Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts

When does being Trump’s look-alike pay off in the animal world? Eye candy alert! 9 puppies now 3 weeks old playing and nursing and tumbling around just before their big move from the living room to the heated barn. Subscribe and subscribe to Deb Wolfe, Pet Expert on YouTube so you don’t miss any puppy action as they learn to bark and wrestle and discover grass and hay and change every day. Would you want a tail? 2 Grade 12 Calgary students invented a human tail that I do believe you’d be lining up for if you had a balance issue like Parkinson’s disease. 230 Bear attacks in Japan!!! And Deb says about last year’s Superman movie, ‘Krypto get the toy’! if you don’t know what that refers to watch the movie! Why should you send Deb Wolfe your pet questions and not AI? Because if you don’t ask the exact right question to AI, specifying carefully what vetted sources to check, it defaults to general possibly out of date, often incorrect info. Swallows for example can be reached by cats if the birdhouse and nest are 8 feet off the ground, though AI told us to build it there. Contrary to the first AI answers swallows do not care about human scent and their nests can be moved successfully but it was only after specific searches to sources such as the Audubon Society and legitimate authorities that Deb found the correct answers and saved the baby birds.EPISODE NOTES: Trump Look-Alikes, Puppy Chaos & 230 Bear Attacks?!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Scientific tests show stem cell treatments help ¾ of dogs and cats live better and with less pain from osteoarthritis. Deb Wolfe explains the treatments and costs. Almost all older dogs and cats will suffer from arthritis someday so this is huge and it might be insurance covered too! Today's riddle question is who is the most famous 'Debby' right now in the animal world? Jet skiing man collides with killer whale. Yes, that really happened in the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver, B.C Canada with a crowd of tourists watching. Trained dogs & crowd control horses are keeping London's streets safe from weekly protests becoming riots. Did you hear the phrase Kamikaze dolphin in politicians' mouths? Deborah considers historic suicidal animal missions like the Russian astro dog ' Laika' and how there has got to be another way. Spring warnings about bears and baby animals. Is there anything worse than a bear raiding your garbage can? Deborah tells you what she found one time.EPISODE NOTES: Stem Cell Treatment for Pets with ArthritisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

On this wildly entertaining episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe dives into everything from dramatic eagle rescues and vaping squirrels to mysterious dog ear “aliens” and bear break-ins! Discover why a cocker spaniel’s chronic ear problem turned out to be something shockingly unexpected, how to safely care for hairy dog ears, and why pet parents should never ignore “different than usual” symptoms. Deb also explores clever animal intelligence, microchip miracle stories, astronaut reunion joy, and a fun celebrity animal trivia challenge. It’s a funny, fascinating, and heartwarming ride through the wild world of animals.EPISODE NOTES: Eagles, Bears & Vaping Squirrels — Animal Party Gets WildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

This week on Animal Party with Deborah Wolfe, listener questions spark a fascinating and funny deep dive into the minds of our pets—featuring special guest Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs. Can dogs really have OCD? Are we over-labeling our pets with human psychology—or are science and behavior more connected than we think? From Prozac for pups to the surprising truth about breed instincts, Deb and Dr. Coren explore how genetics, lifestyle, and training shape behavior. You’ll also learn why a bored Border Collie might redecorate your house, how to choose the right breed for your life, and whether 21 days is really enough to break a bad habit (spoiler: not even close!). Smart, insightful, and full of humor, this episode helps you better understand what makes your pet tick—and how to create a happier life together.EPISODE NOTES: Is Your Dog OCD… or Just Bored?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Deb Wolfe explains how to teach your dogs to react to threats and not react to neighbors, random kids and normal goings on they should accept. See https://tinyurl.com/yc6fydff for manners and dogs and kids. 3 large dogs attacked and killed a 13 year old boy in Nova Scotia; train your dogs to know the difference between a threat and a kid on a bike so this won’t happen! When you think of Vladamir Putin do you think pf cute and cuddly puppies? He is a dog lover. Did you know that President Trump is rare in that he owns no pets unlike most world leaders and former presidents. EPISODE NOTES: Safe Dogs, Smart Training & Surprising World Leaders Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Deb asks the riddle, What do these 3 kitchen items have to do with helping pets: coconut oil, cornstarch, and a whisk? Cold weather tips for keeping pets warm and their coats free of snow. Deb Wolfe explains why you see no police dogs and no crowd control horses keeping the peace in Minnesota. Two listener emails get answered; 'Why do you give your dogs 3 syllable names if you told us one syllable makes them more responsive'? and 'Why do forces watch the pets of people they want to capture like Maduro?' An unmarked leghold trap where it shouldn't be kills a young dog. And a tragedy in Australia takes the young life of a 19-year-old girl called Piper when dingos attacked her. Plus two good news stories about a blind dog who works and millworkers who rescued 12 old cats. EPISODE NOTES: Whisks, Whiskers & Winter Wisdom Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

On this lively, news-packed episode of Animal Party, host Deb Wolfe dives into the pet stories making people talk (and sometimes overreact!). Deb breaks down why a husky happily playing in the snow isn’t the same as a cat left stranded on a freezing balcony for months—and why knowing the difference matters when calling the SPCA. She also shares an important warning about avian flu after pets in Alberta became sick from eating infected birds, plus a cautionary tale about airline pet travel after a family was denied boarding over a questionable policy. And of course, Deb brings the quirky fun with a “you can’t Google this” teaser—then reveals the surprising Bruce Springsteen connection to Banff National Park. The episode wraps with a touching reminder of how deeply dogs absorb our emotions, after one sensitive doodle mirrored his owner’s life change down to the exact day.EPISODE NOTES: Husky in the Snow, Cat on the Balcony: Same Call… Different Story Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Does a color-blind man see the same as dogs? Librela, the new wonder arthritis drug for dogs has a health warning! Some dogs are being paralyzed and worse, Deborah Wolfe tells you what to watch out for if your dog is taking Librela. DNA confirms the trapped grizzlies in Bella Bella are the wrong bears. Trail etiquette and what to do If you have a group of dogs with not so perfect off-leash manners. How to use bear spray. For training demos on cats (& dogs) check out Deb Wolfe – Pet expert on YouTube Please subscribe and tell Deb what you'd like to see her demo with dogs and cats on DebWolfe.Pet expert on YouTube. You ask and she'll deliver. If you want to see Deb's dog pack of 4 running in the forest check out camp good dog on ticktock. Woof!EPISODE NOTES: Colorblind Like a Dog? Paralysis Alerts, Bear Drama & Trail Survival Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.