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/educationa...
Jun 20, 2025•15 min•Ep. 133
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 o...
Jun 06, 2025•16 min•Ep. 132
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:...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 131
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@valtalksp...
May 09, 2025•17 min•Ep. 130
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 epis...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 129
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 ...
Apr 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 128
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: va...
Mar 28, 2025•11 min•Ep. 127
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 ...
Mar 14, 2025•13 min•Ep. 126
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. Em...
Feb 28, 2025•18 min•Ep. 125
Hi Everyone and welcome to the Valentine's Day Episode of Val Talks Pets! In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Tammie Fox, Founder of Pumpkin and Friends Charity , Advocate for disabled pets. and pet mum to the adorable Pumpkin herself. So cuddle in with your fur baby and let's meet Tammie and Pumpkin. 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...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 124
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I will explore FIP in cats—a condition also known as Feline Infectious Peritonitis. So let's get started! 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...
Jan 31, 2025•20 min•Ep. 123
Hi Everyone and thanks for joining me on Val Talks Pets! In this episode, we will discuss Canine Herbalism. Clinical Herbalist Rita Hogan, author of The Herbal Dog Book, will join me. As you know, I love alternative and holistic practices for animals, so I am quite excited to chat with Rita. So snuggle up with your fur baby, and let's get started. 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...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 122
Hi everyone, thanks for joining me on this first episode of 2025, aptly called Trends for 2025. It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. So, I wanted to look at what we can look forward to for our pets in 2025 and what we may want to put on our list of things to do. 2025! Here we come! 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@val...
Jan 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 121
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this Val Talk’s Pets episode. Here is a question for you. Should pets be allowed to visit patients in a hospital? I’ll bet you are all nodding yes ! So, in this episode, I’ll we'll be exploring the idea of pets being allowed to visit patients and staff in hospitals and long-term care facilities. So, let’s get at it! To hear more about National Service Dogs and others, please listen to these Val Talks Pets episodes: National Service Dogs - PSD and Other S...
Dec 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 120
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Guess who is back with me? Souha Ezzedeen, author of the Way of Life Method. Souha and I had a two-part conversation about her amazing training method to raise sound and spirited companions. Today Souha and I will discuss how her method can be applied to rescue and shelter dogs. So, let’s get started. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 119
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I’d like to do a bit of an overview regarding cat nutrition. I find that many pet parents are quite confused about what their cat requires and do not require. So, let’s see if I can demystify things a bit. 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@valta...
Nov 15, 2024•13 min•Ep. 118
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. How many times have you heard someone say, “Well you know, dogs come from wolves”. Do they? Where did the domestic dog we have today come from? Well, let’s find out! 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 o...
Nov 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 117
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Well just like I discussed in Cats, there are a lot of questions that begin with the word “Should” when it comes to dogs. That’s always a bit of a weird way to start a question. Nonetheless, let’s cuddle in with our fur babies and explore the top 5 “Should“questions directed at 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 ep...
Oct 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 116
Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Everyone is familiar with the adage, coulda, shoulda, woulda. So, I thought I would discuss the Top 5 questions that begin with “should” regarding our cats. So cuddle in with 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 w...
Oct 04, 2024•16 min•Ep. 115
Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I am going to talk about fall allergies. The rise in pet parents looking for solutions to help their pets, particularly dogs, with a rise in allergy symptoms is quite significant. So, get comfy and let's see if I can give some tips and offer some help. 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 ...
Sep 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 114
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I am moving away from domestic pets as I would like to highlight a a much-endangered cat called the Scottish Wildcat. I have mentioned the Scottish Wildcat in other episodes but I think this cat and the efforts to save it from extinction is extremely worthy of a solo episode. So, let’s get to it and explore the Scottish Wildcat. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To...
Sep 06, 2024•18 min•Ep. 113
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I continue talking with Souha Ezzedeen, author of The Way of Life Method. Souha is a talented dog trainer with an innovative and creative method of raising our dogs to be sound and spirited companions. So, again, get out those notebooks as I speak with Souha in Part 2 of this interview. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 112
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. On this episode I have the great pleasure of speaking with Souha Ezzedeen, author of The Way of Life Method. Souha is a very talented dog trainer with an innovative and creative method of raising our dogs to be sound and spirited companions. So, get out those notebooks as I speak with Souha in Part 1 of this two part interview. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode. To really help ...
Aug 09, 2024•48 min•Ep. 111
Hi everyone and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets. Question... Do you let your dog, cat or both, sleep in your bed? Many pet parents do, but it is surprising how often the question "Should you allow pets to sleep in your bed?" is asked. Snuggle up with your fur baby, and let’s 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@valtalksp...
Jul 26, 2024•14 min•Ep. 110
Hi everyone and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets! In this episode I am going to go through the main things that scare dogs, and what you can do to help your four-legged friend. So, grab your fur baby, snuggle up and let's get started. 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 o...
Jul 12, 2024•22 min•Ep. 109
Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I am going to have a look at the top 10 Questions People Ask About Guinea Pigs. If you are thinking about getting one or two, then this episode is for you. So, grab a coffee and let’s get into the world of Guinea Pigs. 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...
Jun 28, 2024•18 min•Ep. 108
Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. How did cats become pets? In this episode, I will dive into the history of cat domestication. So, snuggle in with your fur baby and let’s get to 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 question...
Jun 14, 2024•20 min•Ep. 107
Hi everyone and welcome to Val Talks Pets! Are you wondering what to do with your pets when you go on vacation? Well, I’ve got the answers, so let’s get to 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 vi...
May 31, 2024•14 min•Ep. 106
Hi everyone, thanks for joining me! There are a lot of misconceptions about dogs, and having our heads filled with what could be nonsense isn't helpful. In this episode of Val Talks Pets, I’ll uncover the story behind common dog myths. So let’s dive right into these myths and separate fact from fiction! 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. Em...
May 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 105
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 lo...
May 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 104
