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The Steve Dale Pet World Petcast from 720 WGN.

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Animal welfare desert is prevalent on the South side...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/08/25

Darlene Duggan, newly installed President of Anti Cruelty, explains there’s an animal welfare desert on the South and Southwest side of Chicago, and the non-profit is in the process of doing something about it. Chicago’s shelters are filled or near filled, and she explains why. The big Pour Your Heart Out event is September 26, 6–10 p.m. at Sarabande Chicago, […]

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Reptile ownership is on the rise; new pet population...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/08/18

Reptile ownership is scaling upwards, which all began during the pandemic. Rich Crowley, treasurer and past president of the Chicago Hepatological Society, which helps to rescue reptiles and amphibians, offers ideas for people who are seeking a first-time reptile. He also describes that sometimes the animal may be less expensive than the enclosure and additional equipment […]

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Harmony House for Cats and their upcoming benefit pub...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/08/11

Chicago recently lost a great advocate for cats, Ann Dieter, Board Chair at Harmony House for Cats. Jennifer Zameic, shelter manager discusses this all-cat shelter in Avondale, and what makes this facility unique. Also, how to pick the right cat for you. And there’s a benefit pub crawl for kitties, September 28; learn more here. Kim Theobald owner […]

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Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation and...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/08/04

It was Hall of Fame third baseman and WGN Radio broadcaster Ron Santo’s dream to one day help children suffering from diabetes. And that is exactly what the Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation does. Scott Parker explains what having one of these dogs has done to support his daughter and his family. So […]

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Jon Provost, a.k.a. Timmy on ‘Lassie’, on the common...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/07/28

Jon Provost, who was Timmy on Lassie, is now 74 years old – amazing. He reminisces about his time with the most famous and heroic dog ever. The craziest thing Timmy was ever rescued from on TV was quicksand. And Lassie was there to save the day. Discussed are common misconceptions about Lassie and how Lassie […]

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Why the Heartland Animal Shelter needs your help and...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/07/21

Just like that, one morning Heartland Animal Shelter, a premier shelter in Wheeling, IL, was literally underwater. Executive Director Jenny Schlueter explains why help is needed, either by fostering or adopting animals, and/or to give money. Insurance isn’t going to cover all this. All the animals survived, though Jenny tells the story that if it wasn’t […]

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Tips on boarding dogs, dog bite numbers are on the...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/07/14

Jay Spainhour, owner of Tucker Pups Pet Resort offers tips on boarding dogs. What the facility should be offering, and what to watch for when seeking a place for doggy daycare. Dog trainer Jeff Millman agrees one of the most common problems is on-leash aggression. He’s written a book, which entails how to help these dogs, particularly […]

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Summertime pet safety, an update on FIP, and more

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/07/07

Dr. Rena Carlson, immediate past president American Veterinary Medical Association on summertime pet safety. Heatstroke in dogs is all too common, yet nearly always preventable. And why are people still leaving dogs in hot cars? An update on FIP, which was detailed in a Steve Dale’s Pet World show from June 23. More and more people are traveling with pets but […]

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A nutritional supplement probiotic that can ease...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/06/30

Dr. Julia Albright, Veterinary Behaviorist and Associate Professor at University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine explains the brain to gut connection in humans and how in animals it’s nearly identical. Knowing this, a nutritional supplement probiotic called Calming Care can ease anxiety in dogs and cats. She also talks about how understanding gut health may help […]

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An in-depth dive into feline infectious peritonitis...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/06/23

An in-depth deep dive into feline infectious peritonitis with Dr. Brian Holub, Chair of the Scientific Review Committee at EveryCat Health Foundation and retired Chief Medical Officer at VetCor. Our conversation includes breaking news regarding FIP treatment in the U.S. And we tell the FIP story filled with so much drama and intrigue it might be a […]

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Debunking myths regarding dog aggression and ways to...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/06/16

Mike Shikashio, CDBC, is an expert on aggressive dogs. Why are some dogs aggressive? He dispels myths regarding causes of aggression and ways to help to most effectively treat these dogs. This is as detailed a discussion about this arguably increasingly common issue as you will hear on the radio – though, for more, Shikashio […]

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Legendary WGN Radio Broadcaster Max Armstrong on his...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/06/09

Phil Arkow is a co-founder of the National Link Coalition, the non-profit national resource center on the link between animal abuse and human violence. Animal abuse is a sentinel indicator that something is clearly wrong, so if animals are abused likely there’s additional violence in the home. Arkow explains why people are reluctant to leave […]

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Current state of the animal shelter scene in Chicago,...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/06/02

Conversations with Darlene Duggan, interim president at Anti Cruelty, and Susan Cappello, Acting Executive Director of Chicago Animal Care & Control (CACC), about an honest appraisal of the animal shelter scene in Chicago, and why so many animals are being relinquished. At CACC, there’s an intense effort just to explain what they really do and that so many adoptable animals are […]

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Is your cat allergic to people?

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/05/26

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti earned the EveryCat Health Foundation 2024 Steve Dale Communications Award for the Your Vet Wants You to Know podcast. Discussed are all sorts of allergies which dogs and cats suffer – including environmental allergies to food allergies, and what to about them. And even some odd allergies, such as cats allergic to people.

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Hobby dog breeders and the American Kennel Club; an...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/05/19

Robyn Michaels, a member of the Greater Chicago Whippet Club and a dog groomer in Rogers Park who speaks the truth – or at least her truth – regarding hobby dog breeders and the American Kennel Club (AKC). Why in the heck does the AKC seem more intent on protecting the breeders of “doodle dogs” […]

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Steve Dale’s take on National Hug Your Dog Day, what...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/05/12

Linda Michaels, Author of The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook, featuring the Hierarchy of Dog Needs, explains what those needs are. She discusses how dog training methods DO matter, and what dog trainers to run the other way from. Discussed is that people want to socialize puppies, but what some well-meaning individuals aren’t […]

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Former Chicago White Sox organist Nancy Faust talks...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/05/05

Former Chicago White Sox organist Nancy Faust is beloved for so many reasons, and it turns out – no surprise – she’s a huge animal lover. She talks about the first Dog Day promotions (at that time taking dogs to Comiskey Park) and her love of goats, and what goats are like. You’ll also hear […]

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Dr. Robin Downing on the bioethics in veterinary...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/04/28

Dr. Robin Downing is a polymath (that means she knows A LOT) of veterinary medicine, a well-respected, albeit outspoken, expert on many topics. Discussed are a wide range of subjects from bioethics in veterinary medicine to the Fear Free initiative and principles to consent dog training (ascent is actually a better term) to declaw in […]

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The most popular dog breeds in the U.S., tips for...

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/04/21

Dr. Renee Schmid is Senior Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, a 24/7 pet animal poison control center. A wide range of concerns including rodenticides to insecticides; and what you can do if your pet ingests some. The truth about garlic in cats and dogs. Also discussed is Xylitol or Birch Sugar which can quickly kill, and […]

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Canine separation anxiety and how to treat it

Steve Dale"s Pet World ·

2024/04/14

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel talks about canine separation anxiety – what it IS and what it IS NOT. What can people do to deal with dogs who have separation anxiety? Are dogs really guilty after having an accident indoors or tearing up a pillow because of separation anxiety. Why are psycho-pharmaceuticals may be required or […]

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