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You might think of Sue Ann Nivens or Rose Nylund when you think of Betty White. But you can just as easily think about the Morris Animal Foundation or Los Angeles Zoo, since Betty has long served as on the Board of Directors for both organizations. She was one of the first ever on TV to host a show about animals, long before the Animal Planet or National Geographic Channels. Steve talks with Betty, about her own pets, about the Morris Animal Foundation, about how society’s view of pets has changed, about her current role on Boston Legal and a possible Golden Girls reunion.

Vets on Pets: Heartworm is absolutely preventable, according to Chicago veterinarian Dr. Sheldon Rubin, secretary-treasurer of the American Heartworm Society. Dr. Rubin discusses heartworm prevention, even how you can and should do that even if you have a collie (a breed sensitive to some of the preventatives). He explains. You can read more at www.heartwormsociety.org.

Call Steve, anytime 24/7 with your pet questions: 866-55-4-PETS. And check out Steve’s stories on heartworm, ticks, fleas and other nasties on his personal website: www.stevedalepetworld.com.

April 29, 30

Fleas are beneficiaries of global warming. Warm winter and moist springs are helping fleas to flourish 12 months a year in places where they even recently historically died off, according to veterinary parisitologist Dr. Michael Dryden, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine – Manhattan. In Vets on Pets, Steve more than scratches the surface in a discussion about fleas.

Throughout the show, Steve will host that famous radio quiz: Fleas: Fact or Fiction.

Chicago based dog trainer Jamie Damato talks about how to choose the best kind of dog for your family, and your family’s lifestyle. Making a perfect match does make a difference.

Steve also answers listener question. If you have a question, you can call in too: 866-55-4-PETS

April 22, 23

Pick of the Litter: Steve the Queen of Toy Dogs, Darlene Arden, author of the upcoming “Small Dogs, Big Hearts.”  Check out our royal toy dog girl at www.darlenearden.com.

Vets on Pets: Is the so-called Catkins diet a good idea? Exactly how much protein is a dog or cat required to have? Dr. Dan Carey of Iams doesn’t at all trash home-cooked diets; he does say ‘be careful.’ You’ll find out why…

Steve discusses ‘the link,’ the relationship of spousal abuse, child abuse and animal abuse. There is indeed a link between the three, and state law makers are beginning to pay attention.

As always, the phone lines are open – 866-55-4-PETS. And, of course, our award winning reporter Mr. Dog Chow has all the latest pet news.

April 15, 16

It’s the world’s largest pet product show in the world, with over 700 new products alone….A report from the Global Pet Expo in San Diego with Steve’s own guru of the gadgets, Geoff Mott of www.petgadget.com. Read Steve’s story about the Global Pet Expo.

And this out: Steve won an award for excellence in the pet journalism from the American Pet Product Manufacturer’s Association and the Pet Industry Distributor’s Association. The honor was presented at the Global Pet Expo. Pictures of Steve receiving this honor at www.stevedalepetworld.com.

Vets on Pets: Kids and pets, learn how to make it work with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Soraya Juarbe-Diaz. For a veterinary behaviorist near you, and to learn more about these boarded specialists, check out www.dacvb.org.

Call Steve, anytime 24/7 with your pet questions: 866-55-4-PETS.

April 8, 9

Get this guest off the table! She never stops dancing!

Patie Ventre, founder of the World Canine Freestyle Organization discusses why she dances with her dog. The website is www.worldcaninefreestyle.org

Vets on Pets: Last week, we learned that some people in Europe panicked when a pet cat in Germany was discovered to have died as a result of the avian flu. Dr. James Richards, director of the Cornell Feline Heath Center at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine explains what the public response in America ought to be when the inevitable happens and the bird lands in this hemisphere. To read more, check out Steve’s personal website: www.stevedalepetworld.com, and the Cornell Feline Health Center, www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc

Roslyn Chavez from “A Walk in the Park” offers services including pet hospice. Even animals deserve to end their lives dignity. www.awalkintheparkwithrenee.net.

Steve takes your phone calls during the show, and the line is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day: 866-55-4-PETS.

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