It’s time again for our New Pet Product Special from the pet industry’s largest trade show in Las Vegas. We’ll be giving you great gifts for your pet before they’re on the shelves in your pet store. Also, there is no doubt that this flea season has been one of the worst in recorded history. Now it takes a multi-modal approach to get rid of these little suckers for good. Dr. Debbie steps up to the plate with several great ideas. Also, when is the best time to get pet insurance so you won’t be caught with the ever-increasing cost of veterinary care? Is it better to just start an interest-bearing savings account for your pet? Is it possible that your insurance claim will be rejected? Animal Radio uncovers the truths and fallacies behind the booming insurance trade for pets. Also, a woman has been saddled with a fine after bringing her horse into a McDonald’s restaurant. Police say the woman initially tried to ride the animal through the drive-thru on Saturday, but was turned away. She then brought the horse inside the fast food joint, where it promptly did its “business” on the floor. Also, a Salt Lake City-based energy bar maker is turning to crickets as a source of nutrients. The makers of Chapul Bars use cricket flour to give their bars a boost of protein. Chapul’s founder, Patrick Crowley, says the six-legged critters are a “rich source of edible protein” that is more environmentally friendly than protein from livestock.