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When we talk about lifesaving services, we don't often throw dental services into the mix, but the truth is that so many pet owners don't understand how bad (and how painful) periodontal disease is for their furry family members. Today we're going into our dental services suite to take a look at this program and how we're helping pet owners relieve pain that they didn't even realize their pets had.
Woman Adopts 17-Year-Old Cat With Terminal Cancer to Love—'Had to Help Her'Owner Feeds Her Dog Chicken for Four Years Only to Make Shocking DiscoveryPRCKC Dental ServicesHelp us keep pets and people together! -
We're headed to a puppy mill rescue operation in Humansville, Missouri, with our friends from Bissell Pet Foundation, National Mill Dog Rescue, Wayside Waifs, and more. It takes a village to create make something of this size come together, and we're taking you behind the scenes.
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Annie, surrendered 19-year-old dog who found new home, dies: ‘She inspired so many’A dog's breed can affect pain sensitivity, but not necessarily the way your vet may thinkBissell Pet FoundationNational Mill Dog RescueHelp us keep pets and people together! -
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We're headed out into the field with K-State Vet students as part of our partnership. They get experience in the field meeting pet owners where they are, and we get to expose the next generation of vets to our way of doing animal welfare.
Companion photo essay to accompany K-State segmentWoman Vows To Only Buy Blue Dog Toys After Making Shocking DiscoveryWorld’s oldest dog ever celebrates 31st birthdayK-State College of Veterinary MedicineHelp us keep pets and people together! -
Our partnership with Uplift takes us into the community to help the pets of folks struggling with homelessness. We talk about the program and the people who make it happen on this episode.
Also: we chat with Dr. Washington about fixing a diaphragmatic hernia.
Plus: yet another co-host? Yep, and we think she's a keeper!
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BBBBBBONUS ep! On our first bonus episode we're talking with Bryan Kortis of Neighborhood Cats about TNR, return-to-field, and what cities can do to encourage the care of feral and community cats.
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For National Volunteer Week, we're looking at the one outreach program that's fully run by volunteers: our pet food pantry. Also, we chat with our chief vet about intestinal blockages.
Dad Backed Over Extreme Reaction to Puppies Coming Over to Baby—'Justified'So long, Spot! This year's top dog names are all popular human namesPet Food PantryHelp us keep pets and people together! -
Our urgent care program has been up and running for about a year, so we’re looking back at its beginnings and looking ahead to the future with our Chief Veterinarian Dr. Melia Washington and our Chief Operations Officer Kristin Roth. Plus: a new co-host?! It’s true, but will it last?
Dogs’ average age at cancer diagnosis is associated with size, sex, breedOwner has emotional reunion with 16-year-old dog after he went missing for 7 yearsHelp us keep pets and people together! -
Where do retired service and working dogs go when they retire? Not always where you think. We talk with Bob Bryant of Mission K9 Rescue about the ins and outs of rescuing these pups and getting them a forever home to retire to.
Also we say a sad farewell to Cierra, who’s off to new adventures!
Mission K9 Rescue Facebook Instagram WebsiteWar Dog Reunites With His Best Friend (this the story Bob talks about in the interview)Dog swept away in California floods rescued from storm drain thanks to Apple AirTagDog reunited with owner who had to give her up due to homelessness -
We love our partnership with K-State, not only because we’re always wanting to show off what we’re doing, but because it gives future veterinarians a way to experience what it’s like working in a high-volume environment and helps them find ways to help pets whose owners may not be able to afford the cost of treatment. We talk with Dr. Ron Orchard, the guardian angel of this partnership about how it works and what effect it’s having on their veterinary department.
K-StateOrchard receives honors for engaged work within communitiesWoman With Debarked Corgi Reveals How Dog Sounds After ‘Barbaric’ ProcedureVeteran helped track down dognappers, save woman’s stolen YorkieHelp us keep pets and people together! -
There can never, ever be enough groups in this city working for the betterment of animal welfare. Today we’re talking to a group that’s new but whose roots in the animal welfare community go deep. We’re talking with Britton Hunter and Andrea Knobbe from Fix ’em KC.
Fix ’em KCBorder collie becomes unlikely recycling advocate after picking up more than 1,000 littered plastic bottlesDogs ‘Paralyzed’ by Highly Venomous Snake Bite Narrowly Cheat DeathHelp us keep pets and people together! -
We’ve got Nancy Atherton from one of our favorite groups, KC Dog Trappers, to talk about the why and how of what they do to trap the toughest-to-catch dogs in the metro to get them in loving homes.
KC Dog TrappersOwner of dog who ate 15 Jell-O shots on New Year’s Eve has this adviceNew York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbitsHelp us keep pets and people together! -
Like it or not, poop is part of the pet parent’s life. But there’s a lot we can learn from it, and here at PRCKC we’ve got an opportunity to get as many pets fecal tests as possible in the month of December. We talk with our Chief Veterinarian Dr. Melia Washington about how this came about and what we hope to learn.
Fishtopher the cat finds forever home after his adoption listing went viralWalking lowers dementia risk for both humans and dogs, studies findHelp us keep pets and people together! -
We talk to several pilots who fly puppies to better situations with Pilots N Paws and talk about what it means to them to do this work. Plus, if you were given the ultimatum of choosing between your girlfriend and your cat, what would you do?
Man Choosing Rescue Cat Over Long-Term Girlfriend Cheered: ‘Made My Choice’A Beloved Pet’s Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be ToughPilots N PawsHelp us keep pets and people together! -
We’re talking with Sniffspot creator David Adams about “the Airbnb for dogs.” We get into how the idea came about, and how that initial idea has expanded to help out pet owners who need private space for their dog’s enrichment for a number of reasons. We also talk about renting out your own space to make some pup’s day!
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Dog-human bonds could guide development of social robotsAfter a 19-year-old dog was surrendered at a shelter, two best friends took her inLaren Siler on Instagram (goes along with previous link)SniffspotHelp us keep pets and people together! -
You want your dog to socialize and exercise, so what better place to go than to the dog park? But what things should you consider when prepping your pup for the excursion? We talk with David Hensley of BarK Dog Bar about the ins and outs of doggie park etiquette.
BarK Dog BarPetting dogs engages the social brain, according to neuroimagingA New App Lets You Rent Your Backyard to DogsHelp us keep pets and people together! -
PawsAbilities makes treats and pull toys for dogs and teaches developmentally disabled folks life-long skills at the same time. We sat down with Edie Howard to talk about the organization and the importat work they’re doing in the community.
PawsAbilitiesDogs can smell when we’re stressed out, a new study showsStudents — and pets — move into dorms at Nicholls StateHelp us keep pets and people together! -
Orthopedics: sure it’s important. But how do you keep an eye out for the signs of problems? And what should you be looking for in your pet, and when? The answer may surprise you. Check out our chat with Dr. Samuel Franklin for all the answers.
100-year-old woman adopts 11-year-old dog in perfect senior matchMachine learning gives glimpse of how a dog’s brain represents what it seesHelp us keep pets and people together! -
Today we pull our boss, Communications Director Scott Cotter, into the studio on his anniversary week to talk about what he’s seen over the past five years here at PRCKC, and what exactly our role as the communications department is in helping keep pets and people together.
PetTrack lets owners know exactly where their dog isSenior Shelter Dog ‘Looks Forward’ To Being Tucked In Every NightHelp us keep pets and people together! -
Dr. Geller makes her third appearance on the show to talk about what it means and what it takes to introduce two cats to each other, and how to keep the peace.
Dr. Rachel GellerImpatient Dog Honks Horn While Owner in Store: ‘It Was Less Than 5 Minutes’Jack Russell terrier saves owner from bear attack thanks to ‘ninja moves’Help us keep pets and people together -
We’ve got Rae and Kristin back on the podcast to talk about how we do outreach, and how outreach is more than just helping people, it’s building partnerships with other organizations to reach as many pets and people as possible.
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New links found between dogs’ smell and visionGeorgia Nurse Adopts Patient’s Dog After Devoted Owner Dies: ‘Totally Changed My Life’Help us keep pets and people together! - Visa fler
