Turning the tide on FIP with Dr. Niels Pedersen

Turning the tide on FIP with Dr. Niels Pedersen

Author: wgnradio.com April 26, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Legendary researcher Dr. Niels Pedersen, Professor Emeritus of Medicine & Epidemiology at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, is most known for playing a pivotal role in finding a treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). He tells the FIP story and how, with EveryCat Health Foundation, the disease, which was previously considered fatal, is now treatable, and with […]

Tune in to Steve Dale's Pet World for a warm and informative conversation about the animals that share our homes and our lives. Originating from 720 WGN Chicago and brought to you by wgnradio.com, this podcast feels like a friendly chat with a trusted expert who understands that pets are family. Each episode delves into practical advice, from decoding quirky animal behaviors and navigating common health concerns to choosing the right pet for your household. The discussions are grounded in real-world experience, offering actionable tips that can make a difference in the daily care and well-being of your companion animals. Whether you're a seasoned pet owner, a curious kid, or someone considering bringing a new furry, feathered, or scaled friend into your home, you'll find something valuable here. The tone is consistently engaging and accessible, turning complex topics into clear, understandable guidance. This is more than just a series of tips; it's a supportive resource for anyone who wants to build a happier, healthier life with their pets. By focusing on the joys and challenges of pet ownership, this podcast creates a community for animal lovers of all ages, reminding us of the unique bond we share with our pets.
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Remembering Diane Keaton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Diane Keaton, an Oscar-winning actress whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at age 79. In 2004, Keaton, an animal lover, spoke with WGN Radio’s Steve Dale about “Home 4 the Holidays,” a campaign to adopt…
If it wasn’t for the human-animal bond, why would we have pets? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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If it wasn’t for the human animal bond, why would we have pets? It’s a powerful conversation with Dr. Rustin Moore, Rita Jean Wolfe Endowed Dean of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine about his book…
Remembering Jane Goodall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Jane Goodall, the legendary chimpanzee researcher, has died at age 91. Here are a couple of conversations between Goodall and WGN Radio’s Steve Dale: November, 2003: May, 2019:
Grey Muzzle Organization and their cause to save senior dogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Jill Rappaport, formerly of the Today Show, is an avenger to senior dogs with the Grey Muzzle Organization. She talks about adopting senior dogs, and how dental health actually make them far more adoptable (not to mentio…
An in-depth conversation on senior pets with Dr. Heidi Lobprise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We have more senior pets in the U.S. than ever before. How do you even define senior pets? That’s where Dr. Heidi Lobprise, author Small Animal Senior Care: Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion b…