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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.

    Why Are Some Cats Picky Eaters

    Why Are Some Cats Picky Eaters

    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!

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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.
    Also, visit and be a part of my website at valtalkspets.com and help it grow!

    Thanks for listening! 
     

    • 20 min
    Cadaver Dogs - An Interview with Debera Salo

    Cadaver Dogs - An Interview with Debera Salo

    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 and I’m super excited to talk to Debera about her retired cadaver dog Ella and her working dog Rinnie.  So, let’s get to it!

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    Thanks for listening! 

    • 47 min
    Pets Are Family - An Interview With Erika Sinner

    Pets Are Family - An Interview With Erika Sinner

    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.

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    Thanks for listening! 

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Pulling Dogs And What To Do

    Pulling Dogs And What To Do

    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 canine companions!

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    Thanks for listening! 

    • 20 min
    CBD and Pets

    CBD and Pets

    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.

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    Thanks for listening! 

    • 14 min
    Ethical Animal Tourism

    Ethical Animal Tourism

    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.

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    Thanks for listening! 

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