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
139 episodes
Spotlight - The Border Terrier
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. I’ve got a bit of a trend going here because on this episode, I am going to spotlight the Border Terrier.On my last episode I talked about the Cairn Terrier and I ...
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Episode 138
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9:40
Spotlight - The Cairn Terrier
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. It’s been a while since I did a focus on a specific breed of dog, so in this episode, I will be shining the spotlight on the Cairn Terrier. Please r...
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Episode 137
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8:33
Parvovirus - A Serious Threat To Dogs
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I will be discussing the highly contagious Canine Parvovirus. Prepare yourself because it won't be pretty, but you need to know.Pleas...
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Episode 136
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17:02
Hot Weather and Your Pets
Hi everyone, thanks for tuning in to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, let’s discuss “Hot weather and your pets.” So have a seat in the shade, grab a cold drink for you and your fur baby, and let's begin....
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Episode 135
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12:53
Senior Pets: A Deeper Dive
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In my last episode, I talked about seniors and older adults having pets and the benefits and challenges that go with that. On this episode, I’m going to disc...
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Episode 134
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20:47
Pet Parenthood For Seniors
Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I’ll be exploring the topic of "Pet parenthood for seniors"—what it means to care for a pet during the older adult and senior years. Le...
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Episode 133
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14:50
Cat & Dog Trivia 102
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Today’s episode is the next installment of trivia with Cats and Dogs Trivia 102.So get those thinking caps on and keep score if you like, as we hit the qui...
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Episode 132
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15:53
Pumpkin & Friends Charity - Milestones and Challenges
Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. I've got a super exciting episode as Tammy Fox from Pumpkin and Friends Charity is back with an update on recent incredible milestones, and an update on certain challe...
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Episode 131
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1:27:10
Three Controversial Surgeries - The Truth About Tail Docking, Ear Cropping, and Declawing
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I want to discuss three controversial surgeries done on dogs and cats that many consider to be mutilations and cruel: tail docking, ...
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Episode 130
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16:50
Blends For Life - An Interview With Paul Spindler
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Spindler, owner of Blends for Life, Cat and Dog Supplements, a fully Canadian company and Paul's dr...
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Episode 129
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1:01:24
Do Not Buy Rabbits, Chicks or Ducks as an Easter gift
Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. As we are very close to the Easter holidays, there is something I want to discuss that Ithink is very important; and that is, do not buy rabbits, chicks ...
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Episode 128
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13:16
A Few Of My Favorite Things
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me for this episode of Val Talks Pets. On this episode, I was thinking I would share with you a few of my favorite things. These are a few things that I think have made caring for my fur babies ru...
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Episode 127
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10:39
Arthritis in Dogs
Thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. One of the things that pet parents become concerned about as their dog ages is arthritis. We get a fair few questions about how to manage arthritis in dogs. So, let's go ex...
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Episode 126
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13:09
Winter Pet Apparel and Footwear
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Here we are at the end of February and in many climates there is still a fair bit of winter to go. Dog coats and boots are still high on the list of purchase...
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Episode 125
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17:44
Pumpkin & Friends Charity - An Interview with Founder Tammie Fox
Hi Everyone and welcome to the Valentine's Day Episode of Val Talks Pets!In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Tammie Fox, Founder of Pumpkin and Friends Charity, Advoca...
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Episode 124
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1:29:45
FIP In Cats
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I will explore FIP in cats—a condition also known as Feline Infectious Peritonitis. So let's get started!Please remember to...
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Episode 123
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19:41
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