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Amanda Wight, HSUS, Against Trophy Hunting

PODCAST (22:07) — Amanda Wight is Wildlife Protection Manager at the Humane Society of the United States. This was a …

by David Coursey/ March 31, 2020/ Animal Cruelty, Organizations, People and Organizations, Podcasts, Rescue and Humane Issues/

Cat infected with COVID-19 from owner in Belgium | Live Science

This is the first case of human-to-cat transmission of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Source: Cat infected with COVID-19 from owner …

by David Coursey/ March 29, 2020/ Featured, Medical & Health/

Most pet dogs are fearful or anxious, study shows

A Finnish study finds that 72.5% of pet dogs show at least one form of canine anxiety.. Source: Most pet …

by David Coursey/ March 25, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Featured, Medical & Health/

Ask Dr. Diehl: Cat Clots Paralyse Rear Legs

PODCAST (11:26) -- If your cat suddenly loses control of its hind legs and is in severe pain, get her …

by David Coursey/ March 24, 2020/ Ask Dr. Diehl, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

Ask Dr. Diehl: Seizures in Dogs and Cats

PODCAST (19:46) -- The first-time seizure in a dog or cat is a true medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. …

by David Coursey/ March 23, 2020/ Ask Dr. Diehl, Featured, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

COVID-19 Won’t Stop Low-Cost Spay Neuter

PODCAST (23:52) -- SNIP Bus founder says low-cost spay/neuter continues despite COVID-19.

by David Coursey/ March 21, 2020/ Medical & Health, News, Podcasts, Urgent/

Review

Adventure Medical Kits Adventure Dog Series Me & My Dog First Aid Kit

This is our recommended mid-range dog first aid kit that is suitable for humans, too. Good value at $49.99.

by David Coursey/ March 6, 2020/ Dog First Aid, Products, Recommended Products, Review/

PetID by RoadID

The core of the new PetID system is a small (there are multiple sizes) metal plate, laser-engraved with identification, contact, …

by David Coursey/ February 29, 2020/ Identification, Recommended Products, Review/

Fi Smart Dog Collar Proves Its Worth

Nick failed to answer, so I switched on "Lost Dog Mode" in the Fi app on my iPhone. I immediately …

by David Coursey/ February 26, 2020/ Electronics, Featured, Recommended Products, Review/

Pet-of-the-Week

SC Pet-of-the-Week: Potato the Cat

Potato A266564 Potato is a playful guy who is just as unique as his name entails. Potato came to the …

by David Coursey/ March 11, 2020/ Cat, Featured, Pet-of-the-Week/

Blogs

Vegan Me? When I Eat Meat, I Feel Guilty

Being vegan allowed me to stop feeling guilty about the animals that are being abused and killed to feed me.

by David Coursey/ March 7, 2020/ Animal Cruelty, Blogs, Commentary/

Animal/Human Relationship

Most pet dogs are fearful or anxious, study shows

A Finnish study finds that 72.5% of pet dogs show at least one form of canine anxiety.. Source: Most pet …

by David Coursey/ March 25, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Featured, Medical & Health/

Empathetic rats avoid hurting other rats

Humans and rats seem to share the same brain region responsible for empathetic behavior. This is a great story that …

by David Coursey/ March 7, 2020/ Animal Cruelty, Animal/Human Relationship, Featured, Rats/

15 Best Vacuums for Pet Hair 2020 | The Strategist | New York Magazine

Even if your pet is covered in fur, your home doesn’t need to be. Source: 15 Best Vacuums for Pet …

by External Link/ March 6, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Featured, Products/

Podcast: Starting a Therapy Dogs Program to Help First Responders

How a therapy dogs program for first responders was started and has evolved and grown.

by David Coursey/ March 2, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Podcasts/

Teen makes adorable bow ties to help get shelter dogs and cats get adopted

TOO CUTE! A 13-year-old from New Jersey sews tiny bow ties for cats and dogs to help them get adopted.

by David Coursey/ February 26, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Featured/

Five Pillars of Cat Behavioral Health — Dr. Kelly Diehl

Five very important things that cat owners must provide for happy felines.

by David Coursey/ February 25, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Ask Dr. Diehl, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

Pets Fighting Loneliness — HABRI’s Feldman

PODCAST (19:51) -- Steven Feldman was a great guest on the 2/23/20 program talking about pets and human loneliness. The …

by David Coursey/ February 25, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Medical & Health/

Addressing Loneliness Through the Power of Pets

The author, HABRI will be on this Sunday's (2/23/20) program. Read the loneliness study here.

by David Coursey/ February 23, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Featured/

The Ultimate Guide to Service Dogs: What They Are and How You Can Get One – Acme Canine

A service dog is specially trained to help a person who suffers from a disability, ensuring that they can live …

by Laura Pakis, CPT/ February 21, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Featured/

Prison program that pairs inmates with shelter dogs expands at Salinas Valley State Prison

The dogs receive 24 hour care, love, and training, while the inmates receive unconditional love.

by External Link/ February 20, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship/

Medical & Health

Cat infected with COVID-19 from owner in Belgium | Live Science

This is the first case of human-to-cat transmission of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Source: Cat infected with COVID-19 from owner …

by David Coursey/ March 29, 2020/ Featured, Medical & Health/

Most pet dogs are fearful or anxious, study shows

A Finnish study finds that 72.5% of pet dogs show at least one form of canine anxiety.. Source: Most pet …

by David Coursey/ March 25, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Featured, Medical & Health/

Ask Dr. Diehl: Cat Clots Paralyse Rear Legs

PODCAST (11:26) -- If your cat suddenly loses control of its hind legs and is in severe pain, get her …

by David Coursey/ March 24, 2020/ Ask Dr. Diehl, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

Ask Dr. Diehl: Seizures in Dogs and Cats

PODCAST (19:46) -- The first-time seizure in a dog or cat is a true medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. …

by David Coursey/ March 23, 2020/ Ask Dr. Diehl, Featured, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

COVID-19 Won’t Stop Low-Cost Spay Neuter

PODCAST (23:52) -- SNIP Bus founder says low-cost spay/neuter continues despite COVID-19.

by David Coursey/ March 21, 2020/ Medical & Health, News, Podcasts, Urgent/

Podcasts

Amanda Wight, HSUS, Against Trophy Hunting

PODCAST (22:07) — Amanda Wight is Wildlife Protection Manager at the Humane Society of the United States. This was a …

by David Coursey/ March 31, 2020/ Animal Cruelty, Organizations, People and Organizations, Podcasts, Rescue and Humane Issues/

Ask Dr. Diehl: Cat Clots Paralyse Rear Legs

PODCAST (11:26) -- If your cat suddenly loses control of its hind legs and is in severe pain, get her …

by David Coursey/ March 24, 2020/ Ask Dr. Diehl, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

Ask Dr. Diehl: Seizures in Dogs and Cats

PODCAST (19:46) -- The first-time seizure in a dog or cat is a true medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. …

by David Coursey/ March 23, 2020/ Ask Dr. Diehl, Featured, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

COVID-19 Won’t Stop Low-Cost Spay Neuter

PODCAST (23:52) -- SNIP Bus founder says low-cost spay/neuter continues despite COVID-19.

by David Coursey/ March 21, 2020/ Medical & Health, News, Podcasts, Urgent/

ODIE Pet Insurance: Demystifying Needed Coverage

PODCAST (21:15) — ODIE Pet Insurance is a small, family-run business that offers a variety of pet insurance products. I …

by David Coursey/ March 19, 2020/ Featured, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

Bird Overpopulation? Too Many Birds, Too Few Buyers

PODCAST (25:37) — Jamie Whittaker anwers our questions on the overpopulation of birds.  She discusses the roles that everyone plays …

by David Coursey/ March 12, 2020/ Birds, Conservation, Podcasts/

Help for Dogs When Other Vets Give Up –Dr. Martin Goldstein

PODCAST (36:20) - Dr. Martin Goldstein: The new documentary film, The Dog Doc, discusses alternatives for those pets whose vets …

by David Coursey/ March 9, 2020/ Featured, Medical & Health, Podcasts/

Podcast: Separation Anxiety — Dr. Judy Korman, CalmerK9

Calmer Canine restores lasting calm to your anxious dog. It utilizes a specifically tuned micro-current signal, targeted at the anxiety-center …

by David Coursey/ March 4, 2020/ Behavior and Training, Podcasts, Products/

Podcast: Starting a Therapy Dogs Program to Help First Responders

How a therapy dogs program for first responders was started and has evolved and grown.

by David Coursey/ March 2, 2020/ Animal/Human Relationship, Podcasts/

Sabrina Ashjian, Humane Society of the US

Sabrina Ashjian, California State Director for the Humane Society of the United States shares CA legislative priorities for 2020.

by David Coursey/ March 2, 2020/ Action, Farm Animals, Government, Podcasts/

Should Laura Get a Gecko? Should You? — Julie Bergman

PODCAST (23:57) — Julie Bergman, who breeds and sells a wide range of Gecko species through her Gecko Ranch, is …

by David Coursey/ March 2, 2020/ Featured, Other Pets, Podcasts, Reptiles/

The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Family Violence — Nancy Blaney

Animal Cruelty: Fear about what happens to family pets can be an important reason abused spouses don't leave their abusers.

by David Coursey/ February 27, 2020/ Animal Cruelty, People and Organizations, Podcasts/