Don recently wrote about his dog Muppy being diagnosed with bladder cancer and his concern that the grief he was feeling was causing him to be stressed. He was worried that his stress could cause Muppy stress and negatively affect her health. In this article,
Don shares a post made by Susan Thixton on the Truth about Pet Food website that reveals dry or Kibble pet foods were responsible for 99% of the pounds recalled, at 68.8 million pounds, over the past five years.
Don discusses why the way we describe our relationship with our dog matters and explains why “pet parent” and the Hawaiian word “Kahu“ are both good choices, far better than “owner.”
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for July 21, 2025, where Don discusses the most crucial nutrient for our pets, water.
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for July 7, 2025 where Don addresses summer safety concerns for our pets.
Don discusses toxic mushrooms you might encounter in Maine and their danger to your dog if ingested.
Don discusses cyanobacteria or blue-green algae and the deadly hazard they pose to our pets.
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for June 24, 2025 where Don addresses pets, July 4th, and fireworks.
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for June 9, 2025 where Don addresses the importance of making a walk fun for our dogs.
Don discusses when and why a dog might run off and offers management and training tips you can implement to decrease the probability of it happening.