Petgevity: Pet Health and Longevity Podcast

2015 was the peak of what is now known as the ‘pug boom’. An era where these distinctive little dogs became a prominent part of popular culture. causing ownership numbers to soar.

But behind their adorable appearance lies a troubling reality. The breed’s extreme physical features can leave them vulnerable to a range of serious health problems, including breathing difficulties, eye conditions, and skin issues.

The ‘pug boom’ raised serious questions around pedigree breeding, responsible ownership, and how we can protect the health of dogs… not only today, but for generations to come.

Today, I’m j...

The moment many owners leave the house, their dog starts barking, whining, pacing or scratching at the door.

This continues for as long as the owner is away. The dog is overjoyed to see their owner return and your neighbour has no idea about the stress their pet was experiencing only moments before.

Today, I’m joined by Adem Fehmi, a dog behaviourist and trainer with over 26 years of experience helping owners understand and resolve behavioural challenges in dogs. Together, we’ll explore the often hidden condition of separation anxiety, learn how to recognise the sign...

The other day, we were contacted by a listener called Davina. She asked us to help raise awareness of a topic that is very close to her heart. Here’s her story, in her own words…

Rosie is our Black and Tan Miniature Dachshund, and she means the world to us. As dog trainers, we’ve worked with Dachshunds for years, so we’re very aware of the health challenges that can affect the breed. Even so, nothing prepares you for the moment it happens to your own dog.

In October 2024, Rosie underwent surgery for Stage 2...

Taking your pet to the vets can be a really stressful event for both animal and human.

As a vet, I’ve worked with a huge variety of unruly animals. Tarantulas, iguanas and a whole host of sharp beaked troublemakers. If it’s got a mouth and likes to bite, chances are I’ve treated it.

However, in all my years in practice, there’s one animal, one creature that strikes more fear into me than any other. Cats.

And I’m not alone in this. A recent viral video from a South African ve...

Back in 2016, I spent 33 hours in the back of a van crossing mainland Europe with eight dogs.

This wasn’t my idea of a fun road trip. The truth is, I’d hired a company to transport my dog so he could join me on holiday in the Czech Republic. But he’s a nervous traveller, and I was worried about how he would cope on the road. So instead of flying ahead and meeting him there, I climbed into the van to keep him company.

When it comes to holidaying with your pet, the anxiet...

Imagine it’s a hot summer's day. The sky is a blanket of blue, the scent of sun cream floats through the air, and the queue for the ice cream van stretches long into the distance. It’s the perfect day for a swim.

So you grab a towel, walk to the lido and dive into the water. However, when you surface, you realise something’s not quite right. Your fellow swimmers seem hairier than normal, and one stroke is proving particularly popular. Doggy paddle? As your eyes adjust, you slowly notice that the lido is packed full o...

ADHD. It is everywhere right now.

Across social media, podcasts and workplaces, people are questioning themselves in ways they never really did before. Traits once dismissed as lazy, oversensitivity, or lack of discipline are now being revisited through the lens of neurodivergence. Somewhere in the middle of that, I also found out I was affected by it, too. For me, it was a watershed moment, and I stopped seeing traits as personal failings and started to learn to work with my brain, not against it.

After getting my diagnosis, I started to wonder. Could this...

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