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Hi everyone, and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets, the forum for pet parents and enthusiasts alike. Having been in the pet industry for over 10 years now I am going to share with you issues and questions that arise as I work with pet parents on a day-to-day basis. I am not a veterinarian but I do have certifications in Canine, Feline, Small Animal, Fish and Herptile and Avian Health and Nutrition from the University of California, Davis Extension. Thank you for listening to Val Talks Pets.

Val Talks Pets Valerie Cairney

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Hi everyone, and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets, the forum for pet parents and enthusiasts alike. Having been in the pet industry for over 10 years now I am going to share with you issues and questions that arise as I work with pet parents on a day-to-day basis. I am not a veterinarian but I do have certifications in Canine, Feline, Small Animal, Fish and Herptile and Avian Health and Nutrition from the University of California, Davis Extension. Thank you for listening to Val Talks Pets.

    Animals In The Arts - TV

    Animals In The Arts - TV

     Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.
    There really is a history to animals in television shows, and I wondered how these animals came to actually be performing in a recurrent role for a television show? So, with no further ado, let’s take a look at our favourite animal featured television shows through history.

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    • 22 min
    How Intelligent Are Our Pets?

    How Intelligent Are Our Pets?

    Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  In this episode I’d like to begin by asking some questions.  Have you ever wondered if your pet knows that you love them?  Do you ever wonder how much they understand what we are saying?  Are they trying to communicate with us?
    Well then join me and we'll find out.

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    You can support the podcast by purchasing a coffee, or two at our ko-fi page.  All proceeds go towards the running of Val Talks Pets.

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    Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have.
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    Thanks for all your support!

    • 21 min
    Here's Why Pets Can Be Gross

    Here's Why Pets Can Be Gross

    Hi everyone and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. 
    Sometimes our animals do things that the average non-pet person would really cringe over, but us seasoned pet owners just shake our heads and carry on.  So let’s take a look at some of these things our pets do and see if I can’t find some answers as to why.

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    You can support the podcast by purchasing a coffee, or two at our ko-fi page.  All proceeds go towards the running of Val Talks Pets.

    Please don't forget to Rate and Review each episode that you find helpful/educational.  By doing so you will help others find Val Talks Pets.

    Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have.
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    Thanks for all your support!

    • 17 min
    Spotlight - The American Bully

    Spotlight - The American Bully

    Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  The other day I realized how often someone tells me they have an American Bully.  I wondered, what exactly is that?  Is it an American Bulldog and this is the shortened nickname?  Or is it something else?  Well let’s take a look at the American Bully and see what we can learn.

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    You can support the podcast by purchasing a coffee, or two at our ko-fi page.  All proceeds go towards the running of Val Talks Pets.

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    Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have.
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    Thanks for all your support!

    • 19 min
    Springtime Prep

    Springtime Prep

    With spring comes some great things we can finally do with our pets, like get outside more and go for walks without the challenges of snow banks, salty streets and icy surfaces.  Along with this wonderful time of warmer weather and trees and plants coming into bloom, we also have to deal with melting snow, mud and the wildlife coming out to get some well needed food and stretch their legs.  Spring does have some challenges so let’s go on a spring walk through what to be prepared for and how to handle some of those challenges. 

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    You can support the podcast by purchasing a coffee, or two at our ko-fi page.  All proceeds go towards the running of Val Talks Pets.

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    Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have.
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    Thanks for all your support!

    • 18 min
    Preventative Care For Pets

    Preventative Care For Pets

    Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.  Last episode I talked about the vet crisis shortage in Canada.  Getting into the vet right now has become challenging with reduced hours in many clinics and the increase of clients.  For this reason it has become even more important for pet parents to become proactive with preventive care with our pets.  I’m going to explore what preventive care entails for our pets and hopefully we can avoid some unwanted visits.

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    You can support the podcast by purchasing a coffee, or two at our ko-fi page.  All proceeds go towards the running of Val Talks Pets.

    Please don't forget to Rate and Review each episode that you find helpful/educational.  By doing so you will help others find Val Talks Pets.

    Email me at: val@valtalkspets.com with topics you think would be of interest or with any questions you may have.
    Also, visit and be a part of my website at valtalkspets.com and help it grow!

    Thanks for all your support!

    • 13 min

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