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Animal Talk helping people with their pets. Celebrity interviews, fun, skits, news, pet products, training tip, environmental issues, Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan and animal behaviorist, Brian Donovan are here to help you with your pets. We get help from Vets on medical issues. Throw in celebrity interviews, animal profiles, trivia questions, product give-a-ways, comedy skits, and most important of all, great listener interaction you then have a pet phenomenon not to be missed.

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Animal Talk helping people with their pets. Celebrity interviews, fun, skits, news, pet products, training tip, environmental issues, Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan and animal behaviorist, Brian Donovan are here to help you with your pets. We get help from Vets on medical issues. Throw in celebrity interviews, animal profiles, trivia questions, product give-a-ways, comedy skits, and most important of all, great listener interaction you then have a pet phenomenon not to be missed.

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You want to lick me after you ate what? - Episode 200

4/30/2024
Melinda has a street kitten. An awful person kicked this cat out in the street. I called the cops but how do I tell if the cat is hurt? Zoo Crew as we add WSDS an new affiliate Steve listening on KFAB Fact or Fiction Email - My male plated lizard is eating less than the female. Is that a problem? 4 Cats, lots of cats in the house over 6. A sudden problem with not using the liter box. How do I clean for the smell and how to I get them back in the box. Sheryl a female beagle like to eat her own dog poop and eating all the poop in the yard really. Sandy has a Clever Cat Cat box and loves it... Keeps the dogs from eating out of the cat box. Rewind back to Sunday 11-9-2003 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Mark Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:35:01

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Krissie Newman Pit Road Pets - Episode 199

4/22/2024
Take your pet to work day, do you do it? Top 9 signs your doctor brought their pet to work An adopted cat getting comfortable in the house, he is destroying the house plants. Help. Krissie Newman Pit Road Pets talking about the Ryan Newman foundation and car racing. Bad Animal Joke of the Week and our fantastic fabulous word of the day. In the episode you will hear Jamie Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:32:41

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Finding the litter box, and how do you spell that? - Episode 198

4/16/2024
Animal Spell Down Tina on KFAB has a stray cat. Might bring her inside. How do we get her to use the litter box? Zoo Crew as we add WSDS Geno has a dog in the pet hospital because of disc issues. Is it painful for my dog? Steve on KFAB tries the spell down. Can I put a cedar log in with my snake? I heard it would be dangerous for my snake. Julie has a guess at the Trivia. Why do cats get UTIs so often? I have a male and female rosy barr how can they mate safely? Evelyn has her dog Abby and heard that rawhide is bad for dogs, is that true? Pull toys a good or bad dog toy idea Rewind back to Sunday 11-9-2003 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Mark Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:31:42

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That is a lot of licking. My dog licks everything to the point of being soaked - Episode 197

4/9/2024
Janell has a 1 year old dog that keeps pottying in the house. The dog was going on paper in the house now just going in the house even without the paper. Are Bassett Hounds difficult to train? Pricilla in Iowa has a suggestion for our previous caller. We have bobble heads! From Bobble Me I have 7 cats (all named for daytime talk hosts) can or should I get a dog? Talking about the Arctic Ring of Life and the polar bears at the Detroit Zoo Marty tries the Fact or Fiction for the day Becky swoops in and wins! I have a dog that breaks out of his kennel when we are not around. Is this separation anxiety? My dog licks the couch, always licking. What is up with that? Judy listening on KFAB has a dog question. Can you blend dog foods? Patrice has a 5 year old boy cat with an itchy ear, lots of scratching behind the ear. Is it dust mites? How can I get rid of the dust mites? Rita cocker spaniels hurt himself. Now can't get up on his hind legs. Can't jump up. Can I give the pup an aspirin? Animal New - National Animal Pam in Kansas has a rotty an indoor dog does not get along with the outside dog. How can I help my rottweiler? They do get to the point of drawing blood, is that bad? Angie has a golden retriever puppy. How do I keep her from jumping? Rewind back to Sunday 4-9-2006 Both Hours In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:50:06

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Cesar Millan and Do Dogs Have Souls? - Episode 196

4/2/2024
Cesar Millan from the Animal Planet Dog Whisperer as he kicked off the second season in 2006 Lynda Austin author Heavenly Paws Do our pets have souls? Reincarnation for pets? What do you do if you think your neighbor is mistreating a pet? Rewind back to 4-8-2006 Saturday show In the episode you will hear Jamie Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:36:00

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Dog graffiti and paint jobs on your snakes - Episode 195

3/4/2024
Joy has a cat and a dog questions. A mix of dogs and a poodle always 'goes' over the sport where the other two dogs just went. Is that bad or the start of trouble? Joy's cat is afraid of the sound of plastic bags. A new problem with my 13 year old cat. Can we fix this? Pet question of the day: Do you take your pets to work? Jeremy had a question about breeding ball pythons? Color mutations or paint jobs? Jill with Bark for life 2 year old Lab mix, great with people, but very dog aggressive. How do I control her? Medical question about a 14 and 16 year old dog. Easter holiday baskets the worst thing is not what you would guess. Chocolate is bad but the fake grass causes more problems. Careful with ribbons and decorations that can be eaten and block up your pet. Anoles: How many can you have in a cage? Do they make good pets? Rewind back to Sunday 4-1-2010 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Bryan Barczyk Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:32:43

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The Parvo Problem and Did you name that snake? - Episode 194

2/26/2024
A puppy with Parvo in the clinic.How do you prevent it? Question of the week: Have you taken your pet to work? Marie in Detroit thinks certain flowers are supposedly dangerous for dogs. What should I avoid in my garden? What is the difference between a toad and a frog? Rewind back to Sunday 4-1-2010 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Bryan Barczyk Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:30:12

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Donna's Bear Can - Episode 193

2/19/2024
Is a border collie a good indoor dog? West Paw Design https://www.westpaw.com/ Do Animals have spirits? Do all dogs go to heaven? Donna's Bear Can out in the woods... you want to see this, I mean hear this. Our dog, a yorkie, gets super hyper when our grandchild is here. What can we do? Six Yorkies on a treadmill Brett with a 7 month old bloodhound is being lethargic? Mark has a Boston Terrier at 5 months old running toward the road. What can he do? Can dogs and cat get sunburned? Bad Animal Joke of the Week. How many cats are too many cats for one owner? Rewind back to Sunday 4-26-2009 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:49:43

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Walkin' the Dog - Interview with author Chris Lynch

2/12/2024
Chris Lynch's book Walkin' the Dog, (released early 2024) available through most online sellers, is a moving story about a boy and his relationship with dogs. Chris was kind enough to take a moment to talk to us about his book. Since the book is about a young person we wanted a young person to talk to Chris. Jamie recruited one of his young journalists to interview Chris. Here is the interview and linked below are two stories written by that student. https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Chris-Lynch/16756570 https://www.fhstheflash.com/9836/features/inspiring-author-chris-lynch/ https://www.fhstheflash.com/9865/entertainment/walkin-the-dog-book-review/ Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:43:37

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Brian Barczyk's first episode on Animal Talk

1/23/2024
This was the very first show with Brian Barczyk as one of the hosts. After a battle with cancer Brian passed away Januay 2024. He will be missed. This is a video tribute to Brian from his family at the Reptarium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtsI5gdH4AQ Here is where you can contribute to his Legasea. https://thereptarium.com/pages/brianbarczyk From the web about Brian: Brian Barczyk was an American reptile enthusiast, YouTuber, and founder of the Reptarium Reptile Zoo and Legasea Aquarium. He was also featured as a star on the TV series Venom Hunters by the Discovery Channel. Rewind back to Sunday 12-13-2009 Both hours In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Paula Brian Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me.

Duration:01:09:20

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Why is my dog just staring at me - Episode 190

8/28/2023
Hour 2 more pet peeves Our pet peeves An 8-year-old Aussie mix that is very much a herder and nips a bit. I have a toddler about start crawling. How can I make this safe for everyone? Health Tip - Super careful with anti-freeze. Super deadly for pets. Mark has a question about his dog Dirks, a shelty-spaniel mix. This dog will just stare at me. Why is that. Bad animal joke Animaltainment Tonight Rewind back to Sunday 10-11-2009 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:24:51

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What is your pet peeve with your pet? - Episode 189

8/21/2023
Kathy - Dog and Cat owner. Calling to win the giveaway today. Candy a toy rat terrier lots of baggage. Super protective of roommate. The dog will snap at Kathy. How can she calm this pup down. Ceil - caller poll: what is your pet peeve about your pet? 'presents on the carpet'The 3 pound dog is the alpha, smallest but bossy. Puppy chewing on rawhide chews, on occasion my kid will get it and it goes in their mouth. Is that dangerous? I have two 11 year old Poms. Both are missing all or most teeth. What can I do to feed them? Tracy & Glenn have a lab that is very odiferous. What can we do? Rewind back to Sunday 10-11-2009 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:27:37

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What can you eat to keep fleas off yourself or family - Episode 188

8/14/2023
Speaking with then director of the Detroit Zoo, Ron Kagan about the programs and events and some of the very unique animals at our zoo. How did you get the pets in your life, in your life? Our second hour of the first show at 1400 WDTK in Detroit. Tricky Trivia - What is your name? Can we change our diet to keep fleas off of people? Animal Entertainment news Rewind back to Sunday 10-4-2009 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:31:59

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Andrea Arden from Animal Planet and an itch you just can't scratch - Episode 187

8/7/2023
This was the first show on 1400 WDTK in Detroit. New studio and new toys. Andrea Arden from the Animal Planet talking about allergies and dogs. Her show on the Animal Planet was Dogs 101. Two cats are sleeping in the baby's crib. Should we be worried about cats getting the crib with the baby? How do you get your house ready for a baby to come home when you have a cat or other pet? Twitter question of the day: Where did you get your pet? Time for a health tip: ear infections are very frequent, what to do. https://andreaarden.com/ Rewind back to Sunday 10-4-2009 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Paula Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:22:34

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Gone to the Birds - All about keeping our feathered friends entertained with Squawk Box - Episode 186

7/24/2023
Joining us is Amanda the inventor of Squawk Box, a subscription service bringing treats and toys right to your door for your bird. It is so important to keep your bird busy and entertained to avoid stress and unwanted bird behavior. Squawk Box is the answer. (Recorded 7-19-23) https://squawkboxes.com/ Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:39:07

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Dose a tortoise make a good pet? No one said anything about bats, Rabies? - Episode 185

7/17/2023
Welcoming the Fish Lady - Kelly from MySpace Our Resident Mermaid! Cat question: Elieen has a 15 year old cat that has taken to meowing all night and waking her up at night. What can she do about the noise at night? I have a 55 gallon fish tank with an Oscar and a Jack Dempsey. Can I feed them live food? Dog barks and barks in dog class and is very distracting to the other dogs getting training. How do I help her stop the barking? National Animal - Wild Animal News. Bitten by a Cobra in the mouth. Rabies - Bats - Rabies are on the rise are bats to blame? Roark and gator mania. Man lost his arm to a gator. Would a tortoise make a good pet? What is a good starter pet for a 12 year old girl? Rewind back to Sunday 9-23-2007 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Kelly Roark Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:31:58

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Ick in your fish tank, Kelly the Fish Lady and DMX dog fighting issues. - Episode 184

7/10/2023
Welcoming the Fish Lady - Kelly from MySpace Our Resident Mermaid! What type of fish can I put in my tank that has an Oscar and fire electric eels. Rapper DMX is now in the hot seat for dog fighting. I have a goldfish with a long fantail. What are the white spot appearing on his tail? Colin in the Zoo Crew takes part in the Bad Animal Joke of the Week. Colin has a goldfish and had a question for Kelly. Rewind back to Sunday 9-23-2007 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Kelly Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:32:54

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How effective is clicker training? And should you give your dog Eskimo kisses? - Episode 183

7/3/2023
Donna talks about clicker training and group classes, the pros and cons. Chasing Cats - Parody Song Bad Animal Joke of the Week (it's bad) How to get bit in the face by your dog. Or more specifically how to avoid it. Rewind back to Sunday 6-10-2007 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:24:21

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Cesar Millan and Jason wearing a cheese suit - Rewind - Episode 182

6/26/2023
Cesar Millan talking about Cesar's Way and his appearance on South Park. https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-psychology-center/ Email from Dale who wants to own a lion or tiger. He lives on a big ranch, why not? News of a dog adopted overseas by a military person that found its way home. Shelia in Illinois a 90 pound dog will pull and pull while on a leash. How do I stop her pulling? Bad Animal Songs of the 80 Why can we peacefully co-exist with mice? Why do we try to kill them? National Animal - Strange Animal News Email about how concerned should one be about snakes, rattlesnakes in particular, when going to the Super Bowl? Jason in Michigan with a cat question. The cat foster is not very friendly. Not mean but not very social. How do we help him be more social? You can always try a cheese suit. Rewind back to Sunday 2-17-2008 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:01:07:09

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Dog fighting controversy and the NFL (Rewind 2007) - Episode 181

6/19/2023
Dog fighting controversy and the NFL - When the news broke in 2007 we dug into the discussion. We get the perspective of the Humane Society of the United States from John Goodwin. https://www.humanesociety.org/ Email question: My vet wants me to neuter my dog. I don't see why. Rewind back to Sunday 6-10-2007 Hour 1 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Donna Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

Duration:00:35:29