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Shore Pets

Shore Pets covers the joys and challenges of caring for the animals in our lives, with helpful conversations about pet health, behavior, and everyday questions from local pet owners.

  • When does a pet’s itching need more than a scratch—and can a healthy dog treat actually taste good? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers questions from Angela in St. Michaels and Tom in Oxford.
  • Does your dog ride shotgun, in the back seat, or wherever there's room? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers listener questions about car safety, caring for aging pets, and making veterinary visits less stressful.
  • When does a dog’s stomach problem become an emergency? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers explains acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome—formerly called hemorrhagic gastroenteritis—and the signs that mean your dog needs immediate care.
  • On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers explains the difference between urgent and emergency veterinary needs, helping pet owners recognize when to call, when to go, and when not to wait.
  • Why does your cat insist on waking you up—and why does your dog keep eating grass? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers listener questions about nighttime cats, helping newly adopted pets settle in, exercising older dogs, grass eating, and more.
  • Dr. Heather Myers discusses separation anxiety, how to recognize it, and practical ways to help anxious pets feel more secure.
  • Meet Sunni, this week's Pet of the Week, a bright and affectionate dog hoping to find a forever home through Baywater Animal Rescue.
  • Is it safe to let your pet swim in local rivers and creeks? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers a listener's question about water safety for pets and helps another listener concerned about her cat.
  • What are your pets really trying to tell you? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers listener questions about choosing the right foods and helping shy or anxious animals feel more comfortable.
  • Why would a cat suddenly stop using the litter box? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers a listener's question and shares common medical and behavioral reasons behind this frustrating problem.