The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit

By Dr Rob Zammit & Stephen PetersKids & Family Pets & Animals

The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit episodes

September 28 A drive to the beach
Yes, We're back in the car for one last time, heading to the beach to let the dogs go crazy! Dr Rob talks about just how important a trip to the beach can be. He also designs the perfect doggy-mobile, what would it have? Plus some other vet ramblings.
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19 min
September 15 A doggy road trip
This week is a very unusual episode as we record whilst Dr Rob is on his way to urgent vet call from someone with a cow problem! So we've decided to record a doggy trip. We give Dr Rob some hypothetical emergency medical scenarios for things like- when your dog eats chocolate, gets bitten by a snake or spider, has been vomiting....and many other common issues. What if dogs could drive??? He also tells us what breeds would be best at speeding, road-rage, worst driver and best breed for driving...find out all of that and more on this special travelling episode of THE DOGGY POD.
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22 min
September 06 Zooming along
This week Dr Rob talks 'zoomies' and why your dog goes crazy sometimes. And something a bit special, we talk about what your dog wishes you knew. How different would life be if your dog could call the shots. Plus much much more.
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26 min
August 24 Dogs and your body language?
Welcome to a brand new episode. In this showDr Rob talks about your body language and what signs you're sending your dog. Smell, fear, instinct...what had Rob learned after 40 years in in the clinic. You'll be surprised. We also discuss your dogs- loyalty, forgiveness, living in the moment and resilience...plus much more
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34 min
August 10 Why we 'humanise' our dogs
Hi everyone. Dogs have become mirrors for us in the world of medical science. You'll be surprised by the diseases we all share, we can learn so much from them, find out this week on The Doggy Pod. Also, do we 'humanise' our dogs too much and what's the downside? Are there 'dog people' and 'cat people' and can you be both? Plus much more.
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34 min
July 27Why do dogs retrieve?
The Gut-Brain Connection in Dogs
Microbiome science
Behavioural changes linked to diet
Could anxiety or aggression be gut-driven?
The Future Dog
What will dogs look like in 50 years?
Are we breeding ourselves into ethical problems?
Designer dogs vs functional dogs: have we gone too far?
Plus much more banter with Dr Rob
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31 min
July 13 Dr Rob is back!!
Yes, we're back. It's been a challenging time for everyone from The Doggy Pod and DR Rob is now back in the studio for more episodes. This week he gives us an update on his health and we also talk about dog health and how they communicate to each other and to us. Dr Rob also lays down the law on smoking and vaping around your dog...plus much more. Welcome back
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25 min
June 03 Can you hear that?
Another episode of the best doggy information in the podcast world. This week we talk dog whistles, are they real and do they work? Also, does your dog eat and lick some really disgusting things? Of course they do, find out what's ok and what's definitely not ok...plus much more.
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26 min
May 19 How long will your dog live for?
Hi folks. This week Dr Rob talks all things longevity with your dog. Would you like your dog to outlive you? Cutting edge research gives us some clues to what's ahead. Also, Dr Rob talks about dog breeds that have been surgically altered and teaching your dog to swim if they can't do the doggy paddle!...plus much more
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29 min
May 05 What is BOAS?
Hello everyone. So how many of you know what BOAS is? Well find out now and just how cutting edge canine research can help us humans. Also Dr Rob talks about over-medicating your dog and can you care too much? We also talk about nervous owners becoming nervous dogs. Plus much more.
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29 min

About The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit

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The Doggy Pod is a weekly podcast with one of Australia’s leading veterinary surgeons Dr Rob Zammit. With producer Stephen Peters, they discuss all things dogs. ‘The doggy pod’ is a must listen for…