1311. Choosing Between Your Phone and Your Pet - TV Host David Frei Guests

Westminster Opens Door To Mixed Breeds
No longer is a dog required to be a purebred to compete in some
of the Westminster events. David Frei explains
that mixed-breed dogs still won't be eligible to compete for
"Best In Show."
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Spring Brings Nasty Parasites
Did you know fleas can transmit tapeworms to your pet, robbing
your furry friend of 25% of its daily nutrition? Dr. Joel
Ehrenzweig has the low-down on tapeworm and how to avoid
being a statistic.
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War Yorkie
Smoky was a 4 lb. Yorkie found in New Guinea during Bill
Wynne's WWII tour of duty. The little dog flew 150
reconnaissance missions and holds the title of the First Therapy
Dog. Bill recounts his stories about Smoky quite lucidly as if
they were yesterday.
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Puppy Bites Deodorant Can - Causing Huge
Explosion
An explosion that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a
house is being blamed on a puppy and a can of deodorant. It turns
out Zeus bit a hole in a can of spray deodorant and then rolled
it near the gas fireplace. The can blew up when the boiler came
on and caused more than $3,000 in damage.
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Dependence on Technology Goes To New
Heights
A survey has found that about a fifth of the country may be
taking their dependence on technology to new heights. The poll
asked a group of pet owners to imagine a scenario in which they
would either give up their pet for a month or their smartphone
for a month. 20% of the respondents admitted they would rather
hold on to their gadget and go without seeing their animal.
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Tailless and Troubled
The Manx is a special breed of feline that has no tail. You may
have known that...but did you know the Manx comes with its own
set of medical problems and predispositions? Dr.
Debbie helps a listener treat a Manx with incontinence
issues.
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