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Animal Talk Radio

Animal Talk helping people with their pets. Celebrity interviews, fun, skits, news, pet products, training tip, environmental issues, Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan and animal behaviorist, Brian Donovan are here to help you with your pets.  We get help from Vets on medical issues. Throw in celebrity interviews, animal profiles, trivia questions, product give-a-ways, comedy skits, and most important of all, great listener interaction you then have a pet phenomenon not to be missed.

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Episodes

Catching a ferrel cat, should we - Episode 176

Send us a text How can you catch a stray cat? Should we? It is cold out and we worry about her. Mae calling about a Rottweiler named Dirk. He is eating underpants. What's up with that? Tiger behaving badly. Not really, just being a tiger and did what tigers do in the San Francisco Zoo. 3 people were killed by the Tiger, but they were taunting it. National Animal - Animal News Bad Animal Joke Got a pair of pups. They are really doing odd things should we narrow it down to one. Rewind back to Sund...

May 01, 202327 min

In Trouble In Print Controversy over a Labrador Retriever Description - Episode 175

Send us a text The things people say! Things said in Dr. Brad's clinic over the prior year. My dog chases my cat constantly. How do I get him to stop? It seems like it might end poorly. For our then weekly column in the Detroit Free Press, Michael took issue with an email we helped with a person with an answer we gave about Labs. 15 year old cat has never had a litter box problem till now. We did just get a second cat. What can we do? What is the availability of choke chains from Germany or leas...

Apr 24, 202339 min

How often do I need to bathe my cat or dog? Plus the Python Problem in Florida - Episode 174

Send us a text How often should I bathe my dog and my cat for that matter? Do you have to bathe my cold blooded pets? Should you keep your tortoise in the fridge during season change? Is there a python problem in Florida? (back in 2008) Rewind back to Sunday 2-24-2008 Hour 2 In the episode you will hear Jamie Brad Roark Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanag...

Apr 17, 202334 min

How many cats are too many? - Episode 173

Send us a text Should I be a breeder? Is it a money maker. Answer: NO, very much NO. John in Oklahoma has a 2 1/2 year old terrier mix. get very aggressive during meals. Checks his rear end a lot. Seems like there is a problem and the vet says there is not a problem. But getting aggressive. An ancient Irish folk song written recently by Dr. Brad. How many cats are too many? National Animal with wild animal news. Bad Animal Joke of the Week. Rewind back to Sunday 3-11-2007 Hour 2 Wearing Funny Am...

Apr 10, 202333 min

Are all Calico Cats female? - Episode 172

Send us a text Keep your pets safe. Keep them in the yard or on a lead. Sad story from the clinic this week. Jamie gets his nerd merit badge for pulling out the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins sung by Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy. Top 9 Reasons dog break curfew. Long drive with my dog, he tends to get car sick. What can we do? Are all Calico cats female? I have rabbits. Is it safe to keep them outside over winter? If I bring my rabbits in, do they have fleas that they could give to my cats? John in Texas ha...

Apr 03, 202332 min

Winter woes, that poop has piled up - Episode 171

Send us a text Break-Fast Bowls - Michael Kitchen https://www.brake-fast.net/ What to do about the dog poo that has piled up over the winter. Should I let my husband take a class on how to drive a cart with draft horses. Dogs and chocolate. Is that really true that chocolate is bad for dogs. Talk about Podcasts Back in 2007 Rewind back to Sunday 3-11-2007 Hour 1 Wearing Funny Amazing fun pet parent t-shirts https://wearingfunny.com/product-category/pets/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal ...

Mar 27, 202333 min

Monkey, Chicken, or Praying Mantis: which pet is next? - Episode 170

Send us a text Animal Talk Rewind to 2-12-2006 On this show Jamie, Dr. Brad & Donna. Animal Fun - Tricky Trivia I have to get rid of our dog. The kids have head lice and the kid's doctor thinks it came from the dog. How do I rehome the dog or should I put him down? Neighbor has a pet praying mantis. It was caught in the yard. Should he keep it or let it go? I say he should set it free. My dog licks the floor like a lot, a lot, a lot. It makes the floor wet. How do I keep him from licking the...

Mar 20, 202334 min

How do you keep pets safe during airline travel - The ARK at JFK and Zoundz - Episode 169

Send us a text Traveling with pets can be a challenge and rules with airlines change frequently. The ARK at JFK has your pet in mind when you travel. Plus many other animals as well. SCIENCE-BASED MUSICAL THERAPY COLLABORATIVE AIMS TO REDUCE PET ANXIETY DURING TRAVEL Pioneers offer a first-class travel experience for dogs and cats from start to finish NEW YORK, NEW YORK (January 10, 2023) – Delivering high-quality pre- and post-travel animal care and veterinary services, The ARK at JFK (The ARK)...

Mar 13, 202336 min

Which Golden Girl is your cat? - Episode 168

Send us a text More on the opening ceremonies from the 2006 Winter Olympics. Dancing Cows from the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics See it here: https://youtu.be/cEI7qgIhPvU?t=392 I was thinking about getting a pet for my child. My kid is 2. What pet can I get for him to have in his room? A chihuahua mix brought home at 4 weeks. He is teething a lot. What's up with that? Laura in Nebraska 16 years a Siamese Mix. She used to be super sweet to super grumpy. Compared to the Golden Girls...

Mar 06, 202332 min

Dancing Cows on Ice, How long can a dog be out in the cold, and When is it time to call the dog catcher - Episode 167

Send us a text Donna & Jamie on today's show with some help from Jamie's sister Joanne. Jo owns a farm and stables for horses. Dancing Cows from the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics See it here: https://youtu.be/cEI7qgIhPvU?t=392 We have a German Shepherd/Chow Mix. Is it ok to keep her outside in 30 degree weather? The aggressive dog (a pitbull) next door is padlocked to the fence. Was I right to call the city dog catcher? Joanne Flanagan joins us for a horse question. People aro...

Feb 27, 202332 min

Can you give your pet over the counter meds? - Episode 166

Send us a text Kathy in South Dakota with a dehydrated doggie. How common is pyometra in dogs? Email - I have a big yard, would a pot belly pig be a good pet for me? Bad Animal Joke - What's wrong with designer dogs? Why is Animal Talk against new breeds of dogs? Cat Question - Jim has an aggression problem with a 1 year old male. He is one of six cats. He is attacking others. What can I do? Mark in Nebraska - Dog with a trip to the vet . 14 1/2 year old Chow mix dog. Having Vestibular Syndrome....

Feb 20, 202329 min

Is a pet ever 'just a' pet? Can cats have laryngitis? - Episode 165

Send us a text Brad Donna Jamie Johnni has a question about her large breed dog for a friend. Dogs reduced from hurricane Katrina are not getting along, seriously not getting along. What can we do? Email from Lisa my son wants an Iguana. The husband says fine, it's 'just a' lizard. Should we get him one? Getting a pet (any kind) is a serious commitment. Email about getting a second dog. I currently have a chihuahua and I want to get a Great Dane. Will that work? Email - I heard about a cat getti...

Feb 06, 202333 min

Cat Daddies movie director Mye Hoang - Episode 164

Send us a text We speak with Mye Hoang the writer, director, producer of CAT DADDIES movie. Man has found a new best friend: Tora, Pickles, Lucky, Zulu, Toodles, Flame and GoalKitty. These are just some of the lovable feline stars of director Mye Hoang’s debut documentary film, CAT DADDIES. A heartwarming and tender portrait of a diverse group of men whose lives have been forever changed by their love of cats, CAT DADDIES takes us on an inspiring journey all across the United States during the c...

Jan 19, 202327 min

Can I train my cat to walk on a leash? Animal Talk Rewind - Episode 163

Send us a text Animal Talk Rewind to 2-5-2006 with Dr. Brad, Donna, and Jamie plus a special call from Brian Donovan at the end. Helping you with your pets. Fun games today - Fact or Fiction along with Battleship or for Animal Talk we call it "Cattleship". German Shepherd an older dog needs correction but is super submissive and is difficult to train Min Pin with a rash. Joyce with a miniature dachshund My cats are playing in the aquarium. How do we keep them out. Dog getting in the trash whenev...

Jan 14, 202331 min

How do I get tele-med help for my pet's health and wellness? The Petzey app - Episode 161

Send us a text Petzey - On-Demand Veterinary Consultations for Pets. Talking pet health and wellness with founder Mike Ortega. Find the Petzey app for your android or apple device. https://petzey.com/ For all your pet parent T-shirt needs: https://wearingfunny.com/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Sen...

Dec 06, 202220 min

When is the right time to buy a monkey? - Animal Talk Rewind - Episode 160

Send us a text When is the right time to buy a monkey? This was the first show we did at Noon on a Saturday. Dr. Trish Madsen joins us in studio, Dr. Brad on the phone with Jamie, Mark, and Donna. July 26, 2003 Little dog with a lot of attitude. How do I keep her from going after any other animal enters the yard. Mixed house holds Old cats with new cats causing litter box issues. Cat with crusty black mess on her chin and neck, what could it be? German Shepard got sick when we were boarding him....

Nov 15, 202234 min

Weird Science Reunion Interview Motor City Comic Con 2017 - Episode 159

Send us a text Round table/panel interview with the cast of the 1985 hit Weird Science. Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock reminisce about the movie and cast mates Bill Paxton, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Rusler, Suzanne Snyder, and Judie Aronson. Jamie & Sam break down how the experience went. No pets today. Just Celebs! Aired on our original Animal Talk feed in 2017 but got lost in an update, so here we are again. https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s Amer...

Nov 08, 202236 min

Why is there Catnip in my lap - Animal Talk Rewind - Episode 158

Send us a text Fact or Fiction Email - A destructive dog when left home alone. Health Tip - wild cats Pine needles good for my lizzard cage 4th grader mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs How do I handle my aggressive cat? A boa constrictor not eating but not losing weight. Catnip in my lap In this Episode: Mark Honas, Brian Donovan, Dr. Brad Davis, Jamie Flanagan Interview: John Johnson - Pooch pads https://www.poochpad.com/ Original airdate 3-11-2001 Hour 2 https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio...

Nov 01, 202233 min

Are Mushrooms good for your Pets? - Episode 157

Send us a text We are talking 'shrooms. How mushrooms are being used for pet wellness. Dr. Rob Silver DVM, MS and Joni Kamlet RVT, CCRA are passionate about pets and keeping them healthy. https://www.realmushrooms.com/

Oct 25, 202231 min

Dogs think people are stupid - Animal Talk Rewind - Episode 156

Send us a text Top Ten Reasons Dogs think people are stupid from Dr. Brad Editorial on animal activists Fish question Match Game fun and Tricky Trivia In this Episode: Mark Honas, Brian Donovan, Dr. Brad Davis, Jamie Flanagan Original airdate 3-11-2001 Hour 1 https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your...

Oct 19, 202224 min

How Often Do I Bathe My Plush Pet German Shepard - Animal Talk Rewind - Episode 155

Send us a text Animal Talk Rewind, on this show you will hear Mark, Donna, Brad & Jamie. Some great questions and ton of Animal Fun. Bad Animal Joke Tricky Trivia Sara with a German Shepard with a plush coat has a grooming question Kathy in Omaha with a cat question – Cat is marking Leopard Gecko – email question Kathy – looking at under cared for birds. What can you do? Why do birds pluck their own feathers? Courtney with a 9-year-old cat. Too old for a de-claw? Mary Jo with a comment on an...

Oct 14, 202232 min

How to manage anxiety in your dog - Brave Paws - Dr. Shannon Gregorie - Episode 154

Send us a text Anxiety, stress, and dogs. It is a common combination and Brave Paws has a plant based solution to helping cope with doggie stress. We get to know Dr. Shannon Gregorie in a chat with Jamie about Brave Paws and much more. Dr. Shannon is involved with a few podcasts herself. Check out her shows via Vet Candy. https://www.myvetcandy.com/living-blog/2022/5/1/how-to-be-a-boss-with-dr-shannon-gregoire https://mybravepaws.com/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s...

Jul 25, 202236 min

Interview with Maryellen Hooper - Episode 153

Send us a text We interview MaryEllen Hooper on our very first show on KMOX in St. Louis. MaryEllen is a funny lady and a huge animal lover. This is an old show and you will hear Mark Honas and Brian Donovan in the mix. Original air date 12-10-2000 www.maryellenhooper.com/ https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for...

Jun 07, 202244 min

Michael Rooker Interview Motor City Comic Con 2017 - Rewind - Episode 152

Send us a text Animal Talk Rewind - Michael Rooker Jamie and Sam take a trip to Motor City Comic Con 2017 for the first ever press conference with actor Michael Rooker. He talks about his new movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as well as other projects. Spoilers ahead if you haven't seen Guardians Vol. 2 yet. Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @ DJJamieDetroit Dr. Brad Davis Donna Fournier Brian Barczyk AnimalTalkRadio.com @ AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always....

May 24, 202237 min

Interview with Lassie (Yes, the TV dog) - Rewind - Episode 151

Send us a text Lassie, yes the dog from many, many movies and TV shows. We speak with her vet tech about how the Lassie tradition continues. Original airdate July 29, 2006 https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradi...

Apr 27, 202210 min

Raven-Symoné - Rewind - Episode 150

Send us a text Animal Talk Rewind interview with Raven-Symoné. Raven was a ton of fun, visiting us just as her movie Dr. Doolittle 2 was coming out. Talked about the movie and working with Eddie Murphy. Back to 2001 for this rewind. On the show you will hear Jamie, Brian, Dr. Brad and Mark. https://www.instagram.com/ravensymone/ https://www.facebook.com/ravensymone https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTa...

Apr 20, 202247 min

Ted Nugent - God, Guns, and Rock 'n Roll (Rewind) - Episode 149

Send us a text Interview with Ted Nugent (Plus the rest of the show out of order, but a riot). Original air date 10-8-2000 https://www.tednugent.com https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com...

Apr 12, 202249 min

The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act with the Texas Humane Legislation Network & Stacy Sutton Kerby - Episode 148

Send us a text The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act with the Texas Humane Legislation Network & Stacy Sutton Kerby - Episode 148 Stacy checks in about the work THLN is up to. Lots of successes recently and more work to do. Texas and nationwide. https://www.thln.org/a_brand_new_day https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing fo...

Mar 29, 202233 min

Interview With Tom Wilson Author Of Ziggy Cartoon (Rewind) - Episode 147

Send us a text Interview with Tom Wilson the author/artist for the Ziggy cartoon. This is Tom Wilson II who is carrying on the Ziggy Tradition his father started. Ziggy celebrated 40 years in 2011 (original airdate 6-7-2011). https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradio Animal Talk, it’s America’s Pet Show! Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit AnimalTalkRadio.com @AnimalTalkRadio Thanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me. Send your pet photos in now and we will add...

Mar 22, 202215 min
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