KCBS Animal Update
The KCBS Animal Update
KCBS anchor Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge of The San Francisco SPCA in this weekly feature discussing everything about animals and pets. On air: Sundays, 1:35 p.m., 3:35 p.m., and 9:21 p.m.
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Heartworm Disease
May 13, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about the dangers of heartworm disease and what pet owners can look out for to identify potential cases. -
Introducing Dogs to Kids
May 6, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about how to make the process of bringing a canine into a family with children a painless and smooth experience. -
Prosthetics in Animals
April 29, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about the use of prosthetic limbs on animals and what future technological advances might entail. -
Flying with Pets
April 22, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about what pet owners need to know before embarking on air travel with their loved ones. -
Animal Update: Chihuahuas Grow In Popularity
April 8, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about the surge in popularity of Chihuahuas, and what this trend means for adoptions and the shelter population. -
Book Review: Another Insane Devotion
March 25, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about Peter Trachtenberg’s new book “Another Insane Devotion”, which explores the obsession that “cat people” have with their feline friends. -
Book Review: Another Insane Devotion
March 25, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about Peter Trachtenberg’s new book “Another Insane Devotion”, which explores the obsession that “cat people” have with their feline friends. -
Dog Domestication
March 18, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about the historical evolution of canines and how their behaviors changed as they became more domesticated. -
Escalator Safety
March 11, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about the inherent dangers that escalators present to dogs and what owners can do to prevent severe injuries. -
Kitten Season
March 4, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about “Kitten Season”, which is the time of the year in which shelters are inundated with stray cats. -
Book Review: Another Insane Devotion
March 4, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks with Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about Peter Trachtenberg’s new book “Another Insane Devotion”, which explores the obsession that “cat people” have with their feline friends. -
Pet Behavior
February 18, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about the tendency of pets to mimic their owners’ behavior and what this means for their guardians. -
Therapy Animals
February 11, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA about the therapeutic benefits that pets can provide their owners in times of need. -
Benefits for Pet Foster Parents
February 4, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss the process and benefits of becoming a volunteer pet foster parent. -
Medical Alert Dogs
January 28, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss the kinds of illnesses dogs can detect through sense of smell. -
OCD in Pets
January 21, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss how obsessive compulsive disorder manifests in pets and what avenues of treatment are available for their behavior. -
Dental Health
January 14, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss dental problems and how to take care of your pet's teeth. -
Soaring In The Walking Horse Industry
January 7, 2013
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss the controversial technique called "soaring" in the walking horse industry. -
Domestic Violence Protection Orders for Pets
December 31, 2012
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss pet abuse in households suffering from domestic violence and the protection orders that extend to the animals. -
Distaster Evacuation for Pets
December 17, 2012
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss how to prepare to evacuate your pets in the event of a disaster. -
Advances in Lyme Disease Research
December 10, 2012
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss new research of lyme disease and how the findings affect our understanding of the disease. -
Contagious Yawning
November 26, 2012
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss the reasons behind contagious yawning between humans and their pets. -
Macy's Holiday Windows
November 19, 2012
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the SF SPCA discuss the annual Macy's holiday window display in San Francisco's Union Square where adoptable animals are featured. -
Fearful and Shy Dogs
November 5, 2012
Animal Update: KCBS’ Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the SF SPCA about causes, signs and help for shy dogs. -
Can You Make Your Pet Sick?
October 29, 2012
Animal Update: KCBS' Jeff Bell and Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the San Francisco SPCA discuss whether or not humans can make their pets sick and how to keep your animals safe if you are feeling under the weather.
Animal Update: Delving Into the Top of Declawing
A lot of people have heard, perhaps for many years, that they shouldn’t declaw their cat but not everybody understands why.
Animal Update: Community Cats
Feral Cat Day is a special day for those who advocate controlling and reducing the number of community cats through humane, non-lethal methods.
Animal Update: Humane Education
KCBS’ Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge about the importance of humane education.
Animal Update: Responsible Dog Ownership Days
The month of September has been designated as a time to promote responsible dog ownership, a topic KCBS’ Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge, Director of Veterinary Services at The San Francisco SPCA about.
Animal Update: Litterbox Problems
Based on the calls received at the SPCA litterbox issues are the number ONE feline behavior problem, according to Dr. Jack Aldridge Director of Veterinary Services at the San Francisco SPCA. KCBS’ Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge about litterbox problems.
Animal Update: Back To Dog School
Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge, Director of Veterinary Services at The San Francisco SPCA, about dog schools.
Animal Update: Pet Resumes
Just having a pet can make it harder to find housing, especially for renters. There are a lot of animals coming into the SF SPCA shelter who were surrendered by their owners due to a housing change into a place that doesn’t allow animals. Having a pet resume is a starting point for negotiating with landlords to keep a beloved pet.
Animal Update: San Francisco, Safest Major City for Cats, Dogs
KCBS’ Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge, Director of Veterinary Services at The San Francisco SPCA, about San Francisco being designated the “Safest Major City” for cats and dogs and what this means.
Animal Update: Animal Assisted Therapy And Puppy Dog Tales
KCBS’ Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge, Director of Veterinary Services at The San Francisco SPCA, about therapy programs for adults and kids.
Animal Update: Pet Vaccinations
August is designated as National Immunization Awareness month by the Department of Health. KCBS’ Jeff Bell talks to Dr. Jack Aldridge, Director of Veterinary Services at The San Francisco SPCA, about what we need to know about vaccinations for our pets.
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