Animal Radio® Episode 599

Published: May 27, 2011, 6:07 p.m.

Dining with FidoDining with Dogs
Liz Laud is compiling a list of all the great restaurants that allow pets. She's put the growing list online and opening the doors for dogs everywhere.

The Truth About Staph Infection and Your Pet
Dr. Marty Becker spends another week live from his tour bus. The same bus that Lady Gaga toured on. America's favorite vet has the low-down on sleeping with your pet and the correlation with MRSA infection.

Cargo or CabinCargo or Cabin
Flying with your pets can be tricky unless you know what hoops to jump through. Going to Hawaii? You need to start the paperwork about 120 days in advance. What are the stats on cargo travel?

Alligator Chick Magnet
An Illinois man who was charged with possession of a dangerous animal claims his four-foot long pet alligator was actually a chick magnet. Dewayne Yarborough, 43, of Ford Heights, says he bought the reptile five years ago in Indiana for only $200. He kept the alligator because it attracted women, he says.

Tasty Mailman
Tasty MailmanSan Diego ranks number two in the nation for the number of dog attacks on mail carriers. The Postal Service says the city tied with Columbus, Ohio, reporting 45 incidents last year. Houston came in number one with 62 attacks. The Postal Service blames warmer weather for more dogs being outside throughout the year.

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