Val Talks Pets

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

September 6, 2024 18 mins

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this
episode, I am moving away from domestic pets as I would like to highlight a
a much-endangered cat called the Scottish Wildcat. I have mentioned the Scottish
Wildcat in other episodes but I think this cat and the efforts to save it from
extinction is extremely worthy of a solo episode.

So, let’s get to it and explore the Scott...

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Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this
episode, 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 raising our dogs to be sound and spirited companions.
So, again, get out those notebooks as I speak with Souha in Part 2 of this interview.

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August 9, 2024 48 mins

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On this
episode I have the great pleasure of speaking with Souha Ezzedeen, author of The
Way of Life Method. Souha is a very talented dog trainer with an innovative and
creative method of raising our dogs to be sound and spirited companions.
So, get out those notebooks as I speak with Souha in Part 1 of this two part interview.

Pleas...

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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 asked.    

Snuggle up with your fur baby, and let’s find out.

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July 12, 2024 22 mins

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 started.

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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.

 So, grab a coffee and let’s get into the world of Guinea Pigs.

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June 14, 2024 19 mins

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.

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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.

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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.

So let’s dive right into these myths and separate fact from fiction!

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May 3, 2024 20 mins

 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 for example, or a Ball Python or a Sugar Glider?  These and quite a few more are considered, exotic pets.  The question I feel that needs to be asked is, “Should we take exotic animals and try to turn them...

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April 19, 2024 12 mins

 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 fairness this episode is, you guessed it, Vaccines For Dogs.  Let’s get at it!

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April 5, 2024 22 mins

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.
 
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March 22, 2024 16 mins

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 on and keep score if you like as we do The Cats and Dogs Trivia Challenge.

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March 8, 2024 20 mins

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 your fur baby while we discuss that very thing!

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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 with independent certifications and countless hours of training, dedicating themselves to the ongoing search for missing persons in Ontario, Canada.  The dogs are certified in human remains d...

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Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On this
episode I have a guest with me who is a first time author and I think you are going
to be quite enlightened with regards to the topic.
Erika Sinner is the author of Pets are Family. Now I know that everyone listening knows that, but how many of you are given any bereavement time if you have one of your fur kids pass away?
I bet that h...

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January 26, 2024 20 mins

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. 
On this episode we are going to explore another question I get quite frequently and that is, "What can I do stop my dog from pulling?".   Yes, this is one of the frequent questions from pet parents and want they want, is a magical tool that will sort the whole thing out.  Unfortunately, that isn’t really possible, but there are tools availa...

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January 12, 2024 14 mins

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. 
This episode was inspired by a rather interesting resurgence of a particular question and that is, "Do you have CBD oil for dogs?"  Hmm?  It sounds like the interest in CBD oil and its reported benefits is on the rise again.  So, let’s talk CBD oil for pets.

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December 15, 2023 26 mins

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
On this episode I’m going to ask for a bit of indulgence as I go a wee bit away from talking strictly about pets.
We are all animal lovers’ right?
So, I think this topic will be of interest as animal welfare is at stake.  Today we are going to chat about the treatment of all those animals we have our pictures taking with, or we get to swim or ...

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Hi Everyone!

On this episode I will be chatting with Patti Marche, Founder of Paws In Flight and, in my opinion, a true animal hero.

Paws In Flight transports, domestically and internationally, vulnerable cats and dogs to proper shelters for care and adoption, as well as running an amazing supply chain providing massive amounts of food to animal rescues.

So snuggle in with your fur baby and let's fin...

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