Welcome to Maine’s radio show and podcast all about dogs and cats and the people that share their lives. Our goal is to inform and educate you about the needs and wants of your furry friends so that your lives together can be the best that they can be. 
Kate and I discuss the latest news from the pet world covering a wide range of topics such as; basic healthcare, how to choose a good cat or dog food, training, behavior, and management of your pet, resolving problem behavior, serious health issues, and more. Sometimes a show is just the two of us having a conversation, but we also have guests on the shows from our hometown, Bangor, ME and from all throughout the USA. Veterinarians, authors, trainers, behaviorists, filmmakers, shelter managers, and others have all shared their knowledge with us on The Woof Meow Show.
Whether you listen to our podcast or to the show as it is broadcast on Saturday at 9 AM on Z62 Retro Radio AM620, WZON, and WKIT HD3, we hope you find the show enjoyable and a valuable resource and that you become a regular listener. If you have a topic you would like us to consider for the show, contact me at donh@greenacreskennel.com.
Don Hanson, Producer & Co-Host
Jun 22, 2014
Click on image for audio] - As summer temperatures rise, so do potential dangers for our pets.
Things you can do to prevent heat related injuries are:
Make sure your pet always has access to fresh cool water, and if outside, shade.
Be aware that not all dogs will move into the shade when they need to, so if they are outside you need to check on them on a regular basis.
Avoid walking your pet on asphalt. Asphalt absorbs heat and can become hot enough to burn the pads on your pets feet.
Make sure you pet does not overly exert themselves. Exercise is important, but too much activity when it's hot and humid contributes to dehydration and can result in heat stroke. Like some people, not all pets know when to stop and rest.
Enjoy the summer but please make sure you keep yourself and your pet safe and comfortable.