pets

And The Most Popular Cat Name In Kansas Is... Kitty

Briana O'Higgins — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:59:17 +0000

Kansans are rather unoriginal when it comes to naming their cats, the most popular name for felines in the state is Kitty.

Missourians are slightly more creative, and prideful. According to a report out Wednesday the most popular name for cats in the Show-Me state is Tiger.

The most popular name for dogs in both states is Bella, which is the most popular dog name in the country. Bella is most likely a Labrador Retriever or Chihuahua.

Dressed-Up Doggies & Costumed Kitties

Stephen Steigman and Beth Lipoff — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:20:16 +0000

It may be cute, but is it safe to dress up your dog and bring him on your trick or treating adventure?

Wednesday on Up to Date, our resident veterinarian Dr. Wayne Hunthausen is back to talk about how you can keep your pet safe from Halloween hazards and healthy during the chilly winter months.

How Animals Help Heal

Andrea Silenzi, Jabulani Leffall and Charlie Upchurch — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:16:52 +0000

In 2007, Dale Smith was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the head and neck. Throughout his treatment, his pet dog Keegan, normally an energetic border collie, lay patiently by his side, waiting for Dale to get better.

Warm Weather & Your Pet, & A PET Scanner For Your...Pet.

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:30:32 +0000

An uncharacteristically mild winter has led to an unusually warm spring. You probably packed up your winter coat early and started wearing sandals sometime last month.

Holiday Stress And Your Pets

Danie Alexander and Steve Kraske — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful, between decorating the house, putting up the tree, throwing a party and out-of-town guests. It’s enough to push even the most well-behaved pet over the edge.

Fourth Of July A Scary Time For Pets

Bryan Thompson — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:23:20 +0000

Salina, KS – Fireworks make the 4th of July a favorite holiday for many people. But as Kansas Public Radio's Bryan Thompson explains, it's not so popular with pets.