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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.
Nothing says summer like firing up the grill. But while we enjoy burgers, ribs, and corn on the cob, our pets may see the backyard barbecue as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Unfortunately, many cookout favorites can send dogs and cats straight to the emergency veterinary hospital. Here are the Top 10 BBQ dangers every pet owner… The post 10 BBQ Dangers for Pets: What Every Dog and Cat Parent Needs to Know appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It’s not that our pets are unpatriotic and don’t want to celebrate 250 years. It’s not so crazy to be terrified of VERY loud and unexplained blasts. If that happens to us – we jump, and may even run or hide, which is exactly what our pets do. And remember pets’ hearing is more sensitive… The post Fireworks Can Trigger Panic: Here’s How to Help Your Pet appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Grow old as your cat grows old. Newly published research in Biology Open demonstrates that pet cats can be a model for aging in people in ways only recently appreciated. As you grow old, your cat may do the same in a strikingly similar way, opening new possibilities for understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related… The post Cats Join Dogs as Models for Human Brain Aging appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
As the sweltering weather arrives, here are tips for keeping pets safe: 1. Dogs Don’t Sweat It: Dogs aren’t as efficient at self-regulating their body temperatures as humans. Sweating turns out to be a more effective way to keep cool compared to panting. Dogs do sweat some from their paw pads, so if you see… The post Extreme Weather and 10 Extreme Risks for Dogs appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to this WGN Radio recorded Mother’s Day interview with Dionne Warwick from Steve Dale’s Other World. She discusses her two favorite productions, her sons. One is a music producer and the other is both a singer and deep-sea diving instructor. Despite sounds issues with connectivity I aired and posted this because I won’t… The post A Final Conversation with Dionne Warwick appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Chris Brennan offers the 4-1-1 on heart disease in dogs and in cats, and the latest on new treatments HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio. Heart disease in dogs is different than in cats. Certain breeds are more likely to be predisposed, as Dr. Brennan explains. Dr. Brennan notes common signs (or… The post New Hope for Dogs and Cats with Heart Disease; Dog Trainer Zak George Takes Aim at the AKC appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm. It’s the larval stage (maggot) of the fly Cochliomyia hominivorax. Unlike ordinary maggots that feed on dead tissue, screwworm larvae invade living tissue, burrowing deeper into even small wounds as they feed. Untreated infestations can cause severe tissue destruction, secondary infections, and even death. The parasite can infect… The post New World Screwworm Returns to the U.S.: What It Means for Dogs, Cats and Horses appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The world’s oldest living land animal, a tortoise named Jonathan, extended his record to 194 years and was officially named a Guinness World Records Icon. The record-keeping organization said Jonathan, a Seychelles Giant Tortoise living on the island of St. Helena, was a full-grown adult of at least 50 years of age when he arrived… The post World’s Oldest Romeo Wears a Shell appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
A strain of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) linked to a devastating outbreak in Cyprus that killed thousands of cats may not be confined to that island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea after all. Researchers at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered evidence that a similar form of feline coronavirus has likely been present… The post New Science on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
According to Global Vet Link,, roughly 35 percent of dog and cat owners are expected to hit the road with their pets on upcoming trips this summer. Whether those pets are equally enthusiastic about the vacation plans is another question altogether. No matter, this is an all-time number who plan to hit the road this… The post Millions of Pets Will Hit the Road This Summer: How to Keep Them Safe and Stress-Free appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
OG Anunoby helped the New York Knicks win the NBA Championship. He’s now paid it forward to find homes for five shelter cats called “OG’s Starting Five.” Even a 11-year old cat, named Damu, with medical concerns was adopted. The NBA superstar has officially partnered with industry and local organizations to help rescue shelter cats… The post OG, Oh My A ‘Starting Five’ Homes for Shelter Cats appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-California) has introduced the Keeping Pets and Families Together Act; Legislation that would establish a grant program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help animal shelters microchip dogs and cats before they are adopted or transferred. The goal is simple: increase reunifications between lost pets and their families. “When… The post New Federal Bill Aims to Reunite More Lost Pets with Their Families appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio to Dr. Leilani Alvarez, director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation & Fitness Service and leads the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. She happens to be one of only a select group of veterinarians worldwide board-certified… The post Canine Rehab Goes Mainstream: Dr. Leilani Alvarez on Exercise, Arthritis and Recovery for Dogs appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
For decades, the debate over New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry has been fueled primarily by concerns for the horses and now the general public On June 17 Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist visiting New York City from India with his family, died after a horse-drawn carriage horse was spooked and bolted in Central Park.… The post Should This Tragedy Finally Halt Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides? appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
If your pet has previously been fearful of fireworks, it’s a good bet your pet will be at least equally – even likely more fearful this coming July Fourth. Now is the time to begin dealing with the issue by implementing behavior modification (described below). All you need for this behavior modification is either YouTube,… The post Countdown For Fireworks Fear in Pets Begins Now appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
On my Sunday afternoon WGN Radio show I interview all sorts of folks Listen here with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN Radio. Is it finally time to throw the towel in regarding the Chicago Bears coming to Chicago? Is it time for a Hail Mary from the City or State?… The post Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Mayoral Candidate Susana Mendoza appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
A Canoga Park, CA woman says her dog, Jamison, was shot and killed by an LAPD officer at her condominium complex Saturday night (june 13). Neighbors heard two women screaming and were concerned about domestic violence. It’s true, they were screaming but at the New York Knicks win. The dog’s owner is Marie Marseille, a… The post A Celebration Ends in Tragedy: Family Dog Shot Dead by Police appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
This bridesmaid stole the show at a wedding in Barcelona, Spain of an American couple. Evidence this dog is very much a part of their family! The post Bridesmaid of Another Type appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Journalist, Radio Hall of Famer, Emmy and Peabody Award winner Scott Simon, also CBS News Sunday Morning contributor Scott Simon joins the show to discuss his book, Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known. Simon shares heartfelt and humorous stories about the pets that became part of his family over the years, delivering the… The post Scott Simon on Pets He’s Known; Ice-Cream Social to Raise Money for Cat Health appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
John Manchester of Windy City Sweets and Virginia Rud of EveryCat Health Foundation join me HERE on Steve Dale’s Other World about Getting the Scoop on the Cat Health Ice Cream Social on June 16 at 7 p.m. at Windy City Sweets, 3308 N Broadway in Chicago (just north of Belmont Ave). John explains how it all began… The post EveryCat Health Foundation Ice-Cream Social appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
What sounds good isn’t always except for a quick PR/fundraising stunt. On June 5 at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Long Beach, CA a resolution was passed to Support No-Kill Animal Shelters and Community-Wide Strategies to Save Dogs and Cats in U.S. Shelters forwarded by Best Friends Animal Society. Taken at face value –… The post Saving More Pets Requires More Than a Resolution appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
For years, dog owners have been bombarded with alarming headlines suggesting that most dogs suffer from significant behavioral problems, including aggression (reactivity), and separation anxiety. But a new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior challenges those claims, arguing that previous estimates may have dramatically overstated the prevalence of serious behavior issues in dogs.… The post New Analysis Finds Dog Behavior Problems Less Common Than Previously Reported appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Have you heard about the screwworm outbreak in Southern United states? This is no joke. A parasite eradicated from the United States nearly six decades ago has returned, prompting an aggressive response from Federal and state animal health/veterinary officials. The New World screwworm is not actually a worm but the larval stage of a fly.… The post What The Screwworm Threat Is Really About appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
From the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, GO Raw LLC. Expands Voluntary Recall to Include One Lot of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Due to Low Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Levels. Here’s the info: Cottonwood Heights, Utah (June 8, 2026) Go Raw LLC is expanding its February 17, 2026 recall to include an… The post Voluntary Recall One Lot of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Due to Low Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Levels appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) pr chronic kidney insufficiency is one of the most common illnesses affecting older cats. Studies suggest that as many as 30 to 40 percent of senior cats develop some degree of kidney disease. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent CKD, cat owners can take steps to support kidney health,… The post Protecting Cats From Chronic Kidney Disease appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
I discuss my most recent book Ask the Dog on Smart Pet Talk. I explain what I think we’re doing wrong as we meet dogs we don’t know (putting out hands in dogs’ faces) and why that is wrong. Also, what it means to Ask the Dog, as in a sense, they are talking with… The post Ask the Dog: What We Do Wrong When Greeting Dogs appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
More than half of U.S. dogs and cats are overweight or obese—but the reasons go beyond table scraps and too many treats. On WGN Radio’s Steve Dale’s Pet World listen HERE as Dr. Ernie Ward, founder and president of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, says the issue is far more complex. Interestingly, this issue isn’t… The post Explanation for Overweight/Obese Pets Not What You Think, Dr. Ernie Ward on WGN appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Many dog owners assume that if a tick falls off their pet inside the house, the tick will quickly dry out and die. New research suggests that assumption may be wrong. A study published in March in the Journal of Vector Ecology found that at least some tick species commonly picked up by dogs can… The post Ticked Off? New Study Suggests Ticks Can Live Inside Our Homes appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to this special edition of WGN radio’s Booth 46 celebrating 25 years of Petterino’s . The visionary to transformed this restaurant and led it through the pandemic as others surrounding Petterino’s shuttered, is Mr. Al Friedman, sometimes called the Mayor of River North for all he’s done not only in that community to… The post Celebrating 25 of Petterino’s with Special Guests; Booth 46 appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Japanese researchers are reporting findings which lend some optimism to finally treating chronic feline kidney disease (CKD) or kidney insufficiency. If these efforts prove successful, it’s a potential game changer to improve quality of life and to extend lifespans of cats. Currently, veterinarians can help slow the progression of disease with prescription diets, fluid therapy,… The post For Cats With Chronic Kidney Disease, Hope May Be on the Horizon appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Colorado Becomes Latest State to Ban Pet Store Sales of dogs and cats. Despite opposition from the American Kennel Club and big dollars money they’ve spent to oppose. The problems? For starters, primarily dogs that are sold at pet stores are sold from puppy mills or mass production facilities. Once sold brokers send dogs (more… The post Colorado Is the Latest State to Limit Pet Store Sales Ending a Puppy Mill Pipeline appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Urban rats do spread disease but it’s not the very rare strain hantavirus which has been in the news that is of greatest concern, it’s a relatively common bacterial infection called leptospirosis. A recent outbreak of leptospirosis in the Los Angeles area is putting veterinarians, dog daycare operators, and pet owners on alert. Thus Far,… The post Los Angeles Leptospirosis Outbreak Offers a Critical Lesson for Pet Owners Everywhere appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Veterinarians in Kentucky are reporting a noticeable increase in cases of often fatal bobcat fever, also called cytauxzoonosis, in domestic cats. Multiple Kentucky news outlets have quoted veterinarians who say they are seeing more cases than in previous years, particularly in outdoor cats. But any cat going outdoors is at risk if that cat is… The post Kentucky and Other States Experiencing Increase in Serious Tick Disease in Cats appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
He may have been generous with his money. Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old Lodi businessman and longtime big-game hunter, was killed April 17 during a hunting trip in Gabon, Africa after a herd of African elephants reportedly charged him and his guide in the rainforest. However, I suggest – heartless as it may sound – when you… The post The Hunted Receives the Trophy: Elephant Kills Big Game Hunter appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to Steve Dale’s Pet World WGN Radio, as renowned veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows offers some surprising views. For example, he’s more or less given up on telling pet parents to brush their pets’ teeth. He explains only two percent brush their pets’ teeth. For dogs: Consider dental wipes, if you do it… The post Open-Wide Veterinary Dentist Dr. Jan Bellows on Dog and Cat Dental Care appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Ice-Cream social and cats – Hear John Landecker, WGN Radio, try try to understand how ice-cream and cats may be connected with John Manchester of Windy City Sweets. I explain how during the pandemic when I was in the vaccine trial for the MRNA vaccine for COVID-19, I was paid a stipend, which I turns… The post Cats, Cones, and Calico Crunch: EveryCat’s Sweet Chicago Ice-Cream Social appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
It was a pleasure and honor to be interviewed by Canadian companion animal psychologist and award-winning author of dogs and cat books, Zazie Todd and Kristi Benson, a Canadian professional dog trainer, behavior consultant, writer. We talk about my latest book, called Ask the Dog, and how it came to be. When we encounter dogs… The post Ask the Dog: Steve Dale Talks Consent, Dog Bitees, and EveryCat Cat Health Advances with Zazie Todd and Kristi Benson appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
A very special PetCast – as I’ve wanted to meet Deborah Cribbs for some time. You can see and hear our WGN radio Petcast conversation HERE about spay/neuter in cats and what Give Them Ten is all about. The initiatives/campaigns, which they’ve created a more than fun – they’re also incredibly meaningful. There shouldn’t be… The post Petcast: Give Them Ten is About Giving Cats an Extra Life appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
I wrote about remembering those who have served our military on Memorial Day, including military working dogs. I joked in a video about there being no military working cats – but it turns out – as viewers suggested – I am wrong about that. True enough – so far, no bomb-sniffing cats, cats guarding military… The post There ARE Military Working Cats appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
HEAR on Steve Dale’s Pet World, actor Joey Luthman on WGN Radio, as he explains why he traveled from California to Maine on a one-wheel to raise money for cat health research benefiting the EveryCat Health Foundation. His one-of-a-kind journey inspired the documentary film CAT MAN, which is now appearing at film festivals across the country. Luthman truly believes… The post CAT MAN on Cat Health; Inside the Rescue of 1,500 Beagles appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE to this Booth 46 Podcast with Anti-Cruelty president Darlene Duggan recorded LIVE from Petterino’s, the heart of Chicago’s Loop. A funny thing happened to Darlene on the way to medical school. She talks about why today most households have at least one pet. Why it seems more pets are being relinquished – she… The post Booth 46 for Petterino’s: If Only Every City Had Chicago’s Anti Cruelty appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
In recent years, there’s been a movement to remember what Memorial Day is supposed to be about: Remembering those who have valiantly served our country, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. According to various sources including statista.com, about 700,000 Americans have lost their lives since World War I, which is when… The post Remembering the Fallen: Including America’s Military Working Dogs appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Before appearing on Stephen Colbert (for one of his final programs), David Byrne sat next to me at Booth 46 at Petterino’s Restaurant. David Byrne fans can listen to the WGN Radio Booth 46 podcast HERE, Our conversation covered a lot of ground, including his theatrical immersive Chicago show Theatre of the Mind (333 N. LaSalle)… The post Recently Spoke To David Byrne, A Part of Colbert’s Farewell Shows appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The American pet industry continues to break records, and the newest data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA) paints a picture of a nation overall more devoted to companion animals than ever. According to APPA’s 2026 State of the Industry Report 95 million U.S. households now own at least one pet, representing nearly three-quarters… The post Despite the Economy: More Pets, More Spending: APPA’s Latest Report Tracks America’s Pet Boom appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Fred Winston is widely regarded as one of the most influential and entertaining radio personalities in America and he may be and should be inducted into the Broadcast Communications Radio Hall of Fame. Early early early in my career I was Fred’s producer, and I learned so much from him at WCFL radio, though he… The post Induct Fred Winston in the Radio Hall of Fame appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
The approval of a new anti-anxiety medication for dogs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is drawing attention from veterinarians and pet owners alike, as behavioral problems in dogs continue to rise nationwide. Separation anxiety happens to be at the top of the list, now considered the most reported canine behavior disorder appearing in… The post New Drug for Separation Anxiety in Dogs appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
I was nervous about the talking with legendary journalist Bill Kurtis. Listen HERE from Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN Radio, as we talk about his early career, and how his legal background helped him to cover various court cases. And how an oncoming tornado in Kansas may have been what was a turning point in… The post Bill Kurtis: Whirlwind Of a Career appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN radio as Dr. Debra Horwitz and Dr. Amy Pike, veterinary behaviorists and co-authors of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, 3rd Edition, explore topics in pet behavior. We launch right into questions about shock collars. Many who generally don’t like shock collar suggest… The post What Your Dog and Cat Wish You Understood with Two Veterinary Behaviorists appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Listen HERE as I had lot to talk about with legendary John Records Landecker on WGN Radio, including whether or not centenarian Dick Van Dyke is alive today because a school porpoises (or dolphins) saved his life. In his book In his book Dick Van Dyke: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life he tells the… The post From Dolphins Saving Dick Van Dyke’s Life to Can Dogs Be Addicted to Toys to Bark Walk to Raise Money for Anti Cruelty appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
Hollywood legend Ruta Lee recalls the Golden Age of Hollywood, as I talk with her HERE on Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN Radio We begin with her comments on WGN radio newscaster Ron Brown – “It’s one of the sexiest (voices).” Of all the men she ever worked with, she talks about the two that… The post Ruta Lee And the Golden Age of Hollywood appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.
I spoke to Lucie Arnaz on Steve Dale’s Other World, WGN Radio on Mother’s Day. Listen HERE as you never ever know what she will have to say. Yes, she does kind of have a famous mom, but she is herself a mom and she talks about how lucky she that all her kids live… The post Lucie Arnaz: From Her Parents to Her Parenting appeared first on Steve Dale Pet World.