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Fri, May 18
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Dogs And Cats Out Of Control
Fred the dog is too protective of his house, barking at mail trucks, visitors, and even his family. Two kittens, Somerset and Caroline, play aggressively and their owners wonder how to set limits. A listener with a pit bull wonders whether sugar is bad for dogs. Dr. Gary discusses how to deal the loss of a pet and hospice care for animals. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Bee School” by Mark Isham
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Fri, May 18
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Your Pet May Be Smarter Than You Think
Animal intelligence has been debated for centuries and the discussion continues with two university professors who have written much about the subject; Alexandra Horowitz speaks to Sam Litzinger about new information pertaining to perception and sensitivity and Anthrozoologist John Bradshaw talks to Sam about his new book “Dog Sense.” After that it’s The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh”
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Fri, May 18
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Pointers And Paws
Summer, a German short haired pointer, barks for attention when her owner is on the phone. A listener wonders why his cat puts his left front paw in his water dish while drinking. Teddy the Cockapoo can’t jump or use the stairs after a disc surgery. His owner asks how she can train him to keep all four paws on the ground now that he’s feeling better. After that, it’s Animal House News with Karen Munson, who discusses how rising carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the central nervous...
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Fri, May 18
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Fish Stories
A new study suggests that the popularity of some fish species, brought on by movies such as “Finding Nemo,” might lead to their extinction. Juliet Eilperin, an author and reporter for The Washington Post speaks to Sam Litzinger about the possibility. read more
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Fri, May 11
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Desperately Seeking Relief For A Stressed Out Cat
Dr. Gary Weitzman helps a listener who needs an alternative to the protective medical device known as the Elizabethan Collar; another listener has an urgent need to know why her cat is stressed by her four year old son.
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Fri, May 11
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Protecting The Home Of The “Spirit Bear”
The white coated Kermode Bear or Spirit Bear, is one of the many special creatures that inhabit The Great Bear Rainforest, an ancient Canadian landmark that is under threat. Conservationist and photographer Ian McAllister talks about what his organization Pacific Wild is doing to protect . read more
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Fri, May 11
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Six-Toed Cats And Skittish Dogs
Dr. Gary Weitzman of The San Diego Humane Society speaks to a listener who wants to know more about polydactyl cats; another listener has a golden doodle that is terrified of car rides and the whining of 2 Portuguese water dogs has their human companion singing the blues. Then producer Karen Munson has Animal House Dateline and the latest news from the animal kingdom. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy Animal House Dateline read more
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Fri, May 11
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A Perplexing Wildlife Crisis In Peru
900 Dolphins and 4000 birds have washed up on the Peruvian coastline and no one knows why. Dolphin expert Hardy Jones, who is also an award-wining filmmaker and executive director of the marine life conservation organization BlueVoice.org, visited Peru recently in an attempt to find some answers. Mr. Jones spoke to Sam Litzinger about the experience. After that, it’s BirdNote and a special Mother’s Day salute to mommies with wings. read more
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Fri, May 4
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Dog Jogging And Gerbil Healing
Dr. Gary Weitzman cautions a listener who plans to jog with his dog; he also consoles a woman who is worried about her gerbil’s strange behavior after it suffered a head injury. Another listener wants advice on purchasing an automatic pet feeder. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” – Roy Hargrove
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Fri, May 4
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Helpful Tips From “America’s Vet” And The Story Of “America’s Other Audubon
Dr. Marty Becker offers more insightful commentary about cats and author Joy Kiser tells the story of a 19th century woman who created a monumental volume of avian illustrations that equals, if not exceeds the famous bird paintings of John James Audubon. Ms. read more
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Fri, May 4
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Doggie Disappointments
Dr. Gary Weitzman meets a woman who purchased a dog for her parents, with disappointing results. Another listener talks about her unsuccessful attempts to teach her dog “recall” and a man wants to know the best weather conditions for hiking with his pet. Then producer Karen Munson has Animal House Dateline and the latest news from the animal kingdom. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy Animal House Dateline *DiCaprio Urges Big Cat Protection read more
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Fri, May 4
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Dr. Marty Becker’s Cat Fancy and Following A Robot Fish
You don’t get to be known as “America’s Vet” unless you’ve experienced all types of animals. The owner of that moniker, Dr. Marty Becker, certainly fits the billing. These days, Dr. Becker’s focus is on cats, and he gives us a few pearls of wisdom on the subject from the pages of his new book, Your Cat: The Owner’s Manual. read more
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Fri, Apr 27
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A Gregarious Goat And Excessive Cat Grooming
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League hears from a listener with an unruly goat; a 10 year old cat’s excessive grooming is worrying its human companion and a 14 month old rescue dog isn’t responding to obedience training. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Swan Lake” – Peter Tchaikovsky
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Fri, Apr 27
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Fowl Play And A Howling Puppy
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League encounters a woman with a peacock problem and Pea Fowl expert Murna McFarlen offers advice; a young man seeks an explanation for why his puppy howls whenever it hears the sound of a siren; a Maltese has an unusual light sensitivity and the companion of a German Shorthaired Pointer relays the story of what happened when the dog ate 2 packs of sugar–free gum. Then producer Karen Munson has Animal House Dateline and the latest news from...
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Fri, Apr 27
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Jeff Corwin’s True Confessions and A Coast Guard Controversy
The world’s busiest explorer, Jeff Corwin, takes some rare down time to talk with Sam Litzinger about how his mother’s encouragement and a love of snakes influenced his current work with wildlife and nature conservation. Then, Justin Goodman of PETA talks about recent accusations of animal cruelty against the U.S. read more
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Fri, Apr 27
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Connecting With Jeff Corwin And Cooking For Your Pet
Jeff Corwin prefers the modest distinction of “naturalist” but he is arguably the world’s most recognized wildlife expert and conservationist, thanks to his numerous media projects that reach millions. read more
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Wed, Apr 25
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A New TV Network for Pets And A Classic Tale Of Survival With A Canine Twis
David Beebe of Petsami relays the specifics of a new Internet TV venture exclusively for pets and Sam Litzinger speaks with Emma Pearse, author of Sophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog; Sophie’s human companion, Jan Griffith adds first person detail to this amazing story of survival. Then we hear The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh and a story about bees.
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Fri, Apr 20
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Bringing A New Pet Home
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League fields several questions about introducing a new pet into the household; one listener wants to know what kind of pet would best for small children including one that is autistic; another caller wants to integrate a new pet into her busy lifestyle and the companion of a newly adopted puppy seeks advice after discovering that the animal came into her home with a serious illness. Then producer Karen Munson has the latest news from the...
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Fri, Apr 20
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Protecting Dogs and Saving Elephants
A major pet food recall was announced this week and Sam Litzinger speaks with Dogster.com reporter Maria Goodavage about the implications. read more
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Fri, Apr 13
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A Wildlife Encounter That Is For the Birds
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League enlists Dr. Gwen Brewer of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to help a listener deal with an invasive nesting bird; incessant barking is the focus of a concerned dog lover. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Bee School” from “The Secret of Bees” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Mark Isham
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Fri, Apr 13
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Coping With The Loss Of A Beloved Pet
Sam Litzinger speaks with journalist, best-selling author and farmer Jon Katz about how he dealt with losing his cherished Border Collie, which is the subject of the most recent of his 13 book about dogs. After that, WAMU News reporter Sharon Rae has a story about a pet loss support group in an area near the Nation’s capital. read more
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Fri, Apr 13
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Two Dogs: One Is Scary, Another Is Skittish
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League helps a listener figure out the best approach to handling the behavior of a family dog that is threatening the woman’s granddaughter; a cat’s human companion is concerned about the feline’s odd feeding habits and a listener has a schnauzer that is showing signs of separation anxiety. Then producer Karen Munson has Animal House Dateline and the latest news from the animal kingdom. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Road Dogs” by Acoustic...
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Fri, Apr 13
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Bat Mystery Gets A Major Break
Ann Froschauer of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delivers promising news about the effort to stop the spread of White Nose Syndrome, a mysterious and irrepressible disease that has confounded scientists and killed millions of North American bats since 2006. read more
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Fri, Apr 6
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A Cat’s Mistaken Identity And Pomeranian’s Problem With People
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League hears the story of a listener who isn’t sure if the cat she captured is the same one that ran away from home. A Pomeranian’s guardian is concerned about the dog’s anti-social behavior and a woman wants a second opinion about the condition of her sick kitty.
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Fri, Apr 6
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A Tale of Two Wolf Populations
We hear the stories of separate groups of grey wolves; one is threatened by actions taking place in the Canadian wilderness. Another population of wolves is thriving among the ruins of the world’s worst nuclear accident. Sam Litzinger speaks with the National Wildlife Federation’s David Mizejewski about the Canadian Wolf culling and filmmaker Klaus Feichtenberger takes us behind the scenes of hisPBS documentary Radioactive Wolves. read more
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Fri, Apr 6
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A Cat Loses Its Sight, A Turtle Won’t Eat And A Canine Can’t Get Comfy
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League gives advice and comfort to a listener with a cat that is recently blind. Another listener has a turtle with a waning appetite and we enlist the expert advice of Katrina Smith from The Mid Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society. An English Bull Terrier’s resistance to a new home is the focus of its human companion’s conversation with Dr. Gary.
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Fri, Apr 6
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Bugs Get Wicked and Dogs Breeds Lose Their Wings
Tough news for some of us who plan to travel with pets. read more
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Fri, Mar 30
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Scratching Cats And Biting Cockatiels
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League offers advice and counsel to 3 listeners; one wants to know how to rid her yard of rats, without hurting her dog; another listener has a 4 year old cockatiel that is biting her and her husband inexplicably and the 3rd question comes from a man wondering if getting a companion for his cat will help solve a problem with excessive grooming. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Coisa No.1” by Moacir Santos; “Introduction: Carnival of the Animals” -...
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Fri, Mar 30
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The Cat-Loving Troubadour of Animal Planet TV
Musician John Fulton combined his talent for song and fancy for felines and became a successful TV host. Fulton stopped by The Animal House to give us a cat’s eye view of his show, which airs on the Animal Planet cable network. read more
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Fri, Mar 30
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A Canine Followed By Foxes And A Cat That Likes Dirty Clothes
Dr. Gary Weitzman of the Washington Animal Rescue League meets a woman who has close encounters with curious foxes while walking her dog; another listener tells the story of a cat that urinates on his dirty clothing and an Australian Shepherd’s “separation anxiety” has its human companion seeking advice. After that Animal House producer Karen Munson delivers the latest news from the animal kingdom. Music: Dr. Gary’s theme – “Coisa No.1” by Moacir Santos; “Carnival of the Animals” – Camille...
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