The Pet Pod

Itching, scratching and skin conditions

Zara chats to Dr Danielle Hoolahan, a specialist in veterinary dermatology, about how to identify when regular itching or scratching might become something more problemat

The YuMOVE Story with John Howie

Zara chats to John Howie, one of the original founders of YuMOVE, about the history and principles of the brand. They also discuss the science behind YuMOVE products and

Pet Travel to Europe from 1st Jan 2021

Zara talks to the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Professor Christine Middlemiss, about the new rules for travelling with your pets to and from the EU and Northern Ireland f

Adopting a Cat

Zara chats to Nicky Trevorrow, who is Behaviour Manager for Cats Protection. They discuss the process of adopting a cat from the charity and also behaviour and welfare is

Adopting A Dog

Thinking about getting a rescue dog? Zara is joined by Adam Levy, from the UK charity Dogs Trust, to discuss how adoption can be life changing for both dog and owner, and

Pet Food and Nutrition

Zara takes the hot seat in this episode to talk about pet food and how it can vary according to our pet’s life stage and lifestyle. Much like we know with own health, we

Noise Phobias - helping your pet cope with thunderstorms, fireworks and loud bangs

Fireworks, thunderstorms and other unexpected loud noises can cause fear and distress in our pets. Zara is joined by animal behaviourist, Karin Pienaar, who offers advice

The Pet Pod. Series 2...coming soon!

The Pet Pod is the podcast for anyone who owns, spends time with or is thinking about getting an animal companion. Look out for Series 2 coming in November. Proudly suppo

Pet Physiotherapy

Zara chats to Hannah Oliver-Byrne, Chair of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy, about the types of physiotherapy most frequently used on our

Preventing and Managing Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Most senior cats and dogs will be living with some degree of osteoarthritis. But there's lots you can do to help delay its onset and reduce the pain it causes your pet. Z

Caring for Elderly Cats

Zara is joined by Dr Sarah Caney, a veterinary specialist in feline medicine and author of 'Caring for an Elderly Cat'. Together they discussed the ageing process for our

Dental Health for Cats and Dogs

Zara chats to Dr Matthew Oxford, who is one of only a handful of Veterinary Dentists in the UK. They discuss why you should brush your dog or cat's teeth, tips on how to

Don't Get Petfished!

Zara talks to fellow vet, Cat Henstridge, about the Petfished campaign from DEFRA and how to spot an unscrupulous seller of puppies or kittens and the health and well-bei

Weight Management for Cats and Dogs - how to help your pet stay healthy

Zara the Vet talks to Dr Alex German, Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liverpool and global expert in obesity. They discuss the rising number of ov

Teaching puppies and kittens good manners and why it matters

Zara chats to eminent veterinary psychiatrist, Dr Kersti Seksel, who pioneered Puppy Preschool and Kitten Kindy classes to help owners and their pets understand each othe

Foods poisonous to cats

Zara the Vet explains why some of our everyday store cupboard food items can be harmful, and sometimes even lethal, if eaten by our feline friends. Get the lowdown on why

A Guide to Pet Rabbits

Zara the Vet is joined by Dr. Daniella Dos Santos, President of the British Veterinary Association, to discuss the third most popular companion pet in the UK - rabbits. T

Pet Health - Coronavirus Update from the BVA and DEFRA

Zara is joined by the UK's Chief Vet, Prof Christine Middlemiss, and the President of the British Veterinary Association, Dr Daniella Dos Santos, to discuss the very late

Bonus Episode - Body Language of Cats and Dogs

Zara the Vet chats to animal behaviour expert, Karin Pienaar, about why cats blink at their owners and how to spot anxiety in dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Animal Behaviour in Cats and Dogs

Zara the Vet chats to animal behaviour expert, Karin Pienaar, about the worrying long term consequences that the coronavirus lockdown might have on the wellbeing of our p