Paws to Consider - Sometimes Talons and Beaks: Recent Episodes
Alyssa Lakota
Feedback, stories and scenarios from all things wild and domestic, all things with paws, claws, talons, and beaks. You found a baby animal, now what? Nuisance animal or simply misunderstood? How to protect pets and strays from hot summers and frigid winters. How to help prevent the extinction of some species. Avian flu, lead toxicity, and other threats to animals... and sometimes you. Fielding phone calls as an RVT at a wildlife rehabilitation facility has been fascinating, to say the least, and it has helped carve this podcast, as has working at a small animal hospital.
The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes and entertainment only. Lakota Films, LLC and Alyssa Lakota make no representation or warranty, express or implied. Your use of the podcast is solely at your own risk. There may be links to third party content, which we do not warrant, endorse, or assume liability for. This podcast is in no way a replacement for professional veterinary services.
Wildlife that hibernates, goes into torper, or thrives and survives during winter.photo by: Rasmus Svinding
Thanksgiving is here and you want to give your pets treats! Here's a few do's and don't's to keep your pet out of the emergency hospital come Pancreatitis Friday(the day after). Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo: Magda Ehlers
How spooky that this episode worked out to being lucky number 13. Bwaaahaahaa! Enjoy the sounds of those animals often associated with Halloween.
Photo: Photography of Cat at Full Moon
Winter warning safety tips for your pets, as well as strays, and other animals.
Photo: Павел Гавриков
What vaccines are required by law for your pet? Which ones are considered "core vaccines" and which are "non-core" but also very important. At what age does my pet need vaccines? Can they go to the dog park or play with other dogs or cats?
Photo: Yuliya Kazantseva
Resources: American Kennel Club Puppy Vaccine Schedule and Guide: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-shots-complete-guide/
Cats & Dogs Vaccine Guide: https://pets.webmd.com/pet-vaccines-schedules-cats-dogs
PDF Printout of Vaccination Guide for Cats AAHA: https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/02-guidelines/feline-vaccination-guidlines/resource-center/corevaccinesforpetcats-table.pdf
What lurks in your basement or attic? Nuisance animal? Or, simply misunderstood critter? How to convince that animal to leave without calling pest control. What benefits do these animals bring to your community and the environment? Please note, opossums are not really blind. Their pupils are always dilated, so they are not great at seeing during daylight hours. This will make more sense when you listen to this episode. :)
Photo by: Skyler Ewing
UC Davis EPM study: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/prevent-epm-27658
Coyote America by Dan Flores: https://www.amazon.com/Coyote-America-Natural-Supernatural-History/dp/0465052991
Are you prepared to evacuate your family (PETS INCLUDED) in the event of an emergency?
Links to Emergency Supply Preparation FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/how-build-kit-emergencies
RED CROSS: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html
REI Camping List: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
Photo credit: Yuri Meesen
The Woolly Mammoth might return to earth with a little help from science. How wild!
Photo credit: Tony241969
https://colossal.com/mammoth
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/genomicresearch/genomeediting
NPR.org
Pets tangling with slithery snakes. What to do in the event they are bitten by a venomous snake. How to prevent it from occuring. Treatments and costs to expect at your veterinarian's office.
Sources: Aside from past research and experiences: Web MD, Clinician's Brief, ASPCA, and Live Science. Photo credit: Foto Rabe
There's something lurking in that hole in the ground, in that log, under those rocks... and your dog is curious! Uh-oh!
Photo credit: Mark Soetebier
My pet ingested... marijuana, antifreeze, chocolate, chamomile, or something else. Is it safe? What should I do? Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435
Thank you Greg Hooker (Intro VO) and Charlotte Strasberg (Producer) from WDEV.
Toxic & Non-toxic plant list: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants
Dogs: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/dogs-plant-list Cats: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list Horses: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/horse-plant-list
Ethylene Glycol Poisoning: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ethylene-glycol-poisoning-in-dogs AND https://www.petmd.com/dog/emergency/poisoning-toxicity/antifreeze-poisoning-dogs
Sources: ASPCA. Photo credit: Andeas Ellegard
A simplified explanation of Avian Flu. What it is. How to minimize the spread. The effects on bird populations. Who is at greatest risk. For more information visit: https://raptor.umn.edu/about-us/our-research/HPAI https://www.fao.org/3/a0960e/A0960E.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/index.htm https://www.who.int/health-topics/influenza-avian-and-other-zoonotic#tab=tab_1 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks
Photo credit: CC0
Hot pavement. Hot cars. Heat exhaustion. Heat stroke. What to do and what not to do. How to safeguard your pets and strays during the heat of summer. Re-posted edit.
Photo credit: Vova Krasilnikov
Baby Season: Introduction (Hello)... and, the goods: You found a wild animal in your backyard, along the side of the road, or elsewhere, and now you want to know what to do, or what not to do? Is it injured, sick, orphaned? Are you sure? Tune in to learn more.
Photo credit: Magda Ehlers