1326. If Your Dog Is Fat - You Might Be Too.

If Your Dog Is Fat - You Might Be Too
Obesity troublingly affects about three out of five pets. This
week, we're conquering this problem with stories, tips, and
tricks to ensure your pet's health and happiness. You'll hear
about the kitty that ate McDonald's every day, an inventor who
created a cat treadmill, and a 77-lb. Dachshund.
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Top Behavioral Problem
Separation Anxiety not only tops the list of dog behavior
problems, but the dog's owner or guardian most often brings it on
without knowing it. Alan Kabel has sure-fire
ways to teach an old dog new tricks.
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Dogs 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 six thousand postal workers were attacked by
dogs in 2012.
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Worm Season
With Mosquito season comes an increase in parasitic worms that
could ultimately be fatal. Joey Villani tells
you how to keep the skeeters away, and Dr. Joel
Ehrenzweig tells listeners about over-the-counter
products that are safe for your pets, but put a damper on any
worm's day.
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Dogs Are Good For Our Hearts
The American Heart Association (AHA) has declared that pets,
especially dogs, are good for a person's heart. Further proof
that dogs are among the best friends a person could have.
Dr. Glenn N. Levine, director of Baylor
University's cardiac care unit, says, "Pet ownership,
particularly dog ownership, is probably associated with a
decreased risk of heart disease."
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Plus, the Animal Radio Dream Team answers questions about your
pet.


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