Getting a new puppy is a wonderfully exciting time - but it also throws up a number of questions. What are you supposed to do when you first bring your new addition home? What about the first trip to the vet? How about training and nutrition? Don't worry, because the award-winning Puppy Podcast from Pets at Home is here to help! We've gathered together our top in-house experts to ensure the podcast will act as your very own, personal puppy checklist. And don’t forget to join our VIP Puppy Cl ...
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This podcast discusses the important topic of how pets help us recover from traumatic events. Cover art photo provided by bharath g s on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@xen0m0rph
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Petonomics with Pets at Home is a brand-new podcast to help you navigate caring for your pets with money-saving tips and hacks from our pet experts. We truly believe that “we’re better with pets” but, as the cost-of-living rises, we’re all feeling the pinch, so we’re here to help you be the best pet owner you can be and to keep your pet happy and healthy. Each episode, a member our fantastic team of vets, behaviourists, and animal specialists will answer one of your questions. The show is ho ...
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We’ve created a new podcast series all about kittens! The Pets at Home Kitten Podcast’s mission is to provide you with an expert overview of everything you need to know, and the products you’ll need, to help make caring for your kitten a positive and exciting adventure. Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an amazing experience and can be the beginning of a wonderful companionship, but also means a lot of change for both of you. What are the first things a new kitten owner should ...
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Petonomics with Pets at Home is a the brand-new podcast to help you navigate caring for your pets with money-saving tips and hacks from our pet experts. We truly believe that “we’re better with pets” but, as the cost-of-living rises, we’re all feeling the pinch, so we’re here to help you be the best pet owner you can be and to keep your pet happy a…
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#23 Staycation Special 2: During the holiday
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In this second staycation special, our host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – Kate Cornish, talks to Dr Huw Stacey, Director of Clinical Service at Vets4Pets, and Claire Gavin, Director of Creative Development and Innovations at Pets at Home, who chat through potential perils your puppy could face while on a c…
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#22 Staycation Special 1: Before and during travel
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As the school holidays have officially started and the hot weather shows no sign of abating, we thought it would be a good time to update the staycation tips and tricks we shared with you a couple of years ago. In this first staycation special, our host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – Kate Cornish, talks to …
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#21 Platinum Jubilee - Street Party special!
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To mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years of service, this summer (June 2022) there is a four-day bank holiday weekend which will culminate in The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 5th June. Across the length and breadth of the country, people will be sharing food, laughter and friendship with their neighbours in the form of street parties, barbeques and …
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#20 Your most frequently asked questions answered - Christmas special!
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Hello, and welcome to this bonus episode of the Pets at Home Puppy Podcast: the podcast that takes genuine frequently asked questions from members of our VIP Puppy & Kitten Club, and puts them to our panel of experts, who give some amazing advice on an array of puppy-related topics. The stockings have been hung, the tree is up (yay!) and the countd…
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#10 Frequently asked questions - Christmas special!
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Hello, and welcome to this bonus episode of the Pets at Home Kitten Podcast. The podcast that takes genuine, frequently asked questions from members of our VIP Puppy & Kitten Club and puts them to our panel of experts who give some amazing advice on an array of kitten-related topics. The stockings have been hung, the tree is up and the countdown to…
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#9 Your most frequently asked questions answered!
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Editor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, puts anxious kitten owners’ questions to the brilliant Dr Samantha Butler Davies, Veterinary Clinical Services Manager, at Vets4Pets, who dishes out some cracking kitten advice. We reached out to our kitten-owning customers, members of the Pets at Home VIP Puppy & Kitten Club, to ask them what type of questi…
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#19 Your most frequently asked questions answered - Part 2!
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Editor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, puts anxious puppy owners’ questions to the brilliant dog behaviourist and trainer Claire North, who dishes out a plethora of perfect puppy advice. We reached out to our puppy-owning customers, members of the Pets at Home Puppy and Kitten Club and our Facebook group, The Wagging Tail, to ask them what type o…
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#8 Getting to know your family and environment
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Kittens are inquisitive creatures, keen to learn about the world and develop their own unique personalities. We learn how raising your kitten in the right kind of environment, with careful handling, can help them adjust to living with humans and all the experiences this normally entails. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.pet…
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Just like all pets, kittens can get bored if they’re not given sufficient stimulation. Most cats enjoy interacting with their owner, and playing is a great way to develop the bond between you and your pet. We explore why kittens have play preferences, what those preferences are, and what they mean – and discover which types of toy will suit differe…
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What does your kitten’s body language mean, and why do they behave the way they do? Territory is very important to cats, so it’s no wonder they want to mark out their home as theirs – it’s where they feel safe and secure. We explore marking and scratching, explain spraying, consider what could be causing them stress… and discover how to save your f…
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#18 Your most frequently asked questions answered!
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What’s your puppy trying to tell you? Confused? Don’t be! Are you worried that, when it comes to bringing up your puppy, you’re not doing it right? Don’t be! You’re doing fine! We reached out to our puppy-owning customers, members of the Pets at Home Puppy and Kitten Club and our Facebook group, The Wagging Tail, to ask them what type of questions …
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Your vet provides expert care for your pet, so you should introduce your kitten to them as soon as possible – it’s the first and most important step in caring for your kitten’s health and wellbeing. There’ll be paperwork to fill out and your vet will be keen to know what (if any) medical care your kitten has already received – we take a look at wha…
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All kittens are vulnerable to parasitic pests, so it’s important to protect your pet against them. With the help of our Head of Pets, Karlien Heyrman, we take a look at fleas and the different types of worm, and how kittens catch them – and how you can help keep them all at bay. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.c…
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It’s all about nutrition. Kate and her guests will be discussing why giving your kitten the right kind of nutrition, in the right amounts, is one of the most important things you’ll ever do for them. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/…
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In this episode we speak to Samantha Butler-Davies, the Veterinary Clinical Services Manager at Vets4Pets and Claire Gavin, Director of Creative Development & Innovation at Pets at Home, about everything any puppy owner needs to know during the warmer summer months. Also.... You can read more about Lucy’s Law here: https://getyourpetsafely.campaign…
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Arriving in a new home can be a big and bewildering experience for a little kitten. In this episode, we’ll explore how to make them feel as safe and calm as possible. Instagram: @petsathomeuk Twitter: @petsathome https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/cat/kitten https://www.vets4pets.com/Oleh Pets at Home
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#1 Welcoming a kitten into your life
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Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an exciting experience and can be the beginning of a wonderful companionship. Adopting a cat also comes with a lot of change for both of you. So, with this in mind, we’ve put together this guide on planning for your new kitten – we hope it will help you to make the transition as smooth as possible. In…
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We’ve created a new podcast series all about kittens! The Pets at Home Kitten Podcast’s mission is to provide you with an expert overview of everything you need to know, and the products you’ll need, to help make caring for your kitten a positive and exciting adventure. Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an amazing experience and can b…
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#16 Puppy sleeping habits and training
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NEW EPISODE! Watching them sleep —legs akimbo, paws paddling — is one of the many joys of living with a puppy. Understanding how and when your puppy likes to sleep means you’ll have a happier time together. “Sleepy time” is the new “me time”. And, for 2021, bedtime routines have been predicted by trend spotters to become more luxurious than ever. S…
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#15 Staycationing with your pup - Part 2
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From a wander down to the local shop, to a holiday on sunnier shores, we commonly take our puppies out and about with us. Our partners in adventure, puppies are great at getting us exploring. Sadly, accidents, illnesses and transport issues are all quick ways to spoil the fun. Knowing how to keep your puppy safe and sound while on holiday means tha…
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#14 Staycationing with your pup - Part 1
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Proper preparation will make taking your puppy on holiday a doddle. After all, your puppy’s a part of your family, so it wouldn’t be a family holiday without them! This episode sees your host and editor of My VIP magazine – the customer magazine for Pets at Home – me, Kate Cornish, talk to Karlien Hyerman, Head of Pets, Pets at Home and Claire Nort…
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#13 Vet visits and face coverings advice
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As pet owners and pet lovers, it’s important that we understand how social distancing and face coverings can affect our furry friends. In this episode of the puppy podcast we are joined by vets, Sam and Huw, from the Vets4Pets team who talk us through the things we can be doing, as pet owners, to make sure our puppies don’t miss out on socialisati…
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#12 Boredom busting and training tips
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With everything that’s been going on recently, and with a lot of us working from home, on top of the kids being home for the school summer holidays, our pets have become a huge comfort, bringing us love and joy in this current climate. But training them and keeping them entertained isn’t easy To address these subjects, Kate Cornish, editor of My VI…
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#11 How to socialise your puppy while social distancing
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What do you do when you’ve just brought your fluffy bundle of joy home, but can’t do as much as is usually needed to properly socialise your puppy due to social distancing? In this episode our regular expert Claire North from North K9 Dog Training shares some clever tips on how to socialise your puppy during lockdown.…
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#10 How to puppy-proof your garden
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With the summer months now in full swing, chances are we’ll be spending more time in the garden for BBQs, gardening, or just chilling in the sun – hopefully! However, while back gardens are a sanctuary for us, there may be hidden perils for your puppy. Don’t worry, because in this episode, editor of My VIP magazine, Kate Cornish, gets some wonderfu…
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A puppy's life is filled with simple pleasures. There's you. There's treats. And then there's toys. What makes a toy so special to a puppy? Is it the smell? The texture? The shape? Colour? Size? We get the answers from Claire Gavin, Pets at Home’s Innovation Director and Claire North of K9 North Dog Training. Want to find out more about how to join…
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In this episode My VIP editor Kate Cornish is joined by Clare North of North K9 Dog Training to give us some training tips and to help us understand certain puppy behaviour. Find out if Claire can help you with your puppy needs by dropping into her website at https://www.northk9.co.uk/Oleh Pets at Home
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#7 Grooming and puppy dental care
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A good grooming routine helps to ensure your puppy’s coat and skin is kept in tip top condition. Pets at Home’s Grooming Development and Expertise Trainer, Shona Timperley, takes us through your puppy’s grooming needs, while Head of Pets for Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman, discusses all things doggy dental.…
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Introducing your puppy to the big wide world is a huge step for them – and you. In this episode we discuss how to keep them safe in new situations, and how to handle meeting other pets. So, to talk us through how to help your puppy when you’re out and about, we are joined by puppy behaviourist and trainer Claire North from North K9 Dog Training.…
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This episode is all about training. Getting a puppy is one of the happiest times in any family’s life and you can bring up a well behaved dog by doing the right things at the right time. Kate Cornish, Editor of My VIP magazine, is joined by puppy trainer Claire North along with VIP member Sarah Enriles and her puppy Mia.…
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By ensuring that your puppy receives the best nutrition from day one, you’ll be helping them on the road to a happy, long and healthy life. Joining My VIP Editor Kate Cornish for this episode is Head of Pets at Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman, VIP member Maria and Louisa from our store team. You can find out more about free nutrition consultations fr…
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Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for all the family but there’s lots of things to think about too, one of which is the first visit to the vet. It helps to know what kind of questions to ask. In this episode, Head of Pets, Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman discusses all of the important questions your vet might quiz you on. We’re also joined by d…
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One of life’s most joyous occasions is bringing home your new puppy for the first time. But it’s also a big responsibility for you and a major day in a puppy’s life. This episode covers how to help with this potentially stressful situation so it’s all smooth sailing from day one. This show includes a guest appearance from Rags the Golden Doodle pup…
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#1 Thinking about getting a puppy?
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Getting a puppy can be exciting, but there’s lots to think about and prepare for. Don't worry, we're here to help. In our first episode of the puppy podcast, Kate Cornish, Editor of My VIP magazine, and Head of Pets for Pets at Home, Karlien Heyrman, chat about everything you’ll need to consider when deciding to add a puppy to your family.…
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Check out the trailer for our upcoming puppy podcast. In this sneak preview our presenter, Kate Cornish (editor of Pets at Home's MyVIP magazine), Karlien Heyrman (Head of Pets at Pets at Home) and Claire North ( dog behaviourist at North K9 Dog Training) discuss some of their more amusing puppy encounters.…
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This podcast discusses the important topic of how pets help us recover from traumatic events.
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