Shell Games. Rogues, Smugglers, and the Hunt for Nature's Bounty
Detective Ed Volz spent his life chasing elk-antler thieves, bobcat smugglers, and eagle talon poachers. Now he was determined to find the kingpin of the geoduck underworld. Journalist Craig Welch's covers this beat and shares his encounters with the seedy and shady world of 'fish-criminals.'
Winning The Battle Against Motion Sickness
Even Fido can suffer from motion sickness in the car or truck. Dr. Debbie hears this complaint frequently and has developed a sure-fire cure. For some dogs, it's just a matter of where and how they're restrained. More serious cases may require medicine.
Using Pet Hair To Clean Up The Gulf Oil Spill
Pet hair is helping sop up the oil spill in the Gulf. Bay area organization Matter of Trust uses the pet hair to make mats and booms that contain the oil spill. Close to 1,000 Petco stores have begun donating fur to the cause rather than discarding it. The company hopes to ship a ton of fur each day to the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. A UCLA professor of environmental health science said "it's cost effective and it works well."
Summer Allergies Take Toll On Cats and Dogs
Whether it's inflamed red spots or incessant scratching, allergies can be caused by parasites, food or plants. Your doctor may suggest a steroid to calm the symptoms, but it is important to get to the root cause. A simple change of diet can work wonders for many pets.