1266. Flea Facts and Tick Talk - 8 1/2 Year Old Hero Of The Week

Flea Facts and Tick Talk
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty
Becker is back to help you keep your pets flea-less and
tick-less. The good doctor has the ugly truth about how ticks
infect you and your pet with a multitude of nasty viruses. And
are fleas becoming resistant to spot-on preventatives?
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APPA Releases Pet Spending Figures
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) released the yearly
numbers of dollars spent within the pet industry. APPA says we
spent 58 BILLION in last year on 397 million pets, including
everything from freshwater fish and reptiles to cats and dogs. We
spend over 20 billion on pet-food alone. No wonder the business
is so cutthroat as many compete for our dollars.
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8 1/2 Year Old Hero
Our Hero Person this week lives in Johannesburg, South Africa and
she's 8-and-a-half years old. Alyssa Carter
parlayed her love for Rhinos into fundraising to keep them from
being poached. So far, she has been able to raise $23,000 by
selling candy and trinkets to schoolmates and family.
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To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate
Dr. Debbie teaches us all about the Titer test.
The test determines the amount of antibodies in your pet, and
ultimately if it is really necessary to vaccinate. She'll tell
you why you should vaccinate and what types of animals should
avoid vaccination altogether.
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Amtrak On Track To Become Pet Friendly
Amtrak is one step closer to becoming pet friendly. The House of
Representatives has approved 8 billion in funding for a pilot
program for people traveling with pets. At least one car per
train would allow pets in kennels as long as they meet size
requirements. The bill now goes to the Senate and then to the
White House, where it reportedly is being supported.
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