Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We pay tribute to the four popular dog breeds whose origins trace back to Ireland – the Irish Terrier, Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, and Irish Wolfhound. We also reveal the mystery behind how the Manx cat lost its tail! ---- Dr. Amy Fischer is a Teaching Associate in the Companion Animal Biology and Humane Education program, Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pets.ansci.uiuc.edu/outreach. Lyrics of Wild Kitty (podtrailer) and Cat's Chasing Butterflies (podintro) by Marc Gunn, www.catdrinkingsongs.com; All music is traditional.
The Illini Pet Pod covers topics in pet care and humane education. In each episode, we discuss the scientific and societal issues that affect our animal companions. Dr. Amy Fischer, Extension Specialist in Companion Animal Biology and Humane Education, teaches at the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences. The Illini Pet Pod is developed in partnership with the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.