Val Talks Pets

 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 all the things that represent and show the season.  One of the breeds of dogs that seem to be the quintessential Christmas dog is the Samoyed.  These medium-sized dogs are so fluffy and white, like snow, w...

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 that have fought in wars and conflicts the world over serving their countries with dedication and sacrifice.  Now I have done a Remembrance Day episode on animals in war. So, for this episode, I’d like to focu...

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 front of ethereal moons, cats of all kinds are the quintessential icon for Halloween. With this night of ghouls and goblins right around the corner I thought we could explore again the lore and legends that surround...

 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 at Cushing's disease in dogs. A topic which is being talked about more now than in the past.    Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really help the show...

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 see them very often, so when you do, it’s a special treat.  Are you wondering who I am talking about?  Well it is the Irish wolfhound! So snuggle up with your fur baby and listen in to find out more about th...

 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-reno-cor-ti-cism) Why?  Well, lately I have had an increase in pet parents coming in looking for answers to their pet’s diagnosis of Addison’s disease.  One person just the other day told me they were inheriti...

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 dogs treats when they finish their meals, when they come in from outside, or just for being good boys or girls. Cats tend to get treats whenever, but some get them before bedtime, at a specific time of the...

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 too sure about.  I don’t know about you, but when it comes to veterinary care for my pets, I want to be able to see the vet that I have established a relationship with and the one that I know isn’t recommen...

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. There are definitely some summer do's and don'ts for pets, and some equipment that you might want to have on hand for activities on hot days.  With that in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to repris...

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 shorthaired pointer or what people are referring to as GSP’s.  I remember when only a handful of particular people had heard of the GSP but now it seems like every week I hear that someone has a GSP.  Let&apo...

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 opportunity to discuss how our pets communicate with us. So if you can, snuggle up with your fur baby and listen in, B ecause Knowing Is Caring! Thanks for listening! Please remember to follow or subscribe to en...

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 book "Emotional Freedom Technique for Animals and Their Humans   Creating a Harmonious Relationship Through Tapping", we will be touching on various other subjects related to animal welfare.  Thanks for...

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 super fun revisiting some stars like Rin Tin Tin, Flipper, Skippy and of course Lassie.  But, as we know, the amount of animals in the movies are extensive, so I thought I’d pick out what I thought to be the...

 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 performing in a recurrent role for a television show? So, with no further ado, let’s take a look at our favourite animal featured television shows through history. Thanks for listening! Please remember to follo...

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 them?  Do you ever wonder how much they understand what we are saying?  Are they trying to communicate with us? Well then join me and we'll find out. Thanks for listening! Please remember to follow or...

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 owners just shake our heads and carry on.  So let’s take a look at some of these things our pets do and see if I can’t find some answers as to why. Thanks for listening! Please remember to follow or subscribe to...

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 exactly is that?  Is it an American Bulldog and this is the shortened nickname?  Or is it something else?  Well let’s take a look at the American Bully and see what we can learn. Thanks for listening! Please reme...

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 wonderful time of warmer weather and trees and plants coming into bloom, we also have to deal with melting snow, mud and the wildlife coming out to get some well needed food and stretch their legs.  Spring...

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 with reduced hours in many clinics and the increase of clients.  For this reason it has become even more important for pet parents to become proactive with preventive care with our pets.  I’m going to explo...

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 the vet more than once a year or even longer in some cases.  Sometimes we find ourselves at the vet office on a regular basis when we have a pet with an issue that needs routine monitoring or care.  Either way h...

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, and it is.  So let's expanded our knowledge as we hear from  CKC registered Schapendoes breeder Anne Harvey, whose experience with this wonderful dog spans over 18 years. For more information please Conta...

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 the Schapendoes.   Thanks for Listening Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. You can support the podcast by purchasing a coffee, or two at our ko-fi page .  All pro...

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 all things that are important and interesting to pet enthusiasts.  As a new year brings forth a look back at the past and a look forward to new things, I thought that maybe I would take a look back at some of...

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 ideas we can get for our pets, because as we all know, they are a part of the family. But, we do have to be very careful this time of year as there are so many things going on and our pets can get in to trouble. The...

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 family members to have what they need for a great Christmas holiday.  So let's talk about the myriad of festive gifts that we can give our fur babies this year. Thanks for listening! Please remember to foll...