Pets4Life Dogs

Pets4Life Dogs

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Pets4Life Dogs episodes

  • Dr Jo Righetti chats about rescue pets on ABC Radio Melbourne Afternoon
    You adopt a pet but it’s not working out as you expected. What to do? The Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2018 celebrates and recognises achievements in companion animal rescue nationwide. The program was founded by pet rescue advocate Cathy Beer of Pets4Life, an independent education resource for cat and dog guardians and those thinking of getting a pet. […]
    23 min
  • Veterinarian Dr Georgina Child explains seizures in dogs
    Dr Georgina Child has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  Georgina is a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia.  In this podcast, Georgina explains seizures in dogs. In fact, she has […]
    14 min
  • Veterinary Neurologist Dr Georgina Child explains back pain in pets
    Dr Georgina Child explains back pain in pets in this short podcast.  Georgina has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  She’s a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia. In this podcast, Georgina […]
    10 min
  • Tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog
    You’re excited, it’s only weeks away until your family is going on holiday!  If you can’t take Fido with you this time, the options are finding a good pet sitter or a dog boarding kennel.  Not all dog boarding kennels are equal. So, how do you know what’s a good one?  Fortunately, Louise Newman, the founder […]
    12 min
  • Dog grooming tips from Master Groomer Melanie Newman
    For those who want to groom their dog from home but don’t know where to start, we have top dog grooming tips from Master Groomer Melanie Newman. In our podcast interview, Melanie explains why regular dog grooming is not only good for your pet’s health and comfort, it also helps increase the bond between you and […]
    12 min
  • Peta Clarke introduces The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs
    In this podcast, celebrity animal trainer Peta Clarke introduces a fun, new sport called The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs. It’s a whole new ball game!  The K9 Scent Scrambler™ for dogs involves diving through or into balls of various heights to locate and retrieve a specific item, sending balls flying! The K9 Scent Scrambler™ […]
    8 min
  • Dr Tara Cashman explains cat and dog dental disease
    Dental disease is commonly diagnosed in Australian pets and if left untreated, it can lead to serious health concerns including infection of the liver, kidney and heart.  Dr Tara Cashman, spokesperson for the Australian Veterinary Assocation’s Australian Veterinary Dental Society is our special guest on the Pets4Life podcast this week.  Dr Tara talks about the causes […]
    11 min
  • Professor Paul McGreevy introduces ‘dogmanship’
    The dog is man and woman’s best friend, but how good a friend to your dog are you? We all like to think our dogs are really happy with us. But how can we be sure? In this Pets4Life dogs’ podcast, Professor Paul McGreevy introduces dogmanship,  a new term that’s all about the latest science to […]
    11 min
  • Dr Kersti Seksel explains separation anxiety in dogs

    Dr Kersti Seksel explains separation anxiety in dogs podcast. Photo: Andy Omvik/Unsplash

    Our Pets4Life dogs’ podcast today is about separation anxiety in dogs, a problem which is more common than we think!

    Dr Kersti Seksel is a renowned veterinary behaviour specialist at the Sydney Animal Behaviour Service in Sydney where she treats separation anxiety in dogs.  Kersti has presented at many conferences nationally and internationally, she regularly runs webinars, written a book called Training Your Cat, writes for Dog’s Life magazine, and she’s a consultant on the Veterinary Information Network. You may have listened to Kersti on ABC radio’s Tony Delroy’s Nightlife program or seen her on the TV show The Project.

    Kersti covers the following in our seven-minute podcast:

    • The difference between separation anxiety and separation distress
    • Causes of separation anxiety in dogs
    • Tips for owners of new puppies on how to prevent separation anxiety
    • How she diagnoses and treats dogs that need help
      •  More about Dr Kersti Seksel

      Kersti is fascinated by animals and why they do what they do. She is passionate about helping people understand animals better so she can improve the lives of people and their pets. Kersti has dedicated her life to understanding what makes our pets “tick” and learning about what to do when they do not.

      Kersti is the principal of a specialist practice in behavioural medicine in Sydney Australia. She pioneered Puppy Preschool® and Kitten Kindy® classes to help owners and their pets understand each other better so that they can live together in harmony. She teaches the distance education course in Behavioural Medicine for the Centre for Veterinary Education (University of Sydney) and is an adjunct senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University. She has presented at and been the keynote speaker at numerous conferences nationally and internationally including USA, UK, many countries in Europe, South Africa, China, Japan, and Thailand. She regularly runs webinars, has written many textbook chapters, written a book, Training Your Cat, writes for Dog’s Life magazine, and is a consultant on VIN (Veterinary Information Network).

      Listen now to Dr Kersti Seksel explain separation anxiety in dogs
      14 min

    About Pets4Life Dogs

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    In this series, we bring you the latest developments and handy tips to keep your canine happy and healthy. Cathy Beer, Pets4Life chats with the experts from the companion animal world including…