Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode I want to explore the topic of exotic pet ownership.  How many of you have heard of someone or you are someone, who owns a Bearded Dragon for example, or a Ball Python or a Sugar Glider?  These and quite a few more are considered, exotic pets.  The question I feel that needs to be asked is, “Should we take exotic animals and try to turn them into pets?”.  Is there an issue of cruelty here?  Well, let’s have a look at exotic animals that are on the list that people have ..read more

 Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Well last episode I looked at vaccines for cats.  In the interest of fairness this episode is, you guessed it, Vaccines For Dogs.  Let’s get at it! Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really 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 visit my websi ..read more

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Have you ever wondered what your cat was being vaccinated for?  I have.  So together, let’s go on an exploration of cat vaccines and find out.   Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really 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 visit my website at valtal ..read more

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Today’s episode is all about fun, and your knowledge of cats and dogs.  Of which, I'm betting you know more than you think you do.  So get those thinking caps on and keep score if you like as we do The Cats and Dogs Trivia Challenge.  Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really 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 ..read more

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets! In this episode I’m going to venture into another question that I often get about cats. And that is "Why are some cats picky eaters?". So let's snuggle down with your fur baby while we discuss that very thing! Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really 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. Also ..read more

Hi everyone. This episode is about cadaver dogs, an interview with Debera Salo, who is a member of the Ontario Search and Recovery Canines. Yes! Cadaver dogs. You heard right. Ontario Search and Recovery Canines consists of humans with canines with independent certifications and countless hours of training, dedicating themselves to the ongoing search for missing persons in Ontario, Canada.  The dogs are certified in human remains detection for wilderness, rural, water recovery, cold case, forensic and historic remains.  I don’t know about you, but this sounds absolutely fascinating a ..read more

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On this episode I have a guest with me who is a first time author and I think you are going to be quite enlightened with regards to the topic. Erika Sinner is the author of Pets are Family. Now I know that everyone listening knows that, but how many of you are given any bereavement time if you have one of your fur kids pass away? I bet that has peaked your interest.  So settle in with your fur baby and join Erika and I to learn more. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode ..read more

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  On this episode we are going to explore another question I get quite frequently and that is, "What can I do stop my dog from pulling?".   Yes, this is one of the frequent questions from pet parents and want they want, is a magical tool that will sort the whole thing out.  Unfortunately, that isn’t really possible, but there are tools available that can help or even create a pleasant walking experience. So snuggle in with your fur baby and let's find out how we can have more enjoyable times with your c ..read more

Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  This episode was inspired by a rather interesting resurgence of a particular question and that is, "Do you have CBD oil for dogs?"  Hmm?  It sounds like the interest in CBD oil and its reported benefits is on the rise again.  So, let’s talk CBD oil for pets. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really 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 ..read more

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On this episode I’m going to ask for a bit of indulgence as I go a wee bit away from talking strictly about pets. We are all animal lovers’ right? So, I think this topic will be of interest as animal welfare is at stake.  Today we are going to chat about the treatment of all those animals we have our pictures taking with, or we get to swim or ride with while on vacation. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really help the show, please don't forget to Rate and Review ..read more