Articles: pet behavior
AVMA President on COVID-19 and Pets; State of Chicago Animal Shelters on WGN Radio
American Veterinary Medical Assocation, cats, COVID-19, dog flu, dogs, pet adoption, pet behavior, Steve Dale, veterinary health, veterinary technician, WGN Radio
The most authoritative source at this time when we are so desperate for information regarding COVID-19 and pets is the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). On Steve Dale’s Pet World on WGN Radio, listen HERE as I began this show speaking with Dr. John Howe, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. My first question…
Blah! Blah! Halloween Can be Scary for Pets
cat behavior, cats, dog behavior, dogs, pet behavior, pets, veterinary health
Halloween has the doorbell constantly, the door opening and closing with creatures that smell like humans but look like zombies or Avengers can be scary for many pets. Here are tips for dealing with Halloween anxiety. Pheromone Fixes Preparation should begin a week or so before the ‘howliday.’ Plug in pheromone diffusers in rooms the…
Pain Management for Pets
cat behavior, cats, dog behavior, dogs, human animal bond, pet behavior, pets, veterinary health
Pain management for pets is as important as a topic can get. And here on my national Steve Dale’s Pet World national radio show I discuss just that with Dr. Tamara Grubb, a board certified veterinary anesthesiologist with a strong clinical interest and research focus in pain management. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesia…
Emotional Health of Shelter Dogs
animal shelters, dogs, pet adoption, pet behavior, pets, Steve Dale, veterinary health, WGN Radio
At the Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, I met Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, assistant professor of Companion Animal Welfare and Behavior in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at Virginia Tech. Her talk at the conference was great, and I was thrilled when I heard she’d come on my WGN Radio Steve Dale’s Pet…
Bill and Wendy with Steve Dale on Helping Pets Fearful of Fireworks
cats, dogs, pet behavior, pets, Steve Dale, veterinary health, WGN Radio
I enjoy talking with all of you on WGN Radio, but when I am on with Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder, something special happens. The response is overwhelming. I don’t take much credit this, it’s the talent and timing of Bill and Wendy. Listen HERE to this segment, focused on fireworks safety and also the…
Amy Shojai Power of Pink Honoree
cat behavior, cats, dog behavior, dogs, pet behavior, pet books, pets
Amy Shojai is a superstar among pet writers. She may not be a household but she sure is among the households of those who write about pets, and who are deep into reading about pets. Shojai has been an important and prolific author of pet books for over 20 years Shojai has been awarded the…
Is Nutrient Enriched Water the Way to Go for Cats?
cat behavior, cats, pet behavior, pet food
Most cats in America (whether you think it’s a good idea or not) eat kibble. And , in general cats don’t drink enough water some likely silently suffering some effect of at least partial dehydration on a daily basis (there are lots of reasons for this, including many which are behavior related – for example,…
Animal Welfare Matters, And Paul Vallas Gets It
cats, dogs, Featured, human animal bond, pet behavior, pets, sticky
The phrase “Animal welfare matters” has more layers to it than you may at first think. Many studies from around the world have demonstrated a real link, that when people are violent to animals they are more likely to be violent to one another. In fact, the term used by law enforcement and mental health…
Pet Afraid of Fireworks? Now is the Time to Plan
cat behavior, cat training, cats, dog behavior, dogs, Featured, pet behavior, pets
It’s not that dogs aren’t patriotic, but many dogs, and also some cats, are terrified of the loud and sudden bangs we call fireworks. It’s actually adaptive to be hard-wired to be afraid of sudden louds sounds. Humans jump at such sounds, and we might also run the other way or hide if we didn’t…
Back to School, Pets Aren't Happy About That
birds, cat behavior, cats, dog behavior, dogs, Featured, human animal bond, pet behavior, Steve Dale, veterinary health
The kids are back in school and while that makes most parents ecstatic, it can make your pets left behind feel depressed. Listen HERE on my national Steve Dale’s Pet World to Ragen McGowan, a senior scientist at Purina. She shares tips on helping our pets handle the back-to-school transition. Ideas include: Setting a typical…
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