| _______________ | 1 |  | The Perils of Parvo | | Discovered in 1978, canine parvovirus is a potentially fatal disease that is one of the most threatening viruses for dogs, especially puppies. Dr. Sandy Willis, a small animal internist at Phoenix Central Laboratory in Everett, Wash., discusses the risks of canine parvovirus, how it is spread, and how it can be avoided. | | Mon, 23 August 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 2 | | Salmonella and Pet Food | | A recent report in the journal Pediatrics for the first time linked dry dog and cat food products and treats to cases of human Salmonella infection. Many pet food products have been recalled this year because testing has identified Salmonella contamination. But what does all this mean for pet owners? In this podcast, Dr. Ron DeHaven, CEO of the AVMA, talks about Salmonella and the safety of pet food. | | Mon, 16 August 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 3 | | Canine to Five | | Eight hours a day, five days a week, 52 weeks a year. The 9-5 business day is nothing new to American families, but what do our furry friends think of that schedule? Now more than ever, people are taking into consideration the effects of the long work day on the family pet. Doggy daycare centers are popping up all over the country, but is there another option? Some businesses are switching from blue collar to "leash and collar" and allowing their employees to bring their pets with them to work. In this podcast, Joan Carrese Sineni, executive vice president of Z Communications, or Zcomm, in Bethesda, Md., discusses pet-friendly businesses. | | Mon, 2 August 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 4 | | Canine Cataracts | | Cataracts are an eye problem that most people are familiar with but don't really understand. We all know about the cloudiness that creeps into the eyes of our aging dogs, but feel helpless to prevent it. Some dogs may even develop cataracts while they're still fairly young. But are cataracts simply a sign of aging, or are they symptomatic of an underlying problem? In this podcast, Dr. Bill Miller, board certified veterinary ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, discusses canine cataracts. | | Mon, 26 July 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 5 | | Heartworm Disease in Pets | | Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect dogs and cats of any age or breed in every region of the United States. Fortunately, heartworm disease is also nearly 100 percent preventable. In this podcast, Dr. Sheldon Rubin, past president of the American Heartworm Society, talks about how our pets get heartworms, how they can be treated, and how heartworms can be avoided altogether. | | Mon, 12 July 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 6 | | Don't Give Your Dog a Bone | | It's an image we're all familiar with: A dog chomping contentedly on a clean, white bone. But in April 2010, the FDA issued a firm warning to dog owners: Bones are unsafe for your dog. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Kornegay, president-elect of the AVMA, talks about why it's a bad idea to give your dog a bone. | | Tue, 6 July 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 7 | | Selecting a Pet Guinea Pig | | Guinea pigs had a big year in 2009, when they were featured as action heroes in Disney's animated movie G-Force. But will these movie stars make good pets for you and your family? In this podcast, Dr. Adolf Maas, owner of the Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital in Bothell, Wash., talks about guinea pigs as pets. | | Mon, 28 June 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 8 | | Scratch and Sniffle | | According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America nearly 50 million people suffer from allergies. But it's not just humans who have food and seasonal allergies. Our four-footed friends fall victim to allergies more commonly than many people realize. In this podcast, Dr. Karen Kuhl, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist at the Midwest Veterinary Dermatology Center in Buffalo Grove, Ill., talks about allergies in pets. | | Mon, 21 June 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 9 | | On the Road, With Pets | | As any experienced traveler will tell you, traveling by car takes a lot more than a full tank of gas and a good GPS. It requires careful planning, especially when traveling with a pet. In this podcast, Dr. Greg Hammer, a small animal veterinarian in Dover, Del., and past president of the AVMA, offers tips on road tripping with your pets. | | Mon, 14 June 2010, 10:00 | |
| _______________ | 10 | | Internal Parasites in Horses | | Internal parasites are a constant threat to horses and can cause all sorts of respiratory, digestive, and performance problems. But the good news is that they can be effectively treated. By teaming up with a veterinarian, owners can reduce their horse's risk by following regular preventive measures. In this podcast, Dr. Emily Robinson, an equine veterinarian from the Surgi-Care Center for Horses in Brandon, Fla., talks about internal parasites in horses. | | Mon, 7 June 2010, 10:00 | |
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