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September 28 happened to be World Rabies Day, an opportunity to remember a disease that most of us rarely think about anymore. And perhaps that is the problem: Rabies is rare in the United States, but it certainly has not disappeared. Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the nervous system and is nearly 100-… The post Rabies Hasn’t Gone Away: Why Your Pet Still Needs a Rabies Vaccine appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Particularly in northern climates, this is the time of year when people often get freaked out about coyotes. But are they really worth being freakout out about? Coyote pups born in spring and are at this time of year becoming more independent and at about this time of year dispersing to find territories of their… The post Freaked Out About Coyotes? No Need: Tips to Protect Pets appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE for my WGN Radio Steve Dale’s Pet World conversations with Andrea Dorn, president of the Cat Writer’s Association and the great JoAnne Worley, best known for Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In who discusses her longtime leadership role as president of Actors and Others for Animals. Cat Writer’s Association Dorn explains what the Cat Writer’s Association is. Cat authors,… The post Andrea Dorn of Cat Writer’s Association and JoAnne Worley of Actors and Others for Animals on WGN Radio appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The latest viral trend are dogs and cats watching the South Korean animated Sealook show on Netflix starring sea lions. The thought (which is partially accurate), that dogs/cats can actually see these vibrant colors, which are exciting to them. Even more enticing are the movements. No matter what the attraction happens to be, Sealook is… The post Dogs and Cats Mesmerized Watching Animated Sealook on Netflix appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Former trapeze artists Shana Carroll on her awe inspiring and sometimes breathtaking , The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying on my Back at the Goodman Theatre. Listen HERE to Booth 46 from Good Plate Hospitality’s Petterino’s restaurant. The show is really about Carroll’s person story, a theatrical memoir of acrobatic story telling. Why Carroll… The post Booth 46: A Novel Show, Creator of the Attic at the Goodman Theatre appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
From initially called the Winn Feline Foundation, through today as the EveryCat Health Foundation (just a rebranding and name change is all) funding millions in grants to study cat health since 1968. And the results are astounding. Nearly all we know about cat health was once funded by this non-profit that supports dollars for cat… The post EveryCat Health Foundation: News About FIP and Heart Disease in Cats appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
If you hear an indri singing in the forests of Madagascar, you might wonder whether you’ve stumbled into an opera house. The indri (Indri indri) is a large, black-and-white lemur found only in the rainforests of Madagascar. It is the largest living lemur. The indri is known for its remarkably loud, complex songs, which can… The post What Indri Lemurs, Dogs and Mariah Carey Have in Common appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
September is National Honey Month, a time to celebrate honeybees, one of nature’s sweetest gifts. Behind every jar of honey or countless flowers requiring pollination is a remarkable insect facing an increasingly complicated set of challenges. Honeybees are dealing with climate change, an introduced predator, parasites, viruses, pesticides, habitat loss, nutritional stress and the demands… The post Honey Bees Are in Trouble: Why We Need Them More Than Ever appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Pets are members of our families; they are our fur babies or fur grandbabies. For some pet owners, the question “Who will take care of my pet?” may be more than a worry when they become sick. It could actually influence whether they seek medical care. A new perspective published in August in the New… The post Could Your Pet Keep You From Getting Medical Care? The Human-Animal Bond Matters appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Whether it is for Don’t Cry Out Loud, Come in From the Rain, or the Through the Eyes of Love/Theme from Ice Castles (which was played at our wedding and thousands more.) Melissa Manchester has had many hits, earning her two Oscar nominations and a Grammy Award. Listen HERE to my conversation with this legendary artist on Steve… The post My Conversation with Melissa Manchester, from Dueting with Parton and Loggins to Her Latest Song appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Janis Bradley helped pioneer research showing that a dog’s presumed breed is not a predictor of aggression. Her classic book, Dogs Bite: But Balloons and Slippers Are More Dangerous helped to lead the charge to fight breed bans. Bradley talks HERE on WGN radio about her latest book, Look Closer: Rethinking Dog Warning Signals. Bradley says,… The post Look Closer: It’s Not Really Dog Aggression Says Janis Bradley on WGN Radio appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Who could have imagined that a new wild cat species would be discovered in 2026? This previously unrecognized species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, making Leopardus tilcayo, commonly called the tilcayo cat, the first living wild cat species formally described by science in more than a century. According to the… The post Frist Wild Cat Species Discovered in Over 100 Years appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It turns out that your dog’s heart beats with yours – quite literally. Researchers are finding evidence that dogs and their people can become physiologically connected, including through changes in the way their hearts’ function. A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports examined 29 dogs and their owners, measuring both their heart-rate variability (HRV) and… The post Does Your Dog’s Heart Beat With Yours appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Second installment of this Catcast with Deborah Cribbs of Give Them Ten about spay neuter and the science and where that’s headed, specifically for cats. She talks about what the Cincinnati Zoo is doing to support endangered cats. They happen to have a domestic cat colony at the Lindner Center for Conservation and Research of… The post Give Them Ten: Non-Surgical Spay/Neuter appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Chronic kidney disease is one of those diagnoses that sounds frightening to cat parents and for good reason. However, a new set of international guidelines offers an important message: kidney disease does not automatically mean that a cat is nearing the end of life. The new 2026 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management… The post New Feline Kidney Disease Guidelines: What Cat Parents Need to Know appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Scruffing is an easy way to control your cat – but it’s generally an awful idea which I explain with John Landecker HERE on WGN Radio. Guidelines, also published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery recommend minimizing restraint and state that scruffing is not recommended. I an emergency, sure, you do what you need to.… The post Stop Scruffing Your Cat; Cat Health Advances; Chicago Dog Cruise for Animal Control and More with John Landecker appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
A reader recently wrote me, “When my cat misbehaves, I just scruff him. He knows who’s boss.” No. He does not! Scruffing a cat — grabbing the loose skin at the back of the neck and then lifting the cat — is never an appropriate way to discipline a cat, and it should not be… The post Stop Scruffing Cats! appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Pet World WGN Radio to Susan Hartzler, author of Teaming Up with Therapy Dogs: Skills to Build Healing Partnerships. We talk about the wide variety of work which therapy dogs are employed and how and why her book isn’t only ab out therapy dogs but also about the handlers. Both are… The post Teaming Up with Therapy Dogs: Susan Hartzler on WGN Radio appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Jill Wine-Banks is often dubbed “the Watergate Girl” for her work on a trial which 250 million Americans weren’t even born. So, why remember Watergate, and the associated trials and resignation of an American President? It’s more than all that, it’s also one trial lawyer, Jill Wine-Banks, rising to help to lead the trial, which… The post Booth 46: Jill Wine-Banks Watergate Girl appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
I launch a podcast series here with Deborah Cribbs, founder of Give Them Ten, as she points out that cats can have nine lives but even better a tenth. Give Them Ten’s mission to support call health and welfare, and it all begins with spay/neuter. And the end result is preventing euthanasia in shelters due… The post Lauching a New Petcast: Give Them Ten appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
One of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my professional life was to establish the Ricky Fund in 2002 with the Winn Feline Foundation (now called the EveryCat Health Foundation), then about a year later to join their Board of Directors which I have served ever since. The Ricky Fund was named for our… The post How EveryCat Is Changing Feline Medicine: HCM, FIP and More in a Free Webinar appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The Trump administration has put federal protections for America’s wolves back on the chopping block—and the consequences could extend far beyond the wolves themselves. On September 4, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of the Interior to determine within 90 days whether the gray wolf and the especially rare Mexican… The post Trump Administration Targets Wolf Protections; Environmental Consequences Will Be Far-Reaching appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Charlie Propsom is the founder of Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control (FCACC). HERE on Steve Dale’s Other World listen as Propsom explains what this non-profit does to support the City’s municipal facility, and why that is so important for homeless animals. FCACC has over the years provided equipment otherwise not budgeted for (such… The post Chicago River Canine Cruise, Raising Money for Homeless Dogs and Cats appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It’s been 25 years since September 11, and there were so many heroes who responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, including New York City and Washington, D.C. first responders, and those who swarmed to the Big Apple and the nation’s capital from other cities just to help out. Among… The post 25 Years Later: The Hero Search and Rescue Dogs of September 11 appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Celebrating Labor Day, I suggest we also celebrate dogs and even cats who work with us and for us, often to accomplish what we cannot. Here are ten examples and perhaps for some of these you’ll say, “I didn’t know that.” 1) Before her death to ovarian cancer, journalist and pet book author Darlene Arden set up… The post Labor Day: Celebrating Working Dogs and Cats at Work appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to a conversation about a unique non-profit on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN radio to Mark Buchanon launched Grover & Pals, an ambitious non-profit organization to save dogs and cats in various developing and under-resourced countries where animal welfare resources are scarce. Many, if not most cats and dogs in these places eek out an existence… The post Saving Dogs & Cats Overseas; Celebrating Working Animals on WGN Radio appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Knowing that the avian influenza or the H5N1 bird flu has begun to circulate in Australia, the government there is being proactive, and currently vaccinating endangered wild little or blue fairy penguins against bird flu on Phillips Island and elsewhere. What’s more, each penguin must receive two doses about three weeks apart. This is being… The post Australia’s Penguin Vaccination Program appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has long been one of the most frightening diagnoses in cats, particularly in shelters and other environments where many cats live together. But new research involving 767 adopted shelter cats offers reassuring news: Testing positive for feline coronavirus (FCoV) when a cat enters a shelter did not appear to increase the… The post FIP and Shelter Cats: A Positive Coronavirus Test May Not Mean What You Think appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
When a dog enters an animal shelter, staff need to know how that dog is coping with living in the often stressful shelter environment. Over the decades, there have been various ways to assess shelter dogs; a new study suggests there may be a more efficient way to evaluate how dogs are coping. Published July… The post Shelter Dogs: New Tool Looks Beyond Behavior to See How Dogs Are Coping appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Hemangiosarcoma is one of the most devastating cancers in dogs. It is an aggressive cancer of cells associated with blood vessels and most often develops in organs such as the spleen, heart or liver. Because these tumors are highly vascular, they can bleed internally, often without warning. A dog may appear completely healthy until a… The post Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: New Research Offers Hope for Early Detection and Treatment appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
If there is one thing we know about kidney disease in cats, it is that we need to know much more. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is extraordinarily common, particularly in older cats. Roughly, at least, 30 to 50 percent of cats over age 10 may be affected, according to estimates cited by NC State College… The post Cures for Cats: New Research Offers Hope for Cats With Kidney Diseas appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Dr. Valerie Fadok, a legendary board-certified veterinary dermatologist clears up common myths about allergies in cats and dogs HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio. Are allergies in pets more frequent and also sometimes severe in pets as it is in people? Dr. Fadok says food allergies are, in general, often over-diagnosed. And she… The post Legendary Dermatologist Explains Pet Allergies, Common Myths About Itchy Dogs and Cats appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Raise money for Chicago Animal Care & Control by enjoying a dog-friendly scenic River Tour on September 23 on Chicago’s First Lady. Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson providing a welcome influx of dollars going to Chicago’s municipal shelter, Chicago Animal Care & Control, compared to other cities per capita the agency remains underfunded. Years ago Charlie Propsom… The post Dog-Friendly Cruise Benefits Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Stop the presses: Not only is this baby extremely adorable, but he is extremely rare. This Wisconsin kitty name Erebus, is officially a Guinness World Record holder for the most toes on a cat. He has 29, to be exact. The previous record was held by a 28-toed cat named Jake. This gorgeous 5-month-old Maine… The post Guinness Record Holding Cat for Most Toes appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It’s one year since Good Plate Hospitality and Petterino’s Restaurant launched Booth 46 podcasts.. The podcast is all about celebrating Chicago today and possibilities for tomorrow, so it’s seemed that Kenya Meritt, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is the perfect guest. Listen HERE to our conversation. Of course, there’s… The post Booth 46: Chicago Commissioner of Cultural Affairs appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
If you happen to be in need of a national anthem, I know just the guy. Listen HERE to my conversation with Wayne Messmer on Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN Radio, who performs the national anthem at the drop of a hat. And does it well, as he done for decades for nearly all of… The post Legendary Wayne Messmer appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
If you’re sneezing more, rubbing your eyes, reaching for tissues or wondering why your allergies suddenly seem worse, there’s a good reason: late summer is prime allergy season. Ragweed is a big culprit. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology notes that ragweed season typically begins in July or August and hits it’s prime… The post Seasonal Allergies and Cats: How Purina Pro Plan LiveClear May Help appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Dr. Jane Goodall once told me, “Dogs are very special.” Dogs – even more than humans – are the species she most admired. On National Dog Day – or in some places, International Dog Day, which may be even better – August 26 gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate the remarkable relationship we have… The post National Dog Day: Why Dog Are Truly Our Best Friends appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Dolly Parton’s life of generosity and giving extended to animals, too. For Dolly, who died August 25 at age 80, the connection goes back to the very beginning of her remarkable career. Her first single was Puppy Love, released in 1959 when she was just 13 years old. Parton wrote the song with her uncle… The post Dolly Parton’s Love of Animals: From ‘Puppy Love’ to Doggy Parton appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Motion is lotion – as the expression goes, and it turns out that may go for both people and dogs. A new study of 858 senior dogs suggests that dogs with a lifetime history of sports and those who regularly participated in activities with their owners had fewer signs of canine cognitive decline. The study,… The post Can Exercise and Play Help Prevent Dementia in Dogs? New Study Offers Clues appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It’s the celebrity effect. When celebrities get pets, it seems people quickly become copycats — even if it’s not a cat. However, that’s not always the best idea. For example, each time a major release of 101 Dalmatians happened, breeders — good ones and not-so-good ones — stepped up production to respond to increased demand.… The post Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Pet Choices, Like a Samoyed, Might Not be Your Best Choice appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Inez Rose, membership chairperson for Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy on Steve Dale’s Pet Word, WGN Radio. Rainbow is nationally recognized with about 200 programs, serving hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, libraries, senior living communities and other facilities in three counties, Lake, DuPage and Cook. And they want you and your dog! She explains why not… The post Hear About How Therapy Dogs Are Changing Lives: Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Seeks New Teams appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The Trump administration is taking an increasingly aggressive approach to America’s public lands and the wildlife who reside there and now targeting America’s iconic wild mustangs. America’s wild horses are protected under the federal Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. Yet, those protections mean little to this administration that has allegedly found a workaround. Horses… The post Trump Administration Ignores Protections for Wild Horses Who May Be Slaughtered appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The most common concern – at least from the emails and comments I receive – regarding veterinary medicine is the cost of care. A 2026 Lovet survey of 2,000 U.S. dog and cat owners found that 91 percent would be willing to take on debt to save their pet’s life. Yet 46 percent said rising… The post The Rising Cost of Veterinary Care: Why Pet Care Is Becoming Unaffordable for Many appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Would you go into debt if it meant treating or even saving your pet’s life? New research suggests that, for millions of pet owners, love alone doesn’t guarantee that a pet will receive the veterinary the pet needs. A 2026 Lovet survey of 2,000 U.S. dog and cat owners found that 91 percent would be… The post New Surveys: Many Pet Parents Would Go Into Debt to Treat but Many Also Can’t Afford to See the Veterinarian or Follow Advice appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
All you have to do is get up in the morning and turn on the TV news, and it’s possible your blood pressure will soar. There’s little doubt that Americans need—and want—a stressbuster these days. According to a study published in the journal Animals, dogs and cats may help protect us from some of the… The post Can Dogs and Cats Reduce Stress? Study Finds Pets May Be “Stress Buffers” appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio as I talk with the new American Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Jennifer Quammen. Why did she want to become the President, and what will be her primary mission? A former veterinary technician, Dr. Quammen also discusses how credentialed vet techs can be utilized more effectively and whether veterinary medicine… The post AVMA President on Affordability of Vet Care, Veterinary Professional Associates and More appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Could a blood test one day determine approximately how long your dog will live? And could the same science eventually help determine how long we might live? Scientists are getting closer to answering those questions. New research from the Dog Aging Project has identified biological signals in dogs’ blood associated with longevity. The findings may… The post New Study Finds Blood Markers Linked to Dog Aging, and Human Aging appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
This may be a first. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit seeking to stop Darwin’s Natural Pet Products from manufacturing and distributing pet food, alleging years of pathogen contamination, unsanitary conditions and failures to comply with federal food-safety requirements. The complaint, filed August 7 in U.S. District Court for the Western… The post DOJ Sues Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, Seeks to Halt Raw Pet Food Production appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to the only Chicago podcast recorded live from a restaurant, Good Plate Hospitality Group’s Booth 46, from the iconic Petterino’s. So you think – architecture – that’s boring – absolutely not when you hear Ward Miller, Richard H. Drihaus Executive Director of Preservation Chicago and Warren Strovel who is Friedman Properties, Executive Vice President… The post Booth 46: Chicago’s Architecture and Preserving Buildings appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Affordable veterinary care is becoming harder to find across the United States, and one of the most important parts of that safety net—low-cost, high-volume spay and neuter—is under particular pressure across the country. SOS of Ohio’s East Livingston Spay & Neuter Clinic announced that it is closing after more than two decades. The nonprofit has… The post Affordable Spay/Neuter Harder to Find appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Before petting an unfamiliar dog, we are taught to ask, “Can I pet your dog?” That’s excellent advice but we forgot something, and that is to ask the dog. Dogs are ALWAYS communicating with us, yet we often don’t pick up on their cues when they are preferring not to interact with us. Sometimes we… The post Ask the Dog: How Understanding Dog Body Language Can Help Prevent Dog Bites appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Reverend Dr. Willie Wilson actually made the announcement for his fourth time run for Chicago Mayor HERE on Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN Radio. Why is he running fourth time? Can he really expect this time to be different? I had no idea that – at least according to Wilson – Abraham Lincoln ran for… The post Willie Wilson Runs for Chicago Mayor, Again appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Some people think dogs or cats with thunderstorm anxiety will figure out over time that the storm won’t do them any harm. In fact, without intervention that fear typically worsens. For so many fears and anxieties, such as fireworks, behavior modification may be quite effective by gradually exposing a pet to louder and louder firework… The post Ways to Help Dogs and Cats with Thunderstorm Anxiety appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Monroe Jones is a Grammy Award winning producer, a four time Dove nominee for producer of the Year who has worked with Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, U2, Billy Preston, Sir Cliff Richard, and so many others. He’s now a kind of Paul Harvey of the biz offering The Rest of the Story on… The post Monroe Jones: The Rest of the Story appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Here’s a sweet story – how an adopted duck helped a dog. In fact, some might say this Golden Retriever has a therapy duck. And the duck’s flock includes a furry member. The post Dogs Can Have A Therapy Animal Too appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dales Pet World, WGN Radio as Michael Schneider combined his love of dogs and passion for flying to create the nonprofit Pilots to the Rescue just over 10 years ago. Since then, volunteer pilots have helped save over 7,000 animals by transporting them across the country. The organization’s missions extends beyond cats… The post Pilots to the Rescue; PAWS Chicago Rescue Ranch and Support of Animal Control appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
August 8 being International Cat Day – is an appropriate time to describe what cats are telling us. While some individuals are absolutely more talkative than others, cats actually have a wider and more elaborate repertoire of vocal communication compared to dogs. The common claim is that cats can have up to 100 different vocalizations,… The post Do Cats Actually Have More to Say Compared to Dogs? appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Recent comments by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have revived the long-debunked claim that Lyme disease may have originated at the former Plum Island Animal Disease Center off the coast of Long Island. Sadly, there are people who believe Kennedy. Not so fake news: Lyme didn’t even first begin in the… The post Truth About Lyme Disease: Why Dogs Are the First Warning; the Lab Theory Is Rubbish appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Dr. Jeff Gognet wrote, “We have dog bite prevention programs in play. But bites are rising.” In this FREE webinar, I discuss why it appears that bites are up and most importantly what we can do to matter – which begins with reading the dog, asking the dog and understand the answers which dogs give… The post Free Webinar: Ask the Dog appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Cats haven’t changed all that much over thousands of years. We have. International Cat Day, celebrated each year on August 8, a reminder that while cats may still behave like the tiny predators they have always been, our understanding of their health, behavior, and emotional lives has undergone a remarkable transformation. Not long ago, cats… The post Celebrating Cats: International Cat Day appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE as I pop into the John Landecker Show on WGN Radio. It turns out that dog bites have never been so high. There are many repercussions of this – everything from increased homeowner’s insurance for everyone (even people without dogs) to more fear of dogs in children, according to the American Psychological Association.… The post Ask the Dog, Dog Bite Prevention Event and More with John Landecker WGN Radio appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
From the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine,recall of Adequan which is used to treat joint disease and arthritis in dogs and horses. Its active ingredient is polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG), which helps protect joint cartilage. At least so far no adverse event has been reported. Shirley, NY, American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting… The post Adequan Canine and Equine Arthritis Injections Recall Nationwide After Glass Fibers Found appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It’s all in the gut for humans, and dogs and cats. I recently wrote about new research investigating the gut-kidney axis in cats. There is also a gut-brain axis in cats, which is a bit more understood. This is a two-way communication network linking the digestive tract and the brain. Scientists have learned that the… The post Purina’s Newest Research on the Gut-Brain Connection to Calm Cats appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
On July 27, a squirrel disrupted a Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles game by darting across the field and evading capture multiple times The whole event prompted Tigers play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti to joke about the game, “We’re six innings deep, it’s 8-5, this game has been a zoo.” The Tigers mascot Paws even created… The post Squirrel Crashes Major League Baseball Game appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN Radio as U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (5th Congressional District, IL) offers updates on Ukraine and Iran. Quigley recently announced he’s running to be Chicago Mayor. Why? Perhaps housing will be the most significant issue – more affordable housing and more choices. Other candidates agree but how does… The post U.S. Representative Mike Quigley Running for Chicago Mayor appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio as Louise Basgall, Buddy Foundation’s community events planner discusses the organization’s work and upcoming events. Everyone at the Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights is a volunteer—there is no paid staff. That means donations go directly toward caring for the homeless pets they serve for 31 years taking care… The post Steve Dale’s Pet World: Buddy Foundation And Why Dog Bites are on the Rise; Anti-Cruelty Updates and Dog Pawty at Petterino’s appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to the opening party of The Goodman Theatre’s premiere of the madcap comedy Iceboy, actors Cedric Yarbrough and Melanie Brezill join in the Petterino’s podcast Booth 46 live from the show’s opening night party. Talk about mayhem. You may know Yarbrough, not only might his face (from various TV shows and movies) be familiar, but you certainly… The post Booth 46: Cedric Yarbrough and Melanie Brazill of Iceboy at the Goodman appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
On June 29, 2026, Smokey, one of the first cats ever cured of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), was humanely euthanized after battling cancer. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary life that helped transform one of feline medicine’s most feared diseases into one that is now treatable. Peter Cohen had transformed his California home… The post Smokey, One of the First Cats Cured of FIP, Dies appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
For years, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) was considered a death sentence. Today, thanks to antiviral drugs such as GS-441524, remdesivir, and related medications most cats diagnosed early are likely to recover. But veterinarians have still struggled to answer one difficult question from worried cat owners: Which cats are most at risk, even with treatment? Writing… The post Simple Blood Test May Predict FIP Survival appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Vice President JD Vance understood the emotional power of America’s bond with companion animals—and used it intentionally to amplify a false narrative. As the Trump administration moves ahead with ending legal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Haitians and reportedly prepares expanded immigration enforcement against many of them, it’s worth recalling one of… The post JD Vance’s False Claim About Haitians Eating Dogs and Cats Is Back appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Can a pet make us happier? Increasingly, science says yes. As Susan Hartzler writes in her latest book, Teaming Up with Therapy Dogs: Skills to Build Healing Partnerships, multiple published studies from around the world demonstrate that therapy animals help people in remarkable ways. They can have a profound impact on individuals facing illness, trauma,… The post Teaming Up With Therapy Dogs: New Science Explains Why They Change Lives appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN radio to cat behavior and retention specialist Rachel Geller, author of All Cats All the Time: More of What I Know About Cats, joins us to discuss some of the most common challenges facing cat owners today with easy to implement and easy to understand solutions. Geller explains… The post All Cats All the Time: Rachel Geller on WGN Radio appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It sounds like the plot of a science fiction movie: A cancer that spreads from one animal to another. But that’s exactly what researchers at the University of Vermont have discovered in Brown Bullhead Catfish living in Lake Memphremagog, which straddles the Vermont-Quebec border. The finding, published in Nature, marks the first known transmissible cancer… The post Contagious Cancer Discovered in Catfish; Can It Spread to Humans? appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It’s An Evening with Groucho, and the one and only Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx will be at the Onesti’s Club Arcada Speakeasy and Restaurant, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, August 19 through 22. And August 19 happens to be the date that Groucho passed away (in 1977). Listen HERE from Steve Dale’s Other… The post Frank Ferrante as the One and Only Groucho appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
New research published in the Journal of Urban Ecology suggests that even leashed dogs can leave a lasting biological impact on wild animals. A remarkable 12-year study by researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and the University of California, Davis found that dogs trigger chronic stress in California ground squirrels, even in parks where… The post Study Finds Even Leashed Dogs Can Stress Wildlife appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
A newly published study in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that scent work—or nose work—may offer dogs unique benefits that go beyond traditional obedience training. The findings won’t replace the value of teaching basic manners, but they do reinforce the notion that allowing dogs to use their remarkable sense of smell is good… The post Why Every Dog Needs Nose Work: New Study Reveals Surprising Benefits appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is no longer a fatal cat disease. How did we get here? And news about FIP? And there is news, all explained by listening HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN radio with Dr. Brian Holub former chief medical officer at VetCor and former Chief Science Officer at EveryCat Health Foundation.… The post Update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Researchers now believe the key to detecting Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) sooner may actually be found somewhere unexpected—in the cat’s feces, according to a new study published in the scientific pre-print BioRxiv, “Fecal untargeted metabolomic and short-chain fatty acid analyses in cats with chronic kidney disease.” At the recent American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine… The post The Secret May Lie in What You Scoop appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
A little lack dog that vanished on the Fourth of July was reunited with her family after an astonishing rescue nearly two weeks later—found swimming alone in the chilly waters of San Francisco Bay with sea gulls circling overhead like vultures. The dog’s owner had searched tirelessly since she disappeared. Like so many families with… The post Lost Dog Saved: Miracle Recovery appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
For Petterino’s Booth 46 Podcast – Listen here as actor Nick (Parks and Recreation) Offerman talks about his partner on stage and in life of 26 years, Megan Mullally, together in The Goodman Theatre premiere of Iceboy playing through August 16. Iceboy is like nothing you have ever seen – a true old-school madcap comedy – maybe could never… The post Booth 46: Nick Offerman on Iceboy to His Marriage to Fixing Things appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
As smoke from massive Canadian wildfires continues drifting across large portions of the United States, many pet owners are asking the same question: “If the air isn’t safe for me, is it safe for my dog or cat?” The short answer is “no.” Veterinarians and the United States Environmental Protection Agency say pets can suffer… The post Wildfire Smoke May be More Dangerous to Pets Than to People appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Dog owners whose pets are diagnosed with lymphoma now have an important new treatment option. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the first FDA-approved oral medication that can be given at home to treat canine lymphoma. Lymphoma is among the most common cancers in dogs, accounting… The post New Approved Pill to Treat Canine Lymphoma appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Feline diabetes management is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Advances in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), newly released feline-specific diabetes guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and ongoing research supported by the EveryCat Health Foundation are changing how veterinarians diagnose and treat diabetic cats. The result is better disease management and, for many cats diagnosed… The post New Hope for Cats with Diabetes appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Who knew that when Abba sang Thank You for the Music they might have been singing about dogs and cats. Anyone who has walked through an animal shelter knows the sounds. Dogs barking relentlessly, metal kennel doors clanging, people coming and going. For homeless animals, it’s far more than just noise—it’s a constant source of… The post Dogs and Cats Saying: Thank You for the Music appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
For decades, dogs have often dominated pet conversation. But if you want to know where the biggest growth is occurring in the pet world today, look no further than cats demonstrating every cat now has its day. According to a recent analysis in Petfood Industry, citing new data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA)… The post The Cat Era Has Arrived appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Animal lover Drew Barrymore’s rescued dog Douglas is her Chief Snuggle Officer – she says you may have one of those too. If you believe puppy or kitten has what it takes to become Purina’s next Chief Snuggle Officer,. Apply here by July 17. The post Your Pet Can Apply for Purina’s Chief Snuggle Officer appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Anne and Mark Burnell are among my favorites to have on the radio, and most talented. These jazz and cabaret performers appear around the world, but their base is Chicago. Sometimes they perform covers of songs made famous by others, and sometimes they sing their own music. One example of the latter… The post Their Day for You at the Epiphany Center for the Arts appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Dr. Nancy Kay, author of A Dog Named 647 here on Steve Dales Pet World, WGN radio for middle-grade readers about – of all things – puppy mills. Listen HERE as she explains how she’s grown weary of people saying they will do something about puppy mills but they still exist. “I thought I’d take this… The post Closing the Loophole on Puppy Mill Sales and Eduicating Kids on Where to Never Get Dogs appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Despite years of public education, too many people still don’t realize or don’t care that a parked car can become a deadly oven in just minutes, even if it’s only 75 or 80 degrees outside, and even more so if humidity levels are over 50 percent. That’s because a vehicle acts like a greenhouse. Sunlight… The post Dogs Die in Hot Cars Every Summer: It Doesn’t Have to Happen appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
I received hundreds of comments on a story I authored, Is Wall Street Taking Over Veterinary Medicine? Several commented along these lines – “If people can’t afford to have a pet or multiple pets – they definitely should not have them.” Pet parents everywhere confirm what’s happened regarding the increasing costs of veterinary care going… The post Are We Pricing Pet Care Out of Reach for Millions of Families? appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The U.S. isn’t just facing a housing crisis. It’s also facing a pet housing crisis. At a time when more Americans than ever share their homes with pets, finding housing that welcomes them has become increasingly difficult. There’s a trend that landlords and HOAs (homeowners’ associations) only allow pets with an additional fee if they… The post When Pets Aren’t Welcome: The Hidden Housing Crisis Facing Millions of Americans appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The most catastrophic two words any veterinary professional hears is economic euthanasia. It’s clear that economic euthanasia and pet relinquishment to animal shelters for financial reasons are increasing, at least in part because of the escalating costs of veterinary care. So, why have costs of veterinary medicine gone through the roof, exceeding inflation by roughly… The post Is Wall Street Taking Over Veterinary Medicine? appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Don’t take your dog to the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. Green algae in the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has recently made headlines after President Trump claimed the algae was “criminally made.” Scientists have long understood that algae naturally flourish when sunlight, warm temperatures, shallow or slow-moving water, and when certain nutrients combine. A… The post Toxic Algae Occurs in Nature: Not Just the Reflecting Pool in D.C., Maybe a Pond or River Near You appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The Chihuahua, the world’s smallest dog breed, is now the biggest thing in Mexico. Sales of Mexican football (soccer) jerseys for Chihuahuas almost rivals sales for people. The dog is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua – but not to burst anyone’s bubble but may have originated in China. No matter, the dog has… The post Mexico Soccer Team’s Canine Secret Weapon appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
With the U.S. Soccer team still in the FIFA hunt, talking HERE on Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN radio with Karen Scholl about her book Surviving Soccer: The Chill Parent’s Guide to Carpools, Calendars, Coaches, Clubs, and Corner Kicks makes sense. Being a soccer mom, she says, does have its dividends in the long run despite… The post Surviving Soccer: All About Being a Soccer Parent appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Pet World WGN Radio and a conversation with Wayne Pacelle, CEO and president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, discusses several major animal welfare stories. He explains that the USDA has resumed using poison-loaded grenade devices filled with sodium cyanide to kill wildlife including over 100,000 coyotes, along… The post From Poison Traps to Beagle Freedom: Wayne Pacelle on Animal Welfare Advocacy appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Chicago Architecture Center president/CEO Eleanor Esser Gorski a licensed architect herself join HERE in this Booth 46 WGN Radio conversation live from Petterino’s, Chicago was rebuilt after the fire, inviting architects from around the world. In fact, the skyscraper was first developed in Chicago. The Chicago Architecture Center has been around for a while, celebrating 60 years.… The post Booth 46: Celebrating Chicago Architecture appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The Fourth of July is a scary time for lots of pets. Here are three things pet parents should NEVER do! *NEVER tie up the dog outside on a tether, or even keep a dog in a yard around July Fourth without adult supervision. Fearful or terrified, a dog may get out (even if you… The post 3 Things You Should Never Do Around July Fourth appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Patriotic pet parades from Bend, OR to Baltimore, MD. All this does demonstrate pets are members of the family and what the human animal bond is all about. There’s no accounting for local tastes. In the Bend, OR parade, cats aren’t allowed, though pets like a snake and even a kangaroom (or wallaby – and… The post Pet Parades for Patriotic Pets appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.