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What Can Be Done To Reduce Feral Cat Population?

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

There are close to one million feral cats living in San Diego County. We discuss how the feral cat population got so big, and what's being done to prevent the number of stray cats from growing.
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What Are The Best Ways To Care For Exotic Pets?

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

For this month's pet segment, we are focusing on exotic animals: birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, etc. We talk to Dr. Jeff Jenkins about how to properly care for exotic pets, from nutrition to cage cleaning.
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Why Do Rescued Animals Make The Best Pets?

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

Why do rescued pets seem so well-behaved, and grateful to their owners? Why do the owners of those pound puppies and kitties constantly gush over how great their pet is? We speak to Karin Winegar, author of SAVED: Rescued Animals And The Lives They Transform, about the special connection between a saved animal and their human companion.
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Preventive Pet Medicine Can Help Reduce Major Health Problems

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

What can pet owners do to help prevent their cat or dog from getting a major disease, or expensive medical procedure? We speak to local veterinarian Dr. Katy Allen about the importance of preventive pet medicine.
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Preparing for a Pet's Medical Emergency

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

What should people do to prepare for a possible medical emergency with their pet? We speak to a pair of local veterinarians about the most common pet-related medical emergencies, and what people can do to improve their pet's chances of survival after a snake bite, car accident, and heat stroke.