Pet Purpose Podcast
Join Brett the Vet to talk about all things pet related. The Pet Purpose Podcast is for passionate pet parents who want to take pet parenting to the next level. This will help magnify the joy, adventure and excitement that you have with your companion. Our aim is to help develop happy healthy pets and confident pet parents.Disclaimer:The Pet Purpose Podcast contains general information about animal health care conditions and treatments. The information is not advice, and should not be treated as such. You must not rely on the information on the Pet Purpose Podcast as an alternative to animal health care advice from your veterinarian or other professional animal care providers. If you have any specific questions about any animal health care matter you should consult your veterinarian or other professional animal care provider. If you think your pet may be suffering from any animal health condition you should seek immediate veterinary attention specific for your pet. You should never delay seeking veterinary advice specific to your pet, disregard veterinary advice, or discontinue animal health care treatment because of information on the Pet Purpose Podcast. You agree not to hold the representatives, employees, guests or affiliates of the Pet Purpose Podcast, liable for any damages arising from or relating to your reliance on any of the animal health care information provided on the Pet Purpose Podcast. Additionally, you agree not to repeat the animal health care information that you consume on the Pet Purpose Podcast to a third party, as that third party may not have read this disclaimer and understood the caveats involved in receiving the information.
Episodes
29 episodes
28. Wedding Day Pets!
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level, and topics that are simply of interest for pet pare...
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27. Pet Dental Health - better teeth, better health
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level, or topics that are simply of interest for pet paren...
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Episode 27
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26. Kennel Cough - cover your muzzle when you cough!
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level, or topics that are simply of interest for pet paren...
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25. Please don't go! - separation anxiety in our pets
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level, or topics that are simply of interest for pet paren...
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24. 5 summer dangers for our pets!
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level, or topics that are simply of interest for pet paren...
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23. The itchy scratchy show! – skin itches in our pets
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level, or topics that are simply of interest for pet paren...
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41:50
22. Dog grooming - they've got the look!
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level or topics that are simply of interest for pet parent...
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21. Becoming a guide dog puppy raiser - what's involved
Welcome to another episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast, the show where my guests and I talk all things pet related… topics that help passionate pet parents take pet parenting to the next level or topics that are simply of interest for pet parent...
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31:21
20. Homes for people and their pets
Pets are so important in our lives and they form part of the family for so many people, but not all forms of housing are pet friendly.Certain parts of the residential sector place restrictions on pet ownership which means that not everyone ...
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19. Dealing with grief - how to handle the loss of a pet
Losing a beloved companion can be utterly heartbreaking, and anyone who has lost their best friend can no doubt attest to this.Dealing with grief is something we all have to go through at various stages of our lives.So how do we deal wi...
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48:02
18. Pet cremation - what happens to their body once they're gone?
Once the very difficult decision has been made to euthanise a pet, or once a pet has died, what then – what happens to their remains?Where does their body go? What if you want their ashes returned? How would you know that it’s your pet’s as...
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40:55
17. Pet euthanasia - when is the right time to say goodbye?
It’s likely that we all wish that our beloved pets could live forever. Unfortunately, this is not the case and at some stage we will be faced with the difficulty of losing a pet. This may be due to old age or could be due to a terminal illness....
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16. Pet insurance - protecting your pet's future
Do you insure your car, your home, your other valuables? Do you have health insurance for you and your family? And what about your pet – is your pet insured for any unforeseen health issues that may arise during its lifetime? After all, they ar...
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24:55
15. Guide Dogs - a new outlook on life!
Have you ever marvelled at a guide dog together with their visually impaired handler; how they work so well together as a unit, and how they manage to get around so seamlessly? Join Brett the Vet and his special guest Ryan Jones from Guide Dogs...
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47:14
14. All aboard! - pets on public transport
Have you ever wanted to take your pet on public transport but you weren’t able to? This is an issue that faces many pet parents. Join my guest Dr Jennifer Kent and I as we discuss the topic of pets and public transport. We cover off what some o...
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31:37
13. Who let the dogs out! - dog park designs
Ever wondered what goes into the design of a dog park? Join my guest and I as we talk about how important dog parks are in our communities, what’s involved in the design of a dog park and how you can get the most out of your dog park. My guest,...
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41:05
12. Puppy scams - buyer beware!
In this episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast I have a chat with Sandra Trujillo who is the founder of Puppy Scam Awareness Australia. In this wide ranging discussion we have a chat about what puppy scamming is and how easily someone could fall vi...
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11. Pets in motion - arthritis in our pets
In this episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast I have a chat with Dr Sarah Howard from PAW by Blackmores about arthritis in our pets. In this wide ranging discussion we talk about what arthritis is, how someone might know if their pet has arthritis...
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42:07
10. "I smell a rat"....Rodenticide poisoning in our pets
In this episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast Brett the Vet discusses what to look out for in pets that have been poisoned by some commonly available and commonly used rat poisons. He also talks about some of factors that are responsible for the r...
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09. The greyhound breed as a pet - from racing to embracing new families
In this episode of the Pet Purpose Podcast we discuss the greyhound breed, what some of their characteristics are and what type of pets they make. We cover some of the medical conditions the Greyhound breed is predisposed to and what’s involved...
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48:50
08. Lumps, bumps and tumours in our pets - part 2
Join Brett the Vet in part 2 of this 2 part episode where he chats with specialist veterinary oncologist Dr David Lurie. The conversation continues with a discussion about the staging and grading of cancer and what some of the treatment options...
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29:43
07. Lumps, bumps and tumours in our pets - part 1
Join Brett the Vet in part 1 of this 2 part episode where he chats with specialist veterinary oncologist Dr David Lurie about what can cause lumps and bumps in our pets, how vets evaluate these lumps and bumps and how samples are taken from lum...
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26:47
06. What's to know about deadly Parvo?
Join Brett the Vet as he chats with Dr Mark Kelman about Parvovirus. Brett asks Mark all the questions you'd want to know about Parvo, including what it is, what dangers it poses for your pets and how to protect your pets against this nasty dis...
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37:50
05. Can Food Kill your Dog? - toxic foods for dogs
Did you know there are some common everyday foods in your kitchen that could potentially kill your dog? Discover what these foods are so that you can easily avoid them, keeping your dog safe.Disclaimer: The Pet Purpose Podcast c...
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04. Tick Tock Ticks part 2 - are ticks a ticking time bomb for our pets?
In part 2 of this two part episode discover what the potential dangers of ticks are for our pets, how to protect your pet against ticks, and how to do tick searches. Specific mention is made of the paralysis tick, how our pets might pick them u...
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