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Cats and Dogs; Cats and Dogs, 111
Part of The GBH Animals Collection.
01/06/1986
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- Series
- Cats and Dogs
- Program
- Cats and Dogs, 111
- Program Number
111
- Series Description
CATS & DOGS is a new 26-part series that explores the human/animal bond in all its aspects. Each week, series host Dr. Anita Migday, a respected Massachusetts veterinarian, invites viewers to observe clinic visits with real feline and canine clients. In addition to these segments on pet heath care -- prevention, detection and treatment -- Dr. Migday offers valuable do-it-yourself tips on at-home care with particular emphasis on grooming, obedience training and nutrition. CATS & DOGS also criss-crosses the country to capture stories about some remarkable pets and their owners. Common and exotic cat and dog breeds are showcased, as well. Packaged in a lively magazine format, the series is made up of regular "departments," including: Clinic Visits; Ask the Vet; Features; Pet Tips; Breed of the Week and Do-It-Yourself. Produced by WGBH Boston in association with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). Funding provided by Kal Kan.
- Program Description
Dr. Migday's clinic patient is a cat in need of an examination to check for toxoplasmosis -- a parasitic infestation that may be passed to humans through cat litter. Some advice about litter and maintenance of litter boxes follows. Dr. Migday also explores the differences between Collie and Sheltie breeds and invites viewers to watch part four of the dog obedience training series. Obedience trainer Ray McSoley illustrates how to teach a dog to "heel."
- Duration
00:28:59
- Asset Type
Broadcast program
- Media Type
Video
- Topics
- Animals
- Citation
- Chicago: “Cats and Dogs; Cats and Dogs, 111,” 01/06/1986, GBH Archives, accessed April 20, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_2C6584B1C11F47FD9E3AEB52D3D60DE9.
- MLA: “Cats and Dogs; Cats and Dogs, 111.” 01/06/1986. GBH Archives. Web. April 20, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_2C6584B1C11F47FD9E3AEB52D3D60DE9>.
- APA: Cats and Dogs; Cats and Dogs, 111. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_2C6584B1C11F47FD9E3AEB52D3D60DE9