Episode 24 – Behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin

March 2nd, 2010

Join us when acclaimed animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin joins us to talk about some of the most common animal behavior issues she sees in dogs today, including what triggers those issues and how to fix them.

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Tomorrow’s Show: The Top Five Behavior Problems in Dogs—And What To Do About Them

March 1st, 2010

Joining us tomorrow on Special Pets, Special Needs will be acclaimed animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin talking about the most common behavior issues in dogs and how to fix them.  That’s Tuesday, March 2nd, at 1pm Pacific time on PDX.FM.

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No-Kill Shelter Show Rescheduled

February 19th, 2010

We’re so sorry but our show on the controversy surrounding no-kill animal shelters had to be rescheduled due to illness.  Please join us Tuesday, March 13th, at 1pm Pacific for that show.

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Episode 24: The Controversy Around No-Kill Shelters

February 15th, 2010

No-kill facilities seem like the future of animal shelters everywhere.  But the no-kill shelter concept is as controversial as they come.  Join Scout’s House tomorrow, February 16th, at 1pm Pacific when we talk to Lisa Simmons, Executive Director of Pets In Need, a no-kill shelter in Redwood City, California, about the no-kill concept and why people hate the idea.  Only on PDX.FM http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com

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Episode 23: Dr. Gail Smith Talks About the PennHIP Radiographic Technique

February 2nd, 2010

Veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gail Smith, the Founder and Director of the Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP), talks about the PennHIP radiographic technique–and how it can predict the likelihood of your dog getting Degenerative Joint Disease/osteoarthritis later in life.

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Will Your Dog Get Arthritis?

January 29th, 2010

Join us for next Tuesday’s show when veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gail Smith, the Founder and Director of the Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP), talks about the PennHIP radiographic technique–and how it can predict the likelihood of your dog getting Degenerative Joint Disease/osteoarthritis later in life.  1pm Pacific time on PDX.FM.

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Episode 22 – Krista Niebaum: Conservative Management For Your Pets

January 26th, 2010

Scout’s House Director of Rehab Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, talks to us about conservative management, what it is, and how it can be used to help your pet live a more comfortable life without surgery.

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Conservative Management: What is it–and is it right for your pet?

January 25th, 2010

Does your pet need surgery but the vet says she isn’t a good surgical candidate?  Would you rather not put your do or cat through surgery?  Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26th at 1pm when Scout’s House Director of Rehab Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, talks to us about conservative management, what it is, and how it can be used to help your pet live a more comfortable life without surgery.  That’s Special Pets, Special Needs–only on PDX.FM.

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Episode 21 – Dr. James Lavely: Disk Disease, DM, Wobblers and More

January 19th, 2010

We talk again with veterinary neurologist Dr. James Lavely from the VCA Animal Care Center about disk disease (also known as IVDD), degenerative myelopathy, Wobblers/CVI, and spinal stenosis–all conditions that can cause serious neurological issues in our pets.

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Disk Disease, Wobblers, and Other Neurological Issues That Affect Our Pets

January 19th, 2010

Today we talk again with veterinary neurologist Dr. James Lavely from the VCA Animal Care Center about disk disease (also known as IVDD), degenerative myelopathy, Wobblers/CVI, and spinal stenosis–all conditions that can cause serious neurological issues in our pets.  Join us at 1pm Pacific at PDX.FM.

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