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Up to Date
is KCUR's award-winning one-hour daily public affairs / talk show featuring
newsmakers of the Kansas City community. Host Steve Kraske, a political
correspondent for The
Kansas City Star brings pressing issues, both local and national, to
the table including politics, economics, planning and design, history, and
entertainment - topics that have an impact on the lives of the Greater
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Up to Date - 4/10/2012 Animal Behavior, Spring Allergies, and PET Scanners with Dr. Wayne Hunthausen DVM 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. But even if you are loving this change in weather, there are some downsides … especially for your furry friends. Insect populations are up, which means Fido’s risk of disease is up, too. Tuesday on Up to Date, veterinarian and animal behavior expert Dr. Wayne Hunthausen is back with us to answer all your pet health questions. Plus, we’ll look at some technology that’s helping Missouri animal experts better diagnose cancer. The state-of-the-art equipment is the only veterinary PET scanner in the state and one of only a handful in the country. Dr. Jeff Bryan of the Veterinary Oncology Program at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine tells us about using a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner on animals.
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Up to Date - 12/13/2011 Veterinarian and Animal Behavior Consultant Wayne Hunthausen DVM 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. Hey, the holidays are not all about you, you know! If your animal companion starts exhibiting unusual behavior this time of year, don’t despair. Dr. Wayne Hunthausen is back to discuss how to limit the negative effects of the holiday season on your pets.
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Up to Date - 9/13/2011 Veterinarian and Animal Behavior Consultant Wayne Hunthausen DVM After a summer romping around the yard, perhaps Fido needs a little TLC for his paws. Perhaps Tabby got into something she shouldn't have....or maybe your new kitty is having a bit of an issue with an older Alpha male! Today veterinarian and animal behavior expert Dr. Wayne Hunthausen of Westwood Animal Hospital returns to talk with guest host Brian Ellison about your pet's physical and mental health, and offers up suggestions for making life with your furry friend a bit more manageable.
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Up to Date - 6/7/2011
Veterinarian and Animal Behavior Expert Wayne Hunthausen DVM Dr. Wayne Hunthausen answered questions about pet food: what is healthiest to what is safe, vector-borne diseases, and pet behavior.  Download
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Tuesday March 8, 2011
 Has
Tabby become a bit tubby or Fido turned a bit fat? Winter weight gain
can affect all of us – including our pets. Trying to shed a few pounds of
yourself – and your dog or cat? Do you have a question about your sweet
pooch or feline friend, or do you need some help taming the wild beasts
in your life? Today veterinarian and pet behavior consultant Dr. Wayne
Hunthausen will be with us to help.
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Up to Date - 12/14/2010 Animal Health: Holidays, Cold Weather, and Aging Pets © Being a pet owner is serious business, especially during the winter months. Protecting pets from cold weather, as well as keeping their roaming snouts away from tempting (but unhealthy) holiday treats are important for their well being. What's a responsible pet owner to do? Today on Up to Date, veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen discusses pet behavior, and cold weather precautions for your pet. We also speak about older pets with Dr. Nicholas Dodman, director of the animal behavior program at the Cummings School of Veterinarian Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Dodman is editor of a new book titled Good Old Dog: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Health, Happy, and Comfortable.
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Up to Date - 9/14/2010 Animal Behavior and Separation
Anxiety / SMSD Announces School Closings © Animal behavior consultant and veterinarian Dr. Wayne Hunthausen of Westwood Animal Hospital returns to the Up to Date studios to talk about helping your pet now that the house is emptier during the daytime. We'll discuss tricks you can use on your dog or cat, and if all else fails, figure out where to send them to school, too! Of course - Dr. Hunthausen also answers your questions about odd pet behavior - including how to get the alpha male cat off his high horse and how to keep the dog from eating the inedible. Also, news that the Shawnee Mission School District plans to close 5 schools due to declining enrollment and budget cuts. Steve Kraske talks about the closings with Kathy Cook of Kansas Families for Education.
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Up to Date - 6/14/2010 Unruly Pets / Pets
at Work © Destructive chewing, aggression, phobias, separation anxiety and unruliness are unfortunate, daily challenges for some parents - of pets, that is. Steve Kraske talks with Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, animal behavior consultant, about common challenges with canine and feline friends and how to address those unwanted behaviors. Also on the show, pups in the workplace. We chat with a local company that encourages employees to bring their canine friends to work.
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Up to Date - 3/30/2010 Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
/ Animal Behavior Consultant Dr. Wayne Hunhausen In the first portion of today's program Steve Kraske talks with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano new body scanners at airports around the country, including Kansas City International, and how the department is working with other countries across the globe to enhance their aviation security. Also today -- we battle springtime allergies -- in pets. As part of Up to Date's continuing series on animal health and behavior Steve Kraske welcomes back veterinarian and animal behavior consultant Wayne Hunthausen of the Westwood Animal Hospital with advice for pet owners. Whether kitty or canine, he's ready to take your questions about your pet's behavior and health, including a way to combat Fido or Tiger's springtime allergies.
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Up to Date - 12/15/2009 Best, Worst, and Silliest Pet Gifts /
Animal Behavior Consultant Dr. Wayne Hunthausen Veterinarian and animal behavior consultant Wayne Hunthausen of the Westwood Animal Hospital and Craig Piburn, manager of Brookside Barkery and Bath discuss the multi-billion dollar pet product industry, and if gifts for your animal friend are for them, or really for you. We examine the usual batch of best and worst ... the weirdest, oddest, and surprisingly successful pet gifts for Kitty and Fido this holiday season. Doggy purses, sunglasses, mittens and booties.... cat pillows, beds, hats, and watering holes....it's all there.
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10/13/2009 - Service Animals / Animal Behavior Consultant Wayne
Hunthausen As part of Up to Date's continuing series on animal health and behavior veterinarian Dr. Wayne Hunthausen of Westwood Animal Hospital and Larry Braddy with the Kansas Specialty Dog Service discuss how dogs become service animals. From training puppies to pay attention, to why service animals rarely receive affection outside of their owners, to how much a service dog can cost - we examine the life span of a dog bred and trained to not only be man's best friend, but to be man's lifeline to a manageable life. Hunthausen also answers listeners' pet questions.
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8/17/2009 Side Impact Airbags Missing from Enterprise
Rent-A-Car Chevy Impalas / Dr. Wayne Hunthausen on Pet Behavior "In the news today...." Steve Kraske talks with Kansas City Star reporters Rick Montgomery and Dan Margolies about their story in Sunday's paper about Enterprise Rent-A-Car selling used Chevrolet Impalas without side-impact airbags. Also, a conversation about "Ray of Hope", a no-kill animal shelter program. Steve Kraske examines this program with Humane Society Shelter Director Karen Sands and talks with veterinarian Dr. Wayne Hunthausen about pet behavior and health.
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6/16/2009 Veterinarian and animal behavior consultant Wayne
Hunthausen and animal dentistry © The veterinarian is in. Steve Kraske welcomes back Dr. Wayne Hunthausen with advice for pet owners. Whether kitty or canine, he's ready to take your questions about your pet's behavior and health. Joining them is Dr. Scott MacGee to talk about proper care of your companion animal's teeth. As a specialist in the area of veterinary dental practice, Dr. MacGee will discuss the best ways to maintain healthy teeth and gums in your pet and what can be done when trouble strikes.
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4/14/2009 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen / Animal Planet's Joel
Silverman © Veterinarian and animal behavior consultant Dr. Wayne Hunthausen returns to the studios to discuss training techniques. Joel Silverman, 2008 “Trainer of the Year”, and host of Animal Planet’s Good Dog U talks about his more than 25 years training animals from Sea World to Hollywood and discusses the foundation of his training techniques. Download
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2/10/2009 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on Birds
and Pet Adoptions © Today Steve Kraske welcomes back veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen to talk about keeping birds as pets. Joining them is Dr. J. C. Burcham to discuss the different breeds suitable for sharing your home and the care birds require. One source of acquiring a bird is through adoption. Spring is the season when animal adoptions increase and in the second part of today's program Dr. Hunthausen will review the do's and don'ts that will make it easier to find and welcome a new pet into your home.
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12/9/2008 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on
Animal Behavior / Effect of Economic Recession on area Animal Shelters Veterinarian
and animal behavior consultant Dr. Wayne Hunthausen talks about what you can
do to keep pets happy and healthy - and away from the dangers that the
season's decorations and foods can pose for them. Hunthausen advises both
givers and recipients on how best to handle bringing a new animal companion
into the family. We also looked at the impact the recession is having on animal shelters. Jenny Brown from Wayside Waifs talks about how financial hardship among pet owners means an increased need for shelter services, and how those same economic difficulties means a decrease in donations to area shelters.
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9/15/2008 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on
Animal Behavior and Euthanasia © Animal behavior consultant and veterinarian Dr. Wayne Hunthausen joins Steve Kraske for a conversation about euthanasia. They discussed what questions to ask your veterinarian to help assess your pet’s condition, quality of life issues, what occurs during the procedure, and what role the veterinarian and pet owner have in making the final decision.
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7/8/2008 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on Animal
Behavior / Selecting, Keeping, and Caring for Fish © As part of Up to Date's regular visits with veterinarian and animal behavior therapist Dr. Wayne Hunthausen of the Westwood Animal Hospital, Steve Kraske explored the selection, feeding, care, and habitat of fish. Walter Grunden from the Heart of American Aquarium Society explained the various types of fish, the time commitment required for keeping an aquatic environment, and how novices and experts alike can benefit from a network of other fish owners (not eaters) in the area. Download
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4/29/2008 Animal Behavior & Allergies with Drs.
Wayne Hunthausen and Michael Groh © Veterinarian and animal behavior expert Dr. Wayne Hunthausen and veterinary dermatologist Dr. Michael Groh join Steve Kraske to talk about seasonal care for your pets: skin conditions, fleas and ticks, hot weather preparation, and the allergies that affect animals.
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1/22/2008 Animal Behavior / Small Animals with
Veterinarians Wayne Hunthausen and Theresa Bradley Bays © Veterinarian and animal behavior therapist Dr. Wayne Hunthausen addresses the problems some listeners who acquired a pet as a holiday gift may be facing. Also joining the conversation is Dr. Teresa Bradley Bays to discuss small animals – also known as ‘pocket pets’. A specialist in exotic pet species, Dr. Bradley Bays explained which species are suitable for children and what goes into their care and upkeep.
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11/13/2007 Pet Behavior with Dr. Wayne
Hunthausen / Pet Sitting & Boarding Veterinarian and animal behavior therapist Dr. Wayne Hunthausen discusses the latest in animal behavior and training techniques and talk with Steve Kraske about leaving animal companions in the care of others. Candace Blumhardt of Family Friends Pet Care discusses the types of animals that are best left at home and visited by a friendly human, along with what you should seek in a pet-sitting service.
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8/28/2007
Pet Behavior with Dr. Wayne Hunthausen / Equine Veterinarian Dr. Todd
Welsh © Veterinarian and animal behavior expert Dr. Wayne Hunthausen returns to talk about the latest techniques for correcting bad pet behavior through training. Horse veterinarian Dr. Todd Welsh discusses the ailments seen by the athletes and elderly among equines.
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6/25/2007
Animal Acupuncture / Pet Behavior with Dr. Wayne Hunthausen Guest host Stephen Steigman welcomes Dr. Linda Faris, DVM of Acupuncture & Herbs for Pets to talk about acupuncture for dogs and cats, its use, what ailments can be treated with acupuncture, and how acupuncture works with in conjunction with traditional western medicine. We also spoke with veterinarian and animal behavior consultant Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, DVM of Westwood Animal Hospital about the latest in pet behavior modification techniques.
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4/30/2007 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on
Anti-Anxiety Drugs and Animal Behavior Veterinarian and animal behavior consultant Dr. Wayne Hunthausen returns to the studios to talk with Steve Kraske about the latest developments in dog and cat anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications – including one by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly called Reconcile, a pet-strength version of the company’s highly successful fluoxetine – better known by its brand name: Prozac.  Hour 1
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3/12/2007 Veterinarian and Animal Behavior
Therapist Dr. Wayne Hunthausen Steve Kraske welcomes veterinarian and animal behavior consultant Dr. Wayne Hunthausen. They discussed why flowers may not be a pet’s best friend, the latest in animal training techniques, the world of pet insurance, dental care so Fido doesn’t end up with doggie dentures, and much more. Hour 1
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1/8/2007 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on
Animal Behavior and Pet Health in Winter Steve Kraske welcomes veterinarian and animal behavior consultantDr. Wayne Hunthausen and Jenny Brown, a public relations and special events manager for Wayside Waifs to discuss the keeping your pet healthy during the winter and the latest training techniques for animals. Hour 1
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11/27/2006 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen
on Animal Behavior Veterinarian and animal behavior consultantDr. Wayne Hunthausen of the Westwood Animal Hospital joins Steve Kraske to talk about "do's and don'ts" of feeding your pets during the holiday season, what to do if Spot gets too much pie, traveling with your pet, and much more. Hour 1
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9/26/2006 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on
Animal Behavior / Kit Wagar on MOHELA Steve Kraske talks with Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, veterinarian and animal behavior consultant about pet fears, phobias, and anxiety disorders, and the latest in animal training, cat and dog behavior, and more. Hour 1
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8/22/2006 Veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen on
Animal Behavior Steve Kraske talks with Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, veterinarian and animal behavior consultantabout the latest in animal training, cat and dog behavior, young puppy biting, aggressiveness, and much more. Hour 1
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5/30/2006
Dr. Wayne Hunthausen Animal behavior consultant and veterinarian Dr. Wayne Hunthausen discusses the latest techniques in animal training and answers listener questions about pets. Hour 1
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2/28/2006
Veterinarian Dr. Wayne Hunthausen on Animal Behavior Steve Kraske talks with Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, veterinarian and animal behavior consultantabout the latest in animal training, dental care for animals, young cat and dog behavior, and much more. Hour 1
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