The Animal Radio® Show

The Animal Radio® Show

Since 2001, Animal Radio® has been America's most-listened-to pet talk on 100+ AM/FM stations and XM Satellite Radio. The Animal Radio® Dream Team answers your pet related questions and visits with celebrities and experts. Come celebrate the connection with your pet now!

Episodes

July 16, 2025 79 mins
Anti-bullying Dog Therapy
Fido is now being used to stop bullying. Rachel McPherson is introducing canines to both the bully victim as well as the bully-er. The transformation is astonishing. Find out what the Good Dog Foundation has planned.
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Allergy Season 
Animal Radio is getting more and more calls from pet guardians whose furry friends are suffering from Summer allergies. It's essential to identify the type of allergy,...
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Saving $$ Without Short-Changing Your Pet
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker has solutions to beat the high costs associated with being a pet parent. New veterinary procedures can be expensive. But the simplest way to avoid costs is to keep your pet at its ideal weight.

Is Pet Insurance Worth It? 
While the Animal Radio Dream Team has conflicting opinions on pet insurance, the facts stand strong. Yes, you may nee...
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The Secret Of Lost Cats
You've seen them. Hanging on telephone poles and posted on supermarket bulletin boards. It says "Lost Cat" with a picture of someone's furry friend. Dr. Nancy Davidson interviewed the people behind the signs and tells their stories.
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Another Great Invention 
John Polimeno gave up his job as a construction worker to engineer a face-recognition, or should we say "muzzle" recognition app, to help find l...
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Beth Stern Guests
Yes, she is the wife of Howard Stern. But more importantly, Beth Ostrosky-Stern is an avid animal advocate. She's fostering a bunch of animals at home. She says Howard is really into her pets, and sometimes he gets very emotional when the animals find homes.
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Cats Actually Have A Language 
Con Slobodchikoff is studying animal linguistics. He's noticing patterns that indicate language among cats and even pr...
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Flight Attendant Accused of Smuggling Animals
An American Airlines flight attendant is taking legal action to clear her name after being accused of hiding rats in her underwear and sneaking them onto a plane. Louann Giambattista has filed a lawsuit seeking unspecified damages, claiming the accusations have left her with "debilitating anxiety." Giambattista's problems began last year when one of her American Airlines co-workers alle...
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Vet Locks Himself In Hot Car
Dr. Ernie Ward aimed to raise awareness about the extreme heat a car can reach and the potential dangers it poses to dogs. So he "shvitzed it out" inside his Coupe, all the while videotaping it for posterity. He shares his experience with us.
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Plastic Surgery For Pets 
Pets and their owners do tend to look alike after a while, but are some pet owners going to extremes to prove the point? Animal ...
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Pets Cause 3-Billion-Dollars Damage
A new study reveals that American pets have bitten, chewed, licked, drooled on, and otherwise damaged more than eight million devices, resulting in repair and replacement costs exceeding $3 billion. The most commonly damaged device is the smartphone. Sandy Robbins shares the study's amazing results.
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Poison Ivy 
Leaves of three, let it be. A good tip to avoid Poison Ivy, unless your dog g...
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Kenny Lee Lewis Guests
Guitarist for the Steve Miller Band, Kenny Lee Lewis, kicks off their Summer tour with a stop at Animal Radio. Kenny shares his Central California home with Sophie, a dog he fell in love with after he promised his daughter a pup if she got good grades.
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Preventing Cancer 
Dr. Gerald Post is back with basic things you can do to reduce the odds against your pet. If Cancer is detected and treated early, ...
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Be Fearful if Fido is Flying in Cargo
Bay Area NBC Investigative Journalist Elyce Kirchner reports on why the airlines are getting away with murder, literally. There is an incredibly high number of pets that don't come out alive after flying in the cargo compartment. We'll have the list of the top airlines and the worst.
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"Pet" Dreams 
Puppy lovers have 'fessed up, they have "pet dreams" when they leave their four-legged fr...
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Jo Anne Worley Guests
Not only is she an outstanding comedian, Jo Anne Worley (Laugh-In) spends much of her time caring for the animals. She's the sitting President of Actors and Others for Animals. This is her second time visiting the Animal Radio® Dream Team.
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The Truth About Vaccinations 
Dr. Debbie finally puts an end to the vaccination confusion. How often do your pets really need Distemper, FLV, and Rabies shots and b...
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NASCAR's Cory Joyce Returns
He's using his star power to create a better life for animals. Cory Joyce is working closely with the Humane Society of The United States as well as a local shelter in his North Carolina hometown.
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Naming Your Pet 
Vinnie Penn believes that naming your pet is the single most important thing you will do. He has tips for avoiding embarrassing naming mistakes. And please, don't name your Chihuahua "...
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April 30, 2025 80 mins
If Your Dog Is Fat - You Might Be Too
Obesity troublingly affects about three out of five pets. This week, we're conquering this problem with stories, tips, and tricks to ensure your pet's health and happiness. You'll hear about the kitty that ate McDonald's every day, an inventor who created a cat treadmill, and a 77-lb. Dachshund.
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Top Behavioral Problem 
Separation Anxiety not only tops the list of dog behavior problems,...
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A Dog and a Comic Walk Into A Bar
Comedian Brian Donnelly has taken on a new job- as a dog owner. His MSPCA rescue pet named BT will soon be showing off his acting chops on the comedian's new web series called "StepFriendz."
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Current Day Noah's Ark 
Rodolfo Almira and three friends have begun to build a replica of Noah's Ark. Apparently, Almira was inspired by the images of animals in need following Hurricane season. Follow...
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Once Upon A Flock
Do Chickens make good pets? Lauren Scheuer thinks so. She got several chickens with plans of eventually eating them....until she named them. Now they're her pets, and she shares her house with them and a dog.
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Man Retrieves Son's Finger From Dog's Stomach 
A Florida man gets criticized for his quick thinking after a caged dog bit his eleven-year-old's finger off. According to police, the boy stuck his left...
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It's Me Or The Dog
Dog Behaviorist Victoria Stilwell is back and debating the two schools of dog training. Do you really have to be mean to your pup to get him to do what you want? There's a change in the way we're getting our dogs to behave.
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Ferrets Passed Off As Toy Poodles 
Shoppers may not be getting what they bargained for. Vendors at a market are trying to pass off bulked-up ferrets as toy poodles. The move has repor...
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Cat Whisperer
Self-proclaimed Cat Whisperer Mieshelle Nagelschneider shares her secrets to training cats. Yes, training cats! Believe it or not, Mieshelle says you can get a cat to do what you want.
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Cancer Odds 
Did you know some breeds of dogs are predisposed to getting cancer? Dr. Gerald Post, founder of the Veterinary Cancer Center, is back on the air with a list of breeds with a better chance of getting certain cancers...
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March 26, 2025 79 mins
Freeze Dried Pets
Don't want to honor your dearly departed pet by burying him in the backyard or putting her into an urn? How about freeze-drying your furry friend in their favorite position? That's the job of Anthony Eddy. He'll tell us how he got into the business of preserving pets.
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Training iPad App 
Yes, there's an App for that! Train your dog to stop barking using Phillip Angert's new iPad application. When your dog ...
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March 19, 2025 79 mins
The Very Entertaining Subject of Tick Removal
It may not be the topic around the water-cooler, but tick removal can be a very important subject when your own pet gets one. Simply yanking them out could leave saliva with Lyme disease in your furry friend. Dogfather Joey Villani says put that cigarette down and listen to his tip.
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More Wag, Less Bark 
If your pup barks at everything from the mailman to a butterfly, then liste...
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Foul Play At Westminster
There are allegations that a dog was poisoned at the world's most famous dog show. PETA is even being questioned, as they have pronounced their hatred for breed shows like Westminster. We'll find out what's going on behind the scenes.
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Animalwise 
Just how smart is your dog or cat? It turns out that scientific research says we've been underestimating the intelligence of a lot of animals. Take the ea...
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Bullet-Proof Vests For Dogs
As our canine friends have become integral members of many police forces, it is becoming more apparent for the need to suit them properly for the dangerous job. That's where Sandy Marcal comes in. She's raising funds to help afford the $1000 a-piece vests that protect our working dogs.
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Pet Food Stamps 
In these rough economic times, many pet owners are forced to abandon their beloved pets due to...
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