Best Jon Patch Podcasts (2024)

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Composite-trait evolution in pitcher plants: Ulrike Bauer 1:48:08

8M ago1:48:08

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Ulrike Bauer discusses the evolution and diversity of pitcher plants, focusing on the spring trapping mechanism found in some species. Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants that capture insects in a fluid-filled cavity. They have evolved independently multiple times and are found all over the world. The spring trapping mechanism is a composite trai…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 209 September 16, 2023 43:06

1y ago43:06

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Week of September 16, 2023 EPISODE NOTES: Week of September 16, 2023By Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 208 August 19, 2023 34:18

1y ago34:18

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Week of August 19, 2023 EPISODE NOTES: Week of August 19, 2023By Jon Patch

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Using Drones and AI to Find Illegal Dumping Sites: Interview with Brian Johnson 1:15:01

1+ y ago1:15:01

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Illegal dumping is a widespread problem in cities throughout the world and differentially affects disadvantaged neighborhoods. Brian Johnson is a software engineer who moved to San Francisco nearly a decade ago. At the time, Brian could afford a house only in the least-expensive neighborhood, Bayview. Despite hopes for improvement, over time Bayvie…

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Supplement to "Updating the Software of Social Evolution" 28:18

1+ y ago28:18

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In this episode, Jon and I discuss some of the background to the previous episode. We discuss generalized versions of Hamilton's rule, Fisher's fundamental theorem, and Wright's fitness maximization formula. W. D. Hamilton used Sewall Wright's formula as the foundation of the theory of inclusive fitness. We discuss Wright's shifting balance theory …

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Updating the Software of Social Evolution to Patch the Kin-Recognition Bug 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

In this episode, my brother Jon and I discuss my work on the evolution of kin recognition. Jon is a software engineer and likes to put my arguments in terms of debugging software. For many years, the mere finding of kin recognition in nature was taken as prima facie evidence of W. D. Hamilton's theory of "inclusive fitness." A large paradigm was bu…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 207 Jan 21, 2023 44:05

2y ago44:05

44:05

Jon Patch and crew talk about hip replacements and more. EPISODE NOTES: Week of Jan 21, 2023By Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 206 Holiday Show 2022 43:48

2y ago43:48

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Jon Patch and crew talk about the holiday season. EPISODE NOTES: Holiday Show 2022By Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 205 Dog Behavior 43:25

2y ago43:25

43:25

Jon Patch and crew talk about dog behavior. EPISODE NOTES: Dog BehaviorBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 204 Samantha Crowe from PETA 41:10

2y ago41:10

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Jon Patch welcomes Samantha Crowe from PETA. EPISODE NOTES: Samantha Crowe from PETABy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 203 The Lying Game 43:04

2+ y ago43:04

43:04

Jon Patch & crew play The Lying Game. EPISODE NOTES: The Lying GameBy Jon Patch

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Innovation in Technology, Science, and Nature with Chris Fortier 1:38:50

2+ y ago1:38:50

1:38:50

This is my first conversation with Chris Fortier, Vice President of the Web 3.0 company Rally. It begins when Chris questions me on what he calls my "natural forces" theory, which invokes two nonrandom forces of evolution: natural selection and natural reward. Relevant to this theory, we discuss the concept of teleology, especially as it relates to…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 202 Wow In The Wild 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

43:57

Jon Patch welcomes Wow In The Wild author Mindy Thomas. EPISODE NOTES: Wow In The WildBy Jon Patch

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Addressing Inequality and Rising Costs of Living with Market-Based Approaches with Jon Gilbert 1:40:22

3y ago1:40:22

1:40:22

Today, my brother Jon Gilbert addresses problems of income inequality and rising costs of living in the USA. In the first half of this episode, Jon presents figures showing the problem as it has manifested since the 1950s. Jon then argues that we may address the problem with a market-based solution: the use of "labor coins" to remove taxes on costs…

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Local-Scale Approach to Conservation in Costa Rica with Andrés Vega 1:44:34

3y ago1:44:34

1:44:34

Andrés Vega is a native Costa Rican who has devoted his life to conservation, education, and research in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. In this episode, I speak with Andrés about how he got interested in conservation and his new approach to preserving wildlife. Andrés recounts his first morning in Corcovado, in which he got to see, and get …

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Spatial Sorting with Nikunj Goel 1:19:41

3y ago1:19:41

1:19:41

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nikunj Goel about about spatial sorting, which refers to the build up of dispersal morphs on expanding edges of populations. Dr. Goel is a postdoctoral researcher at UT Austin working with Tim Keitt. We begin with a discussion of Dr. Goel’s background in physics and math, how he got interested in biology, and his w…

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Follow up with Komi German: reviewer’s reaction to her work 58:14

3y ago58:14

58:14

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Komi German about a reviewer’s reaction to her book proposal. All academics deal with rejection. How a researcher deals with rejection determines whether she gets her work published, and how it will appear. We brainstorm strategies to deal with the reviewer’s response and the question of what approach to take in a …

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Academia with Komi German 1:58:57

3y ago1:58:57

1:58:57

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Komi German about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in academia and related issues. Komi is a Research Fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Freedom (FIRE). Komi recently completed her Ph. D. in psychology at UC Riverside with a dissertation entitled, "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pol…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 201 Week of April 3, 2021 37:45

3y ago37:45

37:45

Jon Patch welcomes Phil Goodman from Suncoast Rescue in Florida. EPISODE NOTES: Week of April 3, 2021By Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 200 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is Later This Year 43:37

3+ y ago43:37

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On this episode, Jerry Grymek from Hotel Penn in NYC joins us to discuss the postponed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. EPISODE NOTES: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is Later This YearBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 199 Locked Down Cats Write Pandemic Poetry 38:46

4y ago38:46

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On this episode we're joined by author Linda J. Wright, who talks about and gives away copies of her book Locked Down Cats Write Pandemic Poetry. EPISODE NOTES: Locked Down Cats Write Pandemic PoetryBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 198 Which Dog? 34:44

4y ago34:44

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On this week’s show: Robert Duffy compiled and edited Which Dog? An Essential Guide to Britain's 20 Most Popular Breeds, and joins Jon and “Talkin' Pets” to discuss and give away the book. EPISODE NOTES: Which Dog?By Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 197 Being-Animal 44:50

4y ago44:50

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On this week’s show: Jocelyn Kessler of Being-Animal joins Jon and Talkin' Pets to discuss her mission and challenge to redefine the relationship between animals and humans. EPISODE NOTES: Being-AnimalBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 196 The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook 43:49

4y ago43:49

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This week Betsy Brevitz, DVM, author of "The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook," joins Jon & "Talkin' Pets" to discuss and give away her new book; then National Football League referee John Hussey, founder & CEO of Cuddly, comes on the show to discuss his animal organization. EPISODE NOTES: The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 195 97 Ways to Make a Cat Like You 43:22

4+ y ago43:22

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On this episode, Carol Kaufmann, author of 97 Ways to Make a Cat Like You, joins Jon and "Talkin' Pets" to discuss and give away her new book. EPISODE NOTES: 97 Ways to Make a Cat Like YouBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 194 Covid and Cats 39:25

4+ y ago39:25

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On this week’s show: Becky Robinson on COVID and cats. Becky is the President and Founder of Alley Cat Allies. EPISODE NOTES: ICovid and CatsBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 193 Ick! 40:31

4+ y ago40:31

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On this week's show: Melissa Stewart, author of National Geographic Kids: Ick! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings and Defenses, joins Jon & "Talkin' Pets" to discuss and give away her new book; Joe Roetheli, founder of Pets Best Life & Yummy Combs discusses and gives away his company's first and new product; and Dr. Kurt Venator, DVM…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 192 Questions about your Dog and Cat 44:32

5y ago44:32

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Jon Patch and crew take call in questions from listeners about their dogs and cats. EPISODE NOTES: MP3 Questions about your Dog and CatBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 191 The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health 43:07

5y ago43:07

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This week Jon welcomes Lise Hansen, author of The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health, Jerry Grymek, Doggie Concierge at the Hotel Penn NYC on February's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and Hotel Penn being the host hotel; and Anthony Ferraro, sales director at Ecoclean Solutions Inc. talks about Green Gobbler Pet Safe Ice Melt. EPISODE NOTES: MP3 T…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 190 Guide to a Well Behaved Dog 40:24

5y ago40:24

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This week Jon Patch talks to celebrity dog trainer,YouTube star and author of the book, Guide to a Well Behaved Dog… Zak George. EPISODE NOTES: MP3 Podcast - The One Minute Cat Manager with Jon PatchBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 189 The One Minute Cat Manager 43:41

5+ y ago43:41

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This week Jon Patch chats with producer, writer & director Kac Young, author of the book, The One Minute Cat Manager. This book is the work of forty years of adopting, loving, caring for and managing cats. The book is chock-full of great ideas and techniques so you can adopt and raise a happy, healthy, well-adjusted cat without breaking the bank or…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 188 Live from The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2019 44:11

5+ y ago44:11

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Jon Patch reports live from Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City with interviews from the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Guest include Jerry Grymek, the official 'Doggie Concierge' of the Hotel Pennsylvania, and Ada Nieves, co-founder of the New York Pet Fashion Show, also taking place in NYC. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Live …

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Talkin' Pets Episode 187 Oscar, Gaga and Betty 41:04

6y ago41:04

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This week Jon Patch and crew chat about a variety of entertainment and pet-related topics including The Oscars, Lady Gaga, and Betty White. They also cover the topic of Trap Neuter & Return for community cats and much more. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Oscar, Gaga and Betty with Jon Patch…

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Talkin' Pets Episode 186 Happy Holidays 1:08:50

6y ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Jon Patch and crews chat about the upcoming holidays. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Happy Holidays with Jon PatchBy Jon Patch

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Talkin' Pets Episode 185 Talking with Dogs and Cats 41:30

6y ago41:30

41:30

Jon Patch and gang are joined by animal communicator and host of Animal Writes on Pet Life Radio, Tim Link. Tim discusses the essential techniques that are necessary to communicate with animals including what animal communication is, breathing correctly to achieve the perfect state to communicate with animals, using guided meditation exercises as a…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 184 Cats Take To The Catwalk As The Algonquin Hotel 39:48

6y ago39:48

39:48

Alice De Almeida, Executive Assistant at the Algonquin Hotel in NYC, joins Jon Patch to talk about their Cat Fashion Show & Animal Fundraiser. A group of feline fashion “mewdels” took to the runway (held safely in the arms of their owners) in one-of-a-kind outfits designed by certified animal fashion designer Ada Nieves, in celebration of Hamlet VI…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 183 Pet Social Media Influencers 44:39

6+ y ago44:39

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This week Jon Patch and crew talk about pets & kidneys, urinary tract infections, the start of hurricane season, top pet social media influencers and Georgia has a story to tell. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pet Social Media Influencers with Jon PatchBy Jon Patch

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 182 New Airline Pet Policies 43:23

6+ y ago43:23

43:23

Jon Patch chats with Robert Likins, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) about the new rule book for pets traveling with their owners or alone on United Airlines flights. The new rules, effective June 18, come after the Chicago-based airline suspended transportation of pets for a month while the c…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 181 Stress & Anxiety in Cats 42:28

6+ y ago42:28

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Jon Patch is joined this week by Dr. Thomas Edling to discuss stress and anxiety in cats, and how to alleviate it. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Stress & Anxiety in Cats with Jon PatchBy Jon Patch

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 180 Just Talkin’ Again 43:10

6+ y ago43:10

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This week Jon Patch and gang talk about a variety of pet-related topics, take phone calls and much more! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Just Talkin’ Again with Jon PatchBy Jon Patch

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 179 Environmental Ed Returns! 42:52

6+ y ago42:52

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This week Jon Patch welcomes back his brother, Environmental Ed Patchcoski to chat about what’s going on in the environment including Climate Change, Human Encroachment, Forests, and more! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Environmental Ed Returns with Jon PatchBy Jon Patch

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 178 Spirit: A Book of Happiness for Horse Lovers 42:39

7y ago42:39

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Happy Holidays! This week Jon Patch chats with Anouska Jones, author of Spirit: A Book of Happiness for Horse Lovers. Horses are the epitome of grace, power and freedom. They also have an ability to touch our souls and connect with our hearts in a way that few other animals can. Spirit: A book of happiness for horse lovers is a compendium of enduri…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 177 Watch What Happens 41:01

7y ago41:01

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Watch What Happens Live talk show host and Bravo TV producer Andy Cohen joins Jon Patch and crew to talk about Purina’s National Dog Show #DogThanking initiative. This November, Purina wants to thank the four-legged friends who make our lives so special. From now through the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina is inviting dog owners to log on to Facebook,…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 176 Soul-Level Solutions 41:01

7y ago41:01

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This week Jon Patch is joined by psychic medium and animal communicator Mitchell Osborne. Mitchell Osborn is a Psychic Medium, Dream Interpreter, Animal Communicator, Hypnotist & Intuitive Soul Coach. He uses his abilities to help identify soul-level solutions for wellness, enlightenment & growth. He focuses on assisting his clients and students to…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 175 Jessi and Andi 41:30

7y ago41:30

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This week Jon Patch chats with Jessi Burns, from the Mutual Rescue film, Jessi and Andi. Set against the majestic Rockies, the uplifting story of two lost souls whose life-affirming journey together brought them both back into the light. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Jessi and Andi with Jon Patch…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 174 My Big Fat Pet Makeover 41:34

7y ago41:34

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Jon Patch welcomes Travis Brorsen, host of the new Animal Planet series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover. Animal Planet chose Travis Brorsen as their Pet Expert and Trainer to host the new series My Big Fat Pet Makeover. Travis is on a mission to address the huge issue of overweight pets in the U.S. as an estimated 59% of cats and 54% of dogs are overweigh…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 173 American Eclipse 42:40

7y ago42:40

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Journalist, author, and broadcaster, David Baron joins Jon Patch and crew to discuss the upcoming total eclipse on August 21, 2017. In vibrant historical detail, American Eclipse animates the fierce jockeying that came to dominate late nineteenth-century American astronomy, bringing to life the challenges faced by three of the most determined eclip…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets Episode 172 You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat! 41:46

7+ y ago41:46

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In this week’s episode, Jon Patch chats with George Burgess, Director of the University of Florida Program for Shark Research about sharks! Why are shark attacks increasing? How do I avoid a shark attack? Should we euthanize sharks that attack humans? George answers these questions and more! Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com…

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets - Episode 171 Talkin’ Pets in July 40:41

7+ y ago40:41

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Jon Patch and crew chat about a variety of pet topics. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Talkin’ Pets in July with Jon PatchBy Jon Patch

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PetLifeRadio.com - Talkin' Pets - Episode 170 Dr. Petty’s Pain Relief for Dogs 40:50

7+ y ago40:50

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This week Jon Patch talks to Dr. Michael Petty, a world-renowned expert in veterinary pain management. He has lectured in both the U.S. and abroad; teaching veterinarians up-to-date techniques in the prevention and treatment of pain. He is on the advisory board of several pharmaceutical companies, helping with the development of new pain products. …

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