The Pet Pod

The Pet Pod

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The Pet Pod episodes

  • Caring for Elderly Cats

    Zara is joined by Dr Sarah Caney, a veterinary specialist in feline medicine and author of 'Caring for an Elderly Cat'. Together they discussed the ageing process for our feline friends, common health issues and how to address those, plus the joy of having a senior cat as your companion.


    Extra resources


    International cat care: age and lifestage chart: 

    https://icatcare.org/advice/how-to-tell-your-cats-age-in-human-years/


    Vet Professionals - Information and resources

    Main page: https://www.vetprofessionals.com/site/

    Book shop : https://www.vetprofessionals.com/store/

    Cat Café - Video tutorials and webinars for pet owners: https://www.vetprofessionals.com/site/video-tutorials

    Free downloads including the health questionnaire and checklist for elderly cats: https://www.vetprofessionals.com/login 


    Bereavement support

    Cats Protection https://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/grief

    Blue Cross https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss


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    53 min
  • Dental Health for Cats and Dogs
    Zara chats to Dr Matthew Oxford, who is one of only a handful of Veterinary Dentists in the UK. They discuss why you should brush your dog or cat's teeth, tips on how to do it and the consequences of poor oral health. Plus, find out which dental chews and toys can actually be bad for your dog's teeth, including the problem with tennis balls!

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    37 min
  • Don't Get Petfished!

    Zara talks to fellow vet, Cat Henstridge, about the Petfished campaign from DEFRA and how to spot an unscrupulous seller of puppies or kittens and the health and well-being consequences for those pets who have been bred in poor conditions. Learn how to check up on the 'person behind your pet' and how to avoid being 'petfished'.


    This episode is proudly supported by YuMOVE. New customers can get a listener discount of 30% across their range of supplements. Visit www.yumove.co.uk and use the code PETPOD30 at the checkout.


    Helpful links from this episode:


    https://getyourpetsafely.campaign.gov.uk


    https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/puppytrade


    https://www.tradingstandards.uk/consumers/support-advice


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    38 min
  • Weight Management for Cats and Dogs - how to help your pet stay healthy

    Zara the Vet talks to Dr Alex German, Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liverpool and global expert in obesity. They discuss the rising number of overweight cats and dogs in the UK and explain the health problems that carrying excess weight can cause our pets. With advice on how to identify whether your cat or dog has the recommended body condition and how to help them achieve and maintain a healthy weight.


    This episode is proudly supported by YuMOVE.


    Links from the episode:


    Body Condition Charts

    https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Body-Condition-Score-Dog.pdf

     

    https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cat-Body-Condition-Scoring-2017.pdf


    World Small Animal Veterinary Association - How To Video

    Body Condition Scoring with Zara Boland


    Puppy Growth Charts

    https://www.waltham.com/resources/waltham-growth-charts


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    42 min
  • Teaching puppies and kittens good manners and why it matters
    Zara chats to eminent veterinary psychiatrist, Dr Kersti Seksel, who 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. They discuss when is the best time to socialise your pets, the methods you should use to train them, what we mean by 'good behaviour' and why it's so important to recognise cues in their natural behaviour.

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    36 min
  • Foods poisonous to cats
    Zara the Vet explains why some of our everyday store cupboard food items can be harmful, and sometimes even lethal, if eaten by our feline friends. Get the lowdown on why the traditional 'saucer of milk' is actually bad for our cats and whether or not you should offer tinned fish as part of your cat's diet.

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    28 min
  • A Guide to Pet Rabbits
    Zara the Vet is joined by Dr. Daniella Dos Santos, President of the British Veterinary Association, to discuss the third most popular companion pet in the UK - rabbits. They'll explain what you should consider before getting a pet rabbit, including their housing, dietary and social requirements and some of health conditions that can affect them.

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    33 min
  • Pet Health - Coronavirus Update from the BVA and DEFRA

    Zara is joined by the UK's Chief Vet, Prof Christine Middlemiss, and the President of the British Veterinary Association, Dr Daniella Dos Santos, to discuss the very latest advice regarding animal welfare during the continued coronavirus pandemic. Their conversation includes news on virus transmission, seeking treatment from your vet and how the profession has been adapting. Plus, what to consider if you're thinking about getting a new pet during this time and information on animal wellbeing.


    For further information on the topics discussed and for the most up-to-date advice for pet owners and veterinary professionals, you can visit these websites:


    British Veterinary Association

    https://www.bva.co.uk/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/


    GOV.UK

    https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus


    Blue Cross

    https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss


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    27 min
  • Animal Behaviour in Cats and Dogs
    Zara the Vet chats to animal behaviour expert, Karin Pienaar, about the worrying long term consequences that the coronavirus lockdown might have on the wellbeing of our pets, including depression in cats and separation distress in dogs. Karin explains the science behind each of these conditions and offers practical advice on ways to help.

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    26 min

About The Pet Pod

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Dr Zara Boland – a vet, consultant and a self-confessed, all round animal lover – is joined by veterinary friends and colleagues from across the pet health industry to offer you handy tips and expert…

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