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Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen On Pets & Winter Weather

Nicola Centenaro

Are you turning up the heat in anticipation of that winter storm? Do you have a plan for how to protect your pets from the icy winds?

In the second portion of Wednesday's Up to Date veterinarian and animal behavior expert Wayne Hunhausen returns to answer your queries and give advice on how to keep your pet safe in the winter weather.

Questions or comments for the vet? Give us a call during the show (11 a.m. to Noon) at 816 235 2888 or email us at uptodate@kcur.org and let us know. You can also leave comments on KCUR's Facebook pageor Tweet us at @KCURUpToDate.

Dr. Wayne Hunthausen is a veterinarian and pet behavior consultant who has been working with pet owners and veterinarians throughout North America to solve companion animal behavior problems since 1982. He received his Bachelor of Arts (zoology) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Missouri. Dr. Hunthausen is director of Animal Behavior Consultations in the Kansas City area, which provides behavior consultations and training services for pet owners, as well as a behavior support service for veterinarians.  To read his full bio, click here.

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When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.