Two thirds of our pets are overweight or obese, and this seriously affects their quality and length of life. Obesity is a chronic state of inflammation, in pets as in people. Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Anna Wedderburn talking on Spirit Radio about her experience working in a hospital in southern India from 2017 to 2018, with the Mission to End Leprosy

The companionship of animals brings many benefits to humans: listen to this short podcast to find out more. Also, what's going on with the sale of dogs in pet shops in the UK and California?

From Christmas presents to Christmas dinner: what should people be doing for their pets this year?

Kittens need to be well socialised so that they grow up to be calm, friendly pets. To find out more about this, listen to this podcast.

At this time of year, fireworks cause many dogs (and cats) to get upset because they are afraid of the sights, sounds and smells. Listen to this podcast to learn how to help pets stay calm and relaxed at this time of year.

Do you ever wash your dog or cat? This is one of the routine parts of pet care which many people wonder about. How often should a pet be washed? What sort of shampoo or soap should be used? How long should it be left on? To find out, listen to this podcast.

Some pet owners have lost their trust in vaccinations, and as a consequence, they are refusing to have their pets vaccinated according to their vets' recommendations. As a result, epidemics of diseases like Parvovirus are starting to happen again. This podcast runs over the history and background to this topic.

Puppy farms tend to produce pups that grow up to be adult dogs with behavioural problems, and the UK has been very progressive in tackling these issues. The UK has just passed "Lucy's Law" which bans the sale of puppies by third parties such as pet shops, on the internet etc. This podcast explains the background to this ban, plus the likely impact on the Irish dog exports.

After a brief mention of "bee rescue", this week's talk focusses on the truth about animal cruelty legislation and enforcement in Ireland.