them, and which foods to avoid. A…
Pet Talk 11-9-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:14
Laurie Fass discusses her experiences with separation anxiety in dogs, available treatments, and answers behavioral questions from callers about training, caring for elderly dogs, and working with rescue dogs.
Pet Talk 11-2-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:45
November is National Senior Pet Month, and Dr. Andrea Dennis shares the joys of adopting senior pets while cautioning that it may not be suitable for everyone. She defines what constitutes a senior pet and addresses hype…
“Halloween Do’s and Don'ts for Your Pets” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:04
Dr. Andrea Dennis talks about how to keep pets safe during Halloween, covering key issues such as managing pet anxiety when guests come over, animals tolerating costumes, and the risks associated with Halloween candy. Sh…
Pet Talk 10-19-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:26
Laurie Fass talks about online pop-up ads focused on dog training and animal products, the risks associated with retractable leashes, dressing pets in Halloween costumes and jackets, the impact of daylight saving time on…
Pet Talk 10-12-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:52
Laurie Fass discusses the precautions to take with robotic automated litter boxes for cats and emphasizes the importance of thoroughly understanding reviews, contracts, and guarantees related to animal products and servi…
Pet Talk 9-21-24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:38
There are so many new and surprising types of kitty litter. It can be confusing picking one that's right for your cat. "The Kiffness" is a South African musician who is known for making funny and clever musical mixes oft…