Episodi

  • Dealing With Heat Affected Dogs - Dr Karyn Wesselingh

    Dealing With Heat Affected Dogs - Dr Karyn Wesselingh
    Sep 3 2026
    While the weather this year has been, cold, wet then hot again... whether you're travelling or not, heat is a big factor in the health of our pets - in this case dogs! And we were reminded off that recently sitting in the shade under a tree having coffee with friends the other day when Kaye realised she had copped a nasty sunburn!

    Lesson learned – the hard way – That protective shade of the tree moved!! it’s also a timely reminder for us and other pet owners to plan how to provide adequate shelter, water and cooling mats or jackets to protect our pets from heat stress or the even worse condition Heat Stroke.

    To help us and help you - we called on a friend who’s treated many pets for heat stress to give us her best advice on what to do if you suspect your best friend is heat affected - Dr Karyn Wesselingh from the Animal Referral Hospital in Baulkham Hills Sydney
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    9 min
  • Keeping Pets Safely Warm In Winter - Nadia Crighton

    Keeping Pets Safely Warm In Winter - Nadia Crighton
    Jul 18 2026
    Feeling the chilly weather yet? Well if we're feeling the cold so are our pets! - And most domestic dogs and cats want to do just like us and curl up in front of the fire - whether it's an open one, gas or electric.

    But there are dangers all pet owners need to be aware of as Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains!
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    5 min
  • Never Too Old To Go Under - Dr Sarah Goldsmid

    Never Too Old To Go Under - Dr Sarah Goldsmid
    Sep 5 2025
    It’s hard to believe but Medical teams have been progressively improving anaesthetic products since they were first invented more than 170 years ago.

    The result being that today’s surgeries being shorter and safer than ever before for both people AND pets.
    However, there’s been a long-held myth by some pet owners that their aged pets shouldn’t undergo the surgery – even if they’re in pain.

    Specialist Surgical Vet Dr Sarah Goldsmid from the Animal Referral Hospital is keen to alleviate those fears by explaining how pre-surgery tests enable them to adjust the anaesthesia for that particular pet’s condition enabling the surgery to go ahead.
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    6 min
  • Stop Broody Birds From Laying - Dr Jayne Weller

    Stop Broody Birds From Laying - Dr Jayne Weller
    Sep 1 2025
    It’s the bane of bird fanciers everywhere – how to deal with their feathered friend’s primal urge to become a mum – and the very real concern the bird might become egg-bound.

    It’s a problem Exotics Vet Dr Jayne Weller has helped many bird owners confront, so she was well-prepared with a mix of solutions when she joined us on the recent VETtalk ‘Live’ podcast to answer caller questions.
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    5 min
  • Why Pet Dental Care Is So Important - Dr Barbara Fougere

    Why Pet Dental Care Is So Important - Dr Barbara Fougere
    Aug 27 2025
    Dogs, cats even birds have dental health problems - And poor dental health can lead to shorter lives and many life-threatening diseases.

    Did you know you can brush a dog or cat's teeth? - It's true... just ask your vet to show you how.

    Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney tells us some of the signs to watch for with your pet's teeth.
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    8 min
  • Snakes Still About? - Nadia Crighton Pet Insurance Australia

    Snakes Still About? - Nadia Crighton Pet Insurance Australia
    Aug 26 2025
    It seems Australia's 'Long Hot Summers' are becoming even longer - especially with the El Niño effect.

    The result? - S N A K E S ! - And unfortunately the snake bite is not always the end of it. If your pet survives there are often other even even more costly side-effects that need to be treated.

    Prevention is better than cure according to Nadia Crighton who has some simple yet often forgotten tips in the short podcast courtesy of Pet Insurance Australia..
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    5 min
  • Which Breeds Cost More To Insure... & Why?

    Which Breeds Cost More To Insure... & Why?
    Aug 26 2025
    Is a Poodle healthier than say a Chihuahua?. What about a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel compared to a Beagle or a Boxer?

    Dogs are not 'dogs' when it comes to health issues. Sometimes it's just genetics -eg; "in the breed" - at other times it could be poor breeding generally or even cross-breeding.

    So which breeds are generally more expensive to insure?

    Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more
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    6 min
  • Do Chooks Make Good Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller

    Do Chooks Make Good Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller
    Aug 25 2025
    We've had chooks (chickens for our overseas listeners!) for many years now.

    They're a great source of eggs and believe it or not are VERY socialiable. Given the chance they love to cuddle and get involved in the day to day activities around the home - including coming inside the house to see 'wassup'!

    Exotics Vet Dr Jayne Weller also has chooks so this story might be a little 'biased' :-)
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    4 min