The Pet Perspective by Napo - Disappearing Dogs: The rise of UK pet thefts with CEO of Stolen & Missing Pets Alliance, Debbie Matthews #2

Disappearing Dogs: The rise of UK pet thefts with CEO of Stolen & Missing Pets Alliance, Debbie Matthews #2

05/06/22 • 21 min

The theft of a beloved pet is one of the most harrowing experiences an owner could possibly go through, so what support is there for victims of animal thieves?

Not too long ago there was little that police could do, but thanks to this week’s guest Debbie Matthews, CEO of the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance, there’s growing support for owners and pets.

On this week’s episode of “The Pet Perspective” we talk about Debbie’s own journey after retrieving her two dogs, what you can do to prevent pet theft, and sources of aid if you’re a victim.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

Debbie’s personal experience with pet theft, and how it started her campaigning for legal reform
Motivations for pet theft and the most common methods
Resources available in the event that you’ve had an animal stolen
Tips for preventing theft out & about, and within the home

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

The theft of a beloved pet is one of the most harrowing experiences an owner could possibly go through, so what support is there for victims of animal thieves?

Not too long ago there was little that police could do, but thanks to this week’s guest Debbie Matthews, CEO of the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance, there’s growing support for owners and pets.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

Debbie’s personal experience with pet theft, and how it started her campaigning for legal reform
Motivations for pet theft and the most common methods
Resources available in the event that you’ve had an animal stolen
Tips for preventing theft out & about, and within the home

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

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The Pet Obesity Epidemic: Helping our furry friends to be healthier with Louisa the Vet #1

Welcome to the series premiere of “The Pet Perspective”, where we’re kicking off a series of tips for looking after your little loved ones with a look at the growing number of obese pets.

The wonderful Dr Louisa Lane - aka Louisa the Vet - joins your host Rhiannon for a detailed chat on how to combat pet obesity, tips for tailoring your pet’s calorie intake, whether a vegan diet works for your animal, and much more.

This episode of “The Pet Perspective” covers:

Some of the concerning consequences of allowing pets to get overweight
How to assess your pet’s ideal calorie intake
Whether vegan diets and raw feeding are appropriate for your animal
Tips for maintaining and losing pet weight

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

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Bulldogs and Pugs make up some of the most popular dog breeds, but the health complications that come from their short skulls should be an alarming sign of how dangerous their selective breeding has become.

Vets Against Brachycephalism is a movement founded by Dr Emma Milne, a vet passionate about animal welfare and leading voice in the awareness of issues around short-skulled or brachycephalic pets.

Emma joins us to discuss the dangers to consider with certain breeds, how we’ve got so many health-compromised animals, and what to look for when buying or adopting to ensure your pet’s health comes first.

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