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Helping Udders, Making a Living with Dog Toys

Animal Cafe - December 24, 2012 05:00 - 1 minute ★★★ - 4 ratings
Dog toys can be made of all types of different materials and some are so much better for the dogs than others. This inventive company uses a special rubber used in dairy farming, and recycles it into dog tug toys! Not only that but there is an excellent range of proceeds that go to *your* favorit...

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Pet Food Facts, Pet Friendly Holiday Tips & Recipes with Lucy Postins

Animal Cafe - December 22, 2012 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Pet food facts can be made confusing by industry double talk and advertising hyperbole. Lucy Postins, canine and equine nutritionist and founder and president of The Honest Kitchen granted an interview and while we talked about pet friendly holiday tips and recipes, we heard some facts straight f...

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Dogs Keep Fit at Home

Animal Cafe - December 17, 2012 05:00 - 1 minute ★★★ - 4 ratings
Move your treadmill over, Mary, Tashi needs space for his Pacer Treadmill made especially for dogs! Keep track of all those treats, and don't let the bad winter weather make your dog's waistline disappear. Listen to this quick chat!

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Dogs Keep Fit at Home

Animal Cafe - December 17, 2012 05:00 - 1 minute ★★★ - 4 ratings
Move your treadmill over, Mary, Tashi needs space for his Pacer Treadmill made especially for dogs! Keep track of all those treats, and don't let the bad winter weather make your dog's waistline disappear. Listen to this quick chat!

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Are All Dogs "Good Dog" Candidates?

Animal Cafe - December 10, 2012 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Does your dog tear up the house when you leave? Have a habit of shredding paper, important or otherwise? Maybe he's started leaving you little "presents" at the foot of the stairs? You'll find the answers to the most common, and some not so common, behavior problems in "Good Dog" by Steve Dale, c...

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BOGO Bowl Pet Food - Buy One Give One

Animal Cafe - November 26, 2012 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
We spoke with Sara Henderson, who got her start in the pet food industry from non-profit work in a pet food pantry. She's got an interesting story to tell and a goal of helping shelters and others and is already contributing to helping Sandy victims in New York.

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BOGO Bowl Pet Food - Buy One Give One

Animal Cafe - November 26, 2012 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
We spoke with Sarah Henderson, who got her start in the pet food industry from non-profit work in a pet food pantry. She's got an interesting story to tell and a goal of helping shelters and others and is already contributing to helping Sandy victims in New York.

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Dog Art and a $20 Million Dollar Purpose

Animal Cafe - November 05, 2012 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
What about a museum of art for shelter pets? Not only art, but art that represents the state of the state of pets in shelters. 5500 dogs and cats are killed *each day*. 5500 paintings of dogs will represent that one day. Listen to Mark Barone and Marina Dervan discuss their project designed to r...

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Travel with Pets - Fall Leaf Peeping!

Animal Cafe - September 24, 2012 04:00 - 4 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Maine, check, New York, check, Vermont, well of course - Arlington National Cemetery and where?? Some surprising places to enjoy Fall foliage with your pets! And there's something for people not on the East Coast or even in the North!

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Sophisticated Pup - A Martha Stewart "American Made" Finalist

Animal Cafe - September 17, 2012 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Take a look at the gallery of goods from SophisticatedPup.com that earned her a place as Finalist in the American Made Awards - even if you don't dress your dog, vote every day until September 24th. Michelle supports rescue groups, too!

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Lost Dogs - How to Find Your Lost Dog

Animal Cafe - August 07, 2012 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
True story. It can happen at any time...you're out with the dogs and decide to stop and pick up some dog food. You and the dogs pile out of the car, and as you walk toward the store's doors something freakish happens, panics the dogs, and they back out of their collars. You manage to secure one, ...

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Pet Product Review Natural Dog Snout Soother

Animal Cafe - July 14, 2012 04:00 - 2 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Dogs can get a dry nose due to sunburn, age, or disease like a thyroid condition. Natural Dog Snout Soother is like Chapstick for dogs - it will soothe with shea butter, does not have a heavy fragrant odor and is safe if they happen to lick it.

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Pet Food Innovation

Animal Cafe - July 09, 2012 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
This pet food company went into business after the melamine debacle, deciding their brand would close the gap between customer expectations and product performance. Ingredients are sourced in North America and made in the US. Optimal nutrition is the expected outcome. Spring Naturals.

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Cats: Everything You Need to Know About Cat Care and Cat Health

Animal Cafe - July 02, 2012 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Dr. Marty Becker joins our own Dr. Lorie Huston to talk about cats. Included are tips and tricks to help you take care of your cat and necessary cat health care tips. Learn how to reduce your cat's loose hair, what to do about litter box issues, how to care for your cat's teeth, the best type of ...

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The Most Important Fish You'll Never See

Animal Cafe - June 27, 2012 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
What is a Menhaden fish, and why should I care? Profession H Bruce Franklin, one of America's leading cultural historians, takes us through all the surprising and surprisingly fascinating work this fish does, holding together an ecosystem through their power to spawn. But overfishing and no Feder...

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Fearful Dog Tips

Animal Cafe - June 15, 2012 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Fearful dogs require special treatment and a mindful approach in order to overcome their shyness and anxiety.

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Fearful Dog Tips

Animal Cafe - June 15, 2012 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Fearful dogs require special treatment and a mindful approach in order to overcome their shyness and anxiety.

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The Facts About Pet Insurance

Animal Cafe - June 03, 2012 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
In this interview, Laura Bennett, CEO and co-founder of Embrace Pet Insurance, discusses the pros and cons of pet health insurance with Animal Cafe's Dr. Lorie Huston. Laura shares the facts about pet health insurance and helps explain the situations where pet insurance may be helpful for pet own...

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Shelter Dog Training And Behavior Is Enhanced By Playgroups

Animal Cafe - May 20, 2012 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Shelter Dog Trainer and Playgroup Coordinator Cindy Bruckart discusses the benefits of letting the dogs out.

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Heartworms - What Every Owner Needs to Know to Protect Their Pet

Animal Cafe - May 07, 2012 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Confused about heartworm disease or whether your pet needs heartworm medication? Listen to Dr. Sheldon Rubin, past president of the American Heartworm Society, as he discusses with Animal Cafe's Dr. Lorie Huston the latest in recommendations and research surrounding heartworms in dogs and cats.

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Model Managed Feral Cat Colony Threatened by Loews Hotel Decision

Animal Cafe - April 09, 2012 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
In this Animal Cafe interview with Deb Barnes, we discuss the model TNRM cat colony that until recently happily resided at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Learn why the future of these feral cats is so uncertain and what you can do to help.

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Global Pet Expo Favorite Things

Animal Cafe - March 26, 2012 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
"Global" is the US pet product trade show where around 800 international vendors bring some of the newest , soon to be hottest, items to buyers. Animal Cafe gets the lowdown from pet product podcasting partner Carol Bryant, also of FIDO Friendly Magazine, and her own Fidose of Reality.

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Training Companion Dogs For Sport And Competition

Animal Cafe - March 18, 2012 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Training your companion dog for a specific sport may seem out of your league, but dog trainer Sandra Mannion is here to tell you that is not true and why you should consider taking up a new activity with your canine companion.

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Eye Exams for Service Dogs

Animal Cafe - March 05, 2012 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO), in conjunction with Merial Pharmaceuticals, has been offering free eye examinations for all service dogs for the past 5 years. Dr. Bill Miller talks about the program, why it was founded, what it hopes to accomplish, and how to enroll a ...

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Puppy Mills, CAPS, and the Domino Effect

Animal Cafe - February 27, 2012 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
CAPS (Companion Animal Protection Society) is the only National organization dedicated to stopping the cruelty of puppy mills and pet shops. The Inspector General's Office asked them to draft a list of needed changes at the USDA based on a CAPS report of non-enforcement of abuse safeguards. Their...

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Puppy Mills, CAPS, and the Domino Effect

Animal Cafe - February 27, 2012 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
CAPS (Companion Animal Protection Society) is the only National organization dedicated to stopping the cruelty of puppy mills and pet shops. The Inspector General's Office asked them to draft a list of needed changes at the USDA based on a CAPS report of non-enforcement of abuse safeguards. Their...

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Circus Tricks for Dogs

Animal Cafe - February 19, 2012 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Circus tricks for dogs will enhance performance and your relationship with your dog. Circus class is dog training for confidence, fun, and focus.

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Dieting With Your Dog: Weight Loss Tips for You and Your Canine Companion

Animal Cafe - February 05, 2012 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
A discussion with Peggy Frezon, author of Dieting with My Dog. Learn tips and tricks to help you and your furry friend shed the pounds and get healthy.

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Save Animals with Arm the Animals!

Animal Cafe - January 30, 2012 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
Saving Animals one shirt at a time - listen in to how Arm the Animals Clothing started their charity-based business model and how after getting interest from retailers, they are using Kickstarter to grow..

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Train Your Dog

Animal Cafe - January 22, 2012 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★ - 4 ratings
January is National Train Your Dog Month, and to honor it Kelly Gorman Dunbar chats with the inventor of puppy classes and founder of the Association of Pet Trainers, Dr. Ian Dunbar.

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