In our first episode of Totally Pawsome Pod, Dr. Sip does a deep dive on why most car safety equipment is not going to keep your pet safe, and Melissa goes rogue on possum penises.
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Resources for today's episode:
Car Safety Resources (Dr. Sip)
The Center for Pet Safety: https://www.centerforpetsafety.org/
Car Talk - FIDO Blog
Crash Test Doggies (Heidi Bartruff - custom plush toy design)
Possum Facts (Melissa)
Mental Floss (bifurcated penises and more)
Dead ritual for possum in Wisconsin:
https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/wisconsin-woman-perform
s-ritual-dead-possum-road-tells-it-repent-police-say/Z7FXLNKWMVADHD6GJ3C77HH6AY/
That's not a kitty:
https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/kansas-grandmother-treats-opossum
Dr. Sip is a practicing veterinarian in and around Oakland/Berkeley, California. More about Dr. Sip and her veterinary work can be found here: DrSipVet.com/
Melissa can be heard on her other podcast, BewilderBeasts (safe for work and kids, unlike this show!) and at MelissaMcCueMcGrath.com
Find them on Twitter: @PawsomePod
Email your story ideas, comments and more: TotallyPawsomePod@Gmail.com
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