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By: Suzanne Harris (Taranet)

Helping you to care for your horse, dog or other animal naturally, Suzanne Harris is an equestrian and canine entrepreneurial coach and consultant to veterinarians who want to help prevent animals being affected by domestic abuse.  Suzanne is the producer of this podcast, and is creator of www.taranet.co.uk, an internationally respected consultancy and online resource.With over 15 years experience as a domestic abuse expert combined with a lifelong love of animals, Suzanne has twice won the GHP award for most outstanding natural animal health consultancy.She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management with several y...

How You Can Make a Difference to Animals Affected by Domestic Abuse
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In this episode get some ideas on what you can do to make a difference to animals affected by domestic abuse.

Links to a few of the animal fostering schemes are:

Cats Protection, Lifeline cat fostering scheme https://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/cp-lifelineDogs Trust, Freedom dog fostering scheme https://www.dogstrustfreedom.org.uk/Noah's Animal House https://noahsanimalhouse.org/Refuge 4 Pets https://refuge4pets.org.uk/

Get more information on domestic abuse and animals at https://www.taranet.co.uk/Animal%20Care%20Consultancy/Domestic%20Abuse%20and%20Animals/


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Meet David Dorfman - Rodent Control Expert
03/10/2026

In this episode meet David Dorfman of family run, independent rodent control company Rodents Stop.

Learn more about how this southern Californian company works to provide pet safe solutions to control rodents from homes and commercial premises.

Find more about David's company at https://rodentsstop.com/

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How Can You Tell If Your Dog Is In Pain?
02/26/2026

In this episode, learn about some common signs of whether your dog maybe in pain, and how complementary therapies can help.

As ever, if you have any concerns about your dog's health, then do consult a qualified veterinary surgeon as soon as possible so a correct diagnosis can be made.

Research on acupuncture for canine pain

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/17/2568

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Why Consider Complementary Therapies for Animals?
01/30/2026

There's often some common questions about complementary therapies for animals, when to use and what are they.

In this episode get a short overview of some reasons why you should choose complementary therapies for your animal.

Find research about complementary therapies for animals in my compilation list here https://taranet.co.uk/Animal%20Care%20Events/Animal%20Health%20Research/

Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:

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Meet Joan Ranquet: Transforming Animal Wellness Through Energy Healing
01/09/2026

Joan Ranquet is an accomplished animal communicator of over 30 years, an author, TEDx speaker, educator, and animal guardian.  

In this episode learn more about her work, and how you too can help your animal through energy healing and improved communication.

Find Joan online at: https://joanranquet.com/

Or at her social media: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanranquet and 

Communication with all Life - https://www.facebook.com/groups/466403343392523

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanranquet

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/joanranquet

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Natural Ways To Help Your Horse In Winter
12/17/2025

The winter season can bring different challenges to horse care, in this episode learn more about some popular therapies that can be used to help your horse feel good.


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Why Antioxidants Matter For Horses
11/30/2025

Antioxidants are not only relevant for human health, but our horses too.

In this episode learn more about them and how you can help your horse.

Get more information on herbs for animal health at the Taranet website here https://www.taranet.co.uk/AnimalCareDirectory/Herbal%20Healthcare%20for%20Animals/

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Secrets of a Cat Sitting Entrepreneur - Chat With Wendy Thomson Melling
10/16/2025

In this episode learn more about why cats deserve more.

As well as operating an award winning cat sitting business, Wendy has created a #catsdeservemore campaign and community.

Hear from Wendy her insights on cat care and give you some ideas to care for your feline companions.

Find Wendy online -

My Three Cats Website - https://www.mythreecats.co.uk/

My Three Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MyThreeCatsWarrington

Cats Deserve More Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1312100376554779/

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Could Boswellia Help Your Animal's Health?
09/29/2025

In this episode, learn more about Boswellia, which can be used as a supplement for both people and animals.

There is research around using boswellia with animals, including:

*Siddiqui MZ. Boswellia serrata, a potential antiinflammatory agent: an overview. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2011 May;73(3):255-61. doi: 10.4103/0250-474X.93507. PMID: 22457547; PMCID: PMC3309643.Effects of Boswellia Serrata Supplementation on Ex Vivo Immune Responses in Horses (2018)Miscioscia, E., Shmalberg, J. & Scott, K.C. Measurement of 3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid and 11-keto-beta-boswellic acid in Boswellia serrata Supplements Administered to Dogs. BMC Vet Res 15, 270 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2021-7<...


Unlock the power of fish in your dog's diet
08/27/2025

A good diet is essential for your dog's health and wellbeing.

Fish can be overlooked for a variety of reasons but can be a great way to promote your dog's health naturally.

Learn more in this episode of the Animals Naturally podcast.

Green lipped mussels are another great marine way to promote your dog's wellbeing, listen to a previous Animals Naturally podcast episode to learn more

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How Acupuncture Can Benefit Your Pet
07/22/2025

Veterinary acupuncture has been used to help animals for many years. In this episode learn more about what it is, and how it maybe able to help your animal.

This is a podcast version of a Natural Pet Care Blog by veterinarian Carole Parsons - this blog post can be found online at www.taranet.co.uk

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Why Lime Essential Oil Could Help Your Dog
06/26/2025

Essential oils are concentrated, volatile extracts. From the fruits, roots, seeds, gums and herbs of aromatic plants and trees. They've properties that can help to restore balance. Also promoting physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing.


Learn more about why lime is one essential oil that can be used to help your dog's health and wellbeing.


Research mentioned in the episode:

Citrus Fruits Research Antibacterial Effect of Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) Against Opportunistic Bacterial Isolates Causing Otitis External in Dogs (2014)Use of Essential Oils in Veterinary Medicine to Combat B...


How To Help Your Animal's Skin Health Holistically
05/26/2025

Many animals get skin ailments at some time in their lives.

In this episode of the Animals Naturally Podcast get ideas on how to help care for your animal's skin health holistically.

Get more information online at the Natural Pet Care Blog:  https://www.taranet.co.uk/Animal%20Care%20Events/blog-2/files/how-to-help-your-animals-skincare-naturally.html

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Love These Reasons To Change Your Cat's Diet Away From Processed Food
02/03/2025

Learn more about why a raw meaty bones diet maybe helpful for your cat.

This is produced from content by Dr Tom Lonsdale, a leading international veterinarian dedicated to the health benefits of raw feeding.

Find more information online at Dr Lonsdale's website at https://www.thepetfoodcon.com/


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4 Ways To Help Your Dog Be Happier Travelling
08/12/2024

Travelling can be stressful for your dog, in this episode get tips on how to make easier for your dog.

Links mentioned in this episode include:


How to help your dog with hip dysplasia holisticallyStop effects of arthritis for your dog with a holistic approachResearch - Animal Boredom (Svensden) 


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Love Aniseed To Help Your Horse's Health Naturally
07/16/2024

Learn more about aniseed and how it can be used to help horse health.


Links/research about aniseed and animal health included are:

Safety and efficacy of feed additives obtained from the fruit of Pimpinella anisum L.: anise oil for use in poultry and horses and anise tincture for use in poultry, dogs, cats and horses (FEFANA asbl) - - 2023 - EFSA Journal - Wiley Online Library https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7976


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Is It Worth Trying Veterinary Homeopathy For Your Animal's Health?
06/13/2024

Veterinary homeopathy can be controversial, with some adamant it doesn't work.

In this episode of the Animals Naturally Podcast get some thoughts on whether it is worth trying for your pet

Find links to veterinary research into complementary therapies for animals here at the Taranet website

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How To Decide On Your Holistic Animal Therapy Career
05/28/2024

In this episode get some top tips to help you choose on your career working with animals.

Read my business coaching blog here for some tips to develop your animal care business.

Read more on different complementary therapy for animals training options here:

Canine BowenChiropractic for AnimalsEquine Bowen TherapyEquine MassageEquine Manual Lymph Drainage TherapyHydrotherapyOsteopathy for AnimalsPhysiotherapy for AnimalsThermography for HorsesVeterinary Acupuncture


 And do you know someone who'd find this helpful? Please share, the more we can spread awareness of the benefits of natural therapies the better!

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3 Holistic Tips To Help Your Dog's Separation Anxiety
04/24/2024

Separation anxiety affects many dogs.

In this edition get information on 3 holistic ways to help stop your dog getting stressed.

Links mentioned in this podcast include

Tellington Ttouch
Bach Flower Remedies for Animals
Reiki for Animals

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How To Love Your Cat With Herbal Skin Healthcare
04/15/2024

Natural Cat Skincare

In this edition learn more about some herbs proven to help cat skin health.

Research featured includes:


Harvey RG. A comparison of evening primrose oil and sunflower oil for the management of papulocrustous dermatitis in cats. The Veterinary Record. 1993 Dec;133(23):571-573. PMID: 8303807. https://europepmc.org/article/med/8303807


Harvey RG. Effect of varying proportions of evening primrose oil and fish oil on cats with crusting dermatosis ('miliary dermatitis') The Veterinary Record. 1993 Aug;133(9):208-211. DOI: 10.1136/vr.133.9.208. PMID: 8280288. https://europepmc.org/article/med/8280288


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How Hormones Affect Your Dog's Behaviour and Holistic Tips To Help Manage This
03/28/2024

Hormones are responsible for many aspects of how the body functions, for both people and our pets including our dogs. This often impacts on our dog's behaviour.

In this episode learn more about some of the behaviour signs you may see with your dog and what you can do to help holistically.

Find a written version of this edition in the Natural Pet Health Blog here

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4 Herbs Evidenced To Help Your Animal's Health
09/14/2023

There's veterinary research proving herbs can help your animal's health.
Find out about Rosemary, Basil, Slippery Elm and Devil's Claw.

Links mentioned in this podcast include:

Rosemary and Basil for canine diabetes management - research 
Slippery elm research for canine and feline digestive health
Devil's Claw for horses research
Veterinary research of holistic animal healthcare modalities

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How Can Laser Therapy Help Your Animal
08/29/2023

What are the benefits of low level laser therapy for your animal?

Listen now to find out!

Veterinary research mentioned in this podcast is at Irish Vet Journal

Visit www.taranet.co.uk for more information on complementary therapies for animals 

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Love These Brilliant Holistic Tips For Equine and Canine Worm Management
08/17/2023

Worm management is important for all horses or dogs.

Check out these tips to help do this more naturally

For more holistic therapies for animals information please visit www.taranet.co.uk

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Brilliant Tips To Help You Cope With Pet Bereavement
07/23/2023

In this episode meet Erica Messer of Wolfies Wish to get valuable advice on how to support yourself as well as other people, such as clients, through pet loss grief.

Visit Erica's website and social media with these links:
Wolfies Wish
Instagram Wolfies Wish
Pet Loss Support Group - Facebook

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3 Brilliant Vegetables For Your Dog
07/07/2023

3 healthy vegetables for your dog to eat

Vegetables are an essential part of a balanced diet, including for our dogs!

In this episode get information on 3 great (usually) easy-to-find vegetables for your dog to enjoy

Links mentioned 

Nutritional quality and health benefits of vegetables: a reviewDiet and canine cancerTaranet Complementary Therapies  

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How Ozone Therapy Can Help Your Animal
06/29/2023

Learn How Your Animal Could Benefit From Ozone Therapy

Meet Jonathan Lowe the founder of O3Vets,  who provide ozone therapy equipment and training to both veterinarians and pet guardians alike.

Useful Links Mentioned In This Episode

Jonathan's book The Essential Guide to Ozone Therapy for AnimalsO3 Vets website: https://o3vets.com/O3 Vets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/o3vetsPetozone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/petozone03 Vets You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/o3vetsJonathan Lowe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanloweato3vets/Taranet: https://www.t...


How Chamomile Can Help Your Horse or Dog
06/22/2023

In this episode learn more about how the herb chamomile can help your horse or dog's wellbeing

Links mentioned include:

Lily's Kitchen Bedtime Biscuits https://www.lilyskitchen.co.uk/Caroline Ingraham https://www.carolineingraham.comMedicinal plants as therapeutic options for topical treatment in canine dermatology? A systematic review. BMC Vet Res 15, 174 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-1854-4Taranet - https://www.taranet.co.uk/

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How You Can Help Animals By Training In Hydrotherapy
06/16/2023

Do you want to help animals by offering them hydrotherapy?

Get tips on how to do so with this episode!

Links mentioned include:
Canine Hydrotherapy Association
Institute of Equine Hydrotherapists
Institute of Canine Hydrotherapists
National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists
Taranet Complementary Animal Therapies Information

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Can Copper Therapy Help Your Animal?
06/02/2023

In this episode learn more about copper therapy and it's use in helping animal health

Find more information on complementary therapies for animals online at https://www.taranet.co.uk/

If your animal is unwell or on any kind of medication always get professional veterinary advice before using any complementary therapy, including copper wraps/chains, etc.

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How To Love Your Older Animal With These Care Tips
05/30/2023

Having an older animal is a wonderful joy.
Get tips on how to make a few changes to help keep him or her happy and healthy

Find more information on complementary therapies online at www.taranet.co.uk

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Why Marshmallow Herb For Your Animal's Health?
05/22/2023

In this episode learn more about the benefits of the marshmallow plant for your animal's health

Research mentioned in this episode can be found online at
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19799989/

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How a Holistic Approach Can Help Canine Cruciate Ligament Disease
05/05/2023

Learn how complementary therapies can be used as a holistic approach to help dogs with canine cruciate ligament disease

Research mentioned in this post includes:

American Veterinary Medical Association Journal - “After TPLO in CCL-deficient dogs, early physiotherapy intervention should be considered as part of the postoperative management to prevent muscle atrophy, build muscle mass and strength, and increase stifle joint flexion and extension ROMs.” https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/67/3/ajvr.67.3.529.xml

“In conclusion, the cases we have described, as well as the information mentioned above from the available literature, confirm the ef...


How You Can Use Colour As Part Of Your Animal's Care
04/29/2023

Love The Difference Colour Can Make To Your Animal's Wellbeing

In this episode learn more about the benefits of using colour to help care for your animal.

Research mentioned in this episode

Correlation between dichromatic colour vision and jumping performance in horses

Learn more about holistic therapies for animals at https://www.taranet.co.uk/

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Is Hawthorn A Natural Way To Help Your Animals Health?
04/20/2023

Listen to learn how hawthorn can be a naturally healthy way to help your animal's health.

Research, Articles  on Hawthorn and Animals

Research - Fu, Jh., Zheng, Yq., Li, P. et al. Hawthorn leaves flavonoids decreases inflammation related to acute myocardial ischemia/reperfusion in anesthetized dogs. Chin. J. Integr. Med. 19, 582–588 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-012-1250-4Article - Hawthorn Herb Improves Cardiac Function in Older Dogs (Gregory L Tilford) - Whole Dog Journal

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Brilliant Tips For Your Dog's Dental Health
04/14/2023

How healthy do you think your dog's teeth and gums are?

In this episode get tips on the signs of good dental health for your dog, some of the reasons why it is essential for your dog's health. And find tips on how to care for your dog's oral health holistically.

Links mentioned in this episode include:
VCA Animal Hospitals
Vet Times article (Marge Chandler DVM)
Lilys Kitchen
Forthglade
Raw Feeding Veterinary Society
Dorwest

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How You Can Deepen Your Communication With Your Animals
04/05/2023

In this episode meet international best-selling author and animal communicator/ animal medium Annie Bourke. Annie has conversations with animals living and in spirit to convey messages and provide peace of mind for their human parents. 

Animals are her passion and her mission is to raise global awareness of the importance of animals. She loves deepening relationships between animals and humans. She provides distance healing support for animals and humans.

Links mentioned in this episode are:

Cosmic Heart Intuitive Email Annie at chintuitive@bigpond.comConnect with Annie at LinkedIn Taranet - Holistic Animal Hea...


How Neem Maybe Useful For Your Animal's Natural Health
03/31/2023

Is Neem a natural way to help your animal's health?

Veterinary Research

Horses

"The present results indicate that Sumaq 5% and Neem seed extract are effective alternative treatment for dermatophytosis in Arabian horses." Sayed-Ahmed, M.Z., Ahdy, A.M., Younis, E.E. et al. Comparative effectiveness of Sumaq and Neem extract cream, Eniloconazole and glycerine iodine on dermatophytosis in Arabian horses: a randomized clinical trial. Trop Anim Health Prod 51, 905–910 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-018-1773-6Survey of UK horse owners’ knowledge of equine arboviruses and disease vectors. Ch...


3 Natural Cat Care Tips
03/22/2023

How to care for your cat naturally with these 3 tips

In this episode learn more about 3 ways you can care for your cat naturally. This includes

NutritionMassage or other "manual therapies"Worming


Links mentioned in the episode include

Raw Feeding Veterinary Society
Verm-X
Taranet Complementary Therapies for Animals

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How The Herb Meadowsweet Could Help Your Animal
03/15/2023

Why your animal will love benefits of meadowsweet

In this episode learn about the herb meadowsweet and how it may help your animal.

Research mentioned in the episode includes:

Concurrent use of veterinary drugs and herbal medicines in racing standardbredsEvaluation of the in vitro effect of Boldo and Meadowsweet plant extracts on the expression of antimicrobial peptides and inflammatory markers in canine keratinocytes, Research in Veterinary Science, Volume 115, 2017, Pages 255-262,ISSN 0034-5288, Domenico Santoro, Mary Bohannon, Kim Ahrens, Christelle Navarro, Hugues Gatto, Rosanna Marsella, Evaluation on the effects of 0.1% Peumus bo...