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Today at 9:16 AM  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde spoke with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about running with your dogs.She discusses what dogs are good or bad runners, how much running is too much for your pet, and the difference between dogs who are sprinters and long distance runners.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde from Northwood Animal Hospital talks with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about obesity in pets.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde talks with 7&4's Megan Moore and Brody O'Connell about how to prevent kennel cough in your dog. She also talks about what reverse sneezing is and what it means when your pet does it.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde answered viewer-submitted pet health questions.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde talks with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about the lifespan of dogs based on the size and the breed of the dog.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde sat down with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Melissa Smith to talk about dental care for pets.  It's not only pet dental care month but dental problems are also the number one health issue in dogs and cats

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde with Northwood Animal Hospital talked about a newer winter sport that's growing in popularity called skijoring and explains how it all works.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about controlling the problem of hairballs with your cats.  Dr. Klabunde says there is a distinct difference when it comes to hairballs and vomit with cats.  Several cats and kittens were also featured during the segment which need to be adopted.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about the health benefits behind spaying your female dog or cat.  Dr. Klabunde says the best time to spay an animal is between four and six months.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about the benefits of neutering male pets.  Dr. Klabunde says part of neutering a male dog or cat can keep the animal healthy and prevent possible diseases.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about the parvovirus and how to prevent in your puppy or adult dog.  Dr. Klabunde says there are certain signs and symptoms that pet owners need to keep an eye out for but there is a way to prevent the virus altogether.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde reveals what some of those strange dog behaviors mean.  Dr. Klabunde breaks down the basic behaviors that are four legged friends tend to do a on daily basis.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Just like people, animals can get skin cancer from too much sun exposure.  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about using special sunscreen for your dog or cat.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about keeping your pets safe during the extreme heat that we've been seeing.  Dr. Klabunde says pet owners need to keep in mind that pets like humans can experience heat exhaustation.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde previewed this year's Ultimate Air Dogs event at the National Cherry Festival.  Dr. Klabunde says the event kicks off July 12th at 11 a.m.