If you are a dog owner, then you know what unconditional love is.  Dogs are very intuitive and often know what you need, when you need it.  That’s why service dogs in hospitals are so important.  Just before the pandemic, Rocket joined the team at the U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital. Kelli chats with Rocket’s owner, Anna Dressel...

Did you know that cats are believed to be the only mammals that don’t taste sweetness?  Also, that their peripheral vision is much better than humans, and that they can jump up to six times their length?  Susan from Nutrisource Pet Food has more feline facts and some info on feeding them.

While your furry friends may be better equipped to handle the colder temps, there are still some things we need to consider when keeping your dog safe in winter weather.  The host of Raising your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, Susan Frank, has some tips. Nutrisource Pet Food is a local, 3-generation family owned Minnesota...

With the colder weather, it’s a little harder to exercise our pets.  Susan Frank, the host of Raising Your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, shares a different way you can wear your pet out. Nutrisource Pet Food is a local three-generation family owned business from Minnesota.  NutriSource has a new treat manufacturing...

There are a lot of fun parts of having a puppy join in on the holiday festivities, but it can also be a dangerous time for them too.  Susan Frank, host of Raising Your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, has some pet safety tips to pass on. Related: The Pet Poison Helpline 855-213-6680 Nutrisource Pet Treats

Both Steve and Kelli recently added furry babies to their families.  Steve welcomed a soft coated wheaten terrior named Rex and Kelli added Penny the miniature poodle to her mix.  We call in the expert, Katie K9 to answer some of those puppy questions.

Producer Lisa Adams, also known among her peers as “Dog Mom”, shows us some products she thinks you need to have for your own dog. Products Featured From: Lucy & Co Dog Threads The Foggy Dog Pure and Good

Adding a puppy to your household is both rewarding and exhausting.  Along with training your puppy it’s important to make sure they’re socializing well, and of course, getting good nutrition.  Kelli chats with Susan Frank, the host of Raising Your Paws podcast. Related: Nutrisource Pet Food

Elizabeth got some advice on pet adoption from our friends at NutriSource. Here are two things to do with newly adopted pets from Raising Your Paws. If you have had an adopted dog or cat for a while, and are having some behavior or training problems, there is an organization that can help. They have training programs for dogs, cats and...

We celebrate National Dog Day with some pics of cute puppies and information on adopting with Secondhand Hounds!

According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 1,000 home fires each year are started by family pets. Practicing simple safety tips can make a big impact in protecting your family and your pet. Household Tips Keep alarms current:Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced after 10 years. In addition to testing...

Pet adoptions are on the rise across the country.  With dog ownership, comes dog grooming and that could be a little tricky these days. Julie McMullen, the general manager from Bubbly Paws joins us with some tricks that will make grooming at home a bit easier.

Vet healthcare is considered an essential service and pet clinics are still open. However, the visits are looking a lot different these days.  Dr. Jen Seidl, a vet from Grand Avenue Veterinary Center explains how they’re treating their furry patients.