The Pet Perspective by Napo

Mar 24 2023
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Hello and welcome to "The Pet Perspective", the podcast from Napo for the spiciest insights into all things pets. Every fortnight we'll be interviewing a range of pet industry experts, and popular veterinarians to get their insight into what's going on in the pet world. We'll be hearing their opinions and guidance on tougher topics like trending doggy diets, or the rise in pet theft, as well as getting some top tips to help you take the best possible care of your pet. Learn more: https://www.napo.pet/

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Regression and rebellion: what to expect when your dog hits the terrible teens, Antonella Marsicano, #16

Mar 24 2023 25 mins  
Raising a puppy can be challenging, and just when you think you’ve cracked the housetraining and recall… It goes out the window. You might even worry you’ve done something wrong! However, your puppy might be in regression, which can feel like the terrible teens for dogs.We’re joined by clinical animal behaviourist and CEO of the Animal Wellbeing Centre, Antonella Marsicano,

Facing the fireworks: How to help your anxious pet on Bonfire night, Dr Julie Ashton #15

Nov 03 2022 23 mins  
In this week’s episode of The Pet Perspective, we're taking a deep-dive into many pet’s worst nightmare, bonfire night, and how to help anxious animals with noise phobias. (Including a few things to do at short notice to help keep your pet calm.)This week we’re joined by veterinary behaviourist Dr Julie Ashton, owner of Life on Four Legs behaviour consultation service. S

Trick or treat: Can training & food help pets through the stress of Halloween & Firework night?, Katie Scott-Dyer #14

Oct 28 2022 20 mins  
This week on The Pet Perspective, we’re going to be talking about autumn’s big holidays, Halloween and Bonfire Night, and how you can prepare your pet for the noise and activity they bring.We’re joined by clinical animal behaviourist Katie Scott-Dyer, who tells us all about why the autumn holidays can seem scary to our pets, and how you can teach them to cope with stressful s

Picking the perfect puppy: Finding healthy pets with vet, Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon #13

Oct 06 2022 27 mins  
Searches for “buy a puppy” increased by 115% during the pandemic. Yet many "pandemic puppy" owners didn't even see their puppy before buying them, something today’s guest warns against. Having built up a following of over 100,000 animal lovers on TikTok for sharing his matter-of-fact videos on pet welfare and health topics, Ben the Vet joins us to talk about ho

Doggy Diets: Fulfilling your pup’s nutritional needs with Founder of VetChef & Tails.com, Joe Inglis #12

Sep 22 2022 24 mins  
Nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight or obese, and yet 80% of us believe our dogs are a healthy weight. So how can we better ensure our pups are eating right? Trusted by millions for his veterinary advice on This Morning, Joe Inglis has founded two successful pet food brands, making him the perfect guest for this nutrition-based episode of The Pet Perspective.We break down

Separation Anxiety: How to prevent & resolve hyper-attachment with Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Hanne Grice #11

Sep 01 2022 28 mins  
Separation anxiety is a term commonly thrown around, but within it are a number of unique and complex problems that might cause irrational behaviours.Whether you’re a new puppy owner focused on prevention, or you’re seeking help for an older dog suffering with these issues, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice joins us on The Pet Perspective this week to offer top tips on s

Pets on Tour: What to know before taking your pet on holiday with Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Sophie White #10

Aug 18 2022 25 mins  
It’s prime holiday season, and for those of us with pets that presents a dilemma - do we take our furry friends with us, and how can we do it with ease and safety in mind?There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but to help you work out the best course of action we speak with wonderful Veterinary Behaviourist Dr Sophie White on The Pet Perspective.Join us to help break down the b

Essential Feline Instincts: Why the indoor cat doesn’t exist with Feline Behaviour Expert, Dr Sarah Ellis #9

Aug 04 2022 35 mins  
If cats could talk, you’d never hear one tell you that they’re an ‘indoor cat’ by nature. Their instinct to hunt remains unchanged, and it’s vital that we keep our cats engaged.Returning by popular demand, feline behaviour expert Dr Sarah Ellis joins us to explore how we can help indulge the need for play & prey, ways to safely introduce cats to outdoor areas, and res

Debunking Dog Training Myths: How to safely train your dog with Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Founder of Nose To Trail, Rachel Rodgers #8

Jul 21 2022 29 mins  
Among the many myths of dog training, one of the longest standing is that of needing to be an ‘alpha’, which has the potential to cause far more harm than good.Being a trainer and behaviourist with 12 years & 3 degrees’ worth of education, Rachel Rodgers - Founder of Nose to Trail - shares her extensive expertise on The Pet Perspective this week.We’re busting some histo

Luxury Doggy Hotels: How to make sure your pooch gets the 5 star treatment with No More Kennels' Owner, Rebeckah Vaughan #7

Jul 07 2022 13 mins  
Recent years have seen a huge increase in the number of furry friends in our households, but with some returning to the office after so long at home, separation anxiety is a real issue for dog owners in particular.On The Pet Perspective this week, we’re joined by No More Kennels’ Owner Rebeckah Vaughan to chat about the better standard of care she’s inspired to bring her cani