Val Talks Pets

Feb 27 2025 126 ep. 26 mins 13

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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.

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Winter Pet Apparel and Footwear

Feb 27 2025 17 mins

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 purchases. So, let me give you the options and the honest truth on pet apparel and footwear. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss a

Pumpkin & Friends Charity - An Interview with Founder Tammie Fox

Feb 13 2025 89 mins

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, Advocate for disabled pets. and pet mum to the adorable Pumpkin herself. So cuddle in with your fur baby and let's meet Tammie and Pumpkin. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss

FIP In Cats

Jan 30 2025 19 mins

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 follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate and Review each episode that you find helpful/educational. Em

Canine Herbalism - An Interview With Rita Hogan

Jan 16 2025 62 mins

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 practices for animals, so I am quite excited to chat with Rita. So snuggle up with your fur baby, and let's get started. Please remember to follow or subsc

Trends For 2025

Jan 02 2025 18 mins

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 what we may want to put on our list of things to do. 2025! Here we come! Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help t

Should Pets Be Allowed In Hospitals?

Dec 12 2024 14 mins

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 episode, I’ll we'll be exploring the idea of pets being allowed to visit patients and staff in hospitals and long-term care facilities. So, let’s get at it! To hear more abou

Rescue Dogs and The Way Of Life Method

Nov 28 2024 75 mins

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 method to raise sound and spirited companions. Today Souha and I will discuss how her method can be applied to rescue and shelter dogs. So, let’s get started. Pl

Regarding Cat Nutrition

Nov 14 2024 12 mins

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 requires and do not require. So, let’s see if I can demystify things a bit. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To he

Origins Of The Dog

Oct 31 2024 12 mins

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? Well, let’s find out! Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate and Review ea

The Shoulds of Dog Parenthood

Oct 17 2024 20 mins

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 weird way to start a question. Nonetheless, let’s cuddle in with our fur babies and explore the top 5 “Should“questions directed at dogs. Please rem