Nancy Glass and Cindy Connors bring you The Pet Hour, Presented by Iams® on Sirius XM Stars - Sirius 102 and XM 155, Tuesday nights at 6 pm.

The show replays on both channels Tuesday nights at 11pm EST. Also catch replays on XM 155 Thursdays at 3am EST and 9pm EST. Nancy and Cindy will have you smiling as they chat with pet experts, take call-in questions from listeners and speak with the wittiest animal lovers out there.

This Week on The Pet Hour, Presented by Iams®:

The Pet Hour Episode 17

Episode #17 -- The History of Pets in America, Matilda the Infamous Cat and Q&A with Vet Elaine Salinger

Nancy Glass and Cindy Connors speak with Katherine Grier, author of Pets in America. Katherine reveals the phenomenon of pet obsession and how it's changed over the years, from squirrels to dogs. Plus, if your cat has shredded a couch (or two) in your home, Nancy and Cindy discuss the surprising reasons for this behavior and how to deter furniture clawing.