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Let's Lose the Rats, Steve Dale's Pet World at 890-AM WLS
animals, entertainment, pets
It seems this is the year of the rat. one very dead rat Based on what I’ve learned, there may be more complaints about rats around Chicago (and I don’t mean the politicians) than in many years. Matt Smith, representing Chicago’s Department of Street and Sanitation offers tips of what to do to prevent rats,…
What Heartworm Looks Like
cats, dogs, pet store, veterinary health
You don’t want this to be inside your dog (or cat or ferret). Heartworm disease can kill, but it’s preventable. Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes and this year, in particular, no shortage of the buzzers. Learn more about heartworm disease.
Speedy Ninja Cat
cats, entertainment
Faster than a______(you fill in the blank)….Can you beat this cat?
Summer Safety for Cats
cats, pets, veterinary health
Where’s Sheriff Andy Taylor when you need him? In most places, if you phone the local sheriff or fire department to fetch a cat up a tree, you’ll only hear a bemused operator ask, ‘You’ve gotta be kidding?’ If you manage to convince emergency personnel to respond, you’ll likely be charged a fee. …
Baby, It's Hot Out There
cats, dogs, pets, rabbits, veterinary health
Tips for keeping pets safe in the summer Dogs (and cats) die in hot cars: Okay, even if it’s only 80 outside (which doesn’t sound so bad), in 15 minutes, even with windows cracked open, it hits over 115 inside a car (according to a Stanford University) study. Not being able to cool themselves…
Dog Breeds Made In America
dogfighting, dogs, pets
Happy Independence Day! Here are 16 dog breed made in the U.S.A. These dog breeds truly are All-American.
United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel Brand Products Recalled
cats, dogs, pet food, pet store, veterinary health
United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the FDA website. A long list follows at the end of this story. The recalled products…
Animal Welfare League Needs Help!
animal shelters, cats, dogs
By guest blogger Jill Cahr, Animal Welfare League volunteer, and co-author Happy Dog: Caring For Your Dog’s Body, Mind & Spirit Surprisingly, few people know about the Animal Welfare League or their critically important intake facility on Chicago’s South Side, serving the community for over 70 years. This facility, 6224 S. Wabash Avenue, operates in…
Big Dogs to Small Dogs
dogs, entertainment, pets
Do you prefer large dogs or small ones? “Barbara Karant has written a book about that – pretty clearly, called “SMALL Dog, Big DOG.” Barbara, who is known for her Greyhound rescue work will be on Steve Dale’s Pet World, Saturday, 2 pm cst on 890-AM WLS, or www.wlsam.com. Also, on the show, details about…
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Steve Dale is a certified animal behavior specialist who has been a trusted voice in the world of pet health for over 20 years. You have likely heard him on the radio, read him in print and online, and seen him speaking at events all over the world. His contributions to advancing pet wellness have earned him many an award and recognition around the globe.
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