1302. Dog Rescues Bestselling Author Jon Katz

Bestselling author Jon Katz is back on Animal Radio. A few years ago, he was on top of the world. Then came the end of his 35-year marriage, and he went broke. He needed a second chance. Along came Frieda, a Rottweiler-shepherd mix that also needed a second chance. Also, often, when an animal is sick, it goes unnoticed. Some believe that’s because they can’t show weakness in the wild. Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker will tell you what signs indicate your furr-kid is sick. Also, half a million marijuana plants have been recovered on US Forest Service land so far this year. However, it’s not what they’re growing but how they’re growing that’s killing wildlife, tainting water supplies, and endangering hikers. NBC affiliate Elyce Kirchner reports. Also, Celebrity Photographer Mike Ruiz is here to talk about the Celebrity Catwalk event and what some well-known “A-list” celebs are doing to help companion animals nationwide. Also, the Food and Drug Administration proposed rules that would govern pet food production and farm animal feed for the first time. The proposal comes years after the most extensive pet food recall in history.