Pets+Us
Weekly half-hour program, Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. on WXXI Reachout Radio
Pets+Us is a weekly program of information and stories about the companions in our lives – our pets. The program includes feature articles about the relationship between pets and their humans; useful tools and new products for pets; a “Don’t Eat That” segment that includes things that can be hazardous to your pet’s health; and stories from listeners about their own pets.
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In the age of covid, we're discovering just how essential our pets are, in a way we might have overlooked before, filling in to provide a vital physical…
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As our thoughts turn to warmer and longer days, many of us look forward to gardens and the aroma of fragrant flowers. In this episode, we learn which are…
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Our dogs need a bath on a regular basis. But do our cats? What about birds, rabbits and other small pets? Reptiles? Or larger pets, like horses? We'll…
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We'll hear tips for winter pet care. We'll learn whether cats and dogs really need winter outerwear, and if so, which kinds for which types of pets.
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Are you prepared financially for a pet illness or emergency? Do you have pet insurance? Do you need it? We'll learn about how to prepare for the…
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We'll hear a review of the best self cleaning litter boxes, learn why dogs' paws can tolerate walks in the cold, and the reason cats like to hide.
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We take a look at the emotional connection between humans and our pets, from dogs and cats to horses. We'll learn the reason dogs bark at the mailman,…
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Is your pet as stressed out as you are with all the changes going on in the world? How can you tell? And what could you do about it? We'll find out in…
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Did you adopt a puppy or kitten recently, or are you planning to? Then this episode is for you. We'll cover teething and chewing, toys, health,…
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Cat snoring, dog scooting, and healthy changes for the new year, including what foods are best for your dog's joint health.