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Alright, Pet?

BBC Radio Ulster

Celebrity guests chat to specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace about the animals they share their lives with, and why their pets are so important to them. Rob offers veterinary advice to guests and listeners and talks through some of the more unusual surgeries he"s carried out over the years in his role as a specialist surgeon.Whether your animal is a dog, cat, rabbit, hamster or snake, they are all welcome on Alright, pet? Our pets are our lifelines, our best friends, our

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56:14

Niall Harbison and his 10,000 dogs, the school...

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2023/07/02

Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and presenter Anne-Marie Wallace team up for a third series of Alright, pet? and this time they're on the road! Travelling up and down the UK, this week the team travel to Fairview primary school to meet the kids and find out about their pets. Party animals NI come along too to introduce the children to some exotic creatures. Niall Harbison chats to Rob and AM about his life in Ko Samui and how he's making it his mission to feed and rescue the 10,000 stray

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56:32

JB Gill from JLS chats farms and dog agility in Armoy

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2023/06/25

Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and presenter Anne-Marie Wallace team up for a third series of Alright, pet? and this time they're on the road! Travelling up and down the UK, this time they're in Limepark, Armoy in Northern Ireland joining a dog agility class with an audience of owners and their four legged friends. Gemma Chambers, owner of Causeway dog training, runs classes all over the province and gives dogs and their owners a chance to train and compete. Vet Rob even gets in the ring

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56:47

Vicky Pattison dog mum and on safari at Longleat

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2023/06/18

Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and presenter Anne-Marie Wallace team up for a third series of Alright, pet? and this time they're on the road! Travelling up and down the UK, this week the team land in Wiltshire at the famous Longleat to go on safari to see Lions, monkeys and even the odd sloth up close. Queen of the jungle Vicky Pattison talks about her own experiences with exotic animals and why she loves her labs so much.If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like

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56:35

James Middleton, Snakes, Spiders and the Spirits of...

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2023/06/12

Entrepreneur James Middleton, Dad to 6 doggies, chats to Anne-Marie Wallace and Rob Adams about furry friends, how pets as therapy can change our mood and what should we be feeding our animals to keep them fit and healthy. Ruby from New York opens up her vivarium to show why owning spiders or snakes can be an enriching experience. Do you or your current pet ever sense the presence of pets who’ve passed on? Can animals feel the spirit of animals who’ve been before? Anne-Marie and specialist vet Rob

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56:31

Saul Milton from Chase and Status, Barking Dogs and a...

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2023/06/12

Saul Milton, music producer and one half of Chase and Status, chats about how his fear of dogs vanished when he fell in love with his future wife and her old English sheep dog. Specialist vet Rob Adams answers a listeners question about a barking dog and what not to do if you get a spider bite! Portia Sampson tells the story of the rescued loggerhead turtle called Julius Caeser and how flying with him in the seat next to her had its perks!

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56:32

Dawn O'Porter the Cat Lady and dog training in Newry

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2023/06/11

Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and presenter Anne-Marie Wallace team up for a third series of Alright, pet? and this time they're on the road! Travelling up and down the UK, they start the series in Newry City in Northern Ireland joining puppy and dog training classes with an audience of owners and their four legged friends. Al Rankin, owner of My dogs best friend, runs classes all over the province and gives invaluable advice to dog owners. Rob takes questions from the audience regarding

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62:52

Frisky ferrets and portly pets

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2023/01/16

Actor and author Ben Miller tells the team all about why he wrote a book for, and about, his black Russian terrier Jet and how his little chickens are still laying after all these years!It’s not only us humans who’ve put on the pounds, our paunchy pets have too. Presenter and specialist vet Rob tells us how to shift those stubborn pounds and why certain breeds really need to maintain a healthy weight.Have you ever fancied a frisky ferret? Melissa from the Ferret Glen rescue explains why these

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60:56

Actress Pauline McLynn, goofy greyhounds and dental...

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2023/01/16

Passionate greyhound lover Pauline McLynn swaps sighthound stories with Anne-Marie and why she’s been knitting little outfits for bald chickens.Open wide! Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams delves into the jaws of dental hygiene and how important it is to keep our pets teeth in tip top condition. He also gives an insight into some of the amazing breakthroughs in veterinary science when it comes to re-growing bones and something called bone morphogenetic protein.A purr-suasive Katie from Cats

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58:37

Presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, singer Tom...

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2023/01/16

Interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen designs the perfect house for your pet, offering tips for making your home a little safer especially if your animal is older or suffers from joint issues.Singer Tom Grennan tells the story of his Romanian rescued street dog Marmite. Does your pet become anxious when visiting the vet? Do they shake, widdle or bite? Our vet Rob Adams introduces us to his colleague Mike Farrell who dressed up as a mouse to settle the nerves of his patient Rupert.Cinnamon the

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57:05

Presenter Eamonn Holmes, amorous animals and annoying...

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2023/01/16

Journalist and presenter Eamonn Holmes talks honestly about the love he has for his rescue dog Maggie and whether taxidermy might be an option after her demise. Anne-Marie reveals how she coped in the aftermath of losing her animals and our vet Rob discusses a tricky surgery involving a cat with a cancerous tumour on its back.Penny from Little Foxes animal sanctuary explains why foxes have stolen her heart....and her shoes and does your dog try and get down and dirty in the park? Then you're not

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59:07

Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans, pampered pussies...

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2023/01/16

BBC Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans opens up about his relationship with his aloof cat Franny and helping reward those with heart-warming stories at the National Cat Awards.Have you had your pet neutered? Do you worry you're making the correct decision? Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams takes you through the pros and cons of neutering.Personal stories from Hannah and her whippet Bertie whose testicles didn't descend and Shanika whose little boy has befriended their Belgian red hare. Our vet

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59:54

Comedian Dom Joly, porky pigs and piddling pets

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2023/01/16

Comedian Dom Joly chats to Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist vet Rob Adams about his pet pigs and an unfortunate incident involving his favourite boots. Vet Rob Adams explains how he carried out open heart surgery on a year old dog who was in heart failure and who was going to die without intervention.The team field queries from owners about a cat called Sue widdling in shoes and a dog called Alfie squirting on house guests. Do hedgehogs make good pets and should we be encouraging foxes and other

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56:03

Pen Farthing, rescue missions and wacky wing walks

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2023/01/16

Ex Royal Marine Pen Farthing chats about his time in Helmand Province, the bond he built with the people and animals of Afghanistan and how he ended up creating the charity Nowzad. Specialist vet Rob answers listeners questions and discusses canine parvovirus and cat flu. 75 year old cat lover Cherry Lorberg tells the thrilling story of how she did a wing walk for Cats protection and what's next on her list. Rikke Rosenlund from Borrow my doggy chats to the team about setting up the company in 2012

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55:52

Reality star Charlotte Crosby and Ukrainian rescues

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2023/01/13

Charlotte Crosby from Geordie Shore is absolutely in love with her three Pomeranian pups. She speaks to Anne-Marie about living with three little furballs and how one has a sixth sense! With the ongoing crisis in Ukraine more and more people are finding ways to help the displaced people and animals of the country - two local people chat about how their charity campaign went viral and what we can do to help. Rob nips out of surgery to answer listeners questions on Persian cats and how to stop your

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55:47

Vinny May from Kodaline and eccentric emus

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2023/01/13

Vinny May from the band Kodaline went from life on the road to life at home with his bulldogs Brian and Barry. Do bulldogs make good pets and what antisocial behaviour happened in the recording studio? Helen Demes from Arkansas let Anne-Marie and Rob do a virtual tour of her 50 acre sanctuary which is home to everything from chatty turkeys to amusing emus. Jude and Karen created a pet boutique in Belfast in the last few years. They open the doors on what is popular with pet owners and how to alert

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56:14

Wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, animal dramas...

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2023/01/13

Rob fulfils a life long dream to chat to presenter Michaela Strachan! She talks to Rob and Anne-Marie about how she became a wildlife presenter, her life now in South Africa and why walking her dogs in the mountains can lead to some unexpected drama. Has your pet ever received an emergency blood transfusion? Have you ever thought where that blood came from? Susan Campbell from Pet Blood Bank UK tells us about the process of getting blood from dogs, cats and alcapas and how your pet can become a

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56:06

Sports commentator Andrew Cotter, Olive and Mabel and...

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2023/01/13

Sports commentator Andrew Cotter is in conversation with Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams about his beautiful dogs Olive and Mabel and the success behind his lockdown videos. Claire Harper tells the heartwarming story of her fight to save Buggy the Supercat with the help of the Supervet. How do you deal with a horny hamster or do you have a dog that likes to hump a lot? The team try to find a solution. Charity Broken Biscuits was set up to help disabled dogs get back on

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56:06

Comedian Russell Kane, Itchy ears and mischievous...

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2023/01/13

Comedian and 'cat nerd' Russell Kane explains to Rob and Anne-Marie why he takes the training of his three cats, and pug, very seriously. From cat proofing the garden to teaching his pug Colin sign language, Russell is something of an expert when it comes to training animals. Does your pet suffer from persistent itchy ears or has your dog damaged its cruciate ligament? What happens when a meerkat is rejected by its mob? For Sammy the meerkat it meant a whole new life being the star attraction at

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56:08

Dancer Karen Hauer, cheeky cats and dating, doggy style

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2023/01/13

Glitter balls at the ready! Karen Hauer from Strictly Come Dancing adds some glamour to this weeks episode of 'Alright, pet?' as she talks to Anne-Marie and Rob about her three beloved rescue dogs Marley, Betty and Phoebe and gets Rob to relive his breakdancing days! Rob answers another listeners query - this time giving advice on a cats who fell off a fence and now has a limp. Dawn Chambers tells the story of her cat Cookie, highlighting the issue of kittens being removed from their mums at a young

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56:39

Presents for pets and raising reindeer

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2022/12/19

Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams return for a seasonal edition of Alright, pet?Celebrity cat lover Frankie Seaman chats to the team about the 100s of cats she has fostered and whether the England World Cup team named the team cat after her husband, David Seaman.Businesswoman and animal lover Deborah Meaden shares her love of horses.Rob guides us through the food we should avoid feeding to our pets this Christmas period. The team look at presents for our pets and what

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