A Walk in the Park....with Animal Friends

The insider scoop episode is upon us!  What is it really like to be a vet? What’s the expert advice on all the hot topics of the moment? Plus, you’ll never believe some of the things they’ve seen... What should you do if your pet has an ‘accident’ in the waiting room? Could you find true love whilst waiting for your appointment? Is a washing basket appropriate as a cat carrier? From waiting room etiquette to questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your vet, this episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’ is

The tragic aftermath of the pandemic on the many lockdown pets continues to make headlines, with no sign of the pet abandonment rate slowing down. The COVID pet purchase boom, followed by a sharp rise in the cost of living has created the “perfect storm”; a heart-breaking crisis of pet abandonment as families choose between food on the table or food for their pet. Shelters across the country are filling up fast as the cost-of-living crisis drives struggling owners to give up pets, but what does this

During the first year of the COVID-19, households across the UK jumped at the opportunity to finally welcome a pet to their home. This resulted in 3.2 million new pet being introduced across the country and the cost of new puppies and kittens skyrocketing. While many people are still enjoying their new furry family member, the toll that this “pet boom” is now having on the veterinary and rescue sectors cannot be underestimated. And now with the cost of living crisis following close on the tail of

We’ve all seen the movies where Artificial Intelligence (AI) ends up taking over the world, destroying the human race as we know it, but it doesn’t always mean robots and black screens with green code. AI is everywhere, being used in some incredible ways, and it can actually help us provide better care for our pets. In this episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’, Patricia and Skye are joined by Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Vet-AI and Joii Pet Care, and her dog Arthur to talk about how

Get comfy…. we’re starting 400 million years ago, in the Himalayas! But don't worry this episode won't take that long!  We're 'buzzing' to chat all things bumblebees with the phenomenal Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, who is incredibly passionate about saving our bumblebees, and raising awareness of how crucial they are to our environment. Did you know that there are 24 species of bumblebee in the UK? That a foraging bumblebee is only ever about 40 minutes from starvation

Have you ever seen someone out running with their dog and wondered how on earth they make that look so easy? Not to mention all the other questions that follow, like... Do you need to be fit to start? Do you have to get all the gear upfront?  Can all breeds partake in running?  Is there a local club nearby?  Is it a social sport? In this episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’, Patricia and Skye are joined by Ginetta George and Gail Walker, Founders of DogFit International, to uncover all the mysteries

There are plenty of mysterious myths and misconceptions out there about our pets! Neutering, does it calm pets down? Do people assume a muzzled dog is a dangerous dog? Why do some dogs eat logs (poo)! Is it possible to actually take a cat for a walk and do cats want to be worshipped? Kickstarting our first ever episode, Dr Samantha Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Vet-AI and Joii Pet Care joins host Patricia and her faithful furry best friend, Skye, on 'A walk in the Park.....with