
Alright, pet?
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Animal lover Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams celebrate the unique relationship we have with our pets, offering advice and reassurance to owners.
Alright, pet?
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Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams return for a seasonal edition of Alright, pet? Celebrity cat lover Frankie Seaman chats to the team about the 100s of cats she has fostered and whether the England World Cup team named the team cat after her husband, David Seaman. Businesswoman and animal lover Deborah Meaden shares her love of horses. Rob guides us through the food we should avoid feeding to our pets this Christmas period. The team look at presents for our pets and what you shouldn't be leaving under the tree. How to decide what pet is right for you. Katharine Cre ..read more
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1y ago
Entrepreneur James Middleton, Dad to 6 doggies, chats to Anne-Marie Wallace and Rob Adams about furry friends, how pets as therapy can change our mood and what should we be feeding our animals to keep them fit and healthy. Ruby from New York opens up her vivarium to show why owning spiders or snakes can be an enriching experience. Do you or your current pet ever sense the presence of pets who’ve passed on? Can animals feel the spirit of animals who’ve been before? Anne-Marie and specialist vet Rob discuss whether our animals have a sixth sense ..read more
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1y ago
Saul Milton, music producer and one half of Chase and Status, chats about how his fear of dogs vanished when he fell in love with his future wife and her old English sheep dog. Specialist vet Rob Adams answers a listeners question about a barking dog and what not to do if you get a spider bite! Portia Sampson tells the story of the rescued loggerhead turtle called Julius Caeser and how flying with him in the seat next to her had its perks! If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk ..read more
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1y ago
Carole Baskin from Big Cat Rescue, famous for appearing in Tiger King, talks to the team about exotic animals being kept in captivity and what it's like to get close to big cats. Mel from The Donkey Sanctuary gives Anne-Marie and Rob an insight into what makes donkeys tick and why they love having a companion. Specialist vet Rob helps to figure what exactly a ‘fatty lump’ is! If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk ..read more
Alright, pet?
1y ago
Charlotte Crosby from Geordie Shore is absolutely in love with her three Pomeranian pups. She speaks to Anne-Marie about living with three little furballs and how one has a sixth sense! With the ongoing crisis in Ukraine more and more people are finding ways to help the displaced people and animals of the country - two local people chat about how their charity campaign went viral and what we can do to help. Rob nips out of surgery to answer listeners questions on Persian cats and how to stop your pet overgrooming ..read more
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1y ago
Vinny May from the band Kodaline went from life on the road to life at home with his bulldogs Brian and Barry. Do bulldogs make good pets and what antisocial behaviour happened in the recording studio? Helen Demes from Arkansas let Anne-Marie and Rob do a virtual tour of her 50 acre sanctuary which is home to everything from chatty turkeys to amusing emus. Listener Ronnie Townsend emailed the team to highlight the concerns of horse owners like her who have an ageing horse and are fearful of what will happen at the end. Rob offers advice on what to do when a horse is reaching the end of its lif ..read more
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1y ago
Rob fulfils a life long dream to chat to presenter Michaela Strachan! She talks to Rob and Anne-Marie about how she became a wildlife presenter, her life now in South Africa and why walking her dogs in the mountains can lead to some unexpected drama. Has your pet ever received an emergency blood transfusion? Have you ever thought where that blood came from? Susan Campbell from Pet Blood Bank UK tells us about the process of getting blood from dogs, cats and alcapas and how your pet can become a donor. Does your cat or dog suffer from urinary incontinence or flatulence. Specialist veterinary su ..read more
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1y ago
Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams are in conversation with sports commentator Andrew Cotter about his beautiful dogs Olive and Mabel and the success behind his lockdown videos. How do you deal with a horny hamster or do you have a dog that likes to hump a lot? The team try to find a solution. Charity Broken Biscuits was set up to help disabled dogs get back on their feet, hear the heart-warming story of how injured animals are getting a second chance to enjoy life to the full. If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob ..read more
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1y ago
Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams hear how comedian and 'cat nerd' Russell Kane takes the training of his three cats, and pug, very seriously. From cat proofing the garden to teaching his pug Colin sign language, Russell is something of an expert when it comes to training animals. Does your pet suffer from persistent itchy ears or has your dog damaged its cruciate ligament? Veterinary surgeon Rob gives you a guide on how to deal with these common illnesses. What happens when a meerkat is rejected by its mob? For Sammy the meerkat it meant a whole new life being the ..read more
Alright, pet?
1y ago
Glitter balls at the ready! Strictly come dancing star Karen Hauer adds some glamour to this weeks episode of 'Alright, pet?' as she talks to Anne-Marie and Rob about her three beloved rescue dogs Marley, Betty and Phoebe and gets Rob to relive his breakdancing days! Rob answers another listeners query - this time giving advice on a cats who fell off a fence and now has a limp. Dawn Chambers tells the story of her cat Cookie, highlighting the issue of kittens being removed from their mums at a young age and suffering devastating illness and how Cookie has become a TV star. Get ready for the we ..read more