Podcasts by Val Talks Pets

Paws In Flight - An Interview With Patti Marshe from 2023-12-01T02:00

Hi Everyone!

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

Paws In Flight transports, domestically and...

Spotlight - Samoyeds from 2023-11-17T02:00

 Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Well, it is that time when we start gearing up for the holiday season, thinking about decorating, snow, and...

Cat and Dog War Heroes from 2023-11-03T02:00

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Well it is that time of year again when we remember and pay respects to all the military personnel past and present tha...

Halloween Special - Reprise from 2023-10-20T02:00

Hello everyone and welcome to this, much requested, reprised Halloween episode of Cats - Lore and Legend. 

Black cats are synonymous with Halloween as they arch their backs and pose in fro...

Cushing's Disease In Dogs from 2023-10-06T02:00

 Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In a previous episode, we looked at the rise of Addison’s disease in dogs. Now, in this episode we'll take a look...

Spotlight - The Irish Wolfhound from 2023-09-22T17:00

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me for this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Today’s spotlight is on one of the gentle giants in the dog world.  I love these dogs and you really don’t s...

Addison's Disease In Dogs from 2023-09-08T02:00

 Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  On this episode, I am going to explore Addison’s disease in dogs, also known as hypoadrenocorticism. (hy-poa-d-ren...

Is My Pet Fat? from 2023-08-25T02:00

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. You know we all love our pets, and one way we show them how much we love them is by giving them treats. We give our ...

Veterinary Corporations - What You Need To Know from 2023-08-11T02:00

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  On this episode I want to explore something that has been happening in the veterinary world that to be honest, I’m not ...

Summer Safety Reprise from 2023-07-28T02:00

Hello everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talks Pets.

Well, the weather has finally changed and it's time to talk about summer safety and summer activities with our pets. ...

Spotlight - German Shorthaired Pointer from 2023-07-14T02:00

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  One of the breeds of dog that I have heard increase in popularity over the last little while is the German sh...

How Do Animals Communicate from 2023-06-30T02:00

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  After my last episode’s interview with animal communicator Joan Ranquet, I decided that this would be an ideal oppor...

Animal Communication - An Interview with Joan Ranquet from 2023-06-16T02:00

Hi Everyone and welcome to Val Talks Pets!
In this episode I'll be chatting with accomplished Animal Communicator, Author, Speaker and Educator Jean Ranquet.   In addition to her new bo...

Animals In The Arts - Movies from 2023-06-02T02:00

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Last episode I talked about Animal in Arts and the TV animal stars that generations had known and loved.  It was su...

Animals In The Arts - TV from 2023-05-12T02:00

 Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
There really is a history to animals in television shows, and I wondered how these animals came to actually be...

How Intelligent Are Our Pets? from 2023-04-28T02:00

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode I’d like to begin by asking some questions.  Have you ever wondered if your pet knows that you love...

Here's Why Pets Can Be Gross from 2023-04-14T02:00

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. 
Sometimes our animals do things that the average non-pet person would really cringe over, but us seasoned pet o...

Spotlight - The American Bully from 2023-03-31T02:00

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  The other day I realized how often someone tells me they have an American Bully.  I wondered, what exactl...

Springtime Prep from 2023-03-17T02:00

With spring comes some great things we can finally do with our pets, like get outside more and go for walks without the challenges of snow banks, salty streets and icy surfaces.  Along with this...

Preventative Care For Pets from 2023-03-03T02:00

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Last episode I talked about the vet crisis shortage in Canada.  Getting into the vet right now has become challenging ...

The Canadian Veterinarian Shortage from 2023-02-17T02:00

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  

Well we all know that our veterinarians are a vital part of our pet’s health.  Sometimes we never need to see...

Breeding Schapendoes - An Interview with Anne Harvey from 2023-02-03T02:00

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
On the last episode I spotlighted the Schapendoes breed of dog, and hinted that this episode would be related,...

Spotlight - Schapendoes from 2023-01-20T02:00

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this spotlight, I am going to take you through a breed I bet not everyone has heard of, and that is th...

Top Pet Questions of 2022 from 2023-01-06T02:00

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this first episode of 2023.  Another year has flown by and when I think of all the topics we have discussed it really is mind boggling to think of al...

Christmas Safe and Ready Reprise from 2022-12-23T02:00

Welcome everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
Well Christmas celebrations are right around the corner and in my last episode I
went over the great gift i...

Festive Ideas For Our Pets from 2022-12-09T02:00

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  

Well it won’t be long before Santa Paws makes his rounds, so that means we have to be prepared for our furry...

Preventing Pet Bad Breath from 2022-11-25T02:00

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode I thought I would take a look at a subject that many pet parents deal with on a day-to-day basis and...

Harris - The Story of a Service Dog from 2022-11-11T02:00

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
Today I have with me one of my favourite people and member of the National
Service Dog family. I met Kat Ande...

Halloween Special - Cats Lore&Legend Reprise from 2022-10-28T06:00

Hello everyone and welcome to this reprised Halloween episode of cats lore and legend.  Black cats are synonymous with Halloween as they arch their backs and pose in front of ethereal moons, cat...

Post-Surgery - Helping Our Pets Through It from 2022-10-14T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode I thought we would explore what to do after our pet has had surgery or a wound. Sometimes our pets have routine proce...

Pet Fall Allergies - What To Do from 2022-09-30T02:00

Hi everyone, welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  So we are now moving into fall and I have had a lot of pet parents asking about things they can do to help their pet with symptoms of se...

Rabbits - A Great Little Pet from 2022-09-16T02:00

 Hi everyone.  Thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode I’m going to talk about one of our most popular small animal friends, and that is rabbits.  Rabbits a...

Spotlight - Poodles from 2022-09-02T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this spotlight, I’m going to highlight a breed of dog that I think is being very misused and not appreciated for who the...

Cat Nutrition and Food from 2022-08-19T02:00

 Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode, I’m going to stick with our feline friends again and talk specifically about nutrition and food for our cats.  Thr...

The Scoop On Cat Litter from 2022-08-05T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  It’s time to get back to our feline friends so in this episode I’m going to try and make sense of…are you ready…cat litter!

Yo...

Collars - Training and Fashion from 2022-07-22T02:00

Hi everyone, welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode, let’s talk collars!

Getting the right collar for your dog can sometimes be a bit of a challenge.   So, let me go ...

The Big Surrender from 2022-07-08T02:00

 Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  So, this is an episode that I knew was coming but I just didn’t know when.  In early 2020, the world was plunged into a Pandemic an...

Altered Breeds from 2022-06-24T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  On this episode I am going to explore how some breeds of dogs have been altered in physical appearance or temperament over time.  Wha...

Managing Our Aging Pets from 2022-06-10T02:00

 Hi everyone, and welcome as always to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  So, one of the issues I have seen a bit on the rise is an interesting one, considering in topics past I’ve talked a fair ...

Summer Toys and Treats from 2022-05-27T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Well we are launching into summer and I hope you accessed my episode on summer safety and tips.  So, to take things a bit further I t...

Summer Reminders&Tips from 2022-05-13T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Well it is finally getting to some nice weather and where I am, spring has been a slow start.  But, summer is around the corner, so I...

Spotlight - The Scottish Fold Cat from 2022-04-29T02:00

 Hi everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  So, I have chosen a cat breed for this spotlight episode and I have a reason for choosing this one.  Many years ago, I was...

Dealing With Allergies - An Interview With Joanne Carr R.H.N, B.A. from 2022-04-15T01:00

In this episode I once again have the pleasure of speaking with Joanne Carr, R.H.N, B.A., of Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals.  Joanne is a bilingual Registered Holistic Nutritionist with 15 years ex...

Having A Pet - Pros&Cons from 2022-04-01T02:00

There are many reasons for why someone gets a pet and reasons why
some people will never get a pet. But, there are also reasons for why people get
certain types of pets or the timing for...

Fiftieth Episode Review from 2022-03-18T02:00

 Hi everyone and welcome to this very special 50th episode!  That’s right, this is my 50th episode and in the scheme of things that is a drop in the bucket but when I look back, that’s a lot of ...

Spotlight - Rottweilers from 2022-03-04T02:00

Hello everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In these spotlight episodes I like to highlight a breed of dog or cat and talk about their history, personality etc.  I ...

Pet Nutrition - An Interview With Belinda Smith from 2022-02-18T02:00

In this episode, Belinda Smith, Western Ontario & Maritime Region sales representative for Horizon Pet Nutrition, helps decipher pet food labels and ingredients to help pet parents  make the...

Unravelling DCM from 2022-02-04T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Well this episode is one that has caused controversy, mayhem with dog’s diets, and basically left many pet owners very confused as to...

Demystifying Pet Food Fillers from 2022-01-21T02:00

On this episode I start off the New Year by deep diving into the world of Pet Food.  More specifically I'll be  taking the mystery out of what really constitutes that dreaded term 'Fil...

Christmas Spotlight - The Siberian Husky from 2021-12-24T02:00

Welcome everyone to this special Christmas Eve episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  As many get ready for the festivities to come and Santa Paws is going to be making his rounds, I thought when we think...

Christmas Safe&Ready from 2021-12-10T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.   
Well it is that time of year when holidays are upon us, whether you are celebrating Hanukkah or Christmas, our pets are usually...

Spotlight - Maine Coon Cats from 2021-11-26T02:00

Hello everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  For this spotlight episode I thought I would have a look at the gentle giant of the cat world.  Who would this be?  Any ...

National Service Dogs - PTSD and other services from 2021-11-12T02:00

Welcome to this special episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On this episode I’m very
excited to have with me, returning guest, Danielle Forbes, co-founder and Executive Director
of National Serv...

Halloween Special - Cats Lore&Legend from 2021-10-29T02:00

Welcome to this spooky Halloween episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  It’s almost Halloween and what goes with Halloween but ghouls, witches and cats!! How on earth did cats, particularly black cats, ge...

Spotlight - Ragdoll Cats from 2021-10-15T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to another spotlight episode.  On this spotlight I will be taking a look at a simply gorgeous breed of cat, and one that I often hear people saying they have or are look...

What To Do When... from 2021-10-01T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Have you ever had a situation with your pet where they appear to be  in pain, or they are eating grass or you know they have just in...

Spotlighting - The West Highland White Terrier from 2021-09-17T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode on Val Talk’s Pets.  In this spotlight episode I’ve chosen to highlight one of my favourite breeds of dogs, and no I’ve never actually had one, ...

Travelling With Your Pets from 2021-09-03T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.

As we all know, things are a bit different right now, and our time off and vacation plans are also quite different.  Many pe...

A Vets Life - An Interview with Dr Rob Hillerby BSC. DVM. from 2021-08-20T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  This is a super exciting episode because my guest today is Dr. Rob Hillerby from Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Caledon Ont...

Spotlight - Bengal Cats from 2021-08-06T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to the first of a new spotlight on different breeds of cats and dogs.

Every few episodes I’m going to spotlight a type of cat or dog and explore some of their hist...

New Puppy FAQs from 2021-07-23T02:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
 
Well the puppy craze continues and many, many people are getting a puppy for the first time or getting a puppy after many ...

Reprise - Fleas, Ticks&Worms Oh My! from 2021-07-09T02:00

Hi Everyone!
Well it’s that time of year again when the weather is warm or hot and our pets are spending a lot more time outside, going on hikes, visiting parks or lying in the grass or dirt...

Affordable Pet Teeth Cleaning - An Interview With Jill Thompson from 2021-06-25T02:00

Does your cat or dog have bad breath, but you find that maintaining their dental hygiene through teeth cleaning and regular check-ups  is cost prohibitive.  Well, I may have a solution for you! ...

Summer Safety from 2021-06-11T02:00

Hello everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talks Pets.

Well, the weather has finally changed and it's time to talk about summer safety and summer activities with our pets. ...

Alternative Therapies Cont'd - An Interview With Wendie Patrick from 2021-05-28T02:00

Hi Everyone and welcome to Val Talks Pets!

In this episode I continue with my exploration into the world of alternative medicines for pets, this time with an interview with Wendie Patri...

Alternative Therapies - An Interview With Theresa Gilligan from 2021-05-14T02:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talks Pets!
Continuing with my exploration of alternative medicines for pets, I have on today's show Theresa Gilligan.   Theresa is the ow...

Alternative Therapies For Pets from 2021-04-30T02:00

Hello everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  So, in keeping with my series on natural alternatives and complementary care for our pets, I will be exploring nine different type...

Natural Supplements For Pets - An Interview with Joanne Carr from 2021-04-16T02:00

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Joanne Carr, R.H.N, B.A., of Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals.  Joanne is a bilingual Registered Holistic Nutritionist with 15 years experience in...

Natural Supplements For Pets - An Interview with Joanne Carr from 2021-04-16T02:00

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Joanne Carr, R.H.N, B.A., of Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals.  Joanne is a bilingual Registered Holistic Nutritionist with 15 years experience in...

Alternative and Complementary Supplements for Pets from 2021-04-02T02:00

Hello and Welcome!

In this episode I discuss several alternative and complementary supplements that will enhance your pet's health and assist in areas such as:
-Hip & Joint...

Breeding Himalayan Cats - An Interview With The Breeder from 2021-03-19T02:00

In this episode, I explore  the world of cat breeding, with Himalayan cat breeder Diane Simpson.  With Diane's expertise we learn all that it entails, from, quite literally, inception to pu...

Cats - Frequently Asked Questions from 2021-03-05T02:00

In this episode I answer the most common questions I receive about cats, such as:
- How long should I feed my kitten kitten food?
- Is okay for my adult cat to eat kitten food?
- Ho...

National Service Dogs - An Interview with the Co-Founder from 2021-02-19T02:00

In This Episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Danielle Forbes, The Co-Founder and Executive Director of National Service Dogs (NSD) here in Canada .

In our conversation, we talk abo...

How Service Dogs Change Lives - An Interview from 2021-02-05T05:00

In This Episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Ridley, whose son is a recipient of an Autism Response Dog, called Beaumont. So, please join me as Stephanie reveals the incredible ...

How Service Dogs Change Lives - An Interview With Stephanie Ridley from 2021-02-05T05:00

In This Episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Ridley, whose son is a recipient of an Autism Response Dog, called Beaumont. So, please join me as Stephanie reveals the incredible ...

Service, Therapy and Support Animals from 2021-01-22T02:00

In this episode I talk about the various organizations that train these animals.  The differences between the services provided, the legislation regarding their freedoms and accesses, and those ...

Winter Care and Tips from 2021-01-08T02:00

Hi Everyone!

In this episode I'll be going over some  winter pet care considerations and tips, as well as discussing some of the pet winter apparel that is available, and how to sh...

Tundra My Wonder Dog from 2020-12-25T02:00

This story is about sadness, happiness, intervention both human and divine and the fate of a soul.  This is the story of my dog Tundra, who's life was spared from a community cull and again...

Puppy Mills/Rise In Dog Purchases from 2020-12-11T02:00

In this episode I discuss puppy mills more specifically and tie this in to the exponential rise of puppy and dog purchases. I also  discuss the other types of puppy sellers that perhaps at first...

Animals In War from 2020-11-27T02:00

In this episode, we'll be taking a look at some of the animal heroes (such as cats, dogs, pigeons, horses and camels) that serve during wars and conflicts, and the roles they played. 
...

A Personal Appeal for the Iqaluit Humane Society from 2020-11-15T20:00

Friends,
The Iqaluit Humane Society is in desperate need of our assistance. Faced with a lack of funding, their solitary and much needed facility is in danger of being shut down by the Sprin...

Pet Safety from 2020-10-30T02:00

We all love our pets and want to keep them safe from harm.  Therefore, in this episode I'll be talking about the various ways we can do this, especially around the festive seasons, and in p...

Designer Dogs (Part 2) from 2020-10-16T02:00

Hello and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets!  

In this episode, I continue my deep dive into the disturbing and exploitive world of designer dogs . 

There will not be ...

Designer Dogs (Part 1) from 2020-10-02T02:00

Hello and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets!  

Cockapoo, Havapoo, Newfypoo and Siberpoo.  No, although it may look like it, I'm not talking about different names to call a...

Pet Grooming from 2020-09-18T02:00

Hello and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets!

In this episode I talk about keeping our furry friends clean and presentable, and the health benefits of grooming our pets.
  ...

Treats, Treats and More Treats. from 2020-09-04T02:00

Hello and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets!  

Today we're talking Pet Treats.  So best not to let your fur baby listen in on this one, as we wade through the myriad of go...

When Our Pets Pass Away from 2020-08-21T02:00

Hello and welcome to Val Talks Pets!

Unfortunately , there will come a day in every pet parent's life, when we have to face the death of our furry companions. 

In this epi...

Cats and Their Mysterious Behaviour from 2020-08-07T02:00

Hello and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets!  

In this episode of Val Talk’s Pets, I talk about some of the quirky and interesting behaviour that cats demonstrate.  From why th...

Frequently Asked Pet Questions from 2020-07-24T02:00

Hello and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets!  

In this episode I will be addressing some of the pet related questions I get asked on a fairly regular basis, such as: 

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Avoiding The Pitfalls When Becoming A Pet Parent from 2020-07-10T02:00

Hello and Welcome to Val Talks Pets!

There are many ways that people acquire pets.  Some are fantastic routes to adding a newly loved member of the family, and some are ways to be wary ...

Spay&Neutering from 2020-06-26T02:00

Hello and Welcome to Val Talks Pets!

Have you ever wondered why and when spaying and neutering should be done?  Which sex is spayed and which is neutered, what the process is and the be...

Small Animal Pets from 2020-06-12T02:00

In this episode I talk about some of our most common small pets, (Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Rats, Chinchillas, Ferrets and Hedgehogs), how they should fed, housed and cared for.  I also sh...

Cats and Kitten Care from 2020-05-29T02:00

On this episode I cover several topics such as cat personalities, kibble vs wet food, kidney stones, and reluctant bowl drinkers.  In addition, I also talk about two highly controversial topics,...

Is Raw Food Good For My Dog? from 2020-05-15T02:00

In this episode I talk about Raw Food for your pets, how it all began,  the AFFCO Standards, and the difference between freeze dried raw and frozen raw.  I also address the feeding of raw to pup...

Fleas, Ticks and Worms Oh My! from 2020-05-08T02:00

It's that time of year when we need to address fleas, ticks, worms and other parasites and nasty things dogs and cats can get.

So, in this episode we will be going in-depth about t...

Getting a New Puppy? from 2020-05-01T02:00

On this Episode we'll look at the factors to consider when determining which type of dog is right for you and your family.  We'll also discuss what you'll need to have at hand to ...

Intro To The Show from 2020-03-22T18:00

Hi! I'm Valerie Cairney and this is Val Talks Pets podcast.   This is the show where pet parents, soon to be pet parents and animal lovers alike explore topics, broaden our pet experience a...