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Dr. Lori Kirshner

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Animals Today April 15, 2017: Appreciating Beavers....

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2017/04/15

Lori begins by recognizing International Beaver Day! This large mammalian herbivore is the national animal of Canada. Plus, it’s Respect Your Cat Day. No kidding. The show continues with Lori talking about micro chipping for cats and dogs, including a happy reunion of a dog and guardian due to the chip. Then Lori and Peter […]

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Animals Today April 8, 2017: Wolfdogs. Early days of...

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2017/04/08

This show begins with Lori and Peter discussing some nifty things you can do around your home to help animals such hummingbirds and other birds. Then Darlene Kobobel, President of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center returns to discuss the many problems related to wolf-dog hybrids, properly called wolfdogs. You will want to think twice before buying […]

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Animals Today March 25, 2017: USDA removes critical...

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2017/03/26

Suddenly and without prior notice, the USDA just took down a vast amount of critical information from its webpages concerning the welfare of animals. Lori asks John Goodwin, Senior Director of the Humane Society of the United States’ Campaign Against Puppy Mills, to review this event and its consequences. Goodwin calls it an assault on animals, […]

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Animals Today March 11, 2017. Obesity in dogs and...

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2017/03/12

Is your dog or cat overweight or obese? This problem has become all too common in the US. Lori is joined by Dr. Douglas Kunz who explains. Then, Lori and Peter talk about their kittie, Elton, who they thought might be overweight but, as it turns out, it not. The segment continues with our reviews […]

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Animals Today March 18, 2017: Choosing dog toys and...

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2017/03/08

This show begins with Dr. Douglas Kunz, Medical Director of VCA Desert Animal Hospital who provides sage advice on choosing safe toys and treats for dogs. Doug advises not to use hard chew toys, which can fracture teeth. Doug also doesn’t like pig’s ears and bully sticks because they may harbor E coli bacteria. Doug […]

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Animals Today March 4, 2017: Special update: USDA...

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2017/03/05

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Animals Today February 25, 2017. What are the best...

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2017/02/27

This show features topics about dogs and begins with a discussion about training with Arizona State University animal behavior psychologist Clive Wynne. Dr. Wynne is concerned that there is growing confusion on how to best train dogs. Clive feels this is in large part due to misunderstandings about the concept of dominance, as well as […]

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Animals Today February 11, 2017. Alaska elevates...

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2017/02/11

We begin with news from Alaska with legal expert Bob Ferber, who tells us about a newly enacted law there that tells judges to take into consideration the best interest of companion animals in cases such as divorce. Alaska is the first state to pass such a law, and it will be very interesting to observe […]

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Animals Today February 4, 2017: Exposing taxpayer...

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2017/02/05

We begin with a revealing discussion with Anthony Bellotti, who leads White Coat Waste, which is working to determine how our tax dollars are used in research involving dogs and other animals. Mr. Bellotti wants to radically revamp the US system of animal experimentation, where most of the research is funded by tax dollars. White […]

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Animals Today January 28, 2017. Ringling Bros. to...

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2017/01/29

Lori begins the show by celebrating the wonderful news that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will close May 2017. A sustained effort from animal advocates and animal welfare organizations, updated laws, and changing times all contributed to its demise. Lori continues with a fascinating talk about the use of medical cannabis for animals […]

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Animals Today January 14, 2017. Adopt a rescue bird...

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2017/01/16

The show begins with our rescue of an injured hawk, and many practical tips on how to aid birds who may be in need of assistance. The first key is to learn which birds need to be left alone. Then, to commemorate Adopt a Rescue Bird Month, Peter describes the ideal ways to acquire a […]

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Animals Today January 7, 2017: The Bald Eagle:...

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2017/01/08

Happy New Year! January is a special month for eagles because Save the Eagle Day is January 10th and Bald Eagle Appreciation Days are January 21st and 22nd. We begin with a discussion about how the bald eagle became part of the Great Seal of the United States, and how its extinction was averted. Bald […]

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Animals Today Dec 24, 2016: Most important animal...

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2016/12/24

This show features Lori and Peter’s choices for the most notable and important animal rights and animal welfare stories of the year. After Lori tortures Peter with some holiday animal trivia questions, they get on with the review. This year its not a countdown, but a sampling of events they considered most meaningful for various […]

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Animals Today December 17, 2016: Myths surrounding...

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2016/12/18

The holidays are here, and we have food on our minds! So we thought it would be an ideal time to talk about plant-based, or vegan, diets. In segment one, Lori explains why vegan diets are so healthful, and shoots down a few of the prevalent myths surrounding them. Make a resolution to improve your […]

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Animals Today December 12, 2016: Animals and...

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2016/12/10

This show features a fascinating discussion about religion and animals with former Pastor Frank Hoffman, founder of All Creatures, www.all-creatures.org. Lori introduces the show by exploring the many contradictions we have in our relationships with animals, such as the hunter who loves his hunting dogs but has no problem blasting ducks out of the sky. […]

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Animals Today December 3, 2016: Myths surrounding...

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2016/12/03

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Animals Today – November 19, 2016: Animals and...

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2016/11/21

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Animals Today Election Report: The hunting activities...

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2016/11/11

Originally broadcast 2/13/16. In February, as Republican candidate Donald Trump was on his way to winning the nomination, I learned about the prior hunting activities of his sons and discussed it on the air. Now that their father will soon be President, Donald Jr. and Eric’s history of trophy hunting wild animals in Africa will […]

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Animals Today Nov 6, 2016: Who should be permitted to...

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2016/11/06

The show begins with Dr. Jeffrey Younggren, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at University of Missouri. Lori and Jeffrey discuss the current legal and regulatory status of service animals (usually dogs) and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). There is a lot of misinformation and confusion regarding where the animals are allowed to go. Dr. Younggren also provides […]

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Animals Today October 22, 2016: Wild and exotic...

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2016/10/23

The show begins with Lori sharing her recollections about her relationship with a privately owned bobcat, continuing with the problems of private ownership of wild and exotic animals. Then Dr. Eric Mussen joins Lori in a wide-ranging talk about Zika and other mosquito borne diseases, and methods to control mosquitos. Recently, mass deaths of honeybees […]

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