BlogPaws 2017 - Myrtle Beach

Steve Dale, CABC (certified animal behavior consultant) is host of two national radio shows (Black Dog Radio Productions), Steve Dale’s Pet World, The Pet Minute) and Steve Dale’s Pet World on WGN Radio, Chicago. For 21 year years he authored a Tribune syndicated national newspaper column. His blog is at... Read More →

Shila Nordone, PhD, is currently a Research Assistant Professor and instructor in veterinary immunology at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. She is the recipient of many honors, including the Iowa State University "Excellence in Graduate Teaching" award. Dr. Nordone has participated in research projects and authored papers on human immunodeficiency virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, and Bartonella henselae and others. Dr. Nordone graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in animal science, then completed her MS degree at Iowa State University in nutritional physiology. She received her PhD in immunology at NC State in 2000. Dr. Nordone is past Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and is currently Director of Business Development American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation... Read More →

Executive Director Vicki L. Thayer has a 35-year background in feline medicine. A graduate of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Thayer is board certified in feline medicine by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and was principal owner of Civic Feline... Read More →