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.
Episodes
123 episodes
Canine Herbalism - An Interview With Rita Hogan
Hi Everyone and thanks for joining me on Val Talks Pets!In this episode, we will discuss Canine Herbalism. Clinical Herbalist Rita Hogan, author of The Herbal Dog Book, will join me. As you know, I love alternative and holistic practice...
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Episode 122
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1:02:18
Trends For 2025
Hi everyone, thanks for joining me on this first episode of 2025, aptly called Trends for 2025. It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. So, I wanted to look at what we can look forward to for our pets in 2025 and...
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Episode 121
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18:30
Should Pets Be Allowed In Hospitals?
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this Val Talk’s Pets episode. Here is a question for you. Should pets be allowed to visit patients in a hospital? I’ll bet you are all nodding yes! So, in this epi...
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Episode 120
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14:56
Rescue Dogs and The Way Of Life Method
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Guess who is back with me? Souha Ezzedeen, author of the Way of Life Method. Souha and I had a two-part conversation about her amazing training...
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Episode 119
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1:15:15
Regarding Cat Nutrition
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I’d like to do a bit of an overview regarding cat nutrition. I find that many pet parents are quite confused about what their cat req...
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Episode 118
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12:32
Origins Of The Dog
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. How many times have you heard someone say, “Well you know, dogs come from wolves”. Do they? Where did the domestic dog we have today come from? ...
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Episode 117
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12:32
The Shoulds of Dog Parenthood
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Well just like I discussed in Cats, there are a lot of questions that begin with the word “Should” when it comes to dogs. That’s always a bit of a we...
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Episode 116
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20:27
The Should of Cat Parenthood
Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Everyone is familiar with the adage, coulda, shoulda, woulda. So, I thought I would discuss the Top 5 questions that begin with “should” regarding our ca...
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Episode 115
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15:31
Fall Allergies
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I am going to talk about fall allergies. The rise in pet parents looking for solutions to help their pets, particularly dogs, with a rise in aller...
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Episode 114
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14:20
Spotlight - The Scottish Wildcat
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In thisepisode, I am moving away from domestic pets as I would like to highlight aa much-endangered cat called the Scottish Wildcat. I have mentioned the Scottish...
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Episode 113
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18:18
The Way Of Life Method - Part 2
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In thisepisode, I continue talking with Souha Ezzedeen, author of The Way of Life Method. Souha is a talented dog trainer with an innovative and creative method of ra...
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Episode 112
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1:01:06
The Way Of Life Method - Part 1
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On thisepisode I have the great pleasure of speaking with Souha Ezzedeen, author of TheWay of Life Method. Souha is a very talented dog trainer with an innovative...
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Episode 111
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48:24
Should you allow pets to sleep in your bed?
Hi everyone and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets. Question... Do you let your dog, cat or both, sleep in your bed? Many pet parents do, but it is surprising how often the question "Should you allow pets to sleep in your bed?" is...
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Episode 110
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14:11
Dog Fears And What To Do
Hi everyone and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets! In this episode I am going to go through the main things that scare dogs, and what you can do to help your four-legged friend.So, grab your fur baby, snuggle up and let's get sta...
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Episode 109
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22:21
10 Questions People Ask About Guinea Pigs
Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.In this episode, I am going to have a look at the top 10 Questions People Ask About Guinea Pigs. If you are thinking about getting one or two, then this episode is for you...
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Episode 108
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18:10
Cat Domestication
Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. How did cats become pets? In this episode, I will dive into the history of cat domestication. So, snuggle in with your fur baby and let’s get to it. Please re...
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Episode 107
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19:58
What To Do With Your Pets When You Go On Vacation
Hi everyone and welcome to Val Talks Pets! Are you wondering what to do with your pets when you go on vacation? Well, I’ve got the answers, so let’s get to it.Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you ...
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Episode 106
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14:19
Common Dog Myths - The Story Behind Them
Hi everyone, thanks for joining me!There are a lot of misconceptions about dogs, and having our heads filled with what could be nonsense isn't helpful. In this episode of Val Talks Pets, I’ll uncover the story behind common dog myths. <...
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Episode 105
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22:22
Exotic Pet Ownership
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode I want to explore the topic of exotic pet ownership. How many of you have heard of someone or you are someone, who owns a Bearded Dragon...
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Episode 104
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20:41
Vaccines For Dogs
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Well last episode I looked at vaccines for cats. In the interest of f...
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Episode 103
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12:27
An Exploration Of Cat Vaccines
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Have you ever wondered what your cat was being vaccinated for? I have. So together, let’s go on an exploration of cat vaccines and find out. Plea...
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Episode 102
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22:51
The Cats and Dogs Trivia Challenge
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Today’s episode is all about fun, and your knowledge of cats and dogs. Of which, I'm betting you know more than you think you do. So get those thinking caps o...
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Episode 101
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16:42
Why Are Some Cats Picky Eaters
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets! In this episode I’m going to venture into another question that I often get about cats. And that is "Why are some cats picky eaters?".So let's snuggle down with ...
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Episode 100
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20:14
Cadaver Dogs - An Interview with Debera Salo
Hi everyone. This episode is about cadaver dogs, an interview with Debera Salo, who is a member of the Ontario Search and Recovery Canines. Yes! Cadaver dogs. You heard right. Ontario Search and Recovery Canines consists of humans with canines ...
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Episode 99
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47:51
Pets Are Family - An Interview With Erika Sinner
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On thisepisode I have a guest with me who is a first time author and I think you are goingto be quite enlightened with regards to the topic. Erika Sinner is t...
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Episode 98
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