Val Talks Pets
Hi everyone, and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets, the forum for pet parents and enthusiasts alike. Having been in the pet industry for over 10 years now I am going to share with you issues and questions that arise as I work with pet parents on a day-to-day basis. I am not a veterinarian but I do have certifications in Canine, Feline, Small Animal, Fish and Herptile and Avian Health and Nutrition from the University of California, Davis Extension. Thank you for listening to Val Talks Pets.
Val Talks Pets
Latest Episodes
Food Allergies and Sensitive Stomachs in Dogs and Cats: What Pet Parents Need to Know
Hi Everyone and Welcome!Food allergies and intolerances can leave dogs and cats dealing with itching, digestive upset and other frustrating symptoms. In this episode, I explore the differences between allergies and intolerances, possible...
Pet Rats: Care, Housing, Feeding & What to Know Before Bringing Them Home
Pet rats are one of those animals people either love—or are completely creeped out by. But domesticated rats are very different from their wild counterparts, and they can make intelligent, affectionate and highly social companions. In this epi...
Wildfires and Animals: What Happens to Wildlife and Evacuated Pets?
Hi Everyone and Welcome!When wildfire forces wildlife to flee and entire communities to evacuate, animals face danger, displacement and separation from their families. This episode explores how wild animals respond to fire, what happens ...
Spotlight - Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Hi everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode on a breed of dog that really needs renewed recognition, and that is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. There is lots to explore about this breed, so let’s go.📩 Email me:
Backyard Breeders: The Different Types and How To Spot Them
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.What does the words Backyard Breeder conjure up in your mind?Do you think of awful people that are just trying to make quick cash?Very possibly.But...