Latest Petcast Podcast Episodes
Canine Cruise returns once again this year, keeping dogs safe in hot weather, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - July 16, 2023 11:38 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHolly Agra of the Mercury Skyline Cruiseline talks about the Canine Cruise, which began as a result of a conversation 15 years ago with Steve on WGN Radio. It’s a novel dog-friendly cruise, kind of an architecture cruise for dogs, showing off the parks with the most squirrels and oldest fire hydr...
Why enrichment is so important for your pet’s well-being, alternative ideas to keep your dogs busy indoors, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - July 09, 2023 11:40 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsVeterinary behaviorist Katherine (Kat) Pankratz explains what enrichment is and why for dogs and cats it’s so important for their well-being. Physical exercise is certainly a good idea, but on walks, she says let dogs smell the world. Enrichment my vary depending on the breed. And there’s a bett...
What you can do about fearful pets as fireworks continue to sound off
Steve Dale's Pet World - July 02, 2023 16:51 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsVeterinary behaviorist Dr. Debbie Horwitz, a contributing editor of Decoding Your Dog (with Steve Dale and Dr. John Ciribassi) on what you can do now about pets fearful – sometimes downright panicked – about fireworks. Sometimes pets can deal with it on their own, and others do require help. Als...
Now is the time to prepare your dogs for fireworks and loud noises, Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy to help children address their fear of dogs, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - June 25, 2023 11:40 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Nikko Grossapoulos, professional services veterinarian at Zoetis on fleas, ticks and mosquitoes and how prevention of diseases spread by the buggers is a FAR better strategy than treating the diseases they cause. If you have a pet fearful of fireworks, now is the time to begin to get ahead of...
Pet obesity prevention with Dr. Ernie Ward
Steve Dale's Pet World - June 18, 2023 11:35 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA detailed discussion with the President/Founder Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Dr. Ernie Ward. He offers an update on the latest data from the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention. Just as in human health, obesity is a disease regarding pets, and medical risks are significant and among ...
Shortage of veterinary professionals and how virtual care can make a huge difference, an intense discussion regarding banning sales at pet stores, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - June 11, 2023 11:40 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMark Cushing, president of the Animal Policy Group, discusses the hot topic of the shortage of veterinary professionals and why there is a shortage in first place, and how virtual care can make a huge difference for pets and pet parents. We also discuss the notion of a mid-level professional, lik...
Loretta Swit’s latest book, unique jewelry to celebrate and honor your pets, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - June 04, 2023 11:43 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLead sales enthusiast at Canopy Chicago Sarah Becker talks about how this dog friendly property, 226 W. Jackson Blvd. Wayne Read, CEO/President Forged & Formed, Inc. explains unique jewelry artisan keepsakes and customizable pet pieces which are available to honor or to celebrate your current fou...
Celebrating Memorial Day and understanding what canine soldiers do
Steve Dale's Pet World - May 28, 2023 17:32 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCelebrating Memorial Day week with Chris Willingham, president of U.S. War Dogs Association. This amazing non-profit sends care packages to currently working military dogs (MWD) but there’s a special focus on retired MWD, who ultimately do require veterinary care which they support. Also discusse...
The importance of Dog Art and the Global Art Dog Gallery, heightened need to update dogfighting laws, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - May 21, 2023 11:40 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMichael Puck, founder K9 Photo and Global Art Dog Gallery explains that we know dogs are healthful. For example, in hospital, patients do better when dog therapy appears. However, that’s not always possible so the next best thing is dog art, even in an office setting to alleviate stress at work. ...
Leptospirosis and how to prevent it, tips for taking care of your new kitten, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - May 14, 2023 11:38 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThere’s nothing Dr. Natalie Marks would rather talk about – it’s leptospirosis. And why Chicago, named ‘the rattiest city,’ is so prevalent with this disease. Lepto can make dogs very ill or even be fatal, and potentially be spread to people – yet it’s also preventable. Registered veterinary tech...
The upcoming 29th Annual Bark in the Park on Saturday May 20th at Soldier Field, the best places to get dogs, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - May 07, 2023 11:38 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe 29th Annual Bark in the Park is around the corner benefiting Chicago’s oldest animal shelter. A discussion with Tracy Elliott, president of the Anti Cruelty Society of Chicago Bark in the Park is Saturday, May 20 at Soldier Field at The Stadium Green (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.). One option is a 2-mile...
The negative consequences of declawing, heart disease in dogs and cats, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - April 30, 2023 11:40 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Kelly St. Denis is a past president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. We discuss why declaw has negative consequence in nearly all cats, instead living with clawed cats is the way to go. And Dr. St. Denis explains how to encourage cats to scratch in all the right places. An...
National Therapy Animal Day and the winner of Pet of the Year
Steve Dale's Pet World - April 23, 2023 17:01 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA special celebration of therapy dogs and the human animal bond kicking it off with Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th district) proclaims April 30 Pet Partners National Therapy Animal Day in Cook County. Annie Peters, president/CEO of Pet Partners discusses National Therapy Animal Day an...
Most common allergies among dogs, how characteristics in dogs occur, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - April 16, 2023 11:38 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDealing with pets who have allergies: This is the time of year when seasonal allergies, so common in people, also begin to happen in dogs. You might be surprised at the most common allergies among dogs, as explained by Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Medical Officer DVM360. A fascinating conversation w...
What the After Hours Veterinary Crisis Care Program is all about, National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - April 09, 2023 16:29 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOperations Manager at Chicago Animal Care and Control Angela Rayburn, and Founder of Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control Charlie Propsom talk about how an abused dog named Sweetie was recently saved. Rayburn talks about prosecuting the abuser to the full extent of the law, and Propsom expl...
Western Veterinary Conference, alternatives to brushing your pet’s teeth, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - April 02, 2023 11:45 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJackie Ott Jaakola, executive director of 55-year old non-profit EveryCat Health Foundation. She explains how this organization has had it’s paw in pretty much everything we know about cat health, most recently changing feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) from fatal to treatable. Also, about how ...
Tick diseases and prevention, the correlation between aging in our pets and Alzheimer’s disease in humans, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - March 26, 2023 11:46 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsVeterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel talks about aging cats and dogs, and the correlation to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. He talks about signs to watch out for, and what you can do both help your pet and help family members to live with this impaired pet. Fear Free and pain and a swine on t...
A game-changer medication for arthritis in cats, 7 reasons to adopt a dog or cat, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - March 19, 2023 11:47 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Mike Petty explains that cats are masters of masking pain, and so many behavior problems in cats occur because of a medical explanation, very often arthritis. Dr. Petty explains how cats offer subtle signs of pain. There’s now a medication – specifically approved for arthritis in cats, called...
International canine welfare crisis, concerning trend in dog training, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - March 12, 2023 11:47 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Gerald Bell makes a surprising announcement about an “international canine welfare crisis” concerning some of the most popular dog breeds. He is the chair of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Heredity Disease Committee and adjunct professor Tufts University. Credentialed Dog train...
Veterinary Diagnostic Centers brings a new ultrasound facility to Chicago, the importance of telemedicine, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - March 05, 2023 12:52 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Jeffrey Bloomberg, medical director Veterinary Diagnostic Centers in Chicago explains what this new ultrasound facility will be, offering an option for the lack of availability for ultrasounds at 3114 W. Irving Park Road. Unfortunately, the current shortages in the profession and a record num...
Illinois State Rep Rita Mayfield talks new bill that will prevent insurance companies from discriminating against dog breeds regarding homeowners and renters insurance
Steve Dale's Pet World - February 26, 2023 12:40 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsKara Burns, board member EveryCat Health Foundation and a veterinary technician specialist in nutrition discusses how medically urgent it may be if a cat goes 24 hours without eating. And the “finicky” cat might be finicky, but often there is a medical explanation. And she explains how important ...
The 61st Annual Benefit Lincoln State Cat Show returns to DuPage County Fairgrounds
Steve Dale's Pet World - February 19, 2023 12:45 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLincoln State Cat Club Show Manager Jeremy Basterash on the 61st Annual Benefit Lincoln State Cat Show, February 25-26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DuPage County Fairgrounds Building One, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL. Basterash explains what happens at a cat shows (beginning with explaining that cat ...
How to easily clip your dog’s nails, recognizing arthritis in cats, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - February 12, 2023 12:40 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTaylor Rezvani, executive director and co-founder Whole Dog Academy and on the Education Committee of the Human Animal Bond Association discusses what consent or cooperative care dog training is all about, and how this approach supports the human-animal bond. Also, discussed is how to use this ap...
Dr. Mary Gardner talks geriatric cats and the best ways to care for them in her book ‘Nine Lives Are Not Enough’
Steve Dale's Pet World - February 05, 2023 12:47 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe first time likely talked about to the public: Dr. David Twedt, internal medicine specialist and professor emeritus Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine explains how a group of respected experts strongly believe that there is simply too much copper in dog foods – and explai...
New Wildcat docudrama, what we know regarding the benefits of CBD products for pets, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - January 29, 2023 12:50 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsChicago’s own Dr. Dana Varble, chief medical officer North American Veterinary Community VMX Veterinary Conference talks with Steve from the Conference in Orlando, FL about new technology which will help your pets in 2023, including a new drug (Solensia) approved specifically for arthritis in cat...
Dr. Tammy Grubb reveals secrets regarding cats and pain, Dr. Meghan Herron covers how to introduce a cat into a new home, and more
Steve Dale's Pet World - January 22, 2023 12:45 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCat doesn’t have Steve’s tongue – the entire program is devoted to cats. Dr. Tammy Grubb, board certified anesthesiologist, adjunct professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and President Elect International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, reveals secrets rega...
Dr. Natalie Marks predictions for pets in 2023 including new technology to better understand pain in pets
Steve Dale's Pet World - January 15, 2023 12:45 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Natalie Marks pulls out her crystal ball and offers a veterinarian’s perspective of what she sees happening for pets in 2023, including but not limited to new technology to better understand pain in pets, a new drug for painful cats, and how more states will likely ban sales of dogs and cats ...
Mr. Dog Show David Fei covers the Windy City cluster of dog shows and Carol Baskin shares details about the newly signed Big Cat Public Safety Act
Steve Dale's Pet World - January 08, 2023 12:12 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA newly expanded Steve Dale’s Pet World, kicks off with Mr. Dog Show David Fei talking about the Windy City cluster of dog shows, including the third leg of the event today at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center. David also discusses therapy dogs, and a recent symposium which he helped ...
Resolutions for pets going into the new year
Steve Dale's Pet World - January 01, 2023 12:10 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsContinuing with a Steve Dale’s Pet World tradition, Steve talks with the President of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Lori Teller offers her resolutions for pets for the New Year. Here are, according to pet insurer Trupanion, the most popular dog and cat names of 2022.
A special conversation with Dr. Mark Goldstein and Steve Dale’s annual presentation of ‘A Pet’s Night Before Christmas’
Steve Dale's Pet World - December 25, 2022 12:12 ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA special conversation with a very special person, Dr. Mark Goldstein. Not only is he a veterinarian who has done it all, he’s an inspiration. His story is one of resilience and optimism winning the day. Merely talking with Dr. Goldstein is a lesson of love and as well as anyone, he can define th...