Explore every episode of the podcast PetPod
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microchipping and Animal ID Legislation | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
Caroline (Oak Tree's General Manager), Caroline Yon (Oak Tree's Head of Animal Welfare) and guest David Bowles (Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs RSPCA) discuss the upcoming changes to cat microchipping in June 2024 and the positives of animal ID laws. | |||
| Rescue Centre Licensing | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:34:47 | |
Did you know that rescue centres in the UK don't need to be licensed? | |||
| Get Outdoors | 31 May 2023 | 00:40:26 | |
The summer weather is coming early and it's time to get outdoors with your dog - here are our top tips on how to prepare and stay safe while enjoying your local area! | |||
| Dog Bites | 02 May 2023 | 00:32:28 | |
There is a rise in the number of dog bites across the UK, what is causing it and how can we stop it? Listen to Caroline, Caz and Mike discuss this interesting topic. | |||
| Flop Don't Crop | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:20:32 | |
Flop Don’t Crop is the topic of this month’s PetPod, it is an on-going campaign bringing awareness to the illegal medical procedure of ‘ear cropping’. Caroline and Caz are joined by director and veterinarian James Brocket from Craig Robinson Vets. | |||
| Nutrition and Weight Management (feat. John Burns and Laura Crotch-Harvey) | 31 May 2021 | 00:30:08 | |
In this episode Caroline and Caz are joined by special guests John Burns and Laura Crotch-Harvey from Burns Pet Nutrition! | |||
| The Power of Choice (feat. Chirag Patel) | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:27:15 | |
Caroline and Caz are joined by special guest Chirag Patel, talking about giving your pets lots of choices! | |||
| Meet the Donkeys | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:17:36 | |
Hear from Caroline, Caz and Hannah introducing our new arrivals and the exciting new partnership with The Donkey Sanctuary... | |||
| Stress Free Walks | 05 Mar 2021 | 00:21:58 | |
Join Caroline, Caz and Gemma discussing how to get the most out of your dog walks! | |||
| All About the Nose! | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:19:31 | |
Scentwork can be so rewarding for dogs and their owners. Join Caroline and Caz as they talk about all things scentwork, the benefits and how to get started! | |||
| Christmas 2020 - Get into Christmas with Petpod! | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:24:40 | |
Join Caroline, Caz and vet Dan (Capontree vets) as they discuss everything Christmas pet-related. Get advice about preparing for Christmas, Christmas hazards, presents, and making sure your pet has a great time this year. | |||
| Episode 9 - Winterising your horses | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:21:46 | |
As the evenings start to draw in, this week we meet our Equine Team and talk about how best to prepare for Winter with our horses and the team share some of their top tips! | |||
| Episode 8 - Our Work with Feral Cats | 02 Oct 2020 | 00:21:19 | |
Join the team with vet Jade Hilton as they talk about Oak Tree's work with feral cats that has helped over 1000 cats in our region through the charity's Trap, Neuter, Return programme. | |||
| Episode 7 - Tackling Separation Anxiety in Dogs | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:22:47 | |
In this episode Caroline, Caroline and Gemma talk about the hot topic of separation anxiety in dogs: signs of separation anxiety, how to try to prevent it and how you can start to tackle the problem if your dog is showing signs of this worrying issue. | |||
| Episode 6 - Golden Oldies | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:31:44 | |
Caroline, Caroline, vet Graham and adopter Rachel talk about the joys of our Golden Oldies and how you can help support and care for your dog and cat during their senior years. | |||
| Episode 5 - A Helping Paw | 31 Jul 2020 | 00:26:47 | |
In this episode the team talk with partner charity Carlisle Key about the Helping Paw Programme, a fostering programme that helps those who are homeless or fleeing domestic violence to get back on their feet by helping ensure their pets are cared for so they can access support. Learn about the programme and hear some of the differences it has made to individuals. | |||
| Episode 4 - The unwanted visitors - fleas, ticks and worms! | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:28:54 | |
In this episode the Oak Tree team talk with vet Graham Lewis from Paragon Vets about dog and cat parasites: what they are, how to identify them, how to treat them and how you can prevent them. They talk about some of the stories the Oak Tree team have seen and how simple treatments have been able to transform lives. | |||
| Episode 3 - All About Equine! | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:28:14 | |
This week the Oak Tree team are discussing everything equine! Hear some of the tales of the horses and ponies we’ve been able to help and get some advice on preparing for a pony, and what you can do if things go wrong. | |||
| Episode 2 - Pets and Covid | 12 Jun 2020 | 00:25:18 | |
In this episode the Oak Tree team consider how Coronavirus has affected pets, pet owners and animal charities. There are helpful tips on how to ease your pet out of lockdown and stories about some of the animals and owners we have helped. | |||
| Episode 1 - All about Oak Tree | 29 May 2020 | 00:33:24 | |
In this first episode our General Manager, Caroline talks with Gina (Small Animal Team Leader Rehoming), Caz (Head of Animal Welfare) and Becky (Community Engagement Supervisor) about the Charity's mission, some of the animals they've helped and animal welfare issues. Join the team in this initial exploration of everything Oak Tree! | |||