Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS

15/11/2024

15/11/2024

If you ever wanted to adopt a dog or cat, both Capital Area Humane Society and Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter have added some services that can make adoptions last. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen will gain insights into the Behavioral Services employees and the assistance they can provide adopters. First up is Sally Babbitt. Sally is a volunteer at CAHS and a sponsor of this show. She mentioned her adoption of a second Great Dane to go along with her Frenchie. Many options for issues and with two dogs that big, little room for error. Sally will share the story of this thus far successful story. Then, we will meet Amanda Ferris, Behavior & Enrichment Coordinator for ICAC. Amanda will share how behavioral employees work with families in integrating their new adoptee with the new family members. Second is to meet on neutral ground with other animals or children. Then into the new environment with the new family. Amanda will discuss other things she does to work with the animals in the shelter and other advice she provides so that fewer adoptees return to the shelter. It is a happy story thus far for Sally and can be for any of you wanting to adopt thanks to people like Amanda and all the people at CAHS and ICAC. Hear all the details and even laugh a little if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio. You can also listen live on the web at 1320wils.com by clicking the Listen Live link or you can listen on your smartphone by clicking on the Tunein radio app. If you miss the show, a podcast of the show it will be uploaded on Monday!

14/11/2024

08/11/2024

How do dog owners know what the proper food is to feed their dog? If they have two dogs, is one food right for both? How do you recognize if the food you are using isn't what your dog should be eating? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these matters and others with Robyn Bright, Program Director for NextPet Coop Group which manufactures lines of pet food products for Independent pet stores across the country. Listen as Robyn describes why the Indies needed to have foods that are best for pets since their reputation depends on it but are sold in enough scale to be competitive. Learn about how you can recognize when a dogs body is not doing as well on a food product. You'll also hear all about the different kinds of food products and what alternatives might you find to improve the nutrition your dogs get! Then Kirbay Preuss joins the conversation to discuss how Preuss employees work with people to help them choose the right for for their situation. She discussed the questions they might ask to determine solutions. With good nutritional foods available in a range of price points, Preuss has sought to meet the different conditions people have in caring for their dogs. Learn about all the different options and a whole lot more if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio. You can also listen live on the web at 1320wils.com by clicking the Listen Live link or you can listen on your smartphone by clicking on the Tunein radio app. If you miss the show, a podcast of the show it will be uploaded on Monday!

01/11/2024

The Potter Park Zoo continues to be one of the most enjoyable places to visit in Lansing during any time of year. It is open 364 days per year and each season brings different animals to different kinds of behaviors. How does short days, cold temperatures, snow and ice change the experience at the zoo? Think about how just the time change effects people! To answer these and other questions, listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen get the answers from some returning guests. First up is Mariah Martinez, Equity and Engagement Program Manager as she discusses all the different programs and events that go on at the zoo during the holidays and the opportunity they offer to spend time outdoors, getting exercise and enjoying some animals who are at their peak in cold weather! Kangaroos for example, imagine that!! Then Pat Fountain, Animal Care Supervisor returns to discuss how the seasonal changes impact on animal behavior and animal care. Some animals will be less active during winter while others thrive. Learn about the new care facility that is being built to care for the different animals and help with keeping AZA accreditation which the zoo recently received again. Pat also discusses how the care rituals change based on these seasonal changes with amounts of food, exercise etc. If you love zoos and you want to understand how winter can change the experience, you will enjoy this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio. You can also listen live on the web at 1320wils.com by clicking the Listen Live link or you can listen on your smartphone by clicking on the Tunein radio app. If you miss the show, a podcast of the show it will be uploaded on Monday!

31/10/2024

25/10/2024

Did you know that this week is Bat Week? Known for their decorative flair during Halloween (fake ones of course) in reality, Bats are an important part of ecosystems and play a hugely important role in pest control. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen are joined by guest producer of this week's show, Holly Rotter as we learn from national experts about them. First up is Kyle Bagnall, Naturalist for Michigan State Parks who is based on Mackinac Island. You'll hear about their history on the Island and the important role that they play by eating mosquitos and other pests. Pollination is a big contribution as well as you will hear. You'll also learn about White Nose Fungus which is wiping out huge percentages of bat populations. Next up is Fran Hutchins who is the Director of Bracken Cave Preserve in San Antonio, Texas. It is the home to the largest colony of bats on the planet. Pat explains why they are so important and what to do if you find one on the ground. He also helps explain the disparate effect that White Nose Fungus has on different varieties of bats. Last is Erin Cord the Community Partnership Manager at Bat Conservation International in Austin, Texas. Erin teaches how to attract bats utilizing certain flowers, plants and trees. Placing bat houses in favorable environments and even what types of lights will attract them. It's all about bats, not vampires on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio. You can also listen live on the web at 1320wils.com by clicking the Listen Live link or you can listen on your smartphone by clicking on the Tunein radio app. If you miss the show, a podcast of the show it will be uploaded on Monday!

21/10/2024

This is Max a Therapy Cat and he was at Howloween in Old Town 2024! He embodies how we feel about the technical difficulties uploading the photos for the People’s Choice Award photos! But he assures us they are coming today!

The People’s Choice photo to receive the most “likes” between today and Friday, October 25th will win a $50 Preuss Pets gift card and a prize basket stuffed with goodies! 🐾🐾

18/10/2024

No we have not lost our minds and we aren't doing just any subject Rick Preuss wants because he is in recovery and we want positive vibes for him. It takes courage to do a show on a subject that can blow up at any moment. Puns are done. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM - Retired and Lee Cohen learn all about Puffer fish. Responding to the questions along with Rick is Kapil Mandrekar from Preuss Pets who has the distinction of having caught Puffer fish in the wild which he will describe in the discussion. If you want to know why, look at the pictures. Learn about the variety of sub species within Puffers including blow fish, balloon fish and others that you may have also heard about. Learn how they defend themselves in the wild through toxins and a suit of spikes that resemble a porcupine ball. You'll learn everything you would need to have them for decade(s) if they are properly maintained. They also have to fear being eaten because they are very expensive delicacies in several Asian nations. This is despite the fact that people have died from eating them when they weren't prepared properly!?! You won't feel deflated if you decide to listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio. You can also listen live on the web at 1320wils.com by clicking the Listen Live link or you can listen on your smartphone by clicking on the Tunein radio app. If you miss the show, a podcast of the show it will be uploaded on Monday!

11/10/2024

Next Friday is one of the most enjoyable evenings you will have this Fall and it is all transpiring in Old Town, Lansing. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Dr. Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the details of next weekends event. First up is Kirbay Preuss from Preuss Pets discussing the Doggie Howloween Costume Contest. Come witness hundreds of dogs (and people too) in costumes that some spent months planning and creating. Decide for yourself which dog costume and presentation is best. Which dogs do you think the panel of celebrity judges will choose? If you go, with a dog or without, you will laugh out loud, guaranteed. The show begins at 6 and will end when everyone entered is shown. Next up is Samantha Benson, the Executive Director of the OCTA discussing the preview event prior to the costume contest. From 4PM until 6PM you and your dog are invited to take a walk through Old Town's business section where dozens of businesses will have treats for your dog and you. They just might have some other items on sale while you are in the neighborhood. Samantha also shares the information about safe spaces for your dog among the 500+ people expected to turnout. Finally an update from Rick Preuss who is on the mend from a serious car collision a few weeks ago. You'll like the update and will be able to hear the pride in the event being pulled off by his daughter despite him being sidelined. Don't miss next week's entertainment. Learn why on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio. You can also listen live on the web at 1320wils.com by clicking the Listen Live link or you can listen on your smartphone by clicking on the Tunein radio app. If you miss the show, a podcast of the show it will be uploaded on Monday!

09/10/2024

🐾 We Need Your Help! 🐾

We are in need of some donations for our shelter pets and for our furry friends in the community. We’re asking for donations of the following items:

-Leashes (no retractable leashes, please)
-Soft dog treats 🦴
-Dog and cat food, and cat litter for our emergency pet food bank. Any brand, even open bags, are welcome! We especially appreciate smaller bags as they’re easier to distribute. 🐶🐱

If you can help, donations can be dropped off or mailed to the shelter at:

📍 600 Buhl St. Mason, MI 48854

Our Amazon wish lists are linked in the comments below.

Every donation makes a huge difference, and we’re so grateful for your generosity and continued support! ❤️

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts (and paws)!

04/10/2024

This week we are covering a BIG event that is taking place at the MSU Pavilion in a few weeks, the 47th annual Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz and Lee Cohen learn all about draft horses, the huge pulling horses (2000 pounds plus) from Aaron Rice, President of the Michigan Great Lakes International Horse Show. Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets will return next week. In addition to learning all about the show, we will learn where the different breeds of draft horses came from and what they were bred to do. We also will learn how they were utilized when technology changed their job functions and how they are utilized in modern times. You will also hear about what you can see during the four day show at MSU Pavilion Thursday through Sunday. Even if you can't make it to the show, you'll learn a lot about huge draft horses on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio. You can also listen live on the web at 1320wils.com by clicking the Listen Live link or you can listen on your smartphone by clicking on the Tunein radio app. If you miss the show, a podcast of the show it will be uploaded on Monday!

02/10/2024