1291. Dr. Peter Emily Wild Animal Dentist - Dogs Going Postal On The Mailman

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Dr. Peter Emily is a human dentist AND a wild
animal dentist. One day, you'll find him putting a crown in a
person's mouth; the next, he might do a root canal on a polar
bear. What happens when the anesthesia wears off one of his
four-legged patients? You'll have to tune in to find out.
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Dogs Good For Our Hearts
The American Heart Association (AHA) has declared that pets,
especially dogs, are good for a person's heart. Dr. Glenn
N. Levine, director of Baylor University's cardiac care
unit, said, "pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, is
probably associated with a decreased risk of heart disease." The
AHA writes that owning a dog "may help reduce cardiovascular
risk," perhaps due to regular walks and activity.
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Strange Pets
Occasionally, we run into listeners with bizarre pets. This week,
Nancy King tells us about her life with an
Octopus. That's right. Not as cuddly as a dog, but perhaps as
smart. Why would anyone want an Octopus for a pet? You'll find
out this week on Animal Radio.
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Going Postal
Dogs go postal in Los Angeles more than any other U.S. city. The
U.S. Postal Service released rankings of the best and worst
cities for dog attacks on mail carriers. Los Angeles recorded 69
incidents last year. San Antonio and Seattle round out the top
three worst cities. Wichita, Kansas, is the safest city, with
just 20 attacks. Almost 6000 postal workers were attacked by dogs
last year.
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....and of course, the Animal Radio Dream Team, Dr.
Debbie, trainer Alan Kabel and groomer
Joey Villani are answering your pet questions.


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