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  • Pet Talk 2-22-25

    Pet Talk 2-22-25
    2025/02/22
    Laurie Fass discusses the accuracy of animal weather prognosticators like Punxsutawney Phil and shares tips for pet owners on managing muddy yards after snow melts. She advises a caller on handling a dog's separation anxiety and offers suggestions for keeping dogs active during winter. Additionally, she explores the history of presidential pets, including a claim that Donald Trump has a robot dog.
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    41 分
  • Pet Talk 2-8-25

    Pet Talk 2-8-25
    2025/02/08
    41 分
  • Pet Talk 2-1-25

    Pet Talk 2-1-25
    2025/02/01
    Laurie Fass discusses how animals communicate, highlighting the book Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication by Arik Kershenbaum. She focuses on how dogs and cats vocalize, with an emphasis on dogs, exploring why they vocalize, the meaning behind different vocalizations, and how pet owners should respond. Additionally, she takes a call from a listener seeking advice on integrating a new cat into a home with other cats, addressing issues of feline conflict. Laurie announced her upcoming group class starting in March. Information here Windsor | Laurie Fass Dog Training West Hartford | Laurie Fass Dog Training A book about animal communication Laurie recently read is "Why Animals Talk" by Arik Kershenbausm. Laurie gives a brief review of the book and weighs in on her experience with dogs and cats. A caller wanted to know the best way to calm his older cat's aggressive behavior towards a new cat.
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    38 分
  • Pet Talk 1-25-25

    Pet Talk 1-25-25
    2025/01/25
    Laurie Fass celebrates the Chinese New Year of the Snake with Brian Kleinman, owner of Riverside Reptiles Education Center in Enfield, discussing snakes, reptiles, and their rescue work. They explore the pros and cons of owning reptiles as pets, what to expect when caring for them, and the unique features of the center, which focuses on education, conservation, and showcasing reptiles and amphibians. For more information, visit www.riversidereptileseducationcenter.com.
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    38 分
  • Pet Talk 1-11-25

    Pet Talk 1-11-25
    2025/01/11
    A look back at past shows from 2024. A caller, who had called in before, had more questions about a Tom cat that has adopted him, and his 13 year old cat who is not always pleased about it.
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    39 分
  • Pet Talk 12-21-24

    Pet Talk 12-21-24
    2024/12/21
    Dr. Andrea Dennis explores a range of pet related topics, focusing on health, safety, and overall care. She addresses avian influenza (bird flu), offering valuable insights and precautions for those with backyard chickens to help prevent the spread of the disease. Additionally, she emphasizes the hazards of ice melts during winter and provides practical tips to protect pets. Dr. Dennis also answers questions from callers on various pet health issues, including animal cancer (such as melanoma and chemotherapy) and whether to remove a dog's lipoma. She offers holiday safety advice, emphasizing the need to keep toxic foods like chocolate away from pets, create safe spaces for them during holiday and New Year’s celebrations, and keep essential emergency numbers, such as the ASPCA Poison Control Center, readily available. She is also joined by Paul Massa, a longtime client and devoted pet parent. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of caring for aging pets, including ensuring their quality of life and making informed decisions about their well-being.
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    40 分
  • Pet Talk 12-14-24

    Pet Talk 12-14-24
    2024/12/14
    Laurie Fass discusses how dogs react to colder temperatures, including tips on protecting their paws, getting them used to boots, and washing their feet after walks. She highlights how different breeds and coats handle the cold and provides advice for helping pets during winter months. Laurie also addresses a caller's question about a stray cat adopting their home and shares insights on the impact of getting a pet during the holiday season.
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    39 分
  • Pet Talk 12-7-24

    Pet Talk 12-7-24
    2024/12/07
    Dr. Andrea Dennis shares insights on enjoying a safe and happy holiday season with pets. She provides tips on keeping dogs and cats safe around Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, cords, and tinsel, as well as gift ideas for pets and their owners. Additionally, she offers advice on preparing for winter and potential disasters, ensuring pets are well cared for during the season.
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    39 分