Alright, Pet?

Alright, Pet?

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Alright, Pet? episodes

  • Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans, pampered pussies and heroic hounds

    BBC Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans opens up about his relationship with his aloof cat Franny and helping reward those with heart-warming stories at the National Cat Awards.

    Have you had your pet neutered? Do you worry you're making the correct decision? Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams takes you through the pros and cons of neutering.

    Personal stories from Hannah and her whippet Bertie whose testicles didn't descend and Shanika whose little boy has befriended their Belgian red hare.

    Our vet Rob gets to catch up with Dave Wardell and his service dog Finn whose life Rob saved after a stabbing back in 2016.

    1 hr
  • Comedian Dom Joly, porky pigs and piddling pets

    Comedian Dom Joly chats to Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist vet Rob Adams about his pet pigs and an unfortunate incident involving his favourite boots.

    Vet Rob Adams explains how he carried out open heart surgery on a year old dog who was in heart failure and who was going to die without intervention.

    The team field queries from owners about a cat called Sue widdling in shoes and a dog called Alfie squirting on house guests.

    Do hedgehogs make good pets and should we be encouraging foxes and other wildlife into the garden?

    Pet Behaviour therapist Rob Alleyne is also on hand to deal with pet behaviour problems.

    If you have any queries about your pet or a recent diagnosis then email the team at [email protected]

    1 hr
  • Pen Farthing, rescue missions and wacky wing walks

    Ex Royal Marine Pen Farthing chats about his time in Helmand Province, the bond he built with the people and animals of Afghanistan and how he ended up creating the charity Nowzad.

    Specialist vet Rob answers listeners questions and discusses canine parvovirus and cat flu.
    75 year old cat lover Cherry Lorberg tells the thrilling story of how she did a wing walk for Cats protection and what's next on her list.
    Rikke Rosenlund from Borrow my doggy chats to the team about setting up the company in 2012 and why walking someone else's dog can bring us so much joy.
    If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered in our Christmas special contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at [email protected]

    57 min
  • Reality star Charlotte Crosby and Ukrainian rescues

    Charlotte Crosby from Geordie Shore is absolutely in love with her three Pomeranian pups. She speaks to Anne-Marie about living with three little furballs and how one has a sixth sense!

    With the ongoing crisis in Ukraine more and more people are finding ways to help the displaced people and animals of the country - two local people chat about how their charity campaign went viral and what we can do to help.
    Rob nips out of surgery to answer listeners questions on Persian cats and how to stop your pet overgrooming.

    56 min
  • Vinny May from Kodaline and eccentric emus

    Vinny May from the band Kodaline went from life on the road to life at home with his bulldogs Brian and Barry. Do bulldogs make good pets and what antisocial behaviour happened in the recording studio?

    Helen Demes from Arkansas let Anne-Marie and Rob do a virtual tour of her 50 acre sanctuary which is home to everything from chatty turkeys to amusing emus.
    Jude and Karen created a pet boutique in Belfast in the last few years. They open the doors on what is popular with pet owners and how to alert other people to nervous dogs.
    Listener Ronnie Townsend emailed the team to highlight the concerns of horse owners like her who have an ageing horse and are fearful of what will happen at the end. Rob offers advice on what to do when a horse is reaching the end of its life.

    56 min
  • Wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, animal dramas and blood banks

    Rob fulfils a life long dream to chat to presenter Michaela Strachan! She talks to Rob and Anne-Marie about how she became a wildlife presenter, her life now in South Africa and why walking her dogs in the mountains can lead to some unexpected drama.

    Has your pet ever received an emergency blood transfusion? Have you ever thought where that blood came from? Susan Campbell from Pet Blood Bank UK tells us about the process of getting blood from dogs, cats and alcapas and how your pet can become a donor.
    Does your cat or dog suffer from urinary incontinence or flatulence. Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams answers one listeners question.

    57 min
  • Sports commentator Andrew Cotter, Olive and Mabel and horny hamsters

    Sports commentator Andrew Cotter is in conversation with Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams about his beautiful dogs Olive and Mabel and the success behind his lockdown videos.

    Claire Harper tells the heartwarming story of her fight to save Buggy the Supercat with the help of the Supervet.
    How do you deal with a horny hamster or do you have a dog that likes to hump a lot? The team try to find a solution.
    Charity Broken Biscuits was set up to help disabled dogs get back on their feet, hear the heart-warming story of how injured animals are getting a second chance to enjoy life to the full.

    57 min
  • Comedian Russell Kane, Itchy ears and mischievous meerkats

    Comedian and 'cat nerd' Russell Kane explains to Rob and Anne-Marie why he takes the training of his three cats, and pug, very seriously. From cat proofing the garden to teaching his pug Colin sign language, Russell is something of an expert when it comes to training animals.

    Does your pet suffer from persistent itchy ears or has your dog damaged its cruciate ligament?
    What happens when a meerkat is rejected by its mob? For Sammy the meerkat it meant a whole new life being the star attraction at Avon Valley adventure and wildlife park, teaching kids how to handle animals and giving the staff a boost on busy days!
    Anne-Marie meets up with Susan and Shelagh to discuss their equine therapy project helping children and young adults across NI. The BHS ‘Learning with horses’ course helps young people who, for a variety of reasons, have become negative in their approach to education and life in general. The BHS Ireland provides those young people with a unique opportunity to learn through working with horses.
    You can watch live coverage of the Appeal Night on Friday, 18th November 2022.
    If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at [email protected]

    57 min
  • Dancer Karen Hauer, cheeky cats and dating, doggy style

    Glitter balls at the ready! Karen Hauer from Strictly Come Dancing adds some glamour to this weeks episode of 'Alright, pet?' as she talks to Anne-Marie and Rob about her three beloved rescue dogs Marley, Betty and Phoebe and gets Rob to relive his breakdancing days!

    Rob answers another listeners query - this time giving advice on a cats who fell off a fence and now has a limp.
    Dawn Chambers tells the story of her cat Cookie, highlighting the issue of kittens being removed from their mums at a young age and suffering devastating illness and how Cookie has become a TV star.
    Celebrating the wedding of the year! Dogs Captain Bob and Gino, got married at the Belfast Barge to raise money for a local animal shelter - expect pawsecco, pupcakes and a pawty to remember!

    57 min
  • Presents for pets and raising reindeer

    Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams return for a seasonal edition of Alright, pet?

    Celebrity cat lover Frankie Seaman chats to the team about the 100s of cats she has fostered and whether the England World Cup team named the team cat after her husband, David Seaman.

    Businesswoman and animal lover Deborah Meaden shares her love of horses.

    Rob guides us through the food we should avoid feeding to our pets this Christmas period.

    The team look at presents for our pets and what you shouldn't be leaving under the tree.
    How to decide what pet is right for you. Katharine Creagh from Assisi animal sanctuary chats about rehoming rescue animals - from pups to guinea pigs - and how to handle their different behaviours.

    Plus what is it like to raise a reindeer and are they fun to spend time with the other 11 months of the year?

    57 min

About Alright, Pet?

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Celebrity guests chat to specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace about the animals they share their lives with, and why their pets are so important to them.