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The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit

Why do dogs want to please us sooooo much?

Season 9, Ep. 21

What an action packed show this one is. Dr Rob has to rush off and help a young couple have sex next door....dogs of course. But before he does, we talk about his very long career as one of Australia's leading vets. We also discuss some of the most expensive procedures your dog can have and why do they love us unconditionally and want to please us so much? Find out all the answers, plus much more in this special episode.

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