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Alright, Pet?

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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 constant companions – Alright, pet? is a lively celebration of our favourite animals and a source of advice and reassurance to pet owners. Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams will bring a combination of fun stories about the quirky little things animals do to make us smile every day as well as be the podcast that people turn to when they need information and reliable advice about their pets. To contact the team simply email alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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United Kingdom

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BBC

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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 constant companions – Alright, pet? is a lively celebration of our favourite animals and a source of advice and reassurance to pet owners. Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams will bring a combination of fun stories about the quirky little things animals do to make us smile every day as well as be the podcast that people turn to when they need information and reliable advice about their pets. To contact the team simply email alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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English


Episodes

Actor Martin Clunes, celebrating guide dogs and Battersea Park children's zoo

7/16/2023
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 head to the National Guide dog centre in Leamington Spa to find out about how these special dogs help people with visual impairment and how the dogs are selected. Lizzy from Battersea park zoo takes Anne-Marie round this children's zoo to discuss the conservation programmes they have in place for the short-clawed otter, Scottish wild cat and Bali starling. Actor Martin Clunes talks about living on his farm, his animal documentaries and adopting a retired guide dog. If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:04

Rory Cellan-Jones chats about #sophiefromromania and pedigree pussycats in Saintfield!

7/9/2023
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! Rob and Anne-Marie meet journalist Rory Cellan-Jones and his nervous pup #sophiefromromania to find out how he is dealing with adopting such an anxious dog and why people have taken her to their hearts. There's a feline frenzy in Saintfield in County Down when pedigree pussies descend on the village to take part in the NI Cat Club and Erin cat club all breed championship show. Can you tell your Devon Rex from your British shorthair? You will be able to after this episode! And birds of prey in Randalstown - Anne-Marie heads to World of Owls to find meet the golden eagle trying to woo his owner with a twig! If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:41

Niall Harbison and his 10,000 dogs, the school children of Ballyclare

7/2/2023
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 dogs on the island. And how do you like your afternoon tea? Perhaps with a cat on your knee! A visit to Lady Dinah's cat emporium in London opens up the world of cat cafes! If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:14

JB Gill from JLS chats farms and dog agility in Armoy

6/25/2023
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 himself and tries to keep up with a boisterous Border Collie. Singer, presenter and farmer JB Gill from the band JLS chats to the team about owning, and working on, his farm and why he's written a children's book about our relationship with animals called 'Ace and the animal heroes' Anne-Marie takes a visit to the home of a Fancy border canary breeder to find out about these colourful birds ad why having a pet bird seems to have gone out of fashion. More excitement from Longleat this time visiting the Giant Otters and Cuban Crocodiles with Keeper Ben. If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:32

Vicky Pattison dog mum and on safari at Longleat

6/18/2023
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 answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:47

James Middleton, Snakes, Spiders and the Spirits of Animals Past!

6/12/2023
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 discuss whether our animals have a sixth sense.

Duration:00:44:27

Saul Milton from Chase and Status, Barking Dogs and a Jet-Setting Loggerhead Turtle

6/12/2023
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!

Duration:00:39:46

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

6/11/2023
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 everything from what pet insurance to buy to when the best time is to neuter! Author and presenter Dawn O'Porter chats about her beloved dogs and cats, and why she wrote a book called 'Cat Lady'. She also discusses the joy of owning rescue dogs, and the unusual step she took after her beloved cat passed away. If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:32

Frisky ferrets and portly pets

1/16/2023
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 furballs have taken over her life and what to expect if you plan to purchase one. Our listener questions this week cover holistic therapies like acupuncture and hydrotherapy to help weakening joints, how to choose the correct pet insurance, and what is the best way to deal with end of life treatment for one beloved pup. Pets really are the best medicine! We all know how crucial our pets are to us, but they also offer help and support to people in hospitals, nursing homes, even prisons. The team celebrates the very best of our pets with a heart-warming chat with Matt from Pets as therapy UK and Lindsey Uglow whose dog Leo and his puppy pals work as therapy animals at Southampton children’s hospital

Duration:01:04:09

Actress Pauline McLynn, goofy greyhounds and dental dilemmas

1/16/2023
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 protection thinks cats and kittens are simply fur-midible and tells us about the pawsome work the charity carries out. No monkey business here! Rosie Nelson from Wales ape and monkey sanctuary gives the lowdown on monkeys making poor pets and Toby the pug meets our pet behaviourist Rob Alleyne to see if he can get over his fear of planes.

Duration:01:01:03

Presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, singer Tom Grennan, sensitive skin and anxious animals

1/16/2023
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 cat goes under dramatic surgery after coming into contact with a disgruntled neighbours boot. Falling in love with leverets - Susan Sroka on her passion for rescuing wild hares. Cavapoo owner Anne-Marie Hendey chats to Rob about her dogs darkening skin and what exactly hyperpigmentation is.

Duration:00:58:44

Presenter Eamonn Holmes, amorous animals and annoying anal glands

1/16/2023
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 alone! Molly from San Francisco turns to pet behavioural trainer Rob Alleyne to see if he can help her naughty dog Knox. Does your animal suffer from an itchy bottom? If so, they may be suffering from blocked anal glands. Close your mouth, hold your nose and prepare to hear the answers. Contact Rob and Anne-Marie anytime with your pet queries, email alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:58:22

Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans, pampered pussies and heroic hounds

1/16/2023
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 Rob gets to catch up with Dave Wardell and his service dog Finn whose life Rob saved after a stabbing back in 2016.

Duration:01:00:24

Comedian Dom Joly, porky pigs and piddling pets

1/16/2023
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 wildlife into the garden? Pet Behaviour therapist Rob Alleyne is also on hand to deal with pet behaviour problems. If you have any queries about your pet or a recent diagnosis then email the team at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:01:00:02

Pen Farthing, rescue missions and wacky wing walks

1/16/2023
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 and why walking someone else's dog can bring us so much joy. If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered in our Christmas special contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:43

Reality star Charlotte Crosby and Ukrainian rescues

1/13/2023
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 pet overgrooming.

Duration:00:56:36

Vinny May from Kodaline and eccentric emus

1/13/2023
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 other people to nervous dogs. Listener Ronnie Townsend emailed the team to highlight the concerns of horse owners like her who have an ageing horse and are fearful of what will happen at the end. Rob offers advice on what to do when a horse is reaching the end of its life.

Duration:00:56:28

Wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, animal dramas and blood banks

1/13/2023
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 donor. Does your cat or dog suffer from urinary incontinence or flatulence. Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams answers one listeners question.

Duration:00:56:22

Sports commentator Andrew Cotter, Olive and Mabel and horny hamsters

1/13/2023
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 their feet, hear the heart-warming story of how injured animals are getting a second chance to enjoy life to the full.

Duration:00:56:14

Comedian Russell Kane, Itchy ears and mischievous meerkats

1/13/2023
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 Avon Valley adventure and wildlife park, teaching kids how to handle animals and giving the staff a boost on busy days! Anne-Marie meets up with Susan and Shelagh to discuss their equine therapy project helping children and young adults across NI. The BHS ‘Learning with horses’ course helps young people who, for a variety of reasons, have become negative in their approach to education and life in general. The BHS Ireland provides those young people with a unique opportunity to learn through working with horses. You can watch live coverage of the Appeal Night on Friday, 18th November 2022. If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Duration:00:56:47