Val Talks Pets

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Well we are getting into the time of year when Christmas lights and trees are going up and the shopping has begun. And because our pets are part of the family, we always get them Christmas or holiday gifts as well. So let’s talk about Great Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers—And the Surprising Items to Avoid. ☕ Support the podcast: Please purchase a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/valtalkspets 📩 Email me: val@valtalkspets.com with questions, topic suggestions, or feedback. 🌐 Visit my website: https://valtalkspets.com for links mentioned on the show and additional resources. 🎵 Music: Purple Planet Music 🔔 Follow or Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Thanks for joining me — because knowing is caring. Support the show

Pet people love their animals and some would never be without a furry friend in the home. Why is that? Let’s explore “The Real Physical and Mental Benefits of Pet Ownership and why Pets Are Truly Good for You”. ☕ Please Support the podcast: Purchase a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/valtalkspets to help keep Val Talks Pets running. 📩 Email: mailto:val@valtalkspets.com with questions, topic suggestions, or feedback. 🌐 Visit my website: https://valtalkspets.com/ for links mentioned on the show and additional resources. 🎵 Music: Purple Planet Music 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to learn more about caring for your furry friends. Thanks for joining me! Because knowing is caring. Support the show

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets! Have you ever wondered why we separate pet food and human food? Why isn’t it all just… food? Of course, not every meal we eat is safe for dogs, cats, or small pets — but what human foods are perfectly fine to share? Let’s explore which foods beyond traditional pet food are completely safe (and which are not). We’ll look at proteins, fruits, and vegetables — from chicken to kangaroo, apples to zucchini — and uncover what’s healthy, what’s risky, and what’s just plain off-limits for our furry friends. 📩 Email me: val@valtalkspets.com with questions, topic suggestions, or feedback. 🌐 Visit my website: https://valtalkspets.com for links mentioned on the show and additional resources. ☕ Support the podcast: Purchase a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/valtalkspets 🎵 Music: Purple Planet Music 🔔 Follow or Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Thanks for joining me — because knowing is caring. Support the show

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Val Talk’s Pets! 🐶🐱 Have you ever wondered how people choose the perfect name for their pets? Some names are so adorable, and others make you stop and ask — what’s the story behind that? In this episode, I explore the fun and fascinating world of pet naming, from registered kennel names to those creative, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious names we give our furry family members. I’ll share some of my own naming adventures with my pets — and dive into insights from Petfinder.com and Petful.com about how your pet’s name affects communication, behavior, and bonding. Whether you’re adopting a rescue, naming your new puppy or kitten, or just love pet stories, you’ll find plenty of inspiration (and laughs!) in this episode. 📩 Email me: val@valtalkspets.com with questions, topic suggestions, or feedback. 🎧 Listen & support on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950398/episodes 🌐 Visit my website: https://valtalkspets.com for links mentioned on the show and additional resources. ☕ Support the podcast: Purchase a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/valtalkspets 🎵 Music: Purple Planet Music 🔔 Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Support the show

🐾 Dog and Cat Trivia Challenge 1.3 – Test Your Pet Knowledge! 🐾 It’s time for another fun pet trivia challenge on Val Talks Pets! Are you ready for Dog and Cat Trivia 1.3? Whether you’re a seasoned pet parent or just love learning about animals, this episode is packed with fascinating facts about our furry friends. Grab your scorecard, test your knowledge, and see how well you really know cats and dogs! 📌 Topics covered in this episode: 📩 Email me: mailto:val@valtalkspets.com with questions, topic suggestions, or feedback. 🌐 Visit my website: https://valtalkspets.com/ for links mentioned on the show and additional resources. ☕ Support the podcast: Purchase a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/valtalkspets to help keep Val Talks Pets running. 🔔 Follow or Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Thanks for joining me! Because knowing is caring.

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Here’s a question for you. How pet-friendly is your country, or even your town or city, for that matter? It is actually quite varied across our world as to how pets are accepted in our daily lives. Let’s explore how pets are accepted in various places. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. I’ve got a bit of a trend going here because on this episode, I am going to spotlight the Border Terrier. On my last episode I talked about the Cairn Terrier and I have also spotlighted the Westie. Well, keeping with our rugged and tough Scottish small dogs, I’m exploring the Border Terrier that is also a rugged little guy. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. It’s been a while since I did a focus on a specific breed of dog, so in this episode, I will be shining the spotlight on the Cairn Terrier. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I will be discussing the highly contagious Canine Parvovirus. Prepare yourself because it won't be pretty, but you need to know. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, thanks for tuning in to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, let’s discuss “Hot weather and your pets.” So have a seat in the shade, grab a cold drink for you and your fur baby, and let's begin. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In my last episode, I talked about seniors and older adults having pets and the benefits and challenges that go with that. On this episode, I’m going to discuss senior pets. Now, I have another episode on senior pets: Managing our Ageing Pets, but I’m going to add a few new things here. So let’s get into Senior Pets: A Deeper Dive. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I’ll be exploring the topic of "Pet parenthood for seniors"—what it means to care for a pet during the older adult and senior years. Let’s dive into the unique experiences, challenges, and joys that come with being a pet parent later in life. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Today’s episode is the next installment of trivia with Cats and Dogs Trivia 102. So get those thinking caps on and keep score if you like, as we hit the quiz for cats and dogs. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. I've got a super exciting episode as Tammy Fox from Pumpkin and Friends Charity is back with an update on recent incredible milestones, and an update on certain challenges that have quite tested Pumpkin Power. So let's get to it. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I want to discuss three controversial surgeries done on dogs and cats that many consider to be mutilations and cruel: tail docking, ear cropping, and declawing. Let's take this deep dive together! 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Spindler, owner of Blends for Life, Cat and Dog Supplements, a fully Canadian company and Paul's dream and passion. Now, before we begin, I'd just like to apologize for my voice during the intro and outro. I had a cold. At least I didn't sound like this when I interviewed Paul. Let's meet Paul! 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. As we are very close to the Easter holidays, there is something I want to discuss that I think is very important; and that is, do not buy rabbits, chicks or ducks as an Easter gift. Snuggle up with your fur baby, and I'll explain why. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me for this episode of Val Talks Pets. On this episode, I was thinking I would share with you a few of my favorite things. These are a few things that I think have made caring for my fur babies run a bit smoother. So here we go. These are a few of my favorite things. 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

Thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. One of the things that pet parents become concerned about as their dog ages is arthritis. We get a fair few questions about how to manage arthritis in dogs. So, let's go exploring and talk about canine arthritis! 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. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!

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 an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate and Review each episode that you find helpful/educational. Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have. For links mentioned on the show, as well as pictures, visit my website at valtalkspets.com. Thanks for listening!