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'Lest We Forget' New memorial set to commemorate dogs that have served in our Armed Forces.
This episode 'Lest We Forget' talks to Emma Ward Trustee at the National Working Military Dog Memorial that's set to commemorate all dogs that served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. -
Dr Chris Blazina talking about the psychology between men and their dogs.
Dr Chris Blazina is a Psychologist based in the USA. Specialising in men and their psychology. Much of his work is through relating to dogs. Why men consider their dog as their closest attachment over partners, family or friends. -
Pet Flea and Worm treatments are contaminating our rivers
Environmental Advisor, Andrew Prentis, joins Anna to discuss a recent study highlighting how insecticides and pesticides from regular flea and worm treatments are contaminating our rivers. Affecting the local wildlife, he discusses an urgent need to change the view to routine treatments including testing before treating. He also touches on integrating Homeopathy in practice and why Titre Testing in lieu of annual boosters similarly can help the environment.
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Jasmine's Law - tackling Landlords and the ‘No Pets’ policy
Andrew Rosindell MP for Romford joins Anna to discuss his landmark 10 Minute Rule Bill proposing a new legislation known as #JasminesLaw that will end discrimination against pets in rented, social and leasehold accommodation #APetInEveryHome. Chatting about his Staffies Buster and Spike, Andrew also discusses why Breed Specific Legislation is also discrimination, and why ‘VetsGetScanning’ and one microchip register underpins responsible ownership. -
Could a clever gadget named RelaxoPet reduce firework fear and calm anxious dogs?
As anxiety soars in Britain's dogs could a clever new device called RelaxoPet offer calming frequency vibrations to help your dog's anxieties? Designed in Germany , featuring a unique calibration of sound frequencies inaudible to humans, it naturally calms dogs through their nervous system. -
It takes longer to re-home a Black dog. Is Social Media to blame?
Could Social Media be to blame for black dogs waiting in rescue longer than other coloured dogs?
With National Black Dog Day on the horizon, I’m shocked that darker coated dogs generally stay in rescue 70 per cent longer than fairer colours. One common reason they’re snubbed is for not being photogenic.
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Is your dog over vaccinated or immunised? Why a Titre Test is something every dog must have!
Vet Lise Hansen joins Anna Webb to discuss why every dog must have a Titre Test. It tests for the serological immunity to the core diseases, proving immunity in lieu of an annual booster shot. She explains that vaccines do not come in small medium and large so a dog like Mr Binks weighing 5 kilos takes the same amount as a Great Dane! Why do something you don't need to do? The World Small Animal veterinary Association recommends Titre Tests over boosters now that lifetime Duration of Immunity has been proved. -
The role of the Independent Pet retailer in Lockdown
Find out how crucial a role Independent pet retailers played through Lockdown. Ryan Johnson of Pet Pavilion discusses how they adapted to fulfil customers' needs. Even delivering to the vulnerable. Dogs were the lifeline for so many through Lockdown. We chat about the huge market that is the pet industry. And about the trends to opt for natural healthy options. -
Katrina from Katrina and the Waves talking about her new album Hearts, Loves & Babys. And Poodles!
Singer / Songwriter Katrina from Katrina and the Waves chats about her new album: Hearts, Loves & Babys. And about her love of Poodles, the legacy of Katrina's first Poodle, Peggy, in a delightful book - Peggy Lee Does London. -
TV Vet and Campaigner Marc Abraham talks Lucy's Law and Banning Puppy Imports
TV Vet and Campaigner Marc Abraham joined me on A Dog's Life to chat about Lucy's Law, the new legislation banning third party puppy sales. We also discuss the Lockdown boom in puppy love and the unscrupulous breeders that optimised this demand with rocketing prices and animal welfare issues -
Why feeding Vegan to your dog is Unethical
I cannot bear the thought of the unethical treatment of animals, and I’m not a fan of industrial farming.
I choose to be a vegetarian, but I wouldn’t impose my diet choices onto my dogs as I understand that we’re different species.
Is it fair to impose vegan or vegetarian diets on dogs if this isn’t species appropriate?
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Breaking News about Lockdown Dogs
Over the past six months, dogs have been hitting the news!
Whether its dogs being trained to sniff out Covid19, provide companionship to the lonely, Lockdown saw the UK run out of puppies!
Whether this sudden boom in ‘puppy love’ was a reaction to loneliness or to provide entertainment for the kids. One thing’s for sure a ‘dog is for life, not just for Lockdown”!
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