The Paw Report
Mondays at 7 p.m.

Additional Air Times:

  • Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.


What has four legs, a fin, scales, hooves and maybe even a tail?

It's The Paw Report!

Have you ever wondered about the best way to train a puppy? Need advice on how to calm your pet's fear of the vet's office? Think you know all there is to know about microchipping? The Paw Report aims to cover those topics and more by bringing you the latest information from area veterinarians and pet experts on pet health, ownership and everything else related to our furry and not so furry friends.

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Your pet could be the next star of WEIU's new show, The Paw Report! Have a video or photo of your pet doing something funny or absolutely adorable? We'd love to share it with our viewers here at The Paw Report! Email it to us and you could see it on our show! Just make sure it's video taken by you or that you have permission to share it! For more information about how to get that video or photo to us, email us or call us at 217-581-5956.

Experts Needed!

If you are a veterinarian, trainer, groomer, specialist, rescue organization or shelter that would like to partner with The Paw Report by providing expert guests for the show or animals to be featured on our "Adoptable Pets" segment, please contact us by emailing us or calling 217-581-5956. If you have a topic you'd like to see on the show or questions for our experts, contact us with those too!


Season 13 Episodes

Dr. Sally Foote – Animal Behaviorist
Cat owners, do you struggle with medicating your feline? Whether it's a pill or liquid many cats will give you some degree of resistance. On this episode of the Paw Report, we sit down with pet behaviorist Dr. Sally Foote to discuss the best ways to train and ultimately take important meds.

Dr. Kim Selting – Veterinarian and Associate Prof. U of I College of Veterinary Medicine
On this episode of the Paw Report, we revisit the topic of cancer and our pets. Getting a cancer diagnosis can be a scary moment for pet owners. But at the University of Illinois, cutting edge research and technology are helping our pet companions live longer and happier lives. Veterinarian oncologist Dr. Kim Selting joins us to talk about a special machine "shining light" on radiation therapy.

Owner: Julie Hardy
We pack up the gear and hit the road for this episode of the Paw Report. And on this episode, it's not about the PAWS but the HOOVES. People come from across the country to visit this special ranch in Champaign County that features some FESTIVE and FURRY creatures!

Dr. Laura Frazier – Veterinarian and Instructor
There is a program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine working to reduce pet overpopulation. On this episode of the Paw Report, we're introduced to the Shelter Medicine Program and what veterinarians are doing to help improve the health and well-being of animals in shelters.

Dr. Gene Pavlovsky – Veterinarian and Instructor (Primary Care)
The signs can be obvious: a little grey hair, a lack of energy and loss of appetite. Older dogs can make wonderful companions, but they require special care. On this episode of the Paw Report, we're joined by veterinarian Dr. Gene Pavlovsky to discuss how we can make the senior years "golden" for our aging pets.

Dr. Todd Marlo, Veterinarian and Clinical Asst. Professor
A program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is helping our four-legged friends with eye issues see again! On this episode of the Paw Report, we'll meet veterinary ophthalmologist Todd Marlo who'll talk about the "vision" of this program and what it means for pet owners searching for help.

Owner/Operator – Ron Slifer
Their features are undeniable: a long-wrinkled face, loose skin and big droopy ears! And, when it comes to SNIFFING out problems, the Bloodhound is your go to breed. According to the American Kennel Club, this independent, friendly, and inquisitive sleuth hound does one thing better than any creature on earth ... find people who are lost or hiding. On this episode of the Paw Report, we visit a man who spends a lot of time working with and training this happy hound.

Dr. Lauren Forsythe – Veterinarian and Clinical Asst. Professor
When humans get sick, we can reach for the medicine cabinet and take something for that common cold or headache. It's not that easy for our pets. In fact, medicine that humans take is not necessarily safe for our four-legged friends. On this episode of the Paw Report, we meet Dr. Lauren Forsythe, a pharmacist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She'll share her expertise on the profession and discuss the medications that can be harmful to our pets.

Wayne Schuetz/Owner Continental Farms
They are unique, intelligent, social and small. Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean Islands and were brought to the United States in the 1920's! Today, the cuddly and cute animal can be found on many farms in the Midwest! We go on the road in this episode of the Paw Report to visit Continental Farms in Washington Indiana to learn more this friendly and endearing little creature!

Farrier Tobias Ellis and Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Gray
Maybe you've noticed your horse isn't walking just right. This could be caused by a condition known as equine lameness. On the episode of the Paw Report, we travel to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital to visit the Large Animal Clinic and learn how doctors and farriers are working together to ease the pain.

Ken Wilson - Lake Shelbyville Fishing Guide
The Paw Report sets sail for this edition and travels to the waters of Lake Shelbyville to find that prized bass, crappie and catfish. We will get some professional fishing advice from guide and expert Ken Wilson.

Dr. Kari Foss, Veterinarian and Asst. Professor
According to the Canine Health Foundation, epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs. The disease is most often characterized by seizures. But what causes this condition and what can pet owners do to control the disorder? On this episode of the Paw Report, we're joined by Dr. Kari Foss from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital to help us understand canine epilepsy.

Indiana Skunk Rescue Founder Julie McLaughlin and Heather Blaney – Owner of Skunk Support Animal
We pack up the gear and head to Indiana for this episode of the Paw Report! They are often misunderstood, but skunks are gentle and can make excellent support animals. On this episode of the Paw Report, we will learn more about this small black and while critter with an infamous and pungent defense mechanism.

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