Dog Talk ® (and Kitties Too!)
DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows. This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical iss...
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Older Pets Get Their Day at SeniorPetCon!
Dog Talk ® (and Kitties Too!)
Guardian Angels for Dogs Discarded in the Vegas Desert
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The Dog Who Brings Barcelonians Together
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The Canine Star of a Novel in Egyptian Tombs
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Love in Their Hearts
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The Secret to Conquering Cancer is to Prevent It
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Should Your Chubby Labrador Take Ozempic?
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Animals Are More Than a Toaster
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Your Dog is Eavesdropping!
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The Magic Elixir: CBD Hemp Oil
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The Human-Canine Bond Looks the Same Around the Globe
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How Animals Shape the Human Mind
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Saying Goodbye to Beloved Senior Goldens
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Freida the Chihuahua Eats Like a Queen (with IVI blend)
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A Guide Dog Helped Her See Herself
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Treat the Joint, Not the Whole Dog!
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A Book That Makes Maggots Seem Marvelous — Really!
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A Miracle Drug for Cats With HCM
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Mary’s Turkey Gizzards Become Evermorsels
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Your Dog Does Not Have to Be in Pain
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“Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer”
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The Summer Misery of Fireworks and Thunderstorms
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NPR’S Scott Simon: A Lifetime of Animal Love
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How to (Easily) Home Cook a Balanced Diet for Your Dog
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The Dog Park as Social Microcosm
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Unconventional Pets Are Her Specialty
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Dogs in Art Throughout History
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What Exactly is “Air Dried” Pet Food?
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Feline Mammary Cancer Helping Human Breast Cancer
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The Alpha Wolf Watcher
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Wolf + Human = DOG
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The Deaf, the Lame, and the Blind
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King the Wonder Dog
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Do Animals Have a Soul?
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The Unique Concierge Veterinarian Who is a Longevity Specialist
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A Novel From the Wolf’s Perspective Across Time
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Oliver "The Wolf Guy" Shares Wisdom About Living With Dogs
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One and Done — the Wonder Shot for Arthritis
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Limping Sheep, Horses With Ulcers
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Dog Genetics Can Help People
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Pet Food Confusion for Owners in a Crowded Marketplace
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The Sad Truth About Wolf Dogs as Pets
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“Cat on a Hot Tin Woof”
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Shelters Should Not Be In Competition With Each Other!
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Does Your Pet Really Need Collagen? Do You?!
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Can Goats Teach Us Anything About "Highly Sensitive" Dogs?
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Pets Are Better Travelers Than Rock Stars
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How a Celebrated Scientist Wound Up With a Whoodle for a Pet
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A British Veterinarian Passionate About Animals and the Natural World
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"One and Done" — the One Injection Treatment for Arthritis in Dogs
Dog Talk ® (and Kitties Too!)