Pet Parents Pod (Danielle, Heath, and Kipp)

This week we follow up our dog sled adventure with the 1925 Serum Run. This story isn't about Balto--he was a good dog, but there were many other good dogs in the story. One particularly important team was led by Togo. Join us on this gripping and crazy real story of community, sacrifice and bravery.   

Sources: 

• https://www.seppalakennels.com/ 
• https://mynyddsleddogadventures.com/news/the-great-serum-run/ 
• https://www.si.com/more-sports/2021/01/13/alaska-serum-run-1925-togo-not-balto 
• https://archives.alaska.gov/education/serum.html

Welcome to our kitty extravaganza! We've been rather puppy heavy due to them being the most demanding children. So this week we're talking about cats! They're the furry and adorable roommates who spend their time sleeping and cuddling! 

Charles has grown into a man and decided he needs to explore the world. Kipp is now in a battle of wits trying to keep him in the yard. Does your dog escape? Would you like to hear about the how, why, and what to do with your Houdini dog? Well then, join us to discuss the next great dog escape. 

P.S. Charlie is fine and not lost.

Sources:

• https://iheartdogs.com/is-your-dog-an-escape-artist-try-these-tips-to-keep-them-home-safe/ 
• https://topdogtips.com/escape-artist-dog-breeds/

Howling back into your ears is our good friend, Van! This time Van is taking us down the grey area of having a pet Wolfdog. Listen (but don't get one because, seriously, they're not a suitable fit for the vast majority of humans) about the unique needs and care needed for these wild pets.

This week the pet parents go on vacation to the many islands of cats around the world where cats outnumber humans. Join us as we journey to Japan, Italy and Greece!

Sources:

• https://blog.ferplast.com/en/cat-islands-cat-island-you-cane-visit-around-the-world/ 
• https://blog.ferplast.com/en/su-pallosu-sardinia-cat-beach/amp/ 
• https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/3882/ 
• https://www.catrescuesamos.com/home/ 

This week we talk about our vacations. Kipp and Charlie take a hike and make a small miscalculation. Heath and Danielle take trips with their dogs and learn how versatile dog poop bags can be.

Trigger Warning to gross medical stuff because we are talking about Urinary Tract Infections! There will be discussion of urine, blood, bacteria and more.

Sources:

• https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/urinary-tract-infections-utis-in-dogs 
• https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/urinary-tract-infections-uti-in-dogs/ 
• https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/urology-renal-medicine/urinary-tract-infections-in-dogs/ 
• https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/struvite-bladder-stones-in-dogs

On our second episode you will hear the story of Rosie, Mishka and Roux coming to their new homes! Enjoy Kipp, Heath and Danielle figuring out how to handle adorable puppies into the mix of their homes!

This week we journey to the misty mountain tops of Costa Rica called Monteverde, a very special cloud forest that has the magic of nature and more importantly - animals! Many unique and cool creatures call this place home including wild felines, birds and a new trash cat to love!

Sources:

• https://www.monteverdeinfo.com/cloud-forests 
• https://www.monteverdeinfo.com/tours/monteverde-cloud-forest-reserve 
• https://www.thewildlifediaries.com/wildlife-watching-in-monteverde/

We are continuing spooky season with animal superstitions. Black cats, graveyard grims, and hell hounds, oh my! We discuss the possible history of why black cats are related to witches and that graveyard grims aren't just demon dogs. Are hellhounds good or evil? Enjoy this seasonal themed episode.

Sources:

https://www.mysticmasque.com/history-mystery/the-ankou-churchyard-guardians-black-dogs-and-memento-mori
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/devils-bridge-on-the-river-lune/
https://sandyriverreview.com/2019/02/20/creepin-it-real-the-church-grim/
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-34369461
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/ways-black-cats-bring-good-luck
https://www.fourpaws.com
https://gusandbella.com/blogs/news/unravelling-the-myth-behind-black-cats-halloween
https://www.playfulkitty.net/2019/06/17/freya-the-cat-goddess-of-norse-mythology/amp/
https://www.thejapaneseshop.co.uk/blog/the-legend-of-the-japanese-lucky-cat/
https://www.bustle.com/p/the-cat-who-went-to-space-4-other-famous-felines-from-history-62516

This week we regale you with the story of our two month or so timespan of fostering a baby squirrel that fell from a tree into our backyard after a storm as well as our collection of other interactions with wildlife around our homes. Squirrels are NOT pets (although baby squirrels and Jeremiah are precious). We don't generally condone rehabilitating wildlife yourself if you're not licensed to do so in your state and always suggest you attempt to find existing professional resources for wildlife rescues in your area, but the times of COVID-19 have lead to an increase in people noticing wild animals that may benefit from intervention.

Helpful Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpLSJuzQSs

http://www.orphanedwildlifecare.com/squirrelcare.htm

Welcome to the spooky season! We talk costumes today, how to costume, how not to and costume goals. We definitely don't get distracted and talk about other things--just like we never ever go off on tangents.

Okay, folks, we are here with special guest star, April. Danielle's sister is back to provide holiday drama, emergency vet visits and a firsthand experience of a scary but funnily named condition. We are talking about a serious condition called Bloat, or as scientists say - Gastric Dilatation Volvulus or GDV.  

Check out April on Instagram: @mojobymoonsage  

Sources: https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastric-dilatation-volvulus

Today We are minus Kippy because they have a life outside the pod. So we kidnapped my friend, Allie! Join us as we talk about traveling with pets, car trips, flying and moving. Which route will you choose?

Follow Allie on Instagram @justsimplyallies or her and friends on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/flaminhottrash

This week we discuss what has been going on in our lives with emergency vet visits, machismo, and dogs on vacation. Join us for the exciting life of travel dogs and tall skeletor dogs!

We have some updates from the Kipp household. Rosie and Charlie know more about their origins. Warning: we have some sad news as well as we are discussing that Boy (Ribbon) has crossed the rainbow bridge. Join us for some fun and serious updates.

This week we tackle the heavy subject of barking. We talk about vocal dogs, reasons for barking and noise complaints. Join us for neighborhood drama.

This week we prepare for the impending day of horror for animals. The 4th of July approaches and our resident public safety professional is going to give us the do's and don't's of this holiday. Also, small warning - we were recording at Kipp's home during a thunder storm so please excuse the background noise. Consider it ambiance if you personally enjoy a chill day inside during a storm.

Sources:

• https://ssec.si.edu/stemvisions-blog/evolution-fireworks#:~:text=Around%20200%20BC%2C%20the%20Chinese,the%20secret%20to%20eternal%20life.
• https://www.americanpyro.com/history-of-fireworks
• https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Fireworks
• https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/News-and-Research/Fire-statistics-and-reports/US-Fire-Problem/Fire-causes/osfireworks.pdf
• https://www.wideopenpets.com/more-dogs-are-lost-july-4th-than-any-other-day-keep-yours-safe/
• https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-infographic-more-pets-are-lost-on-july-4th-than-any-other-day-of-the-year-300108062.html

Happy 100th Episode of Pet Parents Pod! In honor of that, we finally did it--Heath and Danielle pulled the trigger on the Dog DNA tests! We discuss Roux and Mishka as well as Kipp's experience with PetSmart's Puppy Plan DNA test. Enjoy our fun episode!  

• Mishka's profile: http://embk.me/mishka369?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark 
• Roux's profile: http://embk.me/roux457?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark

This week we walk on the wild side. Kipp takes us on a journey to the Outback for the very cool wild dogs known as Dingos. These animals are very interesting. So interesting, in fact, we turn into a true crime podcast for half an episode. Join us for the Crimanimal Parent's Pod backdoor pilot.

Sources:

• A detailed picture of the origin of the Australian dingo, obtained from the study of mitochondrial DNA - Peter Savolainen, Thomas Leitner, Alan N. Wilton, +1 , Elizabeth Matisoo-Smith, and Joakim Lundeberg - 2004
• https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.0401814101#:~:text=The%20dingo%20originated%20from%20a,but%20only%20A29%20reached%20Australia.
• https://www.sciencealert.com/we-finally-know-where-dingos-sit-in-dogs-evolutionary-family-tree/amp
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Azaria_Chamberlain
• My Favorite Murder - Eps. 132 - Awful Peanut 

This week at the movies we watch and discuss a 1993 hit about three house pets and their Incredible Journey through the wilderness. Homeward Bound, a classic from our childhoods.   

Sources: 

• https://screenrant.com/homeward-bound-incredible-journey-remake-changes-1963/ 
• https://d23.com/did-you-know-8-incredible-facts-about-homeward-bound-the-incredible-journey/ 
• https://oregonconfluence.com/2020/04/07/adventures-on-set-bruce-lawson-on-homeward-bound-the-incredible-journey/ https://sites.google.com/site/theincrediblejourneylis514/sheila-burnford

This week, um, trigger warning? We talk about the history of animals in warfare. What animals did we decide were suited for it? What could go wrong? Join us on this history episode! Danielle promises it is not totally depressing.  

Sources:

•  https://www.thecollector.com/animals-used-in-war/ 
• https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/15-animals-that-went-to-war

This week we get hyper with Danielle's friend Chris. What is so exciting? Cat Shows! The four of us talk about his experiences showing Maine Coons as a teenagers. Join us and these fluffy animals!

He does art and has cats! Follow Chris on Instagram @Zettapoke and on Twitter @ursachaoticarts

This week Dorothy returns and we chat about cat cafes and our experiences at these lovely places. Check out Happy Tabby and Java Cats in Atlanta, GA. Along with The Catio Cat Lounge in Nashville ,TN  and Good Luck Cat Cafe in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

Check out Dorothy, Time Bandit and Tumbles @timebandit_and_tumbles on Instagram

This week we have our number one fan, April, back to discuss cleaning up after pets. We talk odor, fur, routines and litter boxes. Oh so many litter boxes...  

You can follow April @mojobymoonage on Instagram.

Welcome back for Part 2 of Animal Superstitions! We discuss bats, spiders, wolves, ravens and more as we officially ring in the start of Halloween month.

Happy Howlidays! This week we cover a very special topic to Kipp's heart, the complicated history of Pitbulls. This episode is a little sadder and darker, but gives us an interesting look into these sweet bowling balls of love. Merry Pitmas to all and to all Pitbulls no more fights!

Sources:

• https://pethelpful.com/dogs/The-Pit-Bull-Dog-Once-Knows-as-the-Nanny-Dog-What-Happened
• https://tethertug.com/blogs/news/the-5-biggest-myths-about-pitbulls-busted
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/10/19/forget-the-zombie-apocalypse-americans-bite-each-other-literally-all-the-time/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159108001147
• https://dogtime.com/reference/60537-bully-dog-breeds
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English_Bulldog
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Staffordshire_Terrier
• https://www.therichest.com/rich-list/exposed-10-celebs-who-have-mistreated-animals/
• https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier/
• https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier/
• https://www.ukcdogs.com/american-pit-bull-terrier
• https://www.ukcdogs.com/staffordshire-bull-terrier#

This week we walk on the feline side of history. Cats have been gods, pest control, members of the army, navy, and even paid government employees. Let's find out how cats chose to domesticate themselves and adopt humans!  

Sources: 

• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brief-history-post-office-cats-180958061/
• https://fussiecat.com/cats-in-the-ancient-world/ 
• https://api.nationalgeographic.com/distribution/public/amp/animals/article/oldest-known-pet-cat-9500-year-old-burial-found-on-cyprus 
• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-house-cats-158390681/ 
• https://www.alleycat.org/resources/the-natural-history-of-the-cat/ 
• http://hatchingcatnyc.com/2014/04/13/feline-police-squad-ny-post-office/ 
• https://www.neatorama.com/2020/08/23/The-Cats-of-the-New-York-Post-Office/

Blanketed Trigger Warning! This episode is about pet's trauma, so this isn't a happy episode, but join us on our dark journey.

Follow Allie on Instagram @justsimplyallies or her and friends on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/flaminhottrash

Kipp is back! Join us on our discussion of being children and learning how to interact with animals. We will help guide your animal whisper bond with their chosen familiar.

Do you have a water dog? Would you too like a cute shark life jacket for your canine best friend? This week we discuss dogs who swim and how to help them learn as well as the hot new water sport, Dock Diving! Join us for this end of summer splash!

Sources:

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breeds-that-are-born-to-swim/

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-your-dog-needs-a-dog-life-jacket/

https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/dock-diving/

https://www.petmd.com/dog/pet-lover/dog-sports-breakdown-dock-diving

Happy 1 Year Anniversary for Pet Parents Pod! This special occasion we discuss your animal's dislike of hugs - as perpetuated by some articles online. So we do the research to debunk this nonsense. Kind of...well, not really. Join us to unravel this case.

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog

https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/is-it-a-good-idea-to-hug-my-dog-or-cat/#:~:text=It%20is%20best%20to%20avoid,a%20dog%20or%20a%20cat.

https://pets.thenest.com/cat-kiss-hug-means-11262.html

https://www.petmd.com/news/view/why-we-shouldnt-be-hugging-cats-37160

TRIGGER WARNING! We are discussing pets and animals in active war zones. Danielle thought it would be a good idea to at least discuss the hardships and conviction of people who try to help animals in conflict zones so please join us for this bitter sweet episode. It truly shows that even in the darkest situations, people are good and will risk their lives to take care of animals.   

If you are able and would like to donate to causes that help support animals in conflict zones, we are plugging Four Paws International because they do a lot of work world wide: https://donate.four-paws.org/s/ 

Sources: 

• https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-kyiv-animals-pets-dogs-d0cc29d9cadfd85d6e8187e59fe150c6 
• https://www.ozy.com/good-sht/the-activists-whove-saved-1000-pets-from-syrias-war-zones/260522/ 
• https://www.dw.com/en/amir-khalil-conflict-zone-war-four-paws-animals-zoo/a-52108045 
• https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/keeping-pets-and-people-healthy/emergencies/pet-disaster-prep-kit.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthypets%2Femergencies%2Fpet-disaster-prep-kit.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/14/us/ukrainian-refugees-dogs-us-border.html

Finally, the long awaited Rabbit episode has arrived. Join Ajaye and her fluffle of bunnies, Sgt. Hopper, Gizmo and Charlie! Hop along this journey with us as she explains the ins and outs of raising rabbits.  

Also, if you are interested in helping rabbits in Georgia by donating to Georgia House Rabbit Society:

https://www.houserabbitga.com/

This week to ring in the spooky season we are discussing Witches' Familiars. We have our number one fan, April, who also happens to be witch and therefore an expert on witchcraft and magic. What is a familiar? Is it a black cat or was it a word used by the establishment to kill someone they didn't like. Or is it a bit of both? 

 Also check out April's Tarot Readings on Instagram @mojobymoonsage 

If you are going to AWA check out our friend Aimee's Jewelry Booth Witchy Wish. April will be there helping out there! Check the cute shop out on Instagram @witchywishshop  

Sources: 

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/13GLeQt4FzMLQWD6_sb-Ew7fWa6o3GMdQG9Rdv5WNMw0/edit

Van is returning as our guest and we are covering EMUS! Why should you want these huge dumb lovely flightless birds? Well, besides groups of them being called mobs, that they love to swim, and that they'll wear costumes....they also won a war.

This week we chew on the topic of animal teeth and with problem teeth. Danielle's younger sister Dorothy, our resident cat lady, joins us to discuss extractions, recovery, and all the teethy details that come with pet dental care.  

Follow Dorothy's cats on Instagram @timebandit_and_tumbles

This week we discuss mostly Danielle's love of birds. Enjoy this diversion about our feathered friends.

This week we talk about our aquatic friends, fish. Heath talks about his platy plagues, Kipp explains benefits of live tanks and Danielle talk about fish fry... Join us on this underwater adventure.

They're not pets but this episode we discuss possums! More accurately, we discuss Virginia Opossums since they frequent all sorts of environments and are still often misunderstood as pests despite being incredibly important and valuable members of our communities.

This week we hit the social media to learn how the teens Tick Talk! ...Oh dear, Granny Dan was just informed that is not what TikTok is so instead we discuss fleas and ticks. Do you feel itchy yet?  

Not sponsored, but Heath and Danielle use this website to get inexpensive flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. We hope it helps you also. https://www.budgetpetcare.com/

This week we discuss kittens and how they are a handful in their own right. Oliver reminds us of vaccine schedules, kitten play and trips down memory lane. 

This week we discuss kennel cough and other contagious diseases. Three out of four dogs in our homes have caught it so enjoy our ramblings of illness and vaccines. Get your dogs vaccinated!

This week we discuss turtle jousting, the pros and cons. What equipment do you get? And how best to protect your noble steed? ....Okay, we are really talking about keeping Tortoises/Turtles - primarily, why it might not be the best plan. Join us for this very goofy episode.

So, about coming back...we are here for a one time special series finale. Sorry, folks, we did intend to lower our posting schedule and continue, but soul-searching made us realize our free time for this wonderful experience has passed. Join us for our last catch up, a full explanation of why we're ending, and, of course, the tangents. We love you all and are happy you have listened. Join us in the Discord and on the Instagram, those are staying up. One last note: we talk about this at the end of the episode, but Wolfie's Wish reached out to us. We were originally going to schedule an episode to interview the creator, but that is no longer in the cards. Please check out their lovely grieving card set to help you thoughtfully work through your grief with a reflection question each day. Check Wolfie's Wish at: https://wolfieswish.com/

We continue in our trip to Costa Rica with a look into the world's largest animal sanctuary, Territorio de Zaguates. The land of the strays was founded by Lya Battle and Alvaro Saumet. We watched a Netflix documentary 'Dogs' which had an episode called, 'Territorio de Zaguates' for most of this episode's information. Run with the dogs and learn about this daunting and impressive undertaking, the least evil option these two compassionate people could make. All Zaguates deserve a loving home and family. No dog should be unwanted.  

If you want to help, please look into donation or adoption at their website: https://www.territoriodezaguates.com/

We are learning about a famous dog, Rin Tin Tin. He was a war orphan from France who made his bones in Hollywood! This good boy was a strong silent thespian of the stage and the first dog star of film!

Sources:

• https://americacomesalive.com/the-story-of-rin-tin-tin-2/ 
• https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/rin-tin-tin-the-famous-dog.html 
• https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/world-war-i-story-n%C3%A9nette-and-rintintin 

Join us at 4:20 for our pets' time to blaze it....Actually, don't do any of that! Listen as we discuss why hot boxing your pet isn't cool, man. Drugs aren't for babies. 

Kipp's References:

https://youtu.be/s1B4mNN-i6I

https://youtu.be/Ramq7iQCgqk

Happy New Year! We're welcoming in the year 2022 by discussing the pros and cons of single and multi dog households. Hear our personal experiences with our different dog lifestyles.

This week we hit the trail to learn about dog sledding and we're discussing the Iditarod Race! Learn about this interesting tradition and the history of dog sled racing.  

Sources: 

• https://iditarod.com/race-history/ 
• https://iditarod.com/edu/origin-of-the-iditarod-how-did-it-all-begin/ 
• http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/288/sled-dogs-cultural-legacy-and-forgotten-history 
• https://www.military.com/history/alaska-enlisted-help-of-eskimo-scouts-protect-itself-during-world-war-ii.html 
• https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/news-blogs/a-vets-life/how-sled-dogs-helped-win-world-war-i 
• https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sled-dog-breeds-history-future/ 
• https://www.hurtigruten.com/destinations/norway/inspiration/attractions/history-of-dog-sledding/
•  https://alifeofdogs.com/history-of-the-iditarod/#:~:text=Dick%20Wilmarth%20won%20the%20first,by%20local%20newspapers%20in%20Alaska

This week we discuss enriching your cats' lives. What do they need to fuel their apex predator needs? Should you get a cat TV? Spend millions on cat trees and wall furniture? Build a Catio? Join us to find out.

We talk Rats! Gerbils! Hamsters, but not Rabbits! They aren't rodents so that's a different episode. Rat Daddy™ Kipp leads us through the world of rodents!

**Major Trigger Warning for anyone with gross body horror and fear of parasites.** This week we're discussing parasites--mostly tapeworms-- but we'll touch on roundworms, heartworms and (not a worm) ringworms. Join us on this horrifying and truly disgusting journey if you dare.

Not sponsored, but Heath and Danielle use this website to get inexpensive flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. We hope it helps you also. https://www.budgetpetcare.com/

Sources:

• https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/taeniasis/gen_info/faqs.html
• https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Taenia_taeniaeformis/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taenia_pisiformis
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/taenia-pisiformis
• https://www.britannica.com/science/polymerization
• https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/tapeworm-infection-in-cats
• https://healthfacts.blog/2018/01/19/what-is-the-longest-tapeworm-ever-removed-from-a-person
• https://www.livescience.com/53598-tapeworms.html 

This week we are pawsitive the FIV and FeLV kitties deserve a good home and a chance at a fulfilling life! We answer the hard questions. What is FIV? What is FeLV? Can I catch it from my cat? Is this a death sentence? What can we do to help our kitties live happy, healthy and long lives?

Sources:

• https://www.fotasaiken.org/feline-fiv-is-a-virus-not-a-death-sentence/ 
• https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-infection 
• https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-leukemia-virus-disease-complex 
• https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/difference-between-felv-and-fiv

This is the episode~ 

It's a beautiful podcast~ 

And we call it Belle Notte~ ....Or, y'know, three adult nerds watching the same sweet dog romance movie twice. In honor of Valentine's Day, we watched Lady and the Tramp! The animated classic--and then also the live action version. Join us as we walk down memory lane and discuss some production history with Danielle being an animation snob, Kipp loving uncanny valley, and Heath hating Aunt Sarah.

This week we discuss subscription boxes, mostly Bark Box. The three of us discuss our personal experiences and you can trust us because we are getting no money in saying any of this. Seriously, we don't get paid--this is our creative outlet and hobby. Thanks to our fan April for suggesting this topic and enjoy!

*So when we recorded this episode we where not affiliated with BarkBox, just customers. In June, though, we did become affiliates with BarkBox. We aren't liars, we just have to feed our many furbabies.* 

This week finally we discuss the long-awaited topic of Mishka and Roux's dermatology appointment. They went, we learned things, and now we're sharing the results so far. As always, Roux is a dog-shaped medical Rubik's cube.

This week we get into the trenches of cat care. Litter boxes are our subject this week, including different types of boxes, litter, robot litter boxes and more. Join us in discussing the worst aspect of being a cat parent.

Happy Galentine's/Palentine's Day! We are on the eve of the lovey dovey day of love so we are talking about animal symbols of love. There are a lot birds, but Danielle didn't mean to make it a bird-focused episode. She swears. Enjoy our weird conversation.  

Sources: 

• https://college.unc.edu/2020/02/chaucer-valentines/ 
• https://featuredcreature.com/5-valentines-day-inspired-animals/ 
• https://www.livescience.com/33001-why-do-doves-represent-love.html 
• https://blog.ferplast.com/en/why-are-lovebirds-called-that/ 
• And some live Googling

This post howliday event calls for glitz and glamour so we're being walked around the showring by our number 1 fan, April! Join us in discussing dog show folks in honor of turkey day and the national dog show.

Follow April @mojobymoonsage on Instagram

This week we discuss sneezes, food allergies and what can be toxic to your pets.

This week we talk about Mishka and Roux's vicious domestics. Time to air out the drama of the how they started beef. Heath and Danielle share their fails at trying to get their dogs to be friends with their family's dogs. Lessons learn and hopefully this will help you make better choices and not have to just sit in it. 

Source:

• https://wagurtaildogtraining.com/dominance-in-dogs-recognizing-dominant-behavior/
•  https://www.thesprucepets.com/how-to-stop-dog-aggression-1118229

Pet Parents Pod is taking a 4 week break! See you back in March!

Today we take a stroll down memory lane and discuss our virtual pets! Enjoy our ramblings on Neopets, Pokemon, Tamagotchi, and more! 

A bit of downer as we wrap up the year, but an important topic. We discuss everyone's fastest dog known to man--or, perhaps, because of man. Greyhounds, not just your favorite bus company! We cover the history of the breed, their current state, and our hope for their future.  (No actual greyhounds featured in the splash but one is grey and the other is a hound mix so close enough.)

This week we discuss a heavy but very important topic. The struggles with executive dysfunction and being responsible for the needs of pets. This is mostly from personal perspective, but Danielle did get some definitions. Obviously this is a very wide topic with lots of nuance and this doesn't capture everyone's experience. We did our best, please enjoy.  

Sources:

• https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI3629239/ 
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23224-executive-dysfunction

This week we go wild for feral cats as we learn about our free-range felines who share our neighborhood! How can we support their alternative lifestyles? Can we make them a winter cabin? Should we talk to them about their singing? So many questions for the HOA board...

Sources:

• https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/how-to-tnr/getting-started/what-is-a-feral-cat 
• https://www.alleycat.org/resources/best-practices-community-cat-colony-care/ 
• https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/ 
• https://abcbirds.org/program/cats-indoors/cats-and-birds/

This week we fill you in on the happenings at our homes. Mishka has surgery, sweaty feet and dramatic antics. Roux is itchy. Danielle has adventures in pet sitting, parasites and locksmithing. We also check in on the clowder and their annual vet visits.

Happy July 4th! We say that for the sake of festivity, but it's okay to have complicated feelings about the US when you want better for it. In honor of our home country's birthday, we are bringing you the story of a true war hero, Cher Ami. She was a proud, fast, courageous and noble Pigeon. Let us dispel the misconception of these rats with wings. Pigeons are smart, tough and speedy birds and their role in WW1 saved so many lives. This is the story of how one bird saved the Lost Battalion

Sources:

• https://youtu.be/2IeiBvx9zOs 
• https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/wwi/wwi-aviation/pigeons.html 
• https://www.si.edu/object/cher-ami%3Anmah_425415

This week we discuss the majestic birds of prey and their partnership with humans. Join us as we dive into the topic of Falconry.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/sports/falconry 

https://gadnrle.org/falconry 

https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2012/10/25/falconry-a-detriment-to-the-birds/ 

https://www.mikesfalconry.com/2020/06/15/what-are-the-benefits-of-falconry/ https://www.n-a-f-a.com/page/What_is_Falconry

This week the temperatures are rising so the pet parents discuss how pets handle the heat and cold. That's right, weather safety folks! What do our furry and feathered friends need to beat the heat and bundle up for the winter?

Sources:

• https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/keep-pets-safe heat
• https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/news/keeping-pets-safe-cold-weather 
• https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips 
• https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips 
• https://bloomingpaws.net/grooming-double-coated-dogs/

This week in honor of the sexy number 69, we talk about the dirty details of cat genetics! Join us as we learn why a tabby is a tabby and not a tortie. Did your calico eat their sibling in the womb? How can I just have a plain spooky black cat? Learn this and more as Danielle tries to explain genetics with no visual references!

Sources:

• https://www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/why-are-cats-different-colours
• https://www.cattownoakland.org/cat-town-blog/2021/04/calico-cat-facts-to-know
• https://www.catological.com/facts-chimera-cats/
• https://modkat.com/blogs/modkat-purrr/can-a-female-cat-s-litter-have-different-fathers
• https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1755-148X.2010.00723.x
• https://thelittlecarnivore.com/en/blog/cat-coat-tabby-patterns-genetics
• https://thelittlecarnivore.com/en/blog/what-is-the-color-of-my-cat-coat-colors

We discuss taking photos of pets this week. Why pet photography such a challenge? There's gotta be a better way! Fear not, there is! We discuss tips and tricks to get that perfect picture of your pet.   

Sources: 

• https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/how-to-photograph-pets/ 
• https://expertphotography.com/11-tips-improving-cat-photography-skills/ 
• https://www.angierose.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-pet-photographer/ 
• https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-become-pet-photographer/

This week we discuss our eight legged friends! Kipp talks Tarantulas, Heath defends Wolf Spiders and I just am here for the ride. Let's talk about the helpful houseplants of the pet world. 

Wonderful spider pictures provided by Kipp's Matt follow for more spider pictures @ticotarantula on Instagram.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This week we have a short treat of Kipp reading us the Cajun Night before Christmas by "TROSCLAIR", Illustrated by James Rice. It is a fun treasure from Kipp and Danielle's childhood. Enjoy this Cajun Classic. 

 Song: The Holly and the Ivy from Uncle Dave's Free Christmas Music at https://www.mp3forkidz.com/xmas/

Join our Business--and by business, we mean a group of ferrets! We talk about the important role these furry noodle bandits play in the tech industry and in our modern society.

Sources:

• Ferret Facts and Fancies; A Book of Practical Instructions on Breeding, Raising, Handling and Selling; Also Their Uses and Fur Value by A. R. Harding, Published 1915
• Felicia the Fermilab Ferret : Fermilab | History and Archives | People (fnal.gov)
• https://web.archive.org/web/20190503230444/https://history.fnal.gov/felicia.html
• https://web.archive.org/web/20170511175319/https://history.fnal.gov/wildlife.html
• https://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive/archive_2007/today07-05-04.html
• Ferrets save millennium concert : BBC News | UK | Ferrets save millennium concert
• Present Day Ferret Achievements : Present Day Ferret Achievements | (all-about-ferrets.com)

This week we talk about Catnip. It isn't the rough street drug we thought it was; instead, it's a plant that cats naturally like! Listen as we discuss  the effects of catnip on cats behaviorally, what it does to their brains, and perhaps what the human equivalent is regarding catnip's effects on felines.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catnip

YouTube: Reactions - What is catnip, really? - Speaking Chemistry

YouTube: SciShow - We Had Catnip All Wrong

https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/4/eabd9135

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982221002177

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/why-cats-are-crazy-catnip

https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-017-0987-6

We tried something a little different! Kipp, Heath, and Danielle watched the movie "Best In Show" and then discussed it for this week's episode, covering behind the scenes, our thoughts on the film, and just having a good time hanging out and talking cinema.

This week we discuss the groovy history of dog parks as well as do's and don't's! Consider the tips we have from our own experiences and hopefully your dog park adventures will be fun too.

Sources:

• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-dog-parks-took-over-urban-landscape-180973902/ 
• https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2009-08-06/article/33465?headline=Doris-Richards-1937-2009--By-Sasha-Futran-Special-to-the-Planet 
• https://www.dogsavvylosangeles.com/blog/dog-park-etiquette

Okay, folks, Producer Dan messed up on which weeks we were recording for and there will be no episode this week. We are doing a Pet Parents Go to the Movies next week on Pet Sematary, the original from 1989. Warning: movie contains animal and child death. If you are brave enough, come back next week to hear us discuss the film. In the meantime, continue to enjoy autumn and be sure to keep yourself and your pets warm if you too have a cold snap or otherwise freezing or near freezing weather.

This week we invite on Heath's friend Van. He shares with us his more exotic pets such as domesticated skunks, racoons and more. Join us in exploring these unusual pets.

Kipp has a bouncing baby bully mix, Charlie! We decided to discuss dog training. Rosie is a good girl, while Mishka goes from class clown to most improved. Join us on this journey of becoming our dogs teachers.

This week we go on the morbid side of life as we discuss the realities of growing older as humans and what it means to care for pets in old age. Join us as we stare into the future. 

Source:

• https://petsfortheelderly.org/ 
• https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/keeping-pets-with-seniors-who-love-them/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtcCVBhA0EiwAT1fY7wnxKA2piFlg9IF4yJMcT_8CcdbMutMkwIXm9N2m3Yo1ZoFViyM5xRoCVgAQAvD_BwE 
• https://www.techenhancedlife.com/citizen-research/robotic-pets-dementia-patients-our-experiences

This week Kipp leads us into the world of camping with your dog. It was a dark and stormy night, join us as we learn what it takes to survive in the wild with our pups. 

The Pet Parents get real with vet visits, skeleton cats, teeth issues, food issues and murder. Come along us this week to hear about our dreams, musicals and, more importantly, what is going with our furbabies.

This week we get caught up with Halloween decorations, doggone hikes, medical and doggie playdate updates. There is a giant spider and lots of chaos with this fun check-in.

Welcome our first guest, April, Danielle's big sister and our grooming expert. She has a beautiful black poodle, Leon and is our guide into the world of dog grooming. 

Check her and Leon out on Instagram @leonthefluffernut and @mojobymoonsage

This week we take a trip into our imaginations as we discuss fantasy pets. We talk dragons, griffins and more. What fantastical pet would you have?

Trigger Warning of animal abuse and worse. We are discussing animals trainers and animals in film via the history of the good folks at the American Humane Association who work to provide rights to animals used in film. Join us as we learn about how we got to the accurate disclaimer "no animals were harmed in the making of this film".

Sources:

• https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/careers/getting-started/2018/08/14/sled-reynolds-how-became-animal-trainer-film-tv/973306002/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-01-11-me-4007-story.html 
• https://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/history/ 
• https://infocusfilmschool.com/animals-in-film/ 
• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/movie-animal-trainer-125861#:~:text=Movie%20animal%20trainers%20use%20their,roles%20in%20television%20and%20movies.

Trigger Warning: gross topics such as poop eating and dogs being disgusting. Roux ate wild rabbit droppings. This sent us on a strange spiral of what animals shouldn't eat in the backyard.   

Sources: 

Four zero woof...the dogs ate our sources. You will have to trust us or just do your own research. Sorry. Honestly you could Google backyard threats to your pets and find them but Heath did not feel like relocating them all over again a couple weeks later.

This week we do fun and exciting world of travel Cats. Trucker cats, hiker cats, stroller cats, harness cats and car cats. Let's talk about how some take their cats on the road with them and what you can look for if you're interested in the same.  

Sources: 

• https://catexplorer.co/discussion-topics-about-cats 
• https://www.whyanimalsdothething.com/harness-train-your-cat 
• https://catexplorer.co/stories-posts/travel-cat-litter-tray-ideas 
• https://catexplorer.co/stories-posts/what-to-include-in-your-cats-first-aid-kit 
• https://www.gopetfriendly.com/blog/personality-traits-traveling-cats/ 
• https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2022-news-articles/how-to-find-good-veterinary-care-when-traveling-with-pets/ 
• https://ezfreightfactoring.com/blog/trucking-with-cats/ 
• https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/03/15/percy-lost-and-found

After a terrible storm, we suffer through power outages and pup distractions from our trio. The sound might be a little different since we recorded at Kipp's as they were the only one who had the gift of electricity. This week we discuss emergency room visits, autoimmune disease, pet insurance and pet insurance alternatives!

This week we talk crabs. There is murder, intrigue, lies and deceptions an wild ride in our discussion of crustaceans as pets.

This week on Pet Parents Pod, we enter the world of games. Danielle has played a bittersweet animal game about a cute fox family in the end of days of a dying planet. Join us for an adventure in the game Endling: Extinction is Forever.   

Sources: 

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/herobeat-studios 
• https://jgeekstudies.org/2022/01/24/facing-extinction-in-endling/ 
• https://unwinnable.com/2020/06/10/endling-extinction-is-forever/

This week we discuss Cryptids! What is a cryptid? What are their spooky tales? What real life animals could they actually be? Enjoy another spooky season episode with us. Also all Danielle's research is her memory and Wikipedia, so no real sources this type.... because spoiler - Cryptids aren't real...But let's have some fun!

Happy Lunar New Year! We are now in the year of the rabbit as of January 22nd, the water rabbit specifically. Join us as we tell the tale of the Chinese Zodiac myth and talk about their animals meaning.   

Sources: 

• Liao, Sabrina.(2001) Chinese Astrology: Ancient Secret for Modern Life. Warner Books.

Happy al Halloween!  We watch 'Pet Sematary' for the final spooky season episode. Warning: this movie's main theme is death including animal and child death. Join us on this morbid journey with a lot less pets than originally guessed based on the title.   

Sources: 

• https://youtu.be/k6ULlnM7sxg

This week we go on the wild side--as in wildlife. We talk Pangolins, the inspiration for a Pokémon, possible cause of CoVid19, and the number one trafficked animal in the world. Boy oh boy, these cute little guys have a rough life. Join us while we learn why we should (not) catch 'em all! 

 If you want to help please check out: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/pangolin

This week we have another long discussion about pet death. So if you don't have the capacity for this topic, please join us next week for a lighter topic. Kipp had to put down Bella and we talk through that journey. Join us for this journey discussing death, having to put down animals, and our views on death. 

Today join us as we do a check on increases and decreases of our pet herds. We discuss what has been going on in our animal families.