http://www.critterology.com en-us ℗ & © 2007 Veterinary Internet Company, LLC More about pets can be found at Critterology.com Critterology.com The CritterCast features behavioral and medical advice for pet owners--and pets. Dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, birds, fish, horses, cows, pigs, even wildlife--all are fair game for the CritterCast! The CritterCast features behavioral and medical advice for pet owners and pet lovers. Dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, iguanas, snakes, turtles, reptiles, birds, fish, horses, cows, pigs, even wildlife--all are fair game for the CritterCast! clean Veterinary Internet Company, LLC crittercast@critterology.com Critterology.com Dr. Susan Muller Esneault discusses different possible causes for itchy dogs, including Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies, and Seborrhea. These calls were originally recorded for MedCall on WAAY-31 TV in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Susan Muller Esneault discusses different possible causes for itchy dogs, including Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies, and Seborrhea. These calls were originally recorded for MedCall on WAAY-31 TV in Huntsville, Alabama. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast014.m4a Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:45:21 MST 4:11 itch itchy scratch seborrhea flea allergy dog testing contagious Critterology.com Think giving your pet chocolate is a suitable treat? Unfortunately, chocolate is toxic in dogs and many other species of animals. Think giving your pet chocolate is a suitable treat? Unfortunately, chocolate is toxic in dogs and many other species of animals. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast013.m4a Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:48:06 MST 5:11 dogs cats livestock cocoa caffeine theobromine poison toxic Critterology.com There's been plenty of debate about whether marijuana is harmful to humans, but it is definitely harmful to your pet. There's been plenty of debate about whether marijuana is harmful to humans, but it is definitely harmful to your pet. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast012.m4a Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:39:18 MST 4:01 marijuana pot smoke oral dogs cats ingest Critterology.com Potbellied pigs are sweet-natured, intelligent, active and adorable. As a pet, however, they can be extremely demanding. Potbellied pigs are sweet-natured, intelligent, active and adorable. As a pet, however, they can be extremely demanding. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast011.m4a Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:54:19 MST 3:43 potbellied pigs hogs adopt feed care Critterology.com Buying a horse is a serious investment. Before you make any decisions, it’s wise to have a veterinarian who specializes in horses perform a prepurchase evaluation on the horse you’re interested in. Buying a horse is a serious investment. Before you make any decisions, it’s wise to have a veterinarian who specializes in horses perform a prepurchase evaluation on the horse you’re interested in. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast010.m4a Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:17:24 MST 7:13 equine lameness eia sale prepurchase physical cem mare stallion gelding Critterology.com A nationwide study of animal control facilities performed in 2000 reported that 28% of cats and 40% of dogs were surrendered due to one or more behavior problems. But that number is probably much higher. If we take some simple steps to prevent problems with our own pets, this figure is likely to decrease greatly. A nationwide study of animal control facilities performed in 2000 reported that 28% of cats and 40% of dogs were surrendered due to one or more behavior problems. But that number is probably much higher. If we take some simple steps to prevent problems with our own pets, this figure is likely to decrease greatly. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast009.m4a Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:35:58 MST 7:03 animal shelter dogs cats give up adopt adoption elimination behavior inappropriate Critterology.com The most common type of burns seen in captive reptiles are thermal and are usually attributed to an abnormally hot heat source, one from which the animal cannot escape. Chemical burns may also occur, typically from cleaning solutions used to sanitize the enclosure of a captive reptile. The most common type of burns seen in captive reptiles are thermal and are usually attributed to an abnormally hot heat source, one from which the animal cannot escape. Chemical burns may also occur, typically from cleaning solutions used to sanitize the enclosure of a captive reptile. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast008.m4a Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:58:26 MST 2:59 reptile iguana snake lizard burn thermal heat enclosure terrarium chemical cleaning Critterology.com What does a person’s pets say about them? If you can figure anything out about someone by the pets they keep, you may want to take a look at the pets of all the presidential candidates. It may help you decide on your way to the ballot box! What does a person’s pets say about them? If you can figure anything out about someone by the pets they keep, you may want to take a look at the pets of all the presidential candidates. It may help you decide on your way to the ballot box! http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast007.m4a Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:21:07 MST 3:02 presidents, america, united, states, pets, millie, bush, mccain, obama, clinton, romney, huckabee, edwards, guiliani Critterology.com While many cat owners consider their pets outside cats, the fact is that cats kept indoors are much safer and healthier than their outdoor counterparts. Fighting, diseases, and parasites are among the dangers that outdoor cats may face. While many cat owners consider their pets outside cats, the fact is that cats kept indoors are much safer and healthier than their outdoor counterparts. Fighting, diseases, and parasites are among the dangers that outdoor cats may face. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast006.m4a Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:01:00 MST 2:55 cats, kittens, kitty, outdoors, fighting, heartworms Critterology.com The holidays are a joyous time for friends and socializing. We decorate our households, fix elaborate meals, bring trees and special plants into our homes, and yet we pay little attention to what effect these new habits will have on our furred and feathered friends. The holidays are a joyous time for friends and socializing. We decorate our households, fix elaborate meals, bring trees and special plants into our homes, and yet we pay little attention to what effect these new habits will have on our furred and feathered friends. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast005.m4a Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:00:28 MST 3:13 holiday, christmas, poisonous, ingest, poultry, decoration Critterology.com Pretty plants can be poisonous to pets! Today, how toxic are poinsettias? Should you be worried about pets getting "too friendly" with your mistletoe? For more detailed versions of these articles, please visit our website at http://www.critterology.com. Pretty plants can be poisonous to pets! Today, how toxic are poinsettias? Should you be worried about pets getting "too friendly" with your mistletoe? For more detailed versions of these articles, please visit our website at http://www.critterology.com. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast004.m4a Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:59:55 MST 3:38 holiday, christmas, poisonous, ingest, poinsettia, mistletoe, toxin Critterology.com What should you do when you find a lost hatchling? Raising baby birds can be a heartwarming experience, and most do well when you follow some basic rules. For more, please visit www.critterology.com. What should you do when you find a lost hatchling? Raising baby birds can be a heartwarming experience, and most do well when you follow some basic rules. For more, please visit www.critterology.com. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast003.m4a Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:58:55 MST 4:58 birds, hatchlings, orphans, nest, found, lost Critterology.com Your dog is a family-oriented pack animal. Stress associated with isolation from your family can lead to a syndrome described as Separation Anxiety. Symptoms include barking, whining, whimpering, trembling, destructive behavior such as chewing or digging, house soiling, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and depression. For more, please visit Critterology.com. Your dog is a family-oriented pack animal. Stress associated with isolation from your family can lead to a syndrome described as Separation Anxiety. Symptoms include barking, whining, whimpering, trembling, destructive behavior such as chewing or digging, house soiling, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and depression. For more, please visit Critterology.com. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast002.m4a Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:55:23 MST 3:28 anxiety, symptoms, barking, scratching, whining, family Critterology.com Albinism--the lack of pigment melanin in the skin, hair and eyes--can be associated with skin cancer, deafness, nervous disorders, and other problems. For more, please visit Critterology.com. Albinism--the lack of pigment melanin in the skin, hair and eyes--can be associated with skin cancer, deafness, nervous disorders, and other problems. For more, please visit Critterology.com. http://critterology.com/feeds/podcast/crittercast001.m4a Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:51:13 MST 2:48 albino, melanin, skin, hair, white, horse, dog, cat, ferret, cow, pig