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It's all about Alpacas with Gabrielle Feighner Baker. From Fieghner Family Farms in Haslett! - Some animals are amazing because of how cute they are. Some because of the colors they are. Today's conversation is about the animals that have the most amazing fur you may ever feel. They are called Alpacas and one of the places in Mid Michigan where you can see them and even acquire them is Fieghner Family Farms in Haslett! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about Alpacas from Gabrielle Feighner Baker. During the conversation, you will hear all about Alpacas and what makes them special. How are they different from LLamas? Why does their fur color sometimes differ from that of the parents? Why is it that you suggest having 3 at a time versus buying 1? How long do they live and are they smart enough to respond when their names are called? When is the fur cut and why is it so valuable? Finally, with Dr Schultz asking questions, his special interest in breeding as a veterinarian carried over into the conversation as you learn all about the breeding programs for Alpacas. These are amazing animals and Gabrielle is not only a smart and passionate advocate of them, she is well spoken and a positive trainer of how to succeed with them as pets! If you've never been around Alpacas, you will definitely consider it after listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
Jenna Worthington from the Potter Park Zoo Then Kirbay Preuss from Preuss Pets this years Old Town Doggie Trick or Treating and Costume contest - October is one of the favorite months of the year for many people in Michigan. The weather. The colors. Football. Halloween. If you are an animal lover, how can you mix that with any of these things to make the month better? We have two suggestions. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the details of both suggested events! First up is Jenna Worthington from the Potter Park Zoo discussing the Boo in the Zoo dates this October. Go to the zoo and see all the animals and a bunch of fun entertainments that are available for kids of all ages. You'll find out about the vendors who will be there and the free candy and other treats you can collect along the way. Pick the right night for weather, and this checks most boxes (except football) on your list! Then Kirbay Preuss from Preuss Pets joins us to discuss this years Old Town Doggie Trick or Treating and Costume contest. You'll get all the details and ways you can participate. You will also hear about the ways you can avail yourself to all the treats being handed out that night for kids and dogs and Kirbay even shares her suggestion about what you can do to improve your chance of winning based on previous events. Then the conversation turns to the cool Halloween type animals you can see at the spooktacular. Snakes, spiders, dragons, rats and other animals that make great pets are on display for you to become comfortable with instead of fearing them. Make the best of halloween and this October by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show
A CONVERSATION with Nichole Brown, PhD who is the founder of Canines for Change - Have you observed the different types of places that are adding "facility" dogs to their daily staff? Schools, courtrooms, hospitals, senior care facilities and many others are using the calming influence of dogs to reassure the people they see and spend time with. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about this with Nichole Brown, PhD who is the founder of Canines for Change about the mission of their organization and how it came about. First you will hear about the process that organizations go through in order to get a fully trained facility dogs. What kind of dogs are the most successful at fulfilling roles like that? Why are so many places requesting these dogs and how is the supply keeping up with the demand? Nichole will also discuss the 12 schools in which they have dogs assigned and the types of functions they serve. She also discusses the extensive breeding, fostering and training programs the dogs go through before, during and after they are assigned. Nichole also discusses the psychology background she has and how useful it has been in assisting children and training dogs! You will also hear about the quantity of volunteers who are needed as the demand continues to grow each year. Anyone interested in volunteering and everyone else fascinated by these subjects should listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show
the recent opening of the Constellation Cat Cafe Then Doctor Kerry Lewis, DVM from the Riverside Cat Hospital - Good news for cat lovers in Mid Michigan the last few months! Two businesses that specialize in cats have moved locations and expanded their operations to increase the amount of people and cats that can be served. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the recent opening of the Constellation Cat Cafe in Old Town from the new Executive Director Savannah Segueda. You will hear all about how the opening has gone and how the cafe operates both as a coffee shop and as a cat rescue operation. You will get a chance to understand all the processes behind the adoptions and even some of the benefits of the new location across the parking lot from Preuss Pets! Then Doctor Kerry Lewis, DVM from the Riverside Cat Hospital is on to talk about their new location that opened this spring on Jolly Road. With more rooms for examining cats, more veterinarians and assisting staff, Dr Lewis is working hard to handle the demand for service as one of the only cat specific offices in Mid Michigan. Learn a lot about caring for cats as Drs Lewis and Schultz delve down that path on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.
a conversation with Allen Chartier, the Michigan Hummingbird Guy! - Hummingbirds are fascinating characters in nature. Small, colorful and fast. Their wings move so fast they create the humming sound that is distinct. If you have prepared a feeder properly, you will usually find it visited from "regular" visitors who will seek out the nectar source you provide. But more is going on then you may know! Listen Saturday at 9AM when Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen have a conversation with Allen Chartier, the Michigan Hummingbird Guy! Allen has specialized certification which allows him to band thousands of hummingbirds, and has done so every year since 2000. Allen is also certified to do songbird banding but is exclusive in Michigan and other midwest states for Hummingbirds. How many varieties are in Michigan? When do they arrive in Michigan and when do they leave? How do you band them? How long do they live? What does it mean when they fly in a u shaped pattern by the feeder? It might not be what you think!! If you have seen hummingbirds and watched them fly and eat, you will become fascinated with them and likely begin trying to attract them. Meantime, listen to one of the smartest guys in the state of Michigan on the subject of hummingbirds on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
what impact does environment and social development have on making a puppy or dog into a great pet with Doctor Candace Croney, PhD at Purdue University. - Last week we talked about breeders vetting their dogs prior to breeding with tests to reduce genetic problems within the breed stock. But what impact does environment and social development have on making a puppy or dog into a great pet? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss this important issue with Doctor Candace Croney, PhD at Purdue University. Doctor Croney created the standards of care in 2013 and is director of Canine Care Certified which is administered by Purdue University. This program establishes extensive, science-based standards for breeders to ensure a higher, documented quality of care for dogs and puppies. Find out why breeder groups and organizations in many states are imitating elements of this Indiana program and are seeing similar patterns in the improvement of health and behaviors with the increased standards. It is also why the cost of purebred dogs have increased due to the additional costs that go into this care. When you divide a dogs expected life by what you pay to acquire them, makes sense to more and more people who want healthy, well-behaved and socialized pets! You will likely enjoy and appreciate this conversation if you tune in for this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show
A conversation with Butterfly expert Doctor Elise Zipkin, Professor in Quantitative Ecology at Michigan State University. - Can you think of a more fascinating creature in nature then the butterfly? Turning from a caterpillar into a butterfly is the ultimate transition from one form into a new, beautiful form. The Monarch, a popular butterfly in Michigan, has been reduced in population the last few decades. What can be causing this? Can it be reduced or prevented? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen ask these questions and more to Doctor Elise Zipkin, Red Cedar Distinguished Professor in Quantitative Ecology at Michigan State University. Doctor Zipkin will share her background and how her studies are used to verify observations or disprove what is actually happening in nature. She will also share why it takes multiple generations for Monarchs to migrate from Mexico to Michigan. What events in nature are causing the falloff in population and what can humans do to help accommodate and maintain butterfly populations. You will be learn how to help the Monarchs if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
Kate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township. - Life shifted in Mid Michigan this week with the influx of tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff moving into the area. Also, with the start of k-12 schools, schedules and responsibilities change for kids and parents. How does this affect your dogs? What can you do to replace the daily companionship and exercise you and your kids were providing during summer? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired), Kate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Lee Cohen discuss these questions and more. First up is Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township. Janice will explain how daycare can be very productive for many dogs in creating their oasis of time each week where they can play and have companionship with other dogs and people in a safe and controlled environment. You will hear Kate explain how her dogs know when it is daycare day and wear themselves out to the degree that they tend to sleep well after they get home. Then Kate explains some unique examples of people creating fenced perimeters that are covered to allow more outdoor time. She also talks about the benefits of a fence with seasons changing. As circumstances change, what is your plan? For sound advice, give a listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
A conversation with CAHS President Julia Willson. - The Capital Area Humane Society has performed tremendous services for Mid Michigan's cat and dog owners. They provide what people need for caring for their pets including food, care products, etc and low cost medical procedures and medicines/shots that keep pet ownership affordable and populations under control. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the recent happenings at CAHS with the President Julia Willson. You'll hear about the new location for the Spay and Neuter Clinic replacing the location on Cedar which has been incredibly successful since opening in 2011. You'll learn about how much additional space will be available and how much it will increase the amount of animals that can be seen and will lead to additional opportunities to expand care for animals. Julia will also talk about the fall fundraiser coming up and other types of things CAHS does to keep the animals cared for properly. Volunteers, employees, learn how if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
Doctor Terrie Malinak, DVM and Medical Director and Lisa Kremer, Practice Manager FROM Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos - What do you do when your pet gets sick on the weekend or you need something done at the vet but you have to work during the week? Thanks to the staff at Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos, now you can schedule an appointment or get urgent care on Saturdays from 8AM until 1PM. Listen Saturday at 9AM when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen hear about the change in hours that began in 2025 and learn what, why and how the decision was made and is being implemented. In the studio is Doctor Terrie Malinak, DVM and Medical Director and Lisa Kremer, Practice Manager who together make sure that all pets are cared for, humans are treated well and with respect and doctors and staff candy jars are filled!! Learn about the equipment that Schultz has on premises which allows diagnostics faster and lead to faster and better treatment. You'll learn how five doctors blend their unique skills into a team orientation to best treat a variety of animals. Even Doctor Schultz learned a few things as will you if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
This weeks Guest is Rich Wieske, President of the Michigan Beekeepers Association. - Do you realize how important honey bees are to the eco-system of many things in nature? How difficult is it to become a beekeeper in Michigan? Why are bee populations declining? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen ask these and other questions of Rich Wieske, President of the Michigan Beekeepers Association. Learn all about the bees in Michigan and some of the health benefits bees (and bee stings) can have on some people. Rich will also discuss some of the other products that can come from your hive. Besides almonds which require bees, there are fermented drinks that were common thousands of years ago and are still made by some today. Finally, you will learn why so many bees have died off and how to protect bee hives from these things. The buzz is that beehives can be a cool hobby if you have the time, money and patience to do it. If not, it's at least a fun conversation if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.
Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these topics with Mark Marquardt owner of Joey's Pet Outfitters i - How do you keep your animals safe this coming week with above average temperatures outside along with the booms, the noise and the partiers? Sounds like a nightmare for some pets and their owners. Want some help minimizing the problems? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these topics with Mark Marquardt owner of Joey's Pet Outfitters in Williamston. Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets will return next week. At Joey's Mark has many customers that use CBD's successfully to relax their dogs. Mark will discuss the details and give suggestions for people based on their particular situation. Joey's also has Thundershirts for dogs and cats which he also suggested along with a new bone or treat. With heat, a leap into the Joey's bark park pond if you are a member solves that! Then Doctor Schultz will switch from asking questions to answering them as he provides multiple suggestions for dealing with both excessive heat and air conditioning that can also harm your animals?!? Learn about the different drugs that are used by veterinarians to help get dogs through the fireworks orderal. Finally, keep them secure. Learn about how to help protect your pet since this weekend is the top weekend for runaways all year. Prevention is ahead if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show
Talking about French bull dogs and Silken Windhounds with Debbie Fazica and Kathryn Houghton - French Bulldogs are the most popular puppies in the United States in 2024. What makes these dogs so popular and why do they sell for more then other breeds? Listen Saturday at 9AM and learn the answers to these and other questions when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about them from a local breeder, Debbie Fazica. Debbie owns the Pet X Supplies and Tack location in Howell and has chosen to breed French Bulldogs as well. Learn what some of the concerns you should be asking about if you consider getting one. Then Kathryn Houghton will introduce you to a breed of dog that is so new, it is not yet AKC certified. They are called Silken Windhounds. Learn about why they were created and what makes them a special breed of dog. Finally, Doctor Schultz answers a listener question from facebook regarding proper feeding for pregnant dogs and cats and how food changes as they birth their litter. If you are interested in dogs, you'll probably like this show on if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
A conversationDoctor Steve Robinson, President of Lansing Community College about a hidden gem on Campus - If you walk around Downtown on Capitol, you likely know all about the LCC Shigematsu Japanese Gardens and the Pond with Koi Fish right? For something so beautiful and soothing, why don't more people know about it or go there? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the gardens from the man who looks at it every night, Doctor Steve Robinson, President of Lansing Community College. Doctor Robinson will literally talk us through the contents as he and his wife are walking their dog to the gardens. You'll learn all about Doctor Robinson, his strong feelings toward LCC and his strong commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of the Gardens. You'll learn about the Japanese Koi and the food they eat that is available for any visitors to feed them for a quarter! Then Kirbay Preuss joins the show briefly to talk about the Koi festival beginning Saturday and running through the following weekend in Old Town. You will learn all about outdoor pond fish and lots of other interesting things if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.
Rick Preuss, Doctor Will Schultz, and Lee Cohen discuss Gerbils as pets with Kirbay Preuss and her three year old daughter Arabella. - Children who care for pets learn responsibility and love of others often as a result. Pocket pets are frequently favorites. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss Gerbils as pets with Kirbay Preuss and her three year old daughter Arabella. Arabella will share her experience and feelings with her two gerbils. Kirbay then fills in the rest with all of the details regarding environment, food, enrichment, vetting and other details about gerbils as well as hamsters, rats, degus, sugar gliders and other small animals that are appropriate for the different ages, personalities and situations people have. Then Katie Ramp from Preuss Pets joins the conversation about the in-house animal reproduction program that she monitors and maintains for many of these animals and the USDA guidelines that Preuss adheres to for the sake of the animals and the people who buy and care for them. Learn the longevity of these different animals and other personality quirks that make doing your homework in advance a necessity if you want a successful journey with your child and their pets! Pets can be a joy for kids of all ages as you will hear about if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show -
The guys talk about the re-introducing of the Artic Grayling to Michigan waters by the DNR - dSrosptonea
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As outstanding as the lakes rivers and streams are in and around Michigan, there are some fish species that were at one time flourishing that no longer are here. One in particular is the Arctic Grayling which ceased around the 1920's in Michigan. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the upcoming attempt to repopulate the species with Ed Eisch from the Michigan DNR. Despite several attempts to repopulate them, you'll hear how and why DNR is attempting to repopulate them as well as trout, salmon and other fish that makes Michigan such a prize for people who fish. Then Steve Oberg from Preuss Pets joins the conversation to share the newest information from the Salmon in the Classroom projects that continue to happen throughout Michigan schools. Learn how children are raising and caring for Salmon in the class until they are ready to be transplanted to a designated body of water. It's great stuff going on that you will hear about if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
Turtle Talk with Tom Goniea with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Rebecka Creed from Preuss Pets - This weekend or in the next few weeks you might decide to go for a walk with your dog and have to yield to a turtle crossing your path. It might also happen in your car on the road. Why is this happening and what should you do? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen seek the answers to these and other questions from Tom Goniea with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Tom will give insight into not just when to intervene but also what and how to do it. Then Rick Preuss answers questions about Turtles and Tortoises as pets. What are the regulations and the requirements for doing so and what are the considerations you need to think about before getting a pet that will likely outlive you and possibly your children? Last Rebecka Creed from Preuss Pets shares the details of how to keep a turtle as a pet. How big of a tank, food, filtration, heat are all answered in great detail with many options to consider. It's a lot of information so we move more like the hare as we discuss turtles on this holiday weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
From Co-host to Guest, Dr. Schultz Talks Ticks and Fleas With Lee - Is it just us, or is the subject of ticks, fleas and mosquitos being discussed everywhere and with great emphasis! Is it warranted? If so, what do you need to know and do to protect yourself and your pets? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Lee Cohen and Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) discuss why the increase in interest in the subject and what the potential causes are for increased populations in colder climates. What kinds of parasites and diseases can be caused by bites on you and your pets. Doctor Schultz also discusses how you can protect yourself and your pets and discusses the risk/reward of spending quality time with your pets walking or playing outdoors. The doc did his homework on this one whether its biting flies or other pests (insects) so you will know what to do after tuning into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
Rick becomes the guest expert on all about installing a backyard ponds including fish or not - Having access to lakes, rivers and oceans directly from your home is a hard to find proposition at times, especially if you don't live in a place that has many. It is possible, to have a pond or water garden installed either by a contractor or as a DIY if you have the talent given proper instruction. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen turn the tables and ask Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets all about installing a backyard pond including fish or not and all the different features you can add to enhance the experience. Rick shares all the details about how to build it in a way that prevents future problems and helps protect your fish from natural predators like Blue Herons and even allows them to winter outside and still survive. Best example of the joy it brings to Rick is his pond in front of his home in Williamston with falling water sounds that even appeal to the neighbors. Now is the perfect time and Rick has the answers if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.
a whole hour with the Dean of the MSU Veterinary School, Doctor Kimberly Dodd! - Michigan State University is blessed with one of the best veterinary schools in the nation! The reason they will likely become higher ranked in the future is because of their quality of leadership. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen interview the Dean of the MSU Veterinary School, Doctor Kimberly Dodd! Doctor Dodd is the former director of the MSU lab before being named the Dean of the College. Doctor Dodd is in the studio and has some very candid ideas and opinions which are partially why she is in her current position. Learn about the new changes being considered and some which have already taken place. You'll also hear about Doctor Dodd's background and her views on many of the issues that today's students face including the cost of completing their degree and the time it will take to pay it back. Doctor Schultz and Doctor Dodd also get into a great conversation about vet medicine and ways to best go about teaching it. Meet the Dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine by tuning into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio
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