Top 10 Safest Pet-Friendly Vehicles for 2010
Topping the list for the first time, two American cars pick up Animal Radio's highest accolades. We even had to get the president of Dodge-Chrysler on the phone to thank him. Ralph Gilles is the carmaker's top-dog and he takes time out for Animal Radio® listeners.
Canine Influenza Outbreak
The five year old strain of Canine Influenza (H3N8) is back with a vengeance. A major outbreak in NYC and several major metro areas has veterinarians on-alert. 30 pets have died so far from this preventable, yet deadly strain. Nearly 100% of dogs exposed to H3N8 will become infected. Dr. Paul Schwartz reports for Animal Radio®
Doggy Chastity Belt
"Stop it, Block it, Lock it" is the tag line for Dexter Blanch's new invention, the Pet Anti Breeding System (PABS). It's a Fredericks of Hollywood-looking chastity belt for Fido. Dexter says "This way she can urinate and defecate, but can't let them penetrate to copulate and overpopulate."
Debarking Victory
The Massachusetts House voted to approve a ban on the surgical debarking of dogs or cats. The surgery which removes the vocal cords of animals is used as a last effort for chronic barkers and often times is unsuccessful in squelching the noise.