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The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit
A roll in the grass
Season 4, Ep. 18
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Does your dog roll in the grass? Why do they do that? Find out this week. Dr Rob also talks leashes- retractable vs. standard…what’s the best for your dog? Also, there’s an outbreak of leptospirosis so should you be worried? Plus much more
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17. A doggy road trip
21:51||Season 10, Ep. 17This week is a very unusual episode as we record whilst Dr Rob is on his way to urgent vet call from someone with a cow problem! So we've decided to record a doggy trip. We give Dr Rob some hypothetical emergency medical scenarios for things like- when your dog eats chocolate, gets bitten by a snake or spider, has been vomiting....and many other common issues. What if dogs could drive??? He also tells us what breeds would be best at speeding, road-rage, worst driver and best breed for driving...find out all of that and more on this special travelling episode of THE DOGGY POD.
16. Zooming along
26:00||Season 10, Ep. 16This week Dr Rob talks 'zoomies' and why your dog goes crazy sometimes. And something a bit special, we talk about what your dog wishes you knew. How different would life be if your dog could call the shots. Plus much much more.
15. Dogs and your body language?
33:41||Season 10, Ep. 15Welcome to a brand new episode. In this showDr Rob talks about your body language and what signs you're sending your dog. Smell, fear, instinct...what had Rob learned after 40 years in in the clinic. You'll be surprised. We also discuss your dogs- loyalty, forgiveness, living in the moment and resilience...plus much more
14. Why we 'humanise' our dogs
33:27||Season 10, Ep. 14Hi everyone. Dogs have become mirrors for us in the world of medical science. You'll be surprised by the diseases we all share, we can learn so much from them, find out this week on The Doggy Pod. Also, do we 'humanise' our dogs too much and what's the downside? Are there 'dog people' and 'cat people' and can you be both? Plus much more.
12. Why do dogs retrieve?
30:49||Season 10, Ep. 12The Gut-Brain Connection in DogsMicrobiome scienceBehavioural changes linked to dietCould anxiety or aggression be gut-driven?The Future DogWhat will dogs look like in 50 years?Are we breeding ourselves into ethical problems?Designer dogs vs functional dogs: have we gone too far?Plus much more banter with Dr Rob
11. Dr Rob is back!!
24:39||Season 10, Ep. 11Yes, we're back. It's been a challenging time for everyone from The Doggy Pod and DR Rob is now back in the studio for more episodes. This week he gives us an update on his health and we also talk about dog health and how they communicate to each other and to us. Dr Rob also lays down the law on smoking and vaping around your dog...plus much more. Welcome back
10. Can you hear that?
25:21||Season 10, Ep. 10Another episode of the best doggy information in the podcast world. This week we talk dog whistles, are they real and do they work? Also, does your dog eat and lick some really disgusting things? Of course they do, find out what's ok and what's definitely not ok...plus much more.
9. How long will your dog live for?
28:19||Season 10, Ep. 9Hi folks. This week Dr Rob talks all things longevity with your dog. Would you like your dog to outlive you? Cutting edge research gives us some clues to what's ahead. Also, Dr Rob talks about dog breeds that have been surgically altered and teaching your dog to swim if they can't do the doggy paddle!...plus much more
8. What is BOAS?
28:11||Season 10, Ep. 8Hello everyone. So how many of you know what BOAS is? Well find out now and just how cutting edge canine research can help us humans. Also Dr Rob talks about over-medicating your dog and can you care too much? We also talk about nervous owners becoming nervous dogs. Plus much more.