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Episode 99 - Am I Boring My Dog? And Cushing's Disease

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Released Sat December 12, 2009
Length: 1:10:06
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  • Am I boring my dog? - interview
  • Cushing's Disease - interviews
  • News
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I'm going to meet golden olide Otto

I'm hoping to meet the oldest dog in the world soon, and if you're anywhere near Shropshire you can too - just for the price of a donation! Here's more info:

WORLD’S OLDEST CANINE, OTTO, VISITS DOG RESCUE CENTRE

- Shropshire’s most famous doggy resident (and Guinness World Record Holder) pays a visit to Dogs Trust Roden

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From service dog to SURFice dog

Watch this video to see the wonder of what a dog can be.

Amazing!

Take care,

Julie x

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What Would My Berner Choose?

By Nancy Kay, DVM

You may not have realized it at the time, but when you adopted your Berner, you “signed” an unwritten contract whereby you accepted “power of attorney” to make medical decisions on his behalf. Making such decisions can be challenging. Veterinarian Nancy Kay has advice to help you become the best advocate possible for your dog - whether he's a Berner or not!

Nancy Kay is the author of Speaking for Spot. ( http://www.speakingforspot.com/)

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The Lowdown on Nutritional Supplements

By Nancy Kay, DVM

The number of nutritional supplement manufacturers has grown exponentially. Unfortunately, the quality of products hitting the market is somewhat hit or miss. There is no FDA approval process for nutritional supplements, and incidents of contamination with heavy metals, pesticides, or other unsavory ingredients have been reported. Veterinarian Nancy Kay helps you make sense of it all.

Nancy Kay is the author of Speaking for Spot. (http://www.speakingforspot.com/)

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The World of Pet Health Insurance

By Nancy Kay, DVM

Veterinarian Nancy Kay discusses insuring your pets.
Nancy Kay is the author of Speaking for Spot. (http://www.speakingforspot.com/)
This article first appeared in Animal Chronicles the twice yearly community newspaper published by the Marin Humane Society. (http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/Press/chronicles.html)

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Small Organ, Big Trouble

By Nancy Kay, DVM

When rich food appears, pancreatitis lurks.
Advice from veterinarian Nancy Kay about how to avoid inflaming your dog's pancreas.
Nancy Kay is the author of Speaking for Spot. (http://www.speakingforspot.com/)
This article first appeared in Bark magazine Nov/Dec 2008 issue. (http://www.thebark.com/content/novdec-2008-issue-51)

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Episode 98 - Black Dog Syndrome and dog friendly bed and breakfast

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Released Sat November 28, 2009
Length: 0:39:50
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  • Black dog syndrome - interview
  • Dog friendly accomodation - interview
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  • Buddies Diary
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DCR 294 - Great British Dog Walking Challenge and the Imports Bill

In this podcast we're talking dog welfare. Amazing Mitch Hutchcraft is taking on Great British Dog Walking Challenge to raise money and awareness around illegal breeding and overpopulation in animal sanctuaries. Ben Parker from Battersea reveals why the Imports Bill is great news for animal welfare.

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

In this episode you can hear Mark Winik talk about his debut novel, The Dog Healers, and listen to Julia Robertson explain why she founded the charity War Dogs remembered. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and what Mischief the German Spitz puppy has been up to.

188 - Service Dogs UK and Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home

In this episode you can hear about Service Dogs UK, a fantastic charity which trains assistance dogs to support veterans of any service - military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard - who develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their job. Also, listen to Dr Jody A Dean, a clinical psychologist talk about how her book, Roxie the Doxie finds her Forever Home, is helping children understand and talk about adoption and other family issues. Plus the DogCast Radio News and some thoughts on the alpha dog myth.

187 - Muffins Halo and Chorley Fun Dog Show

In this episode you can hear about Muffin's Halo for Blind Dogs, and what motivates people to enter their dog in a fun dog show. In the DogCast Radio News, listen to stories about the latest dog related research. Plus there's a new member of the DogCast Radio team!

186 - Maxwell Muir on wolves

In this episode you can hear trainer, behaviourist, writer, broadcaster and wolf expert Maxwell Muir talk about what wolves mean to him personally, their plight in a modern world, and his hopes for their future. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News.