Hi everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode on Val Talk’s Pets.  In this spotlight episode I’ve chosen to highlight one of my favourite breeds of dogs, and no I’ve never actually had one, but I love them and they are the West Highland White Terriers or Westies.  Westies are so cute and rugged wee things. I’m sure all my Scottish friends just loved Wee Jock from the TV series Hamish MacBeth, or in the comic Oor Wullie, his wee dug, Harry! The westie is quintessentially Scotland, so let’s have a wee look at the West Highland White Terrier.   

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Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.

As we all know, things are a bit different right now, and our time off and vacation plans are also quite different.  Many people are travelling within their own area or their own country, and this actually opens up a type of travel that many people have not done before and that is travelling with your pet.
So in this episode, we'll take a look at what exactly "pet friendly" means when it comes to accommodation, and the common courtesies that should be extended when travelling with our fur babies.  But most important of all, what pet accoutrements we should be bringing to make this a great trip for everyone involved.

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Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  This is a super exciting episode because my guest today is Dr. Rob Hillerby from Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Caledon Ontario Canada.  It’s a busy life for most veterinarians and they are relied upon so greatly by pet parents.  In the human world there are specialists for just about every condition but vets have to be able to diagnose within a vast array of ailments and conditions our pets can have.  Plus, they are the ones we go to for maintenance with checkups and vaccinations.  They really do, do it all.  So what is it like to be a vet?  Let’s find out and welcome Dr. Rob Hillerby DVM  to the show.

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Hi everyone, and welcome to the first of a new spotlight on different breeds of cats and dogs.

Every few episodes I’m going to spotlight a type of cat or dog and explore some of their history and traits and maybe answer some questions you may have about these furry, or in some cases, not so furry companions. And I would love if any listeners could visit the website for suggestions for cat breeds or with some stories to relate about owning a certain breed.
So, I’m going to kick off this spotlight with a cat that I have seen in person, know a few people that have one and some that actually have more than one, and that breed is the Bengal.

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Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
 
Well the puppy craze continues and many, many people are getting a puppy for the first time or getting a puppy after many years without a dog, and some are adding to their canine family.
With these new pups coming into the family we are finding quite a few questions that are cropping up, so I thought I would go over the most popular questions we get on a regular basis and perhaps some of these are just the same questions you may have.

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Hi Everyone!
Well it’s that time of year again when the weather is warm or hot and our pets are spending a lot more time outside, going on hikes, visiting parks or lying in the grass or dirt as the case may be.  So, since I've  had a rise in questions about fleas and ticks which is understandable, I thought it would be a good idea to reprise my episode "Fleas, Ticks and Worms Oh My!"  It's hard to believe that it is over a year since this episode went out.  I have updated some info, but other than that, the message is the same. 

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Does your cat or dog have bad breath, but you find that maintaining their dental hygiene through teeth cleaning and regular check-ups  is cost prohibitive.  Well, I may have a solution for you!  Or at least Jill Thompson has.

On this episode I chat with Jill who is the owner of Kissable K9 Care.  Kissable K9 Care is a successful and affordable cosmetic teeth cleaning service that includes brushing and scaling above the gum line with the use of hand instruments  to gently remove tartar.  Jill talks in-depth about this service and how it is designed to be used with home care and veterinarian visits to maintain results, the obstacles she has had to face, as well as the methods that she and her staff use to relax your pet. 

To learn about all of that and more, LISTEN IN, because knowing is caring!

For more information on Kissable K9 Care and their services, please visit: www.kissablek9care.com

You can also call Kissable K9 Care at: (905) 329-8598 or email at [email protected]. To book a mobile appointment Call: (416) 995-3792 or  Email: [email protected].  Kissable K9 Care can also be reached on Facebook: Kissable K9 - Home | Facebook

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Hello everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talks Pets.

Well, the weather has finally changed and it's time to talk about summer safety and summer activities with our pets. 
There are definitely some summer do's and don'ts for pets, and some equipment that you might want to have on hand for activities on hot days.

So let's find a place in the shade, and get to it!

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Hi Everyone and welcome to Val Talks Pets!

In this episode I continue with my exploration into the world of alternative medicines for pets, this time with an interview with Wendie Patrick.

Wendie is a Biochemic, a Quantum Practitioner, the host of Quantumly Yours podcast, and is the Founder of Dogs of Pride and the holistic health brand Finnessiam.

From a lifelong passion for animals and more recently a revelation in her own health, Wendie has committed herself to sharing her energy, skills, knowledge and experiences to give everyone, two and four legged, a better and alternative solution to feeling and being better.
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Wendie offers help with nutrition (people and pets), energy healing through Quantum Touch (people) and Animal Reiki. Real Tissue Salts (functional nutrition) and testing for deficiencies, allergies, Lyme, parasites and more through health kinesiology. Auriculotherapy/Chinese Meridian Therapy is also available and working toward including Aromatherapy and Bach Flower Essences in the future.

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Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talks Pets!
Continuing with my exploration of alternative medicines for pets, I have on today's show Theresa Gilligan.   Theresa is the owner of Neachai Equine Ayurveda, and is  certified in Ayurvedic medicine and currently enrolled in the Ayurveda doctorate program. She is also a certified Animal Neuro Myofascial Practitioner and practices Cranial Osteopathy. Theresa travels throughout North America advocating for and treating horses, humans and dogs through the practice of Ayurveda.
 
Not familiar with any or some of these practices, then turn up the volume and together we'll dive in the world of these alternative and amazing practices!

For more information on Ayurveda and the services provided by Neachai Equine Ayurveda, please visit: www.neachai.ca

You can call Neachai Equine Ayurveda at: (905) 329-8598

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